Very minimalistic!…read more A cute straight forward art gallery hidden in Chicago, right next to JJ Thai street food. It's small, but captivating. Just a few pieces in a large room, but just enough to admire the art/ artist. This would be perfect for a day date, or outing with girlfriend's after brunch! My only regret is not taking more photos.

yes Rhona Hoffman…read moreGallery represents important artists from the historical Avant Garde as well as emerging contemporary artists. no doubt driven by the contemporary art market, their monthly exhibitions are a great place to see interesting work and get turned on to new artists. a weak analogy might be: 'its like visiting chelsea without leaving chicago' its a beautiful space in the west loop. the staff is super friendly and helpful. ask them questions about the work (if you're curious) - they're very knowledgeable and engaged with the artists and exhibitions they present.

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.

Great selection of art at many different price points.read more

I've never had the pleasure of visiting Curly Tale Fine Art in person but I've gotten very familiar…read morewith online browsing. I got introduced to this gallery. through an artist I follow and every time I've ordered something Anita has personally delivered top notch customer service. She's very responsive, packs items carefully, sends pictures, prices and answers questions very quickly. If you're in the market for some eclectic art, Curly Tale is a wonderful place to start and end your search. I have nothing but good things to say.

Madron is a fine art gallery in Lincoln Park, specializing in impressionism and 20th C. abstract…read moreworks and more. I visited for an artist's show and was greeted warmly and later told about the art and artist by the curator. I made the mistake of entering on North Ave (which is where their address is listed), but you can park in the main lot and enter the front doors from the strip mall entrance by West Elm.

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.

LVL3's professionalism and openings are constantly on the rise. Openings usually held on Saturday…read moreevenings--are well attended and booze is provided. With a corner of the gallery now designated as a book shop, LVL3 has yet again shown its ability to maintain a steady flow of artwork and followers of its events.

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.

I've been lucky enough to work with these fabulous people twice. Once on a textile piece and again…read morewith an Ambrotype, similar to a daguerreotype. As it happened, we did not end up conserving the textile piece because it was so badly damaged, but the experience was so positive I brought them an Ambrotype I'd received. The image quality had suffered a great deal in the 160-plus years it had been kicking around my family. Our goal was to stop any more damage occurring to image on the glass and, if possible, clean and/or brighten the picture. Well. The Conservation Center did a MAGNIFICENT job! It's stunning! A beautiful portrait of a woman circa 1860. The care, the craftsmanship... it's clear my little treasure was just as much a treasure to them as well. And with their help, the image of a that long-gone matriarch will preside over the family for at least a hundred more years. I cannot recommend The Conservation Center enough. And, I shall be bringing them another piece to look at.

I just had a portrait of my Great Grandparents restored at the Conservation Center in Chicago. We…read moreare so pleased with the results. This portrait was over 100 years old and had a lot of damage to the portrait and frame, especially water damage. The restoration is truly remarkable! Such care and consideration were given us especially when working with us on the pricing! I am so grateful to Ms. Maria Orachek! She was wonderful to work with us. This portrait now belongs to my disabled son, and it has made him so happy. I am happy to write this review for The Conservation Center and their entire staff. They deserve a full 5-star review! Winnia and Mark Brooks