CHICAGO ART GALLERIES


Chicago Art Galleries and Art Guide - Explore fine art galleries, museums, nonprofit art organizations, artists, and art services throughout Chicago. Discover a wide range of contemporary and traditional art, including painting, sculpture, photography, prints, glass, and mixed media. Whether you're a collector or simply enjoy the arts, this guide is an excellent starting point for discovering Chicago's diverse gallery scene, recommended exhibitions, and leading art destinations.


Chicago is home to one of the nation's most important art communities, with galleries, museums, and artist spaces located throughout the city. Explore the concentration of galleries in River North, discover contemporary art in West Town and the West Loop, and visit world-class museums including the Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. From established galleries to emerging artist-run spaces, Chicago offers a rich and varied art experience for visitors and collectors alike.


Art-Collecting.com offers easy-to-use gallery guides and art resources online. Our guides help you quickly find and view art exhibitions, whether you're checking in on a favorite gallery or discovering new ones. Think of us as a virtual art walk. If you travel, we're a great art resource wherever you go. Click on "Gallery Guides" above to explore guides for every state and the major art cities. Be sure to browse the site for more helpful art-related info.







UPCOMING ART EVENTS


Chicago's art scene extends far beyond gallery exhibitions and art fairs. Visitors are encouraged to explore the extensive programming offered by the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, university museums, nonprofit art organizations, and galleries throughout the city. Many organizations host artist talks, lectures, workshops, gallery receptions, public art programs, screenings, and special events that may not be listed below. Be sure to visit official websites and event calendars for additional programming, updated schedules, and expanded event details during your visit to Chicago.


June 6 - 7, 2026
57th Street Art Fair
(Chicago)

June 13 - 14, 2026
Old Town Art Fair
(Chicago)

Ongoing
Art Institute of Chicago Exhibitions
(Museum Exhibitions)

Ongoing
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago Exhibitions
(Museum Exhibitions)

Ongoing
Hyde Park Art Center Exhibitions & Events
(Chicago)

Ongoing
Art Hops & Gallery Walks
(Chicago & Regional Communities)




CHICAGO ARTIST WEBSITES


Maria Simeonova - Paintings
Tomasso Silvestri - Paintings
Emily Rapport - Paintings
Linc Thelen - Paintings
Tamara Wasserman - Paintings




ART SERVICES


Armstrong Fine Art (Works on Paper, Appointment Only)
Art Advisory, Ltd. (Corporate Art Advisory & Artist Business Coaching)
Bert Green Fine Art (Appointment Only Gallery)
CHICAGO ART SOURCE (Art Consulting, Art Sales & Framing)
Chicago Gallery News (Chicago Art News & Resources)
Colossal (Online Art Magazine)
Dreambox Gallery (Appointment Only Gallery)
Freeman's Auctions (Art & Collectibles Auctions)
Galleries Maurice Sternberg (Appointment Only Gallery)
Hildt Galleries (Appointment Only Gallery)
Lindsey Owen Appraisals (Fine Art Appraisals & Advisory)
MIR Appraisal Services, Inc. (Fine Art & Personal Property Appraisals)
Poster Plus (Posters, Online Only)
Rosenthal Fine Art Inc. (Appraisals)
Russell Bowman Art Advisory (Appointment Only Gallery)
Susanin's Art Advisory (Appraisals, Collection Management & Art Advisory)
Thomas Masters Gallery (Private Art Consulting)


ART GALLERY GUIDES FOR OTHER LOCATIONS

Gallery guides for every state and thirty seven major art cities.





Art-Collecting.com offers easy-to-use gallery guides and art resources designed to help you explore exhibitions, discover new galleries, and stay connected to the art world. Think of our guides as a virtual art walk—whether you're visiting a favorite gallery, planning an art trip, or exploring a new city.


We feature gallery guides for all 50 states and major art destinations across the United States, making it easy to find galleries, museums, artist studios, and art events wherever you go. Browse our Gallery Guides to explore more cities, regions, and art communities.


Our guides are designed to support local art communities nationwide, and we rely on local input to help keep them current and up to date. If you know of a gallery, artist studio tour, art event, or art listing we should include, we’d love to hear from you. We’re also interested in connecting with people who are involved within their local art community and can help us stay informed about new galleries, gallery closings, relocations, major events, and other changes taking place in their area’s art scene.


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