Chicago
USA
Chicago is a major American art city, home to the Art Institute of Chicago's world-class modern collection, the Museum of Contemporary Art, and a strong gallery scene on the North Side.
37 galleries
4th Ward Project Space
non profit
An artist-run exhibition space that honors the artistic direction of individual artists through focused exhibitions.
4wps.org6018 North
art center
An experimental venue for contemporary art and culture, focused on social and environmental justice.
6018north.org65 Grand
commercial gallery
A contemporary gallery focusing on emerging and mid-career artists with an emphasis on personal and rigorous artistic practices.
65grand.comAckerman Clarke
commercial gallery
A gallery representing Chicago-based and international artists, specializing in contemporary painting and interdisciplinary media.
ackermanclarke.comAlan Koppel Gallery
commercial gallery
Specializes in modern and contemporary art, featuring masters alongside emerging international artists.
alankoppel.comAndrew Rafacz
commercial gallery
A leading contemporary art gallery representing international emerging and mid-career artists across diverse media.
andrewrafacz.comAnthony Gallery
commercial gallery
Situated in the Fulton River District, this gallery is dedicated to promoting the artistic community through solo and group exhibitions.
anthonygallery.comARC Gallery
non profit
A woman-run non-profit cooperative gallery founded in 1973, providing exhibition space for professional and emerging artists in a feminist tradition.
arcgallery.orgArt Institute of Chicago
museum
A world-renowned museum housing a permanent collection spanning centuries and the globe.
artic.eduCarl Hammer Gallery
commercial gallery
A long-standing commercial gallery recognized for its focus on Outsider Art, self-taught artists, and contemporary figures who bridge the gap between folk and high art.
carlhammergallery.comChicago Artists Coalition
non profit
A non-profit organization providing exhibition opportunities, residency programs, and professional development resources for Chicago's emerging artists and curators.
chicagoartistscoalition.orgCorbett vs. Dempsey
commercial gallery
Features contemporary and historical art, often with a focus on jazz, film, and the Chicago Imagists.
corbettvsdempsey.comDevening Projects
off space
Established in 2007 by Chicago-based artist, writer, educator and curator Dan Devening, Devening Projects features a diverse group of emerging and established international artists. Focused on site-sp…
deveningprojects.comDocument
commercial gallery
A commercial gallery specializing in contemporary photography, sculpture, and media-based art.
documentspace.comGallery 400
non profit
A contemporary art gallery at the University of Illinois Chicago that supports emerging and established artists through exhibitions and programs.
gallery400.uic.eduGoldfinch
commercial gallery
A commercial gallery focusing on emerging contemporary artists and featuring a Flatfiles program of affordable works.
goldfinchgallery.orgHyde Park Art Center
art center
The oldest alternative exhibition space in the city, this center functions as a social hub for artists and community members, offering classes, residencies, and free exhibitions.
hydeparkart.orgKavi Gupta
commercial gallery
A leading commercial gallery representing local and international artists, known for museum-quality exhibitions and participation in major art fairs.
kavigupta.comMoCP / Museum of Contemporary Photography
museum
The world's premier college art museum dedicated to photography, based at Columbia College Chicago.
mocp.orgMonique Meloche Gallery
commercial gallery
Focuses on diverse, conceptually rigorous work by emerging and established artists with an emphasis on social and political issues.
moniquemeloche.comMuseum of Contemporary Art Chicago
museum
One of the world's largest contemporary art venues, the MCA features a world-class collection and major touring exhibitions of post-1945 art, emphasizing experimental and multidisciplinary work.
mcachicago.orgPatron Gallery
commercial gallery
A contemporary art gallery with a focus on emerging talent and conceptually driven work.
patrongallery.comRhona Hoffman Gallery
commercial gallery
Specializes in international contemporary art in all media, often with a socio-political focus.
rhoffmangallery.comRichard Gray Gallery
commercial gallery
Founded in 1963, GRAY is a leading international commercial gallery specializing in modern and contemporary art, representing established 20th-century luminaries and important living artists.
richardgraygallery.comRoots & Culture Contemporary Art Center
art center
A non-profit art center that supports emerging artists and curators through diverse programming and community-oriented exhibition opportunities.
rootsandculturecac.orgSecrist | Beach
commercial gallery
A contemporary art gallery representing emerging and established artists with an emphasis on multimedia and conceptual practice.
secristbeach.comSmart Museum of Art
museum
The fine arts museum of the University of Chicago, featuring an diverse permanent collection and rotating exhibitions that range from antiquity to the contemporary period.
smartmuseum.uchicago.eduSoNa Chicago Contemporary Art
commercial gallery
Located south of North Avenue, this gallery highlights local Chicago artists across various media with a focus on diversity and community dialogue.
sonachicagoart.comThe Arts Club of Chicago
non profit
A private club and public gallery that has championed the international avant-garde since 1916.
artsclubchicago.orgThe Renaissance Society
non profit
Located at the University of Chicago, this non-collecting museum is dedicated to commissioning and exhibiting new works by international contemporary artists.
renaissancesociety.orgTiger Strikes Asteroid
non profit
Tiger Strikes Asteroid is a non-profit network of independently programmed, artist-run exhibition spaces with locations in Philadelphia, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Greenville, SC.
tigerstrikesasteroid.comVertical Gallery
commercial gallery
A gallery focusing on work influenced by urban environment, street art, pop culture, and graphic design, featuring monthly solo and group exhibitions.
verticalgallery.comVolume Gallery
commercial gallery
Focused on American design, with an emphasis on emerging contemporary designers and the intersection of art and architecture.
wvvolumes.comWestern Exhibitions
commercial gallery
Features contemporary artists with an emphasis on personal narratives, LGBTQ and feminist issues, and works on paper.
westernexhibitions.comWoman Made Gallery
non profit
A non-profit gallery that supports female, trans, and non-binary artists through exhibitions, programs, and community building in the Pilsen neighborhood.
womanmade.org