ART 715: Professional Studio Practices



Selected Chicago-area Exhibition Spaces that May Show Your Work

 

 

Olson Gallery, NIU

Start close to home. Talk with the staff, give them a proposal

Bad Dog Gallery, DeKalb

Run by the incomparable Karen Brown, a great place to have your first show and/or try out ideas

Roots and Culture Contemporary Art Space

"By showcasing works by emerging artists, Roots & Culture offers a nurturing and often pivotal moment in the careers of young artists to develop inventive practices."

65 Grand

Chicago space welcoming to emerging artists.

Noble and Superior Projects

Chicago space welcoming to emerging artists.

Threewalls

High-quality Chicago non-profit space welcoming to emerging artists.

Alderman Exhibitions

New commercial space welcoming to emerging artists.

Swimming Pool Project Space

"Artists are invited to curate and collaborate" - located in Chicago

Ebers Moore

Dominic Moore is NIU alumnus - located in Chicago

Living Room Gallery

A space shared with a really cool real estate office - located in Chicago

NIU Art Museum

Get to know the director and staff, they are great people

Aurora University, Schingoethe Gallery

"The Gallery invites inquiries from artists who have a connection with the Fox Valley area or with Aurora University." {this means you!}

Chicago Cultural Center

"A special responsibility towards Chicago artists and exhibitors"

Hyde Park Art Center, Chicago

They have been mounting significant shows since the 1950s and are very receptive to proposals from artists

Beverly Art Center, Chicago

Great building & exhibition space, strong local community, accepting proposals

Evanston Art Center, Evanston

They host the Evanston Biennial and have a lovely space; accepting show proposals

Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago

They offer the 12 x 12 exhibition for Chicago artists; curator's thoughts here


These are just some ideas, look around for others or create your own

Get free email notifications from all sorts of show venues at Chicagoart.net [click on "patron info"]
Also check out: Chicagoartmagazine.com. You will hear from spaces that may interest you, including commercial galleries and alternative spaces - do your research before you approach them - does your work fit their direction?
Be bold and good luck!

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