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

Great Beautiful Art!!! It gives me the WOW Factor. After leaving work I ran across this gallery…read more Their exhibits are from local artist. Raw, pure and original.

Admittedly, I'm just finding my way into the art world, but to find a gallery that is accessible…read moreand shows work in the style I like - urban, contemporary and street art - is exciting. Vertical Gallery features artists from across the country as well as international artists. I was most excited to see paintings from local artists, which was what brought me in. From the moment I stepped inside, I felt welcome. I browsed and mentioned a few of of the local artists I had hear of. Patrick showed me their works and then showed me other pieces I might be interested in. His enthusiasm and willingness to share his collection was exceptional. I left with a piece that I am thrilled with, but I was even more excited to learn about artists that are new to me. Overall, I had a great experience, learned a lot, and will definitely be back.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

This gallery features paintings, ceramics and photography by American and international artists…read more Have a look at the works displayed in front and then come in for a look.

Large format photo prints currently dominate the offerings at this River North gallery. The space…read moreis modest, but enough wall area to display the works of two or three photographers. The office area is right near the door, so you can ask about what is on exhibit; the staff were friendly and helpful. Currently on view through early May are the works of Guillermo Srodek-Hart (highly detailed shots of craft work spaces) and Kevin Malella (large-format urban and industrial landscapes). I read about these in a recent New City review: http://art.newcity.com/category/galleries/river-north/ When we were there, I spotted on a back wall a few items that were held over from a past exhibit by Res/ Constanza Piaggio (see the gallery's listing of represented artists: http://schneidergallerychicago.com/section/37108_Res_Constanza_Piaggio.html). This space was a good find; one that my photographer friend had not been aware of.