Update as of summer 2022:&nbsp;Intersect Art &amp; Design, the parent company of SOFA CHICAGO has announced that the 2022 edition of the art fair has been postponed.Please visit <a href="https://www.intersectfairs.com/">www.intersectfairs.com</a> for future updates on the Fair.&nbsp;&nbsp;

SOFA Chicago (Intersect Chicago)

Intersect Art and Design announces over 100 exhibitors for the inaugural edition of Intersect Chicago, a virtual art fair replacing SOFA Chicago for the 2020 edition due to COVID-19. Intersect Chicago will be online from November 6-12, 2020 at <a href="http://intersectchicago.com/">intersectchicago.com</a> with a dedicated VIP Preview Day by invitation only on November 5.The fair is the evolution of SOFA – Sculpture Objects Functional Art. It is the intersection of art, design, and objects, including daily highlights on Glass, Contemporary Art, Design, Ceramic and Craft, Outsider Art, Fiber, and Public Art / Sculpture. Intersect Chicago will feature institutionsfrom around the globe with dedicated programming and a selection of galleries showcasing work of these disciplines.Intersect Art and Design’s CEO Tim von Gal explains, “We were extremely pleased with the quality and volume of engagement of our first virtual art fair in July, Intersect Aspen. Although the knowledge gain of one’s first rodeo is often overstated, we have taken away many valuable lessons from that experience which we will be applying to Intersect Chicago. This is a special occasion, as we are launching the future of SOFA. We’ll preserve the spirit and legacy of SOFA with a spotlight on glass, craft, and sculpture, but are excited to expand the presentation to include a larger interdisciplinary program across the fields of art and design.”Becca Hoffman, Managing Director of Intersect Art and Design says, “With Intersect Chicago, we’re channeling the momentum and positivity of our inaugural July edition of Intersect Aspen into a new chapter of revamping and innovating the online space, while encouraging connectivity and an out of the box approach. Our November platform will be a unique form of engagement for the community, highlighting dynamic programs, partners, and virtual activations focusing on and inspired by SOFA’s original tenets but with an absolutely new vision and fresh approach.”Intersect Chicago will present SOFA Salons, a series of themed conversations pertaining to art and design, presented online and free to the public.&nbsp;To learn about upcoming programs and register, visit <a href="https://www.sofaexpo.com/salons">sofaexpo.com/salons</a>.&nbsp;

Intersect Chicago Virtual Fair (Formerly SOFA ) 

Collecting for Life: Designing an Art-Filled Living SpacePart of SOFA Salons, A Series of Online ConversationsWednesday, October 28, 2020 4pm Pacific / 6pm Central / 7pm Eastern<a href="https://vgmgt.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=63b52f0348afa8b143fb2ed1c&amp;id=3c31a73b74&amp;e=dff93cd990">Register here</a>, or visit <a href="https://vgmgt.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=63b52f0348afa8b143fb2ed1c&amp;id=42b8cb5b98&amp;e=dff93cd990">www.sofaexpo.com/salons</a>&nbsp;Panelists include: Wendy Cromwell, Art Advisor and Founder of Cromwell Art Jamie Drake, Designer at Drake/Anderson Joan Craig, Founder of Craig &amp; Company &nbsp;<a href="https://vgmgt.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=63b52f0348afa8b143fb2ed1c&amp;id=7005e6b5fb&amp;e=dff93cd990">SOFA Salons</a>&nbsp;Image courtesy of Drake/Anderson. Photo by Joe Schmelzer.

Collecting for Life: Designing an Art-Filled Living Space

Art and Mindfulness – The Healing Power of Art and Art SpacesPart of SOFA Salons, A Series of Online Conversations Wednesday, September 16, 2020 4pm Pacific / 6pm Central / 7pm Eastern &nbsp; To register, visit <a href="https://vgmgt.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=63b52f0348afa8b143fb2ed1c&amp;id=3029d56a06&amp;e=dff93cd990">https://www.sofaexpo.com/salons</a>Please join Intersect Chicago for “Art and Mindfulness / The Healing Power of Art and Art Spaces,” an online panel discussion on Wednesday, September 16, at 7pm Eastern / 6pm Central / 4pm Pacific. To register, visit <a href="https://vgmgt.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=63b52f0348afa8b143fb2ed1c&amp;id=dd596b7a72&amp;e=dff93cd990">https://www.sofaexpo.com/salons</a><a href="https://vgmgt.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=63b52f0348afa8b143fb2ed1c&amp;id=38f9549af1&amp;e=dff93cd990">.</a> &nbsp; Panelists include: January Parkos Arnall, Interim Senior Curator at the MCA Chicago Monica Garza, the Charlotte Wagner Director of Education at the ICA Boston Elizabeth Gerber, Museum Educator at LACMA Nora Lawrence, Senior Curator at Storm King Art Center &nbsp;<a href="https://vgmgt.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=63b52f0348afa8b143fb2ed1c&amp;id=554092f6ec&amp;e=dff93cd990">SOFA SALONS</a>Intersect Chicago is a virtual art fair replacing SOFA Chicago for the 2020 edition due to COVID-19. Intersect Chicago will be online from November 6-12, 2020 at <a href="https://vgmgt.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=63b52f0348afa8b143fb2ed1c&amp;id=d01e9f7099&amp;e=dff93cd990">https://www.sofaexpo.com/</a>with a dedicated VIP Preview Day by invitation only on November 5. &nbsp; As part of Intersect Chicago, SOFA Salons is a series of themed conversations pertaining to art and design, presented online and free to the public. Additional SOFA Salons will be announced for October and will continue throughout the run of the fair in November. &nbsp; Join the Conversation Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook @sofaexpo and hashtags #IntersectChicago and #IntersectFairs. Full Image Caption and Credit:&nbsp; At Storm King Art Center: Ursula von Rydingsvard, Luba, 2009–10. Made&nbsp;possible through generous lead support from the&nbsp;Artist, Roberta and Steven Denning, Galerie&nbsp;Lelong, Nancy Brown Negleyand The Brown&nbsp;Foundation, Inc. of Houston, and Thomas A. and&nbsp;Georgina T. Russo. Additional support is provided&nbsp;by an anonymous donor, the Hazen Polsky&nbsp;Foundation, the Ohnell Family Foundation, and&nbsp;Hume R. Steyer. Special thanks also go to Henry&nbsp;S. McNeil&nbsp;and Marion Swingle ©Ursula von Rydingsvard, courtesy Galerie Lelong,&nbsp;NY. Photo by Jerry L. Thompson

