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Art for which the idea (or concept) behind the work is more important than the finished art object.
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Since 2022, the Foundation’s Art Bridge Fellowships have supported “At-Risk” artists from war-torn countries, including 16 Ukrainian artists and one Palestinian artist from the West Bank.
The Albert I. Goodman Collection of wartime paintings, posters, and drawings from the 1960 and 70’s is on view in the third-floor gallery. This unique and important Collection serves as a study center for Chicago colleges and universities engaging in cross-cultural investigations. Ongoing are the Foundation’s environmental projects helping to control Climate Change in vibrant new ways through Art.
The JDMF is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 educational arts organization.
All events are free and open to the public.
Image: Performance: Daria Holovchanska, “Night Call I,” January 21, 2024. Photo by JDM.
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Be inspired by their ever-changing, provocative exhibits and programs; indulge in
innovative cuisine crafted by one of the city’s foremost chefs at their restaurant, Marisol; and shop at one of the best gift stores in Chicago.
Visit the MCA’s website to plan your next visit.
The MCA offers FREE admission for anyone under 18 all year long.
Photo: T. McDonald Photography (@tmcd.chi)
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Image: Haegue Yang, artist. Photo: Michael Tropea
The Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago presents contemporary art exhibitions, events, and publications. “The Ren”—as we are known by many—is an independent, non-collecting museum driven by an uncompromising commitment to artists and their ideas.
For artists, we offer an unfettered platform for bold experimentation.
Our work with artists frequently results in newly commissioned art, and these presentations in our gallery at the University of Chicago spur further scholarly and creative reflections in our publications and public programs. Events—including artist talks, lectures, screenings, concerts, readings, and more—offer further opportunities for discovery and discussion.
All exhibitions and events are free to attend.
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The Renaissance Society is a registered 501(c)(3). We are a member of Mod/Co, Common Field, and UChicago Arts, and we are an independent affiliate of the University of Chicago.
Image: Diego Marcon, Krapfen, 2025, installation view, the Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago. Photo by Bob.
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For over three decades, WMG has presented more than 475 exhibitions featuring over 10,000 artists from local, national, and international communities. Each show invites viewers to experience art that challenges, inspires, and reflects the world through a feminist lens.
Beyond the gallery walls, WMG nurtures a creative network of 350+ member artists and connects with 15,000+ supporters through workshops, artist talks, and panel discussions that spark conversation and build connection.
Whether you’re an art lover seeking discovery or a donor passionate about equity in the arts, Woman Made Gallery offers a chance to be part of something meaningful — a movement where creativity drives change and every voice matters.
Image: Artist: Tara Sabini
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The Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University is an engine that drives questioning, experimentation, and collaboration across fields of study, with visual arts at the center. We do this by activating art’s power as a form of insight, research, and knowledge creation that makes human experience visible and material. Fueled by diverse perspectives and ways of knowing, we create shared encounters with art and with one another to deepen understandings of the world and our place within it.
Through exhibitions, classes, programs, screenings, and initiatives, The Block convenes bold conversations that explore the relevance of art to our lives and that deepen our thinking. We are as committed to exploring what art can do as we are to studying what art is.
Always free and open to all.
Image: Block Museum Student Associates tour The Heart’s Knowledge: Science and Empathy in the Art of Dario Robleto, 2023
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Member Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA).
Image: Ian Vecchiotti
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moniquemeloche was founded in October 2000, with its debut exhibition ‘Homewrecker’ at Meloche’s home, and officially opened to the public in May 2001. Diverse and inclusive since its inception, the gallery promotes politically minded contemporary art, aiming to be a bellwether for artistic talents early or under-recognized in their careers. Working with an international group of emerging and established artists in all media, the gallery presents conceptually challenging installations in Chicago and at art fairs internationally, with an emphasis on curatorial and institutional outreach.
Represented artists include: Luke Agada, Candida Alvarez, Sanford Biggers, Antonius Tín-Bui, David Antonio Cruz, Brendan Fernandes, Dan Gunn, Sheree Hovsepian, Rashid Johnson, Lavar Munroe, Ben Murray, Maia Cruz Palileo, Ebony G. Patterson, Cheryl Pope, Karen Reimer, Joel Ross, Arocha-Schraenen, David Shrobe, Arvie Smith, Jake Troyli, Nate Young
Image: Installation of Luke Agada, To Translate is to Move Across.
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Chicago Sculpture International - CSI is a non-profit organization with over 300 local, national and international members. Since 2004, CSI has been championing sculptors and the creation of sculpture, with local and regional exhibitions, large-scale public art, and educational outreach.
2026 CSI Exhibits:
We offer a broad range of programs for our members and for the public that include:
+ Sculpture in the Parks: 20 large- scale sculptures by CSI members in 20 different parks throughout Chicagoland in collaboration with the Chicago Park District
+ Project Space Group Exhibitions: Juried CSI member exhibitions at CSI Project Space, Evanston Art Center, Koehnline Museum of Art, Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, the Beverly Arts Center, Epiphany Center for the Arts, among others.
• Little, but BOLD! – Holiday Group Show: December 13, 2025 – January 30, 2026
• AALANA-BIPOC Fellowship Exhibit: March 6 – 27, 2026
• Whispers from the unfamiliar – CSI Group Exhibit: May 16 – June 18, 2026
• Abstract Expressionism – CSI Summer Group Exhibit: July 18 – September 11, 2026
• By Degree V – Emerging Artists: September 26 – October 23, 2026
• Artist Spotlight – CSI Members: October 30 – November 30, 2026
• Little, but BOLD! – Holiday Group Show: December 12, 2026 – January 29, 2027
+ Educational Outreach with Project Space: Experimental art space for CSI emerging artists and community outreach programs like free public art making workshops for youth, adults and seniors
We believe in creating community through sculpture. Become a member and exhibit your work, Support us with a Donation, or Learn more about upcoming events and workshops at chicagosculpture.org
Image: (left) Healing HeArts by Michael Alfano at Berger Park; (left) “Pyx” by John Upchurch
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Conceived with the vision to return Epiphany to a place for people to once again congregate, the shuttered historic Church of the Epiphany has been preserved and adapted into an iconic cultural hub ‘For the Good of Art, Entertainment and Events.
Thoughtfully designed, the exemplary 42,000 square foot campus boasts three distinct venues and a stunning array of amenities, including eight art galleries, a commercial and catering kitchen, cafe and bar, VIP suite and a collection of artistically appointed outdoor spaces: a charming quarter-acre courtyard, spacious terrace and stunning patio with lounge seating. Epiphany’s diverse and inclusive arts programming serves to unite artists, while bringing the community together at Chicago’s newest cultural destination for art, music, and entertainment.
For more information about art exhibitions and events, contact art@epiphanychi.com
Photo: Tom McDonald
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Photo courtesy of Sawhorse, Exterior view of Morality Play (Daniel Champion & Jeffrey Charles)
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Artist: Brenda Torres-Figueroa. Photo: Chloe Kirchmeier/MSU Broad Art Museum
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