I just made my first purchase at DLG and I have to say it was an absolute pleasure! I am a fairly…read moreserious collector of Donald Topp's work but nothing David is!! This is the largest collection of his work I've ever seen!! He had the exact piece I was looking for and was even able to accommodate my specific request related to the numbering sequence of the piece. Amazing service and beyond expert in his knowledge of the artists he features. The gallery itself is in a great neighborhood downtown. It was easy to find and, very surprisingly, parking was a breeze right on the street across from the shop. It's a very cozy space and the walls are covered from floor to ceiling. It's any easy place to spend any amount of time. There is a lot to see! David is an extremely gracious and entertaining host as well. I cannot express how much I enjoyed the service I received and what a pleasure it was to see so much of Donald's work in one place! David was even able to point out subtle differences in the prints and explain the process by which they are made. Given the scale of his collection, it was truly impressive. I'm giving DLG five stars only because I can't give them six! They will definitely be seeing me back!!

David Leonardis Gallery is a nice small gem painting gallery. The paintings are impeccable and…read moreevery painting has its own unique, colorful story on a canvas. I love how pleasant and informative David Leonardis is about each painting that aligns the walls in his gallery. I had such a great evening on last night laughing and chatting it up with him. David has such an amazing spirit and personality. David was kind to show me some cool new pieces in his galaxy. I'm really shocked about some of the negative reviews. Always excellent customer service. I even parked my car right in front of the gallery and he wasn't rude to me. But he did ask was that my car? but he didn't throw me any shade or give me an attitude. The paintings are well worth an investment and he even works with you to set up payment installments. Nice Gallery. Wall Full of Fun Colorful Paintings. David is a really cool and chill guy. He even offered and gave me a chill bottle of water.

Had a good time at this art museum and gallery. It certainly is a way to know about a local artist…read morewho had a big impact. The Ed Paschke Art Center is the biggest collection of his work. Also it's free. There's a lot of permanent collections, and you can find exhibits by other local artists who come here for training. A few things about him. In 1939 he was born on the North Side. There was early influence by his father who made Disney animation and sketches among other things. After graduating from The School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago, he got a travel scholarship to Mexico. There he was influenced by the art colors and patterns. He was in the army, making drawings for weapons manuals. Then he started making collages using images from newspapers. He would enlarge and reproduce these using oil on canvas. Then getting his MFA at SAIC, he was influenced by the first museum exhibition held by Andy Warhol. He was getting popular as an artist. Then he also began teaching classes at several universities. Often he would invite students over to his studio, and tell them to grab a brush and start painting on a canvas. The Art Institute Of Chicago had a traveling career retrospective in 1989 that was one of his career highlights. In 2004 he passed away. The city honored him by naming a street after him. A few years later this art center was created by his children and the Rabb Family Foundation. This opened in 2014 and increased the awareness of his work and life. Admission is free. This is because of their commitment to accessibility to the public. In the permanent collection is the Howard Street Studio installation. This reimagines his art studio with unfinished art works, source material, and souvenirs. Basically it's like giving you an idea of how he made art. One can get a sense of his painting techniques, like how he used sponges to get the color and volume. A lot of other stuff in the permanent collection. Vaca Victoria was a part of the 1999 public art project "Cows On Parade." It was one of hundreds of fiberglass cows created by Chicago artists. This used to be on Superior in River North. It was only there a few days. There was controversy about some local gang symbols. It has a head painted like the Bulls logo. The six stars represent the NBA Championship wins. Also there's stuff by other local artists. This has a residency program where they can learn. Getting here is pretty easy without a car. It's located on Higgins by Milwaukee Avenue and the Jefferson Park Metra station. This is easy to get to with public transportation.

I'd love to see more of his exhibits or his artworks. I was awestruck when I come across his art…read moreexhibits at art institute I begged my dad to take me there when I was in high school. There I met Ed Paschke after I grabbed bought art book about him, got his autograph. I treasure this art book with his signature when I greeted him politely and told him my name. ( I wrote it down on note because I'm deaf and too shy to talk. Thank you Ed Paschke. May your colorful spirit in arts live on! I hope or wish to have one of your masterpieces. They are so beautiful and vibrant! I'll post pic once I find my art book.

