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21c Museum Hotel Chicago exhibits extraordinary art from world-renowned contemporary artists and presents curated exhibitions and site-specific installations that reflect the global nature of art today within a 297-room boutique hotel. Ongoing programming includes art activations, public tours, and Elevate at 21c which presents temporary exhibitions of works by artists living and working in the Chicago area. Elevate provides visitors with unique access to the work of notable regional artists, while featuring their work in the context of 21c’s contemporary art and event space.&nbsp; 21c Museum Hotel is North America’s first museum dedicated solely to collecting and exhibiting the art of the 21st century and open free of charge 24 hours daily. A multi-venue museum with over 75,000 square feet of exhibition space across eight locations founded by preservationists and contemporary art collectors Laura Lee Brown and Steve Wilson.&nbsp;&nbsp;Image: Photo by Nigel Barker, courtesy of 21c Chicago.&nbsp;

21c Museum Hotel Chicago

The mission of the Adler Planetarium is to inspire exploration and understanding of our Universe.

Adler Planetarium

The Art Institute of Chicago is one of the world’s largest, most comprehensive and most loved art museums. Home to the greatest Impressionist collection outside of Paris, the Art Institute also holds work by many of history’s greatest artists; highlights include Georges Seurat’s A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, Grant Wood’s American Gothic, Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks, Henri Matisse’s Bathers by a River, René Magritte’s Time Transfixed, Mary Cassatt’s The Child’s Bath, and many others. The Art Institute of Chicago also offers visitors a unique collection of works by celebrated artists from Chicago, such as Harry Callahan, H.C. Westermann, Ed Paschke, Jim Nutt, Roger Brown, Leon Golub, Julia Fish, and others. Highlighted Chicago architects include: Frank Lloyd Wright, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Jeanne Gang, Dirk Lohan, Bertrand Goldberg, among others.Contemporary masterpieces are on view in the spectacular Modern Wing. Travel the globe through galleries devoted to the art of ancient Greece, Japan, Africa, and the Americas. View the much loved miniature Thorne Rooms, and more. Advance ticket purchase is required for the public. Members do not need tickets.&nbsp;Image: Francis Picabia, Edtaonisl (Ecclesiastic), 1913. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Armand Bartos. © 2020 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris&nbsp;

The Art Institute of Chicago

Since 1916, The Arts Club of Chicago has been a preeminent exhibitor of international art, a forum for established and emerging artists, and a celebrated venue for performers from around the world. For over 100 years, The Arts Club has opened its membership to artists and patrons of the arts, and its exhibitions to the public.&nbsp; Image: Haegue Yang, artist. Photo: Michael Tropea

The Arts Club of Chicago

F.L Braswell Fine Art is a private dealership focusing on modern and contemporary art by European and American artists. Based in Chicago, Illinois and founded in 2000, areas of specialty include original prints, works on paper and abstract art from the 1930s to present. We also provide consultative services to assist new and established collectors in the acquisition of artwork, framing and installation. In addition to welcoming clients in Chicago by appointment we also have a gallery space in Southwest Michigan just an hour and a half drive from Chicago. We are located in Lakeside, Michigan at 15300 Red Arrow Highway. Image: Joan Mitchell, Weeds I, 1992, Lithograph, 22.5” x 33.25”

F.L. Braswell Fine Art

This is a Rehearsal–the title of CAB 5–explores how contemporary environmental, political, and economic issues are shared across national boundaries but are addressed differently around the world through art, architecture, infrastructure, and civic participation. CAB 5 builds on and expands Floating Museum’s ongoing work, including site-responsive art and design projects and public programs, to explore divergent interpretations of infrastructure, history, and the role of aesthetics as a mode for expanding how we frame the relationship between our environments and ourselves.The 5th edition runs Nov 1, 2023–Feb 11, 2024Image: Image:100 Links: Architecture and Land, in and out of the Americas, 2023,&nbsp;The Buell Center and AD—WO, Columbia University. Photo by Cory Dewald

Chicago Architecture Biennial

The Chicago Cultural Center is a historic and architectural gem located in the heart of downtown Chicago. Originally built in 1897 as the city’s first public library, the Cultural Center is a stunning example of neoclassical architecture, featuring a grand marble staircase, magnificent Tiffany stained-glass dome, and ornate mosaics throughout the building.&nbsp; 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: rendering of Kerry James Marshall mural on the back of the Chicago Cultural Center on Garland Court, fall 2017