Art and Mindfulness – The Healing Power of Art and Art Spaces

SOFA is consistently looking for new and relevant content to bring to the fair to enhance your experience, and keep you informed on news and trends in the art world. This includes new partnerships, exciting lectures and programming, one-of-a-kind experiences, and more! This year, we are thrilled to partner with the Art History Babes as part of this SOFA initiative. The Art History Babes platform is a space for open-minded, unabashed discussion of art, visual culture, and creativity. Corrie Hendricks, Natalie De La Torre, Virginia Van Dine, &amp; Jennifer Gutierrez sip wine and discuss all things visual culture. Chatting about everything from Paleolithic cave art, to the Renaissance masters, to contemporary internet memes, the Babes seek to educate, encourage, and expand on the study of art history in an honest, entertaining, and accessible way. To read more about them, listen in on some of their podcasts, review their blog, and more, visit the<a href="http://info.urban-expo.com/e/338151/2019-09-06/2vwc7z/559363263?h=izQtwMZrEjSLZ4tfMmyBXwTVWKQapznULsN-cFI22TU">Art History Babes website</a>!&nbsp; Join the Art History Babes in a live podcast at SOFA this fall during the following days and times:<ul><li>Friday, November 1st: 5:00PM - 6:30PM</li><li>Saturday, November 2nd: 5:00PM - 6:30PM</li><li>Sunday, November 3rd: 2:00PM - 3:30PM</li></ul>*All podcasts will be hosted in the SOFA lecture hall We hope to see you there!<a href="http://info.urban-expo.com/e/338151/events-20840/2vwc82/559363263?h=izQtwMZrEjSLZ4tfMmyBXwTVWKQapznULsN-cFI22TU">BUY TICKETS!</a>&nbsp;Image: Courtesy of the Art History Babes&nbsp;

Art History Babes at SOFA CHICAGO

The Art History Babes at SOFA CHICAGO

The Sculpture Objects Functional Art and&nbsp;Design (SOFA) Fair in Chicago&nbsp;is&nbsp;the premier gallery-presented art fair&nbsp;dedicated to three-dimensional art and&nbsp;design. On par with Art Basel and TEFAF&nbsp;Maastricht, SOFA is produced by Urban&nbsp;Expositions, a&nbsp;Clarion Events&nbsp;company.Critically acclaimed and continuously running since 1994, what distinguishes SOFA from other top art events is its focus on three-dimensional&nbsp;artworks&nbsp;that cross the boundaries of fine art, decorative art and design. SOFA is noted for its exceptional presentation, with an elite selection of international dealers presenting for sale one-of-a-kind masterworks in handsome, custom-designed gallery exhibits.SOFA is held annually in the fall at Chicago's major destination, Navy Pier, with an average of 80 dealers and 35,000 people attending. Sales at the fair are estimated at 15-20 million dollars per show.• To read CGN's 2019 exhibitor announcement, <a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/news/2019/10/sofa-chicago-announces-participants-and-programs-for-26th-edition">click here</a>.• To see the list of gallery exhibitions and events happening around Chicago during art fair weekend, <a href="https://www.chicagogallerynews.com/news/2019/10/november-1-openings-preview">click here</a>.&nbsp;2019 dates and times:Thursday, October 31, 2019: &nbsp; 5 - 9 pm Friday, November 1, 2019: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 11 am - 7 pm (10 - 11 am VIP hour) Saturday, November 2, 2019: &nbsp; 11 am - 7 pm&nbsp;(10 - 11 am VIP hour) Sunday, November 3, 2019: &nbsp; &nbsp; 12 - 6 pm&nbsp;&nbsp;VIP Preview Party:Thursday, October 31, 2019 VIP Preview | 5 - 9 &nbsp;pm&nbsp; Public Preview | 7 - 9 pm Tickets available online or at the door. Cash and credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express accepted. A benefit for&nbsp;<a href="http://chiarts.org/">ChiArts</a>&nbsp;Tickets:Opening Night Preview + 3 Day Pass | $155 VIP (5 - 9 pm) | $80 Public (7 - 9 pm)Opening Night VIP Preview ONLY | $70Opening Night VIP Public ONLY | $55General Admission | $25Three-Day General Admission Pass | $35Students | $20Seniors (65+) | $15Tickets available at the door, online tickets also available. Cash and credit cards (Visa | MasterCard | American Express) accepted.&nbsp;For information on planning a group visit or group ticket rates, contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:nicole.shorette@urban-expo.com?subject=Group%20Tickets">nicole.shorette@urban-expo.com</a>&nbsp;for more information.&nbsp;Note: High School group tickets are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.&nbsp;Transit and parking:Shuttle Service: Courtesy shuttles will run between SOFA Chicago's Entrance 2 at Navy Pier, The MCA (Museum of Contemporary Art) and the River North Gallery District.&nbsp;Shuttles operate continuously from 12–8pm Friday and Saturday; Sunday 11am – 2pm

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