2019 Art Walks
Art walks have long been popular, since they are an inviting and manageable way to visit galleries and art spaces, usually in a single evening.
In 2019 there are lots of local openings and open studio nights happening throughout the city and into the suburbs and beyond.
Check out our list below and enjoy a night (or Saturday morning) out with art.
Events are listed in order of when they occur (First Friday, 2nd Friday, 3rd Friday, Saturdays, Monthly, Quarterly and so on) and in Chicago, Suburbs and beyond.
– CGN Staff
CHICAGO
• River North First Fridays / Openings
5–8pm • Free
New shows generally open Jan 11, Mar 1, May 3, July 12, Sept 6, Nov 1
Near Franklin/Superior
6–10pm • Free
1579 N. Milwaukee
• Chicago Arts District 2nd Fridays
6–10pm • Free
S. Halsted + 18th St. (Pilsen East)
• Fine Arts Building Open Studios
2nd Fridays, 5–9pm • Free
410 S. Michigan
• River North Saturday Gallery Tours
11am–12:30pm
Depart from Fabcakes (714 N. Wells)
Tours run weekly except major holidays.
312-649-0064
• Bridgeport Art Center 3rd Fridays Open Studios
7–10pm Free
1200 W. 35th St.
• Bronzeville Arts District Trolley Tour
3rd Fridays
June–September
• Zhou B Art Center 3rd Fridays, Bridgeport Art Walk
7-10pm • Free
1029 W. 35th St.
September 27 and 28, 2019 • Free
F 5–8pm + after parties; Sa 12pm-6pm
Chicago Ave. b/t Milwaukee and Hoyne
• River North Design District Walk
Friday, September 6
Multiple receptions take place in select showrooms and galleries outside of the Merchandise Mart
SUBURBS
• Oak Park Arts District (OPAD)
3rd Fridays
6–10pm Free
On Harrison St.
Visit evanstonmade.org for a list of event dates in 2019 featuring open studios, art walks and more in Evanston on Chicago’s North Shore.
MILWAUKEE
Milwaukee, WI – Historic Third Ward
Jan 18 and 19; April 26 and 27; July 19 and 20; Oct 18 and 19
F 5–9 and Saturday 10–4