Fall is always an incredibly busy season in Chicago’s art world, with new exhibitions opening across galleries and museums. Behind the scenes, many people in the community are working tirelessly to support artists and bring fresh perspectives to the public. We spoke with five insiders about what excites them now and what they anticipate next.

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Photo by: Robert Chase Heishman

“Autumn is my favorite season in the Midwest, offering a rich landscape of sensory experiences. This time helps me recharge my battery, which in turn enhances my work as an art consultant. Being in touch with all my senses allows me to better connect and speak about artwork with my clients.

Personally, I’m looking forward to eating Kim’s Uncle Pizza, wearing Morel Map perfume by Chicago-based Clue, catching a live music performance at Fitzgerald’s in Berwyn, and sipping a coffee at the Art Institute’s member lounge. 

Of course, I’m also excited to see what the local galleries will be exhibiting and to travel to new cities, such as Brussels and Shanghai, on behalf of DeGroot Fine Art.”