Gallery Districts:
Alphabetical Index
Chicago Neighborhoods
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District Guide |
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The Galleries section is arranged by
geographic districts to make gallery visits easier. If you're looking
for a particular gallery and are unsure of the area, you may search
for the gallery or use the alphabetical
index.
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River North |
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The greatest concentration of galleries in Chicago can be found in River North—many within a block or two from the intersection of Superior and Franklin Streets. The district’s boundaries are generally: Chicago Avenue on the north; the Merchandise Mart on the south; west to Orleans Street and east to Dearborn. |
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West Loop |
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The West Side “district” incorporates Randolph and Fulton Markets,West Loop Gate, and other near west side locations. Boundaries for this guide are: Chicago Avenue on the north; Halsted on the east, and Roosevelt Road on the south. The largest gallery centers in this “district” are near the intersection of Peoria and Washington and in the Fulton Market area between Peoria and Racine. |
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Bridgeport/Pilsen/South |
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South of the city center are several expanding gallery and artist communities. The largest concentration of galleries in Pilsen East is in the Chicago Arts District, near South Halsted & 18th Streets, where dozens of artists participate in monthly 2nd Fridays. Galleries and spaces are also located throughout Pilsen along 18th Street, as well as in other neighborhoods such as South Loop and in Bronzeville, where there are regular walks that take place. The Zhou B Art Center in Bridgeport, just west of US Cellular?Field, hosts lively events and monthly 3rd?Fridays from 7-10pm. Two Hyde Park museums affiliated with the University of Chicago are the David & Alfred Smart Museum of Art, and the Renaissance Society. The Hyde Park Art Center is on South Cornell, just blocks from the Museum of Science and Industry. Among other major south side art destinations are: the Museum Campus, National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum, Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum, and the DuSable Museum. |
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Mich. Ave./Riv. East/S.Loop |
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Approximately 25 galleries can be found along the “Magnificent Mile” from Oak Street to the River and further south near The Art Institute and Millennium Park. Some are in interesting ground-floor spaces just steps from Michigan Avenue; others are a short walking distance or elevator ride high above the city. Also included in the this area are The Museum of contemporary Art, the River East Art Center and Navy Pier. |
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North/Bucktown/Wicker Park |
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Old Town and The Clybourn Corridor offer two North Side clusters of galleries, but the “district” covers a broad geographical area including a number of interesting neighborhoods such as Bucktown, Wicker Park, Lakeview, and Lincoln Park. Besides galleries, the north side includes the Chicago Historical Society, streets surrounding the Coyote Tower (North/Milwaukee/Damen), and scores of artists living and working in Chicago. |
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Suburbs and Beyond |
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Beyond the city limits, the Chicago art scene continues with galleries and university spaces. Some are in Evanston— just 5 miles north of the city near Northwestern University; others are in Oak Park near the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio; and many can be found in nearby suburbs and neighboring states. |
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