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

Did a little bit of gallery hopping tonight. This is an incredible gallery, and the show I saw…read moretonight was seriously the best art I've seen in River North in about 10 years. Cool stuff. Photography, painting, mixed media stuff. GLASS BLOWING. It passed the "I could make that myself" test. No, I couldn't make that myself. Wonderfully curated, and the artists were all real talent. And I met them too, and they were also charming and adorable. Stellar. Just really solid work. Actual creative art, not the usual pretentious crap that the River North galleries are usually pushing.This place is the real deal. Talent. Honest TALENT.

David Weinberg Gallery is one of my favorite galleries I've been to in the city. I love the…read moreelegant ambiance. The gallery itself is well spaced and has great lighting. It is laid out very well What I like the most about it is that all of the artists' work featured involves social consciousness. Art with a heart!

We felt bilked out of 20 dollars to see one room of pretty amateurish local work - a piece that…read moreconsisted of plants under grow lights placed on a wooden bench, for example - and room number two: 30ish small woodcut prints by Hnizdosky. Some of the gallery tags were printer paper held on (or not) by scotchtape. You'd be better off going to MCA, Art Institute, Arts Club of Chicago, Renaissance Society, etc.

Museum is small and the shows usually are small too. Exhibit that I recently saw had multiple…read moreartists but, the pieces did not list the artist on each piece. They fell a little short in the descriptions of the pieces.

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.

Highly recommend this!!!! My teenager celebrated his 15th birthday with some friends and the…read morefriends moms. We did a private party and was able to bring food, drinks and cake. Wilmer was so patient and gracious as we hung out longer than the allocated time and he was so accommodating. It exceeded all our expectations as we were already excited to attend. Loved our painting and all the great tips. Found a new teenager/parents activity that we all enjoyed together! Hopefully we will be back very soon.

Note: BYOB (glasses, ice, and bottle opener provided). Alcohol is not sold here, but there is a…read morepackie (liquor store) across the street. Warning: while aprons are provided, acrylic paint stains - wear clothes you don't mind becoming "painter chic" should your brain reach to scratch an itch forgetting what it's covered it. Let me take you back to elementary school art class. Every time I walked into that classroom, I hoped that I would be working with liquid paint, but alas, it was a rarity. I've heard about these paint and sip experiences, and wanted to give it a try for a bit. Recently, I finally had the opportunity to give it a go. It ended up being a fantastic experience! Furthermore, while I wasn't that impressed with my own work while comparing to some of the others in the studio, when I looked at it the next day, i couldn't help but feel at least a little proud of myself. I am still a little shocked that "I made this, and it looks great!" The staff at the studio were all around great! They helped us be as creative as we wanted to be, with some people (including myself) requesting supplemental colors). We were also welcome to add our own elements, or even paint something entirely different. Kudos also to the guide for being loud enough to be clearly heard (especially as someone with hearing loss), and on the instructions being easy to follow. While it would have been nice if the setup was such that her head wasn't in the way while she was painting, I appreciate that this can be hard to accomplish without a bunch of electronics. Finally, as we were all there as part of an organized experience through 222 (dinner with strangers and some kind of event to follow), the staff was also fantastic about incorporating blocks of time for us to take a break, socialize, and change seats, if we so fancied. Thus, I enjoyed myself so much that I am looking at returning at some point in the near future and trying my hand at a different painting. Soon, there will be more art on my walls, and when I have people over, I will be able to proudly tell them that these are things I painted myself (with just a little guidance).

I've been meaning to visit here for some time, and I was not disappointed. The owner was extremely…read moregenerous with his time and was highly knowledgeable both about the photographer being exhibited and photography in general, and shared fascinating anecdotes without ever coming across as condescending or pretentious (my knowledge of photography is still somewhat limited and he graciously explained terms and techniques I was unfamiliar with). The experience was rich and rewarding, and I left with two photobooks that I had been looking to acquire for a long time at an exceptional price. I would highly recommend that anyone visiting check this gallery out.

Great, honest dealer with excellent inventory of 20th and 21st century photographs.read more

My daughter has been going here for a couple years and my son will start in the fall. Matvey and…read moreKatya have been great to work with and run a good business. The teachers are all talented musicians and the lessons start and end on time.

Terra Sounds is a great choice for kids and adults, from the complete…read morebeginners to the advanced musicians. I am taking an adult guitar class for 3 months now. Love their friendly, comfortable atmosphere; lessons are fun, but very productive. I am honored to have Sasha Brusin as my guitar teacher, a GREAT musician and a wonderful person. Getting more and more passionate about the guitar and music overall each time I come to the class. Staff is truly helpful and open to questions and suggestions.

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.