Art galleries in Chicago
Galleries are best taken slowly. Chicago, IL has 72 mapped right now. That's 72 galleries mapped around Chicago. The exhibition schedule matters more than the count: a small gallery with a great current show beats a big one between exhibitions. Opening nights are the cheat code — free entry, the artists in the room, and a crowd that actually wants to talk about the work.
This guide covers every art gallery we could verify in and around Chicago (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Perspective Group and Photography Gallery and Folkworks Gallery, plus The Galleria in Evanston. If a gallery's missing from Chicago's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet.
The Chicago gallery lineup
72 mapped within about 40 km — showing 60:
Perspective Group and Photography Gallery
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Perspective Group and Photography Gallery — Art gallery, found on 1310 Chicago Avenue in Evanston.
1310 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, 60201
Folkworks Gallery
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Folkworks Gallery is Art gallery on 1310 Chicago Avenue, Evanston.
1310 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, 60201
The Galleria in Evanston
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The Galleria in Evanston — Art gallery, found on 1627 Sherman Avenue in Evanston.
1627 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, 60201
Alley Gallery
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Alley Gallery — Art gallery, found on 1712 Sherman Avenue in Evanston. Also worth knowing about Alley Gallery: it has a website with more detail.
1712 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, 60201
Roots & Culture Contemporary Art Center
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Roots & Culture Contemporary Art Center is Art gallery on 1034 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago. Roots & Culture Contemporary Art Center also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Fr 16:00-19:00; Sa 12:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1034 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, 60642
Hours: Fr 16:00-19:00; Sa 12:00-18:00
Phone: +1-773-580-0102
Night Club
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Night Club — Art gallery.
Ogilvie Pertl Gallery
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Ogilvie Pertl Gallery — Art gallery, found on 435 East Illinois Street in Chicago.
435 East Illinois Street, Chicago, 60611
345 Gallery
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345 Gallery is Art gallery on 345 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago. 345 Gallery also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
345 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, 60624
Phone: +1-872-444-5544
Prospectus Art Gallery
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Prospectus Art Gallery is Art gallery on 1210 West 18th Street, Chicago. Prospectus Art Gallery also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
1210 West 18th Street, Chicago, 60608
Phone: +1 312-733-6132
Expo 72
Art galleryRun by Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE)
Expo 72 is Art gallery run by Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) on 72 East Randolph Street, Chicago. Expo 72 also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as 24/7.
72 East Randolph Street, Chicago, 60601
Hours: 24/7
Gallery Guichard
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Gallery Guichard — Art gallery, found on 436 East 47th Street in Chicago. Also worth knowing about Gallery Guichard: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
436 East 47th Street, Chicago, 60615
Phone: +1 773-791-7003
Western Exhibitions
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Western Exhibitions is Art gallery on 1709 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago. Western Exhibitions also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
1709 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, 60622
Rhona Hoffman Gallery
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Rhona Hoffman Gallery is Art gallery on 1711 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago. Rhona Hoffman Gallery also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1711 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, 60622
Phone: +1 312-455-1990
All Star Press
Art gallery
All Star Press is Art gallery on 2775 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago.
2775 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, 60647
Young Chicago Authors
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Young Chicago Authors is Art gallery on 1180 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago. Young Chicago Authors also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
1180 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, 60642
Marianne Ibrahim Gallery
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Marianne Ibrahim Gallery — Art gallery on 437 North Paulina Street. Also worth knowing about Marianne Ibrahim Gallery: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
437 North Paulina Street
Phone: +13128775436
Corbett vs. Dempsey
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Corbett vs. Dempsey — Art gallery, found on 2156 West Fulton Street in Chicago. Also worth knowing about Corbett vs. Dempsey: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2156 West Fulton Street, Chicago, 60612
Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00
Phone: +1-773-278-1664
Fine Art Gallery
Art galleryRun by La Grange Art League
Run by La Grange Art League, Fine Art Gallery is Art gallery, found on 122 West Calendar Avenue in La Grange.
122 West Calendar Avenue, La Grange, 60525
South Asia Institute
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South Asia Institute is Art gallery on 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago. South Asia Institute also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as "by appointment"; Th-Sa 11:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, 60616
Hours: "by appointment"; Th-Sa 11:00-18:00
Phone: +1-312-929-3911
The Compassion Factory
Art galleryRun by Compassion United Methodist Church
Run by Compassion United Methodist Church, The Compassion Factory is Art gallery.
Chicago Art Department
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Chicago Art Department — Art gallery, found on 1926 South Halsted Street in Chicago. Also worth knowing about Chicago Art Department: it has a website with more detail.
1926 South Halsted Street, Chicago, 60608
Patron Gallery
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Patron Gallery — Art gallery, found on 1612 West Chicago Avenue in Chicago. Also worth knowing about Patron Gallery: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 11:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1612 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, 60622
Hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-18:00
Phone: +1 312-846-1500
Iarca
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Iarca is Art gallery.
