Where can I find work by up-and-coming Chicago artists?
Every gallery district and every educational institution in Chicago offers the opportunity to discover exciting new Chicago artists. Except for galleries that specialize in Old or Modern Masters, work from the 19th or early 20th century, or art from countries outside the US, most galleries here include work by Chicagoans in their programs. Listings of exhibition schedules or emphasis on emerging talent in Chicago Gallery News descriptions are good clues to discovering newcomers. Dont hesitate to ask the dealers in the galleries you visit if they have work by Chicago artists. Examples of galleries who exhibit some of Chicagos most well-known artists are: Ann Nathan, Jean Albano, Printworks, Tony Wight, Aaron Packer, Roy Boyd, Carl Hammer, Thomas Robertelloto name only a few. Chicago artists whose work is shown in these galleries range from those with emerging careers to others who are established and internationally well-known. In addition to gallery exhibits, The Museum of Contemporary