This is always one of my FAVORITE events of the year! I do with, as Sue L. wrote, it didn't have to…read moreinvolve a LONG walk to the end of the pier; maybe when the hotel opens, a shuttle bus will be available. I am sometimes lucky to get a free VIP Pre-view pass and go the Thursday evening before the opening. I brought no costume while walking the long snowy way. My first stop is usually Yvel,the Israeli pearl place, (beautiful, very expensive, rather standoffish) and local as well as faraway galleries. At the Preview, there's light bites and free wine and boxed water. Talking to the artists or gallery owner adds a nice personal touch that museums don't offer. This year they had a wine tasting, with option to buy, and cute little wine bags from Jadot! The preview is adults only, full but not super crowded like the weekends with the kids. Some of the work is not quite for the young-uns, so be warned. As Sue advised, if you're on a budget, eat first or go elsewhere. This are the kind of priced art where people don't really care about how much they spend on food, but I'm not 'those' people!

This is definitely a long walk at almost the end of the pier from the Navy Pier entrance. The…read moresmaller fair from past years is full of burgeoning and talented artists. I myself like pleasant, classic, and beautiful works of art. Parts of the Andy Warhol exhibit were interesting as well as an exhibit displaying the covers of classic celebrities of the 1950s to 1970s. There were a few pieces which I did enjoy. There were also many pieces which displayed the darkness and pain of our times. Its an interesting way to spend your afternoon. I would have lunch in other parts of Navy Pier. The lunch at this venue looks tasty but is expensive for a small selection. By the way wine is abundantly available for sale.

One of my favorite galleries in Chicago. They have a gorgeous selection of original…read morecontemporary/street art from local artists. Regularly gallery openings are a great place to see work from local emerging artists like Kayla Mahaffey, or be the first to nab pieces by local legends like Hebru Brantley and Pose. Other gallery openings have included national and international big names in the street art world like Anthony Lister. The environment for gallery openings in unpretentious and lively. Drinks and a younger crowd make for a fun and eventful evening. The gallery also has a room in the back which is usually viewable during gallery openings. There is a long standing collection of amazing works for sale including pieces by icons such as Barabara Kruger and Keith Haring. My favorite thing about Line Dot is that they often curate select pieces as limited edition prints which make art much more affordable for new collectors. Beautiful gallery. Friendly staff. Always enjoy my experience here.

Based on what I have seen in this gallery and on the website, I think that Andrew Rafacz has a…read morereally developed aesthetic judgment. I have a degree in art history (worthless) and really dislike a lot of art done after the reign of the Salon at L'Academie ended. Those damned impressionists ruined everything. I digress, but this history is a way of showing how remarkable it is that I find contemporary pieces here that I like. The gallery space is very attractive. I was at a party there last night and It is a wonderful spot for entertaining. If I were a bit richer, I would add this gallery to the list of places that I would patronize. Even if the Impressionists did ruin the Salon and help end the needed classical training all artists once had, there would not be interesting galleries like Andrew Rafacz without them.

This gallery features glass sculptures by prominent artists such as Lino Tagliapietra. This makes…read morethe place more accessible to those who just don't get contemporary abstract art.

This is a great gallery with wonderful and friendly staff. While I've not purchased anything here…read moredirectly I've referred clients here several times who have and I've been in a few times and they've always been helpful. One of the better galleries in the area.

Great little gallery!…read more Current show is Jim MacRoberts - a talented woodworking artist, and a real gentleman (a dying breed nowdays). Great art, really fantastic stuff. Incredible use of wood. There was even a few framed kids drawings, and the little artists were in attendance greeting their public. What a fun show. The opening was lively and fun. Lots of snacks and wine for patrons. Extremely kid friendly. Juice was on offer too!

A friend of mine hosted a surprise 50th b day party for her husband at this establishment. It was…read morenothing short of a horrible experience. Party was scheduled to end at 1am. The owner pretty much stalked us the entire time. (9pm to 1am) He did not approve of our choice of music. We are African American. The party was classy but the owner was NOT. He insisted that we shut the music off well ahead of our scheduled end time. I would not recommend patronizing this establishment. We ultimately moved the party to a different location.

What a great soft opening! I was lucky enough to be chosen to volunteer and help host the opening…read moreof this new spot in logan square. If you are looking for a space to create art, build something interesting, or just have fun with no pressure, but all the BYOB filled relaxing fun and music with your friends look no further. Space itself is intimate, relaxed lighting, great music not too loud, and the owner who has been a high school art teacher for years, and creating art for longer, and her sons are kind and compassionate. I can see, how when the classes will offer children's coloring, woodcraft, and art therapy, that the owners will create a great experience for everyone. Can't wait to see what Artspace does next!

What an amazing place!! Art classes of all kinds! Took my daughter to the Saturday morning kids art…read moreclass and we had a BLAST!! Audrey, Hailey and Elizabeth were super nice and helped us out and had many different suggestions! They had snack time for the kids with story time! such an incredible find literally right down the street from us!! We'll definitely be back!