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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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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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Located on the campus of the College of DuPage the CCMA is an intimate museum space that provides year round programming to the public.
Image: Photo by Margo Hawk
Founded in 2001, Anne Loucks Gallery specializes in contemporary American painting, photography and works on paper by emerging and mid-career artists in a range of styles and mediums. Celebrating our 24th year, the gallery curates twelve exhibitions annually and offers art advisory, framing and installation services.
Represented artists include: Tracey Adams, Victoria Adams, March Avery, Liz Barber, Rodger Bechtold, Charlie Bluett, Pegan Brooke, Jamie Brunson, David Burdeny, Hannah Bureau, Brian Coleman, Madeline Denaro, Stephen Dinsmore, Lori Glavin, Lyle Gomes, Bernd Haussmann, Stephanie Henderson, Scott Ingram, Joshua Jensen-Nagle, Sherry Karver, Laurie Victor Kay, Richard Kooyman, Yaz Krehbiel, Sara MacCulloch, Cheryl Maeder, John McCormick, Maggie Meiners, Sally Michel, Eleanor Miller, Grace Munakata, Jenny Nelson, Marshall Noice, Mary Jo O’Gara, Sandy Ostrau, Melanie Parke, Lisa Ridgers, Maura Segal, Stephen Seinberg, Adam Siegel, Hunt Slonem, Rodney Smith and Leslie Wu.
Image: Sally Michel, Interior with Plant, 1987, 40”x 50”
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Located in the heart of Highland Park, IL, The Center's vision is to be a cultural destination that inspires and ignites a passion for the arts; providing a forum for self-expression, dialogue, and community engagement.
Image: View of artist Nicole Gordon's exhibition in The Art Center's main gallery, photo credit Tom Van Eynde.
The Christopher Art Gallery at Prairie State College features eight exhibitions a year, six of which are works by major artists primarily from the Midwest; two student exhibitions take place in spring and fall.
Image: Gallery view
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Now located at 325 W Huron St, William Lieberman continues to uphold the legacy of quality and professionalism established since the gallery’s founding. Z/L represents a diverse range of artists and genres that offer a dynamic view of contemporary art in Chicago. They are dedicated to providing personal attention to both beginning and established collectors, as well as other art professionals.
Member Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA).
Installation View of Lora Fosberg: I Love it Here, Let's Leave; in Search of the Hill (photography by Ian Ace Photography)
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Visit bridgeportart.com for a complete 2026 exhibition schedule and to see what we offer.
Join us every third Friday of the month from 7–10 pm when artists open their studios to the public.
For information on leasing, please call us at 773–843–9000. The office and galleries are open Monday–Saturday, 8am–6pm, Sunday, 8am–12pm.
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Founded in 1992, Woman Made Gallery (WMG) is a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to uplifting women and non-binary artists through exhibitions, mentorship, and community engagement.
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 Evanston Art Center’s galleries exhibit contemporary artwork by emerging and established artists, and are free and open to the public seven days a week. Exhibition programming includes publications, artist talks, interviews with curators, opening receptions, In Focus lectures and docent led tours for groups (please call to schedule a tour) at no charge to the public.
The Evanston Art Center’s in-person and online art courses have something for everyone and every schedule. Subjects include: painting, drawing, sculpting, jewelry, bookbinding, and much more! Browse our online adult and youth course schedule at EvanstonArtCenter.org
Opening receptions typically held on first Sunday of exhibition 1–4pm.
Photo credit: Erica McKeehen
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Receptions are typically held on the 1st Friday of every other month: January, March, May, July, Sept, Nov. Visit our website and sign–up for our mailing list to receive news about upcoming exhibitions.
Image: Misha Goro, Van Buren and Wabash, oil on aluminum, 36” x 36”
","location":"704 N. Wells Chicago, IL 60654","display_location":"704 N. Wells, Chicago, IL 60654","slug":"addington-gallery","latitude":"41.895027","longitude":"-87.634476","contact":"Dan Addington","state":"published","created_at":"2013-11-18 20:47:09","updated_at":"2026-01-14 21:39:06.169","sub_district_id":null,"promoted_at":"2018-10-24T18:58:06.910Z","optional_sort_name":"","thumbnail":"https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1735362457/l3em9zbeati1tkzqxnq7.jpg","paid":true,"specialties":"Abstraction, Landscape, Fine Prints & Painting – Contemporary, Figurative, Emerging"},{"id":"721","name":"Hyde Park Art Center","organization_type_id":"7","district_id":"3","telephone":"+17733245520","website":"http://www.hydeparkart.org","email":"generalinfo@hydeparkart.org","hours":"M–Th 10–7; F 10–4:30; Sa 10–4; Su 11–4","body":"Hyde Park Art Center, on Chicago’s vibrant South Side, is a hub for contemporary arts in Chicago, serving as a gathering, production, and exhibition space for artists and the broader community to cultivate ideas, impact social change, and connect with new networks. Since its inception in 1939, Hyde Park Art Center has grown from a small collective of artists to establishing a strong legacy of risk-taking and experimentation, emerging as a unique Chicago arts institution with social impact. Today, the Art Center offers a diverse suite of programs for artists and art lovers of all backgrounds, ages, and stages in their careers including: contemporary art exhibitions in six galleries; an open-access community-based school with 2,500 annual enrollments; weekly arts education to over 1,000 public elementary school students; weekly and summer programs for 250 teen artists; professional-advancement programs for artists; a local and international artist residency; and public programs that connect residents with Chicago art and artists. The Art Center’s Oakman Clinton School + Studio is the nation’s first fully contribute-what-you-can visual art school for all ages. The Art Center functions as an amplifier for creative voices of today and tomorrow, providing the space to cultivate new work and connections.