Chicago Cultural Center

The Richard H. Driehaus Museum engages and inspires the global community through exploration and ongoing conversations in art, architecture, and design of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Its permanent collection and temporary exhibitions are presented in an immersive experience within the restored Samuel Mayo Nickerson Mansion, completed in 1883, at the height of the Gilded Age, and the 1926 Murphy Auditorium. The Museum’s collection reflects and is inspired by the collecting interests, vision, and focus of its founder, the late Richard H. Driehaus.&nbsp;The Museum is located just steps from the Magnificent Mile. The exquisite building was saved twice, first by a collective of over 100 Chicago citizens in 1919, and then by philanthropist Richard H. Driehaus, who sponsored its restoration from 2003-2008.&nbsp;More information is available at <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://driehausmuseum.org" target="_blank">driehausmuseum.org</a> Our new entrance:&nbsp;50 E. Erie, at the Murphy Auditorium The Museum offers both private and guided tours and has a downloadable&nbsp;app for a self-guided experience. Consult the website for more information&nbsp;Image: The Main Hall. Photo by Steve Hall of Hedrich Blessing, 2008.

The Driehaus Museum

East Erie Gallery

Emerge is an MCA Circle Donor affinity group of art enthusiasts, collectors, and art patrons interested in furthering the mission of the MCA. Dues start at $1,000/year.Emerge supports the museum most notably through its annual art acquisition. In addition to identifying and collectively funding the purchase of new work by artists not currently represented in the MCA collection, Emerge also sponsors events with artists, curators, and arts leaders that reflect the dynamic issues of contemporary art today.For more information, email <a href=https://mcachicago.org/support/groups/emerge@mcachicago.org>emerge@mcachicago.org</a>.Emerge BenefitsMembership benefits include invitations to exclusive events that create meaningful interactions between Emerge members and artists, and art world leaders; intimate access to MCA curators; voting privileges for the annual acquisition; and tickets to all Emerge-sponsored public programs.This group is appropriate for both the new and long-time collector, and anyone interested in learning more about contemporary art.<a href=https://mcachicago.org/support/groups/emerge>Details</a>&nbsp;Image: Marjorie Susman Curatorial Fellow Faye Gleisser discusses one of the works in consideration for acquisition during the final vote, Apr 27, 2016Photo: Jeremy Lawson © MCA Chicago

EMERGE

Under the vaulted architecture of Navy Pier's Festival Hall, the exposition&nbsp;will bring together global&nbsp;galleries and&nbsp;unrivaled programming, alongside&nbsp;unforgettable events&nbsp;throughout the city during EXPO ART WEEK. April in Chicago. Be Here.

EXPO CHICAGO

Founded in Chicago in 1963, Gray is located in both Chicago and New York and works with prominent private and institutional clients worldwide as a leading dealer of Modern, Post-War and Contemporary American and European art. Gray is a globally recognized team of art professionals focused on fostering deep and insightful relationships with artists and collectors. With a reputation for excellence and integrity, Gray provides high level service and market expertise to new and long-standing collections, advising on the acquisition and evaluation of museum-quality works. The gallery represents and exhibits emerging and well-established artists of international recognition, and crafts thoughtful programming for a public audience. View our West Town location <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/organizations/richard-gray-gallery-gray-warehouse" target="_blank">here</a> MEMBER ART DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (ADAA). Image: Installation view, Torkwase Dyson: Of Line and Memory, 2024, GRAY Chicago © Torkwase Dyson

GRAY 

Bert Green Fine Art exhibits emerging, mid-career, queer and underrepresented artists. We present smart, challenging work and site-specific exhibitions, and publish original limited edition prints in various media.&nbsp; Email sign-up on our <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bgfa.us" target="_blank">website</a>. Image: BGFA is located in the Willoughby Building on Michigan Avenue; exterior view pictured above.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bert Green Fine Art

The Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago is the cultural office of the Consulate General of Italy in Chicago. Founded in 1985, the Institute is one of five cultural agencies of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in the United States. It is located in the heart of Chicago along the Magnificent Mile. The Institute serves as a convenient source for information about Italian life and culture that showcases Italy’s classic and contemporary heritage with particular reference to art, music, cinema, design, architecture, literature, fashion, theatre, cuisine, science, and technology. The Institute is also home to a school of Italian language and culture, as well as a venue for art exhibitions and film screenings. The Institute works alongside the Consulate General of Italy in Chicago to forge relationships with local universities and research institutions. Image: Event space view

Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago

Founded by Dr. Sandra Hindman 30 years ago and with galleries in Chicago, Paris, and New York, Les Enluminures is a premier dealer in manuscripts, miniatures, and historic rings and jewelry from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Les Enluminures has forged long-standing relationships with major museums and prestigious private collections throughout the world. The gallery exhibits at major art fairs. Sandra Hindman is responsible for numerous publications on medieval manuscript illumination and historic jewelry; her scholarship over many decades has established a model for study in this field, and descriptions of works available in the gallery meet the same level of professionalism. Located in major cities in the United States and abroad, her large team is composed of noted specialists.&nbsp; Les Enluminures’ two websites offer access to different gallery initiatives. A series of podcasts transform the past into the present. A YouTube channel hosts a wide range of videos. View nearly every work offered by Les Enluminures either in person at one of our locations or in our accessible videos. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @LesEnluminures&nbsp; We welcome all inquiries from serious collectors, museums, and libraries, as well as from anyone who delights in experiencing and knowing about the European Middle Ages, at any level. Image by R. Hanel Photography

