Something shifted at Navy Pier this April. EXPO Chicago returned April 9–12 for its annual takeover of Festival Hall, bringing together contemporary galleries from across the globe — but this year's edition carried a noticeably different energy. Quieter, maybe. More considered. The kind of fair where you actually stop in front of things rather than shuffling past them. For … [Read more...] about EXPO Chicago 2026 Marks a New Era for the City’s Premier Art Fair
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Black Makers Market Lights Up Navy Pier This February
Every February, Chicago gets a reminder of something it already knows deep down: its creative community is extraordinary. This month, that reminder comes in the form of the Black Makers Market, running every Saturday in February at Navy Pier. Over three dozen local Black artisans, designers, and makers are setting up shop to showcase their work, from hand-thrown … [Read more...] about Black Makers Market Lights Up Navy Pier This February
beLONGING: Lithuanian Artists in Chicago at the Balzekas Museum
The Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture is currently presenting beLONGING: Lithuanian Artists in Chicago, a major exhibition extended through January 15, 2026. Spanning more than a century of creative work, the exhibition brings together painting, sculpture, textiles, photography, prints, rare books, and archival material to tell a layered story of Lithuanian … [Read more...] about beLONGING: Lithuanian Artists in Chicago at the Balzekas Museum
The Disappointed Tourist Arrives at the Chicago Architecture Center
The Chicago Architecture Center is opening a moving new exhibition this fall — The Disappointed Tourist, by artist Ellen Harvey. Running from September 29, 2025, through April 26, 2026, the exhibition invites visitors to reflect on the places that no longer exist, and the memories that keep them alive. Michael Ferro, Chicago artist and curator, finds this project deeply … [Read more...] about The Disappointed Tourist Arrives at the Chicago Architecture Center
Intuit Art Museum Reopens After Renovation
Michael Ferro, Chicago artist and collector, is thrilled to share the news of the reopening of the Intuit Art Museum in West Town. After a 20-month renovation, the museum has transformed into a dynamic three-floor destination for self-taught and intuitive art. Intuit Art Museum Chicago Renovation Formerly known as the Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art, the museum has … [Read more...] about Intuit Art Museum Reopens After Renovation