Legendary Art Gallery
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Legendary Art Gallery — Art gallery on 2411 West Madison Street.
2411 West Madison Street
DragonFLY Gallert & Creative Spaces
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DragonFLY Gallert & Creative Spaces is Art gallery on 2436 West Madison Street. DragonFLY Gallert & Creative Spaces also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
2436 West Madison Street
Glass Curtain Gallery
Art galleryRun by Columbia College of Chicago
Glass Curtain Gallery is Art gallery run by Columbia College of Chicago.
Kavi Gupta Gallery
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Kavi Gupta Gallery is Art gallery on 219 North Elizabeth Street. Kavi Gupta Gallery also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
219 North Elizabeth Street
Point Blank
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Point Blank — Art gallery, found on 1541 West Chicago Avenue in Chicago. Also worth knowing about Point Blank: it has a website with more detail.
1541 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, 60642
Mana Contemporary
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Mana Contemporary is Art gallery on 2233 South Throop Street. Mana Contemporary also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 11:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
2233 South Throop Street
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-17:00
A very Serious Gallery
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A very Serious Gallery is Art gallery. A very Serious Gallery also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as We, Fr-Sa 12:00-17:00; Th 13:00-20:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: We, Fr-Sa 12:00-17:00; Th 13:00-20:00
Color Club
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Color Club is Art gallery on 4146 North Elston Avenue, Chicago.
4146 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, 60618
Ruschman
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Ruschman is Art gallery. Ruschman also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as "Wednesday-Saturday by Appointment"; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: "Wednesday-Saturday by Appointment"
M. LeBlanc
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M. LeBlanc is Art gallery.
Julius Caesar Chicago
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Julius Caesar Chicago — Art gallery on 331! West Carroll Avenue. Also worth knowing about Julius Caesar Chicago: it has a website with more detail.
331! West Carroll Avenue
Nettie J. McKinnon Art Gallery
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Nettie J. McKinnon Art Gallery — Art gallery. Also worth knowing about Nettie J. McKinnon Art Gallery: it has a website with more detail.
Dupage Art League
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Dupage Art League — Art gallery, found on 218 West Front Street in Wheaton. Also worth knowing about Dupage Art League: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-14:00; Dec Sa 09:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
218 West Front Street, Wheaton, 60187
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-14:00; Dec Sa 09:00-17:00
Phone: +1-630-653-7090
Ivory Gate Gallery
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Ivory Gate Gallery — Art gallery, found on 44 East Cedar Street in Chicago.
44 East Cedar Street, Chicago, 60611
Zolla/Libermann Gallery
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Zolla/Libermann Gallery — Art gallery, found on 325 West Huron Street in Chicago. Also worth knowing about Zolla/Libermann Gallery: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 11:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
325 West Huron Street, Chicago, 60654
Hours: Tu-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 11:00-17:00
Phone: +1 312-944-1990
SECRIST / BEACH
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SECRIST / BEACH is Art gallery on 1801 West Hubbard Street, Chicago. SECRIST / BEACH also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1801 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, 60622
Phone: +1-312-212-8888
Patient Info
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Patient Info — Art gallery.
Event Horizon Gallery & VR Lounge
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Event Horizon Gallery & VR Lounge — Art gallery on 5517 North Clark Street. Also worth knowing about Event Horizon Gallery & VR Lounge: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
5517 North Clark Street, 60640
Phone: +1 224-409-9699
Richardson Art Gallery
Art galleryRun by DePaul University
Run by DePaul University, Richardson Art Gallery is Art gallery.
Kavi Gupta Gallery
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Kavi Gupta Gallery is Art gallery on 835 West Washington Boulevard, Chicago. Kavi Gupta Gallery also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 12:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
835 West Washington Boulevard, Chicago, 60607-2763
Hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 12:00-17:00
Phone: +1-708-480-2882
Fine Art Gallery
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Fine Art Gallery — Art gallery, found on 16 South Stone Avenue in La Grange.
16 South Stone Avenue, La Grange, 60525
gallery 1871
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gallery 1871 is Art gallery on 1871 North Clybourn Avenue, Chicago. gallery 1871 also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1871 North Clybourn Avenue, Chicago
Phone: +1-773-248-3100
12-752 Gallery
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12-752 Gallery — Art gallery.