All exhibitions and events are free and open to the public. Visit our website for updated hours and info.
Image: Installation View: Yasmin Spiro: Cornerstone, Hyde Park Art Center, 2025; photo by Tran Tran
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The Cultural Center is a vibrant hub of arts and culture, offering a wide range of free public programs, exhibitions, and events. Visitors can explore the building’s many galleries, performance spaces, and event rooms, which showcase a diverse array of visual art, music, dance, and theater. Whether you’re a local resident or a visitor to the city, the Cultural Center offers an enriching and inspiring experience that celebrates the power of art to unite and inspire.
Image: the exterior of the Chicago Cultural Center as see from Michigan Ave.
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Email sign-up on our website.
Image: BGFA is located in the Willoughby Building on Michigan Avenue; exterior view pictured above.
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CAC is a non-profit organization that supports emerging and mid-career Chicago artists and curators by offering residency programs, exhibitions, professional development and resources that enable them to live, work and thrive in the city.
Please check the websites for upcoming events, exhibitions and residency information.
Image: Artists and other professionals met for CAC's first Speed Networking Night in September 2025.
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Artists represented:
Dan Attoe, Marshall Brown, Elijah Burgher, Jessica Campbell, Lilli Carré, Courttney Cooper, Edie Fake, Nicholas Frank, Julia Schmitt Healy, Richard Hull, Jessica Labatte, Dutes Miller, Miller & Shellabarger, Aya Nakamura, Rachel Niffenegger, Paul Nudd, Robyn O’Neil, Stan Shellabarger, Geoffrey Todd Smith, Deb Sokolow, and Ben Stone.
Upcoming 2026 exhibitions:
Jan 9-Mar 21: Spaces for People, Systems for Spaces (group show about the built environment)
Mar 27-May 30: Marshall Brown
Jun 5-Aug 15: Richard Hull
Image: Marshall Brown, installation view of Remastériser, Western Exhibitions, 2023. Photo by James Prinz.
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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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The Tarble Arts Center is the teaching museum on the campus of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL. With an artist-centered approach, the Tarble presents an annual program of rotating exhibitions that provide experiential encounters with art of international significance and local relevance. An onsite Education Lab, Design Lab, and Collection Lab are hubs for transdisciplinary activity, positioning art as a primary tool for research, advancing knowledge, and interpreting the world we live in. The outcomes of this experimentation produce projects, publications, and opportunities that reach EIU students, community members, regional partners, and international collaborators both in the museum and wherever they are. The Tarble’s ongoing stewardship of a permanent collection of contemporary art, American Regionalism, and folk art provides opportunities for study and reflection to students of all ages.
Image: Barbara Rossi, Moon Meet May, 1993, screenprint on paper. Gift of Kohler Foundation, Inc.
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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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Nestled in the heart of West Town and established in 2011, Chicago Truborn is a sanctuary for both emerging and established artists, specializing in street/graffiti/pop art. Unconventional and welcoming, this gallery has become synonymous with showcasing affordable art and creating an atmosphere where art collectors and novices alike can explore and indulge.
Dubbed “Chicago’s Best Gallery”, Chicago Truborn further distinguishes itself through two site-specific murals accompanying every new exhibition. The rotating murals breathe life into the space, immersing viewers in a dynamic encounter with each visit. This distinctive approach not only transforms the space but also empowers artists to express their vision - transcending the constraints of traditional galleries and canvas works.
As the gallery director and public art specialist, Sara Dulkin’s influence extends far beyond the gallery’s walls. Sara has spearheaded multiple large-scale mural projects across Chicagoland such as the Wabash Arts Corridor, the West Town Public Arts Initiative, and Tri-Taylor’s iconic “Chicago’s Most Instagrammable Alley.”
Enjoying and collecting artwork is for EVERYONE. Come in, ask questions, take pictures and #BecomeAcollector
Browse available works, purchase direct, anytime online or visit in store to #BecomeAcollector
Image: Gallery View, Anthony Lewellen’s “Retrospect” (Photo by Thomas Ahn)
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For more information about art exhibitions and events, contact art@epiphanychi.com
Photo: Tom McDonald
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We have three areas of programming:
Interactive art tours and exclusive visits to local artists’ studios, galleries, private collections, and special exhibitions in the Chicago area, plus domestic and international art travel. Programs are open to the public, and members of Art Encounter receive discounts and special access, as well as other benefits throughout the year.
Hands-on educational programs and creative art workshops for public school students, residents of assisted living facilities, and adults with disabilities throughout the Chicago area with fewer resources or access to arts engagement.
