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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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Image: Haegue Yang, artist. Photo: Michael Tropea
The Cleve Carney Museum of Art’s goal is to encourage the growth and understanding of contemporary and modern art through exhibitions and educational programming that cultivates a variety of perspectives. The museum is named in honor of one of Glen Ellyn’s most revered philanthropists, the late Cleve Carney, a contemporary art collector and supporter of the arts.
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
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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Image: ARC Gallery, 2022. Image by Nathan Keay
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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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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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In 2017, DOCUMENT relocated to West Town and has since anchored its program as a conversation between emerging voices and established figures. The gallery has developed a reputation for championing artists and exhibiting challenging works across disciplines. In 2023, the gallery opened a second location in Lisbon, Portugal.
Operating conjointly as a professional printmaking studio, DOCUMENT facilitates the production of works by artists from the region and beyond, making a wide range of printing techniques available for gallery artists to realize their works.
Image: Kiah Celeste and Gordon Hall: Artifact Unidentified, installation view at DOCUMENT Chicago, 2025
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SPRING 2026 | April 17 – July 18, 2026
Dispossessions in the Americas
Martin Wong: Chinatown USA
FALL 2026 | September 25 – December 19, 2026
One with Eternity: Yayoi Kusama
Yuan Goang-Ming: Everyday War”
Join the e-news list at wrightwood659.org to receive updates on exhibitions and programs.
Admission to Wrightwood 659 is only available during the public showing of exhibitions. Advanced reservations are required and available exclusively at wrightwood659.org. Walk-up admission cannot be accommodated.
Image: Interior view of Wrightwood 659.Photography: © Jeff Goldberg/Esto, All Rights Reserved.
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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
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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While the range of media the gallery presents is broad, the exhibited artists are unified in their engagement with topical issues, experimentation with materials and processes, and adherence to craft.
Artists who will be exhibiting their work at OS Projects in 2026 include Stephen Williams, Colin Matthes, Dan Devening, and Barbara Cooper.
OS Projects has 4 exhibits per year.
Openings take place on the second Saturday of February, May, August and November.
Image: Installation view of Catherine Sollman: Gut Symmetry, 2025. Photo by Robert C Osborne.
","location":"601 6th St., Racine, WI 53403","display_location":"601 6th St., Racine, WI 53403","slug":"os-projects","latitude":"42.726236","longitude":"-87.787293","contact":"Vera Scekic","state":"published","created_at":"2021-11-16 20:30:07.292526","updated_at":"2025-11-15 04:25:29.153","sub_district_id":"34","promoted_at":"2021-12-01T19:20:11.606Z","optional_sort_name":"","thumbnail":"https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1763180725/zmxsvgsatgyvriwej51o.jpg","paid":true,"specialties":"Prints and Drawings, Fine Prints & Painting – Contemporary, Installations, Photography, Printmaking, Works on Paper"},{"id":"1190","name":"Poetry Foundation","organization_type_id":"1","district_id":"1","telephone":"+13127877070","website":"https://www.poetryfoundation.org/visit","email":"info@poetryfoundation.org","hours":"W-Sa, 11-5","body":"Chicago is the pulse of poetry, and visitors are invited to see it in action in the Poetry Foundation’s gallery, where the visual impact of poetry is on full display.
The gallery is FREE and open to the public during the opening hours of the Poetry Foundation.
Recent artists include Constance Jaeggi, Luftwerk, Kara Walker, Alex Katz, Diana Solís, and Bob Faust.
Photo by Field Creatives, courtesy of the Poetry Foundation
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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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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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Artist: Brenda Torres-Figueroa. Photo: Chloe Kirchmeier/MSU Broad Art Museum
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Located in a dilapidated mansion, at 6018 North Kenmore in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood, 6018 North encourages artists to collaborate and reconfigure its intimate space. This intimacy allows artists and audiences to connect in transformative ways.
At home and away in other non-traditional spaces, 6018North’s site-specific exhibitions and events include artists performing, creating installations, and directing communal engagement events.
6 is “lucky/fortunate” and
represents flow.
0 is “you.”
1 is “are going to be.”
8 is “prosperous.”
6018 extended to artists and neighbors alike, is a collective you that is fortunate, flowing, and prosperous.
Image: Luftwerk, Prairie Colorfield, 6018North EXPO Chicago Booth, April 2025