There just couldn't be a more friendly and artistically knowledgeable environment than August house…read moreStudio. If you are looking for painting and drawing classes, whether you are a beginner or experienced, this is the place.

Marya Veeck's artistic talent is boundless. A Chicago girl…read morewho grew up in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay nestled in Peach blossom Creek she has absorbed art in her memory bank. Her creativity is superb. I hope she can knock it out of the park for years to come. John Brady Easton, MD

Beautiful art in a beautiful gallery. I loved that we were able walk through at our own pace. There…read morewas staff present who were very nice. This was a free exhibit, which felt like such an honor. There was information at the front desk about the art, but it would've been nice for the information to be next to the art in the wall, but still a great experience.

I'll be honest--I dislike this gallery. I have yet to figure out just what Monique's represented…read moreartists have to say that would convince me to take something they created home with me. This is another "contemporary" art gallery that takes itself way too seriously with work that has little true artistic merit. I wonder if any of the artists visited an art museum after their third year in art school? I just don't get it, and I don't want a sociology degree or have to read three pages of rambling, phony diatribe from the artist or the gallery to decipher what's going on. These are actual psycho-babble quotes from a gallery release about an exhibition: "...assembled to create an iconic pattern; a ritualized reordering of passing impressions." "...the benign communal vocabularies of organized religion and public display..." "...stems from their role as intercessors between the ineffable abstraction of heaven and the concrete reality of earth..." Yes, folks; someone gets paid to come up with this crap. Furthermore, I don't give a rat's butt how a 25 year-old interprets heaven, religion or the 'reality of earth." It's all so pretentious and naive, and that's what makes me go crazy when I see it.

Richard Gray is a small but mighty art gallery that represents and exhibits art from locally famous…read moreartists like Theaster Gates to internationally known artists like David Hockney. In fact, if you are reading this in the summer of 2026, you owe it to yourself to hop on over to the Gallery before August 22 to see David Hockney's final exhibition. Its stunning work and a reminder of the end of an era. Any art lover in Chicago owes it to themselves to get on the Gallery e-mail list and look out for exhibitions.

Richard Gray does not have a huge exhibition space, but what this gallery specializes in is first…read moreand secondary works by internationally known artists: Abakanowicz, Giacometti, Hockney, Katz, de Kooning and a full roster of blue chip art world names. Richard Gray Gallery functions as both a gallery representing specific artists but also acts as intermediary for a wide variety of private sales. Want a blue period Picasso? Richard Gray may know of one for sale somewhere in the world. Looking for a rare Magritte? Yes, Richard Gray is your gallery. This is the gallery for very discriminating tastes in fine art; a second location opened in New York.

Beautiful art work from all over the African diaspora. It is small and quaint, but has two floors…read morewith original paintings, sculptures, masks, etc. Spoke to the owner and she said they also have framing services. Will return here for framing.

There's real life African Art here!…read more Skip the shops full of hackneyed kente cloths. This place is the real deal and right in the cut between Bronzeville and Hyde Park; the black hipster capitals of Chicago. I gotta say the service was outstanding. I wish it was a bit larger inside for more space and curation but what're you gonna do. Overall, if you want the ultimate one stop shop for authentic African Art with the receipts to match, come here. I grabbed a design by an artist recommended at another gallery. The pieces are timeless and work with nearly every aesthetic. Find your perfect coffee table piece or decorate an entire room with a large canvas.

I stopped by The Center for Native Futures (CfNF) last summer, however the space was closed that…read moreday, so I filed it away for a future visit. I was able to explore the space midweek, on a Wednesday. The gallery is compact, so I was able to walk around and take my time looking at the artworks in an unhurried manner. The timing was perfect, as I happened to be the only visitor and was able to talk with one of the co-founders, who was seated at a table in the middle of the exhibition space. Prior to my visit, I had limited knowledge of the Center, an Indigenous- led arts space. The gallery is a new entry on the art scene in downtown Chicago, having opened in September 2023 in the Marquette building. The Marquette is home to historic Tiffany murals that depict the life of the building's namesake, the French explorer Father Jacques Marquette. The center was founded by artists on a mission to make an epicenter of Native creativity and explore the history of the Potawatomi people in the area, providing a deeper look and going beyond their depictions within the murals. When I visited, the Center's inaugural exhibit Native Futures was on display. Showcasing the work of artists representing 19 Native tribes, the exhibition includes an audio installation and stunning works of ledger art. In addition to exhibits, the Center hosts community events throughout the year; these are promoted via social media with an option to sign up for the email list.

It has been opened since September 2023 according to the lady at the table near the middle of the…read moreroom. There is some artwork which I found interesting. also a tv showing some video near the window up front. I hope they have some events in the future. There is a table with some info and First American Art magazines near the front. I'll probably go back to see if they have new artwork. Not crowded at all.

Check this place out if your only interested in musical, particularly jazz or else you will find…read morethis place a complete bore. It does have many galleries and displays. The museum is fairly big and never real crowded.

I was visiting from California. I really enjoyed their "Aquí in Chicago" exhibit with all the…read moredifferent immigrant and black history. The Emmit Till exhibit was sad but glad to learn more about it. Their museum store had some cute stuff but I felt highly priced . I tried the Chicago hot dog at their North Clark Cafe and it was delish. The cafe seating area is pretty cool as there's always more to learn with the multiple pictures with IG the cafe. Service was pleasant too. I bought my ticket via GroupOn on my same day visit. It was very easy to pull. Aside being cheaper as nonresident tix is $24 residents $19.

I walked into this store hoping to find something cool for my condo. And then, I found IT…read more Something super unique to Chicago that I HAD to have it. It was a door mat, but not just any door mat.....it was a Chicago Sewer Manhole cover shaped door mat. My cousin purchased one of these two years ago from the MCA. But when I went to the MCA it wasnt there! I asked the girl working the shop if this item has been at this museum a while. She said that they sold out and just got a new shipment in. AND NOW I HAVE ONE!!! Thanks Chicago History Museum Store! My quest to find this door mat is now over!! =) The store also has a lot of cool stuff from Tiffany style lamps to gangster playing cards to a map of the CTA "L" trains on a tie. There is a separate door to the store so you do not have to pay admission to come shop!

Had the best time! We did the candle making and the painting. Madison was our artist. She guided…read moreand taught us so that everyone left with their own masterpiece. The vibe was fun!

Well, I think I just gave a review to the wrong battle and bottega. This is the one we attended. we…read morehad such a great time. It was just this Sunday and prior to that we are just met the Chicago Bears quarterback at Beatrix. We are on a legally high when we got to our painting class. Our instructor was awesome and we played some fun little drinking games where we brought our own BYOB champagne, of course. This was a gift from my son-in-law and it couldn't have been a more positive experience or pictures were awesome too.