Promise You Art House
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Promise You Art House is Art gallery on 8830 Kennedy Avenue, Highland. Promise You Art House also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as We, Sa 11:00-16:00; Th-Fr 11:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
8830 Kennedy Avenue, Highland, 46322
Hours: We, Sa 11:00-16:00; Th-Fr 11:00-17:00
Phone: +12195950097
Fulton Street Collective
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Fulton Street Collective — Art gallery on 1821 West Hubbard Street. Also worth knowing about Fulton Street Collective: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1821 West Hubbard Street, 60623
Phone: +1-773-852-2481
ARC Gallery
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ARC Gallery is Art gallery on 1463 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago. ARC Gallery also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-We off; Th-Fr 14:00-18:00; Sa-Su 12:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1463 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, 60642
Hours: Mo-We off; Th-Fr 14:00-18:00; Sa-Su 12:00-16:00
Phone: +1-312-877-5760
Chicago Truborn
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Chicago Truborn — Art gallery, found on 1741 West Chicago Avenue in Chicago. Also worth knowing about Chicago Truborn: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 12:00-18:00; Sa 14:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1741 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, 60622
Hours: Tu-Fr 12:00-18:00; Sa 14:00-18:00
Phone: +1-773-420-9764
Andrew Rafacz
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Andrew Rafacz — Art gallery, found on 1749 West Chicago Avenue in Chicago. Also worth knowing about Andrew Rafacz: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 11:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1749 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, 60622
Hours: Tu-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 11:00-17:00
Phone: +1-312-404-9188
Vertical Gallery
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Vertical Gallery is Art gallery on 2006 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago. Vertical Gallery also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2006 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, 60622
Phone: +1-773-697-3846
Ed Paschke Art Center
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Ed Paschke Art Center is Art gallery on 5415 West Higgins Avenue, Chicago. Ed Paschke Art Center also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
5415 West Higgins Avenue, Chicago, 60630
Adds Donna
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Adds Donna is Art gallery on 3252 West North Avenue, Chicago. Adds Donna also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
3252 West North Avenue, Chicago, 60647
McCormick Gallery
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McCormick Gallery is Art gallery on 2251 West Grand Avenue, Chicago. McCormick Gallery also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2251 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, 60612
Phone: +1-312-226-6800
Pilsen Art House
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Pilsen Art House — Art gallery, found on 1756 West 19th Street in Chicago.
1756 West 19th Street, Chicago, 60608
Gruen Gallery
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Gruen Gallery is Art gallery on 222 West Superior Street, Chicago.
222 West Superior Street, Chicago, 60654
Carl Hammer Gallery
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Carl Hammer Gallery is Art gallery on 740 North Wells Street, Chicago. Carl Hammer Gallery also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 12:00-17:00; Sa 12:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
740 North Wells Street, Chicago, 60654
Hours: Tu-Fr 12:00-17:00; Sa 12:00-16:00
Phone: +1-312-266-8512
Perimeter Gallery
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Perimeter Gallery — Art gallery, found on 210-212 West Superior Street in Chicago.
210-212 West Superior Street, Chicago, 60654
Theaster Gates Studio
Art gallery
Theaster Gates Studio is Art gallery on 7200 South Kimbark Avenue, Chicago.
7200 South Kimbark Avenue, Chicago, 60619
What the map tells us about art galleries in Chicago
16 of the 72 list their opening hours on the map, which is genuinely useful — galleries keep proper public hours, so plan around the listed times.
35 have websites listed. That's where the current exhibition is announced — the one thing worth checking before you visit.
There's a cluster: 2 of them sit on 1310 Chicago Avenue, so you can string those into one walk and drive between the rest.
35 galleries list websites — that's where the current exhibition is announced, and it's the one thing worth checking before you visit.
The Chicago gallery walk
The efficient Chicago gallery walk strings these together: Perspective Group and Photography Gallery on 1310 Chicago Avenue, Folkworks Gallery on 1310 Chicago Avenue, The Galleria in Evanston on 1627 Sherman Avenue, Alley Gallery on 1712 Sherman Avenue, Roots & Culture Contemporary Art Center on 1034 North Milwaukee Avenue, Night Club, Ogilvie Pertl Gallery on 435 East Illinois Street, and 345 Gallery on 345 North Kedzie Avenue — 72 stops, one logical order. 64 more are listed below.
Gallery tips for Chicago
How the regulars do Chicago's galleries:
- Check accessibility at Perspective Group and Photography Gallery. Older gallery buildings can be tricky. The website usually notes step-free access — check before you go.
- Follow the galleries online at Folkworks Gallery. Openings and one-night events get announced on social media first. One follow catches them all.
- Ask what's coming next. Gallerists love talking about the next show. It also tells you when to come back.
- Take the long way through. Galleries reward slow looking. One extra lap always reveals something the first pass missed.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Chicago — that covers the town itself plus the surrounding communities you'd reasonably drive to. Listings come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by local volunteers, so a brand-new art gallery in Chicago can take a while to appear. If you spot one of the 72 that's closed, or a great art gallery we missed, the fix is to update the map itself — that's where this guide reads from.
We don't review exhibitions — shows change too fast. What we list is the where: real galleries, verified by real mappers.
If you run one of the 72 listed here and something's wrong — a closure, a move, new hours — the fix is the same: update the shop on OpenStreetMap and the correction flows through to this page on the next daily refresh.
Art gallery listings for Chicago: 72 mapped from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Photos from Wikimedia Commons contributors; individual photo credits appear in captions. Listing data was last refreshed automatically — verify hours before visiting.