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Chicago Art Galleries
(Chicago, Illinois - IL, USA)



Chicago art galleries display some wonderful collections of art in Chicago, including paintings by world famous and local Chicago artists, both modern and more classical. Here are some of the top art galleries in Chicago worth visiting.

Chicago Art Galleries: Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) - 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, 60611, Illinois, USA
Tel: +1 312 280 2660
The Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) is one of Chicago's top art galleries and visiting the gallery is a memorable experience, whether you visit for just an hour, or spend the whole day at the gallery. The museum of art contains many wonderful contemporary paintings and sculptures dating from 1945. There are special exhibitions concentrating on some of today's most innovative artists, and there is also a café in the building, with spectacular views across Lake Michigan and the museum's sculpture garden outside.
Art gallery open: Wednesday to Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00, Tuesday - 10:00 to 20:00
Art gallery admission: charge, children under 12 years old are free, discounts available for senior citizens and students, free after 17:00 on Tuesdays




Chicago Art Galleries: Aldo Castillo Art Gallery - 233 West Huron Street, Chicago, 60610, Illinois, USA
Tel: +1 312 337 2536
The Chicago Aldo Castillo Art Gallery was founded in 1993 by Aldo Castillo, who was a prominent art dealer in Chicago. Aldo Castillo was originally a refugee from Nicaragua and opened the art gallery to promote the appreciation of Latin American Art. The art gallery is an important place for artists to showcase and sell their paintings, sculptures and art work.
Art gallery open: Tuesday to Saturday - 11:00 to 18:00

Chicago Art Galleries: Art Institute of Chicago - 111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, 60603, Illinois, USA
Tel: +1 312 443 3600
The Art Institute of Chicago is one of the top art galleries in Chicago and exhibits paintings from both famous and unknown artists. The art gallery / museum is home to one of the world's best art collections and includes impressionist and post-impressionist art by Monet, Van Gough, Renoir and other important artists. Chicago's Art Institute also contains many impressive works of contemporary art, such as paintings, sculptures, drawings and photographs.

With a collection of over 300,000 pieces of art and antiquities, the Art Institute of Chicago is well worth a visit. The art gallery is located in the Loop district of Chicago and guides tours are also available.
Art gallery open: Monday, Wednesday and Friday - 10:30 to 16L30, Tuesday - 10:30 to 20:00, Saturday to Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00
Art gallery admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens, free on Tuesdays

Chicago Art Galleries: Douglas Dawson Art Gallery - 222 West Huron Street, Chicago, 60610, Illinois, USA
Tel: +1 312 751 1961
Situated on the north side of Chicago, the Douglas Dawson Art Gallery is best known for its wide and varied collection of international art work. With galleries exhibiting art work such as tribal art from Africa, Oceania, the Americas and Asia, the art work includes paintings, sculptures, ceramics, textiles and furniture. Knowledgeable staff are on hand to answer any questions about the exhibitions at this Chicago art gallery.
Art gallery open: Tuesday to Friday - 10:00 to 17:30, Saturday - 10:00 to 17:30

Chicago Art Galleries: Gallery 312 - 312 North May Street, Chicago, 60607, Illinois, USA
Tel: +1 312 942 2500
Gallery 312 is one of the many art galleries in Chicago and exhibits both contemporary and historical art, including paintings, drawings, sculptures and ceramics. With a large event space and regularly changing art exhibitions, the Chicago Gallery 312 is an interesting Chicago art gallery. All proceeds from sales of art are donated to children's charities and Gallery 312 is a non-profit art gallery.
Art gallery open: Tuesday to Saturday - 11:00 to 17:00

Chicago Art Galleries: Museum of Contemporary Photography (MOCP) - 600 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, 60605, Illinois, USA
Tel: +1 312 663 5554
The Chicago Museum of Contemporary Photography (MOCP) is an exciting and interesting Chicago art gallery, celebrating the photographic skill of modern day photographs. Based in the Columbia College, this photographic art gallery and museum has numerous exhibitions throughout the year and many of the excellent photographs are for sale.
Art gallery open: Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 17:00 (until 20:00 on Thursday), Saturday - 12:00 to 17:00
Art gallery admission: free

Chicago Art Galleries: The Smart Museum of Art - University of Chicago, 5550 South Greenwood Avenue , Chicago, Illinois, USA
Tel: +1 312 702 0200
The David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art is much more than an art gallery. It is home to a large, permanent collection of over 7,000 items, dating back more than 500 years. From both Western and Eastern civilizations, the exhibits include contemporary American paintings, Chinese Neolithic ceramics, modern light sculptures and many interesting, educational displays. The David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art is one of the most dynamic and interesting museums / art galleries in Chicago. A small café and museum shop are available on-site.
Art gallery open: Tuesday to Wednesday - 10:00 to 16:00, Thursday - 10:00 to 20:00, Saturday and Sunday - 11:00 to 17:00
Art gallery admission: free

Chicago Art Galleries: Thomas McCormick Gallery - 835 West Washington Street, Chicago, 60607, Illinois, USA
Tel: +1 312 226 6800
This Chicago art gallery houses an interesting and appealing mixture of contemporary art, much of which dates back to the 20th century. Highlights include permanent exhibitions by Robert Nickle, famous for his collages, Thomas Bakers, best known for his pen and ink drawings and paintings by Chicago artist Wesley Kilmer.
Art gallery open: Tuesday to Saturday - 10:00 to 18:00

 
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