Les Enluminures

Circle Donors represent a vital core of the museum’s dedicated contributors. When you become a Circle Donor, you join a community of art enthusiasts who are passionate about deepening their understanding of the world around them, visualized through contemporary art. To our inner circle of donors, we extend a number of exclusive benefits, including invitations to Circle Previews—premier opportunities to see and celebrate MCA exhibitions first—along with a full calendar of exclusive Circle Donor events throughout the year. Becoming a Circle Donor opens the doors to connect and converse with some of today’s most forward-thinking artists, influential collectors, and world-class curators while supporting an institution that prioritizes innovation and community outreach.$1,500–14,999<a href=https://mcachicago.org/support/membership/levels-and-benefits/circle-donors>Details</a>Image: Circle and Members’ Preview Reception for Faith Ringgold: American People. Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Nov 17, 2023.Photo: Jeremy Lawson Photography

MCA Circle Donors

Located one block east of the historic Water Tower, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago has been at the forefront of showcasing new and experimental work since its inception in 1967. Be inspired by their ever-changing, provocative exhibits and programs; indulge in&nbsp;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 <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.mcachicago.org/" target="_blank">website</a> to plan your next visit. The MCA offers&nbsp;FREE admission for&nbsp;anyone under 18 all&nbsp;year long. Photo: T. McDonald&nbsp;Photography (@tmcd.chi)

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA)

Thank you for visiting MoCP this year! Wishing you all a very happy holiday season. *We will be closed December 21, 2024 - January 22, 2025 for winter break and exhibition install. The Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia College Chicago (MoCP) is the world’s premier college art museum dedicated to photography, with a permanent collection of over 17,000 works. As an international hub, MoCP generates ideas and provokes dialogue among students, artists, and diverse communities through groundbreaking exhibitions and programming. Founded by Columbia College Chicago in 1976 as an intimate and comprehensive visual study center for students, educators, and general audiences alike, MoCP presents public programs and exhibitions that foster a greater understanding of the artistic, cultural, and political implications of the image in our world today. MoCP continues to offer a stimulating and innovative forum for the collection, creation, and examination of contemporary images from diverse aesthetic traditions and technologies. Visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/organizations/mocp.org" target="_blank">mocp.org</a> for a list of upcoming exhibitions and events.&nbsp; Image courtesy of Museum of Contemporary Photography&nbsp;

Museum of Contemporary Photography (MoCP)

Founded in 1887, the Newberry Library is one of Chicago’s most historic cultural institutions. Two exhibition galleries on the main floor feature a rotating selection&nbsp;of treasures from the Newberry’s collection of 1.6 million books, 600,000 maps, and&nbsp;5 million manuscript pages.&nbsp; Free and open to all, the Newberry fosters a deeper understanding of our world by inspiring research and learning in the humanities and encouraging conversations about ideas that matter. Image: Aerial view of the Newberry Library. Credit: Anne Ryan

Newberry Library

Palette & Chisel Art Academy

Robin Malpass Art

SAIC Galleries33 E Washington St.Chicago, IL 60603Tel 312-845-5910Mon-Sat 11-6<a href="mailto:exhibitions-saic@saic.edu">exhibitions-saic@saic.edu</a><a href="http://www.saic.edu/sullivangalleries/">www.saic.edu/exhibitions</a>The home of SAIC's gallery operations, including regular MFA and BFA exhibitions.&nbsp;&nbsp;SITE of the School of the Art Institute of ChicagoSITE Columbus280 S. Columbus Dr., Suite 113, Chicago, IL 60603&nbsp;SITE Sharp37 S Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL 60603&nbsp;Gallery HoursMonday—Friday: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. | Saturday: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Tel 312-899-5131sugs@saic.edu<a href="http://blogs.saic.edu/sugs/">blogs.saic.edu/sugs/</a>Professional exhibition spaces exclusively for students since 1994.&nbsp;Visiting Artists Program37 S. Wabash Ave, suite 1220Chicago, IL 60603Tel 312-899-5186events@saic.edu<a href="http://www.saic.edu/vap/current/">www.saic.edu/vap</a>&nbsp;All events are FREE, non-ticketed, and open to the public.&nbsp;Rubloff Auditorium280 S. Columbus Dr.Chicago, IL 60603&nbsp;

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