Chicago Art Galleries

[j4lackey]

So we go up to Chicago for occasional Tweedy/Wilco performances (probably not this winter cause we're broke at ticket time), but it's always kind of a hit-and-run thing, and I was thinking, if I got a show at a gallery up there, or representation or whatnot, we'd have an excuse to stick around and enjoy Chicago a bit.

 

So my request it, does anyone know of some galleries in Chicago that might be a good fit for my work?

 

I guess I should have better avenues to this kind of information, but I've always been better at making art than networking and being organized, etc.

 

Anyone?

[M. (hristine]

I was one of the earlier views of this thread who did not reply, and I apologize for that.

[aricandover]

I know nothing of galleries, here in Chicago. If you were asking about Pittsburgh and it was 2001, I'd be able to hook you up with a few places. sorry.

[Reni]

I used to run an art gallery in West Town - and your work would be lovely there. However, only submissions from the Chicago area make it into the jury pool.

 

Chicago has an Artist's Month in October and along with it they put out a great gallery guide. I was thinking it might be a good start for looking into names, places, etc.

 

Chicago Artist's Month

 

I haven't taken a very deep look at the site - so, it may not have everything you are looking for. But, you might be able to contact them for this years catalog. It's not much, but I hope it helps give you a place from which to leap. Good luck!

 

If you like, I could try and put you in touch with some local artists, whose work I like, and they might have some ideas. I met some fabulous artists while working with the gallery. Or, I could put you in touch with the woman who runs the gallery now, and she may have some ideas.

[Edie]

I will forward the link to your site to my sister. She used to be pretty plugged into the art world here. She may have some ideas.

 

*stay tuned*

[Guest David Puddy]

i can't help you with your question, but i just checked out your site. good stuff. if i had more than $0.35 to my name, i'd considering buying something sometime. i really liked "If You're Going To Berea".

[sidewalkserfergirl]

I can't recommend a gallery appropriate for your work but a good place to go for info on Chicago art galleries is:

 

http://www.chicagogallerynews.com/

 

They provide links to gallery web sites so you can check out what artists/types of work they represent. In general I'd say the River North area galleries represent more established/conservative work. The West Loop and North/Bucktown/Wicker galleries show more up and coming contemporary work.

[stooka]

Just wanted you to know the Living Room Poster is incredible and looks fantastic in our home. Thanks and good luck!!!

[Reni]

oh, I forgot this link too.....

 

http://www.caconline.org/