April's practically come and gone, and our spring art season has begun. Things really gets going this coming weekend. We saw things perk up this past weekend for the new, engaging MDW Fair in Bridgeport and another opening at the Zhou B Art Center, so while everyone's in the spirit we wanted to do a few blog posts this week about the three fairs at the Merchandise Mart, as well as some other important goings-on that are taking place. An overview of what's taking place when is included below, and more complete, individual blog posts will be up on our site in the next couple of days. Check back often for updates, or subscribe to our blog with an RSS feed!
Art Fairs Taking Place April 29-May 2, with previews Thursday, April 28
Art Chicago: 12th floor of the Merchandise Mart
NEXT: 12th floor of the Merchandise Mart
The Merchandise Mart Antiques Fair: 8th floor of the Merchandise Mart
• Thursday, April 28: Preview Night, 5–9 pm Note: special tickets are required for preview party, and Antiques is hosting its own special preview benefit for RIC
• Friday, April 29, 11–7
• Saturday, April 30, 11–7
• Sunday, May 1, 11–6
• Monday, May 2, 11–4 (Antiques ends @ 3 pm)
OTHER EVENTS: Parties, Tours, Trolleys, Performances, and More
Friday, April 29
Breakfast at Christie's, James Yood + Lela Hersh: Thomas & Associates, Inc. (Friday, April 29 @ 8:30 am)
Cocktail Reception at MetCap Bank (Friday, April 29)
MFA show at Columbia College's A + D Gallery / Book & Paper Arts (opening reception April 29)
MFA show at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) (opening reception April 29)
Saturday, April 30
Gallery Parties in River North + West Loop, w/ FREE Trolleys (Saturday, April 30)
Josef Glimer Gallery readings and performances (Saturday, April 30 + Monday, May 2)
CSA (Community Supported Art) Launch Party with Chicago Contemporary (Saturday, April 30)
Art Fair Weekend Breakfast in the Chicago Arts District (Saturday, April 30)
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