Our local public art initiative, bringing world-class murals to the Evanston area and beyond.
We welcome you to learn more about our upcoming programs for the public and more at artencounter.org
The cohesive thread between all our programs is the art encounter: an engaging, inclusive approach to learning rooted in the power of bringing people together through art.
Photo by Alyce Henson; artwork by Kelly Sinnapah Mary at the DePaul Art Museum
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Before the gallery’s opening in the fall of 2009, Junge’s artwork was only available for limited viewing at her studio, seasonal art fairs, and through distributors outside of Chicago. Since then, the gallery has introduced Chicagoans to a dynamic hometown talent who has gained significant international recognition from art lovers and critics alike. While the spotlight shines on Junge, the gallery also showcases a diverse selection of works by other contemporary artists from Chicago and beyond.
Throughout the year, guest artist exhibits are hosted, adding to the variety of art on display. Located on a bustling section of Milwaukee Ave. just north of Division St. and south of North Ave., the Jackson Junge Gallery draws a diverse clientele. From the avid art collector to the casual admirer, visitors delight in the comfortable ambiance and welcoming atmosphere found within its walls.
In an effort to make art accessible to a wider audience, the gallery offers exceptional quality giclee reproductions and prints for purchase, alongside original pieces. The use of sophisticated technology ensures the production of superior quality prints. Furthermore, all Junge giclees are created in-house at the Jackson Junge Gallery and are subject to the artist’s personal inspection.
The Jackson Junge Gallery also provides a comprehensive range of custom framing services on-site. With the guidance of skilled craftsman and gallery co-owner Chris Jackson, customers can find the perfect mount, protection, and frame for their art, photography, and other treasured possessions. At the Jackson Junge Gallery, our mission is to create a dynamic cultural hub that celebrates the diversity of artistic expression.
We believe that art is an essential part of the human experience, and we are committed to bringing the joy and inspiration of the arts to everyone who visits our gallery. Our goal is to provide an all-encompassing experience for our visitors, by combining all the services typically associated with an art gallery in an innovative and immersive way. From showcasing a wide range of contemporary art in various mediums to providing custom framing services, we strive to create a welcoming and engaging environment where visitors can connect with art on a personal level.
We are passionate about promoting emerging and established artists, and we take pride in featuring work that pushes the boundaries of traditional art forms. We believe that the arts are an essential part of any community, and we are committed to building lasting relationships with our collectors and artists to promote the growth and development of the arts community in Wicker Park / Bucktown and beyond.
At the Jackson Junge Gallery, accessibility is a core value. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the transformative power of art, regardless of their budget. That’s why we offer a wide range of price points and exceptional Giclee reproductions and prints in addition to original pieces. We see ourselves as a partner in the arts community, working collaboratively with artists to showcase their work and connect them with art enthusiasts and collectors who appreciate their unique vision. When visitors step into the Jackson Junge Gallery, we hope they feel inspired, engaged, and transported by the magic of the arts.
Image: Gallery view
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Open and inclusive, Chicago Grand Gallery aims to inspire creativity, connect people through art, and support Chicago’s growing cultural community.
Check our website for more details on upcoming events and exhibitions. We invite you to join us in celebrating the power of art to inspire, challenge, and bring people together.
Image: Gallery view with installation of Olivia Petrides: Erosion, 2025. Photo by Olexandra Kovalchuk
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Additional programming includes panel discussions, space activations, and curatorial invitationals. As we dive into our third decade we offer a revitalized mission as a gift to engage our art community locally and at large.
Image: Installation view: Jacqueline Surdell
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Installation View: Oscar Joyo, 2025
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Image: Jonathan Worcester, installation view, Dead Reckoning, 2025 photo credit: Holly Murkerson
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Photo courtesy of Sawhorse, Exterior view of Morality Play (Daniel Champion & Jeffrey Charles)
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”The gold is in the shadow.” – Carl Jung
Images by StudioJ Media
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Founded by interdisciplinary artist and curator Brenda Torres-Figueroa, El Schomburg | Espacio de Arte Contemporáneo is a Chicago-based platform for contemporary art, performance, and cultural research rooted in Puerto Rican and Caribbean diasporic experiences. The space hosts exhibitions, residencies, and public programs that center decolonial practices and intergenerational dialogue. Inspired by the legacy of Afro–Puerto Rican historian Arturo Alfonso Schomburg, El Schomburg reimagines the archive as a living, communal site—one where art, memory, and resistance converge to build new languages of belonging and visibility.
Artist: Brenda Torres-Figueroa. Photo: Chloe Kirchmeier/MSU Broad Art Museum
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Photos courtesy of Center for Native Futures
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Joy Machine is a contemporary art gallery in Chicago’s Irving Park neighborhood. Founded in 2025 by Grace Ebert and Christopher Jobson, the gallery exhibits works by emerging and established artists, with a particular focus on creating dialogues between those working locally and others making their Chicago debuts. Fostering joy through accessibility and the unexpected remains a central tenet of our programming.
Image: Installation view of Light Preserver (2025). Photo by Daniel Kwon
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