The Underground Art Market was started by artist & photographer Kelly Spring, who started this event in 2010, with about 20 friends who had interesting creative projects. At the time Spring was a resident at TransAmoeba Studios a private artist space in the South Loop.

Says Kelly, "What makes UAM special is the uniqueness of the spaces we choose to inhabit. I am always looking for unique venues. When I decided it was time to go public Salvage One was my dream venue. Salvage One is a 60,000 square ft. antique/ architectural salvage showroom/ premier Chicago event space, spread over three floors. UAM usually pops up on the first two floors. Also, make sure you visit the small suites off to the side of the 2nd floor! 

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Since then we have started popping up at street fests & other venues."

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