Chicago · 14 places · 5 districts
Art Galleries in Chicago.
All 14 art galleries we cover in Chicago, from River North, West Loop & Fulton Market and Pilsen, on one map with addresses, hours and directions.
All 14
Art Galleries, district by district.
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River North10 places
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Women-owned gallery of contemporary art jewelry and objects by studio makers from around the world, in River North for about 30 years and open seven days.
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Wells Street gallery in River North for 25 years, showing mostly modern painting that mixes abstract and figurative work. Openings fall on the first Friday of alternate months.
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Superior Street gallery showing contemporary work by established and emerging artists, with a focus on figurative pieces, hyperrealist painting and handmade studio furniture. Hosts talks and events.
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Gallery for Modernism, Abstract Expressionism, post-war and contemporary art, with works by Keith Haring, Claes Oldenburg, James Rosenquist and Sam Gilliam. Upstairs main gallery hosts seasonal shows.
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Wells Street gallery with a strong photography program alongside painting, works on paper, sculpture and digital art, drawing artists from the U.S., Northern Europe, the Mediterranean and the Middle East.
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Huron Street gallery representing contemporary artists across many genres. Fall 2026 shows include Neil Goodman's sculpture and a new David Kroll exhibition opening Nov 6.
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Exhibition space on Ohio Street pairing rotating art shows with talks and workshops. Its current show, Structure in Stature, runs Oct 16 to Nov 20, 2026; open afternoons Wednesday to Saturday.
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Gallery in a converted turn-of-the-century greystone showing contemporary international artists alongside primary and secondary works by major 20th-century American and European artists.
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Gallery inside theMART founded in 2000, specializing in 19th- and early 20th-century American and European Impressionist and Modern paintings, drawings and sculpture, including Moholy-Nagy and John Storrs.
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Dealer in 19th- and 20th-century American art, from Chicago Surrealists Gertrude Abercrombie and Julia Thecla to Regionalists, Georgia O'Keeffe and Western works by Remington and Moran.
West Loop & Fulton Market1 place
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Contemporary art gallery across three floors of a Washington Blvd building, with an Editions room for prints on the second floor. Shows artists such as Theaster Gates and Jeffrey Gibson.
Pilsen1 place
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Nonprofit art gallery and community center offering space for arts and cultural programming; check its calendar for community events before a visit.
Lincoln Square1 place
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Retail gallery on the main Lincoln Ave block selling contemporary and traditional art, handcrafted pieces and decor; a stop for gifts with a one-off feel.
Woodfield Mall1 place
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Art gallery on the upper level of the Nordstrom Wing across from Anthropologie, a short walk from Entrance 7 off the upper-level parking deck.
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Questions, answered.
Where is the best area for art galleries in Chicago?
River North has the most, with 10, followed by West Loop & Fulton Market (1) and Pilsen (1). Each district page has the full store list with hours and directions.
How many art galleries does this guide cover?
14, across 5 districts. Every listing has its address and hours and links to the store's own site.
Are these listings kept up to date?
Yes. Every store is re-checked against its own site, brand locator or mall directory at least every six months, and closed stores come off the list.
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