CHICAGO WORKS: JESSICA CAMPBELL

Opening December 18, The MCA presents the first solo museum exhibition of Chicago artist Jessica Campbell, whose textiles, comics, and drawings explore the sexism women face in everyday settings and the stories of women's lives as they are really lived: poignant, funny, and sometimes grotesque. Infused with humor and vulnerability, and a wide range of influences ranging from science fiction, to art-world politics, to Campbell's Evangelical upbringing, the centerpiece of the exhibition is an immersive, gallery-sized mural made from a colorful, collaged carpet inspired by the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua, Italy, which is considered an early experiment in comic strip-like narrative painting.

December Public Reception

Hyde Park Art Center's December Public Reception is Sunday, December 16 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Enjoy all three new exhibitions at HPAC. Refreshments will be served, and park for free at Kenwood High School!

Naughty or Nice, A Holiday Selection

Naughty or nice, Richard Norton Gallery will have it waiting for you on ice!

Stop into the gallery for some holiday cheer on Friday December 14, from 2 - 5 p.m. to celebrate the season of giving and view the gallery's new holiday exhibition.

Ugly sweaters encouraged.

Randolph Street HOLIDAY MARKET GET YOUR GIFT BAG

On December 15 and 16 in the heart of the West Loop, find the most unusual and stylishly crafted mix of vintage and modern decorative objects, housewares, fashion for men/women/children, art, hostess gifts and more from 125 vendors! 

Enjoy Randolph Street Market's market bar for a bloody mary, beer, wine or champagne and local eateries while browsing vendors on three floors in the Plumbers Hall building. 

Holiday Book Sale

Stop into Schneider Gallery in River North on Saturday, December 15 where a selection of art books from the gallery's library will be on sale.