Friday (the 13th...) brings gallery openings across Chicago, the return of the Chicago Art Book Fair and more to see in Evanston and Milwaukee. The North Shore Fine Art Expo opens in Evanston, while the first of Randolphs Street Market's holiday events takes place. Here is part two of our preview for November 12, 13 and 14. — CGN

Material Bodies: Identities in Clay

Nov 13, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026

Opening: Friday, Nov 13, 2026 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Oliva Gallery

Doug Fath: Finding Home

Nov 13, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026

Opening: Friday, Nov 13, 2026 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Kim Storage Gallery

New paintings by Doug Fath. Milwaukee, WI.

Andrew Norman Wilson: Plump Caruncles Rippling Dewlaps Dangling Snoods and Sumptuous Plumage with Piercing Eyes Sunken Ears and Shrouded Beaks II

Nov 13, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026

Opening: Friday, Nov 13, 2026 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

DOCUMENT

Solo Project Vol. 2, The FAMILIAR

Nov 13, 2026 – Feb 1, 2027

Opening: Friday, Nov 13, 2026 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Prak-Sis Art Gallery

Second Act: New Work by Andy Newman

Friday, Nov 13, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Opening: Friday, Nov 13, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

JK Art House

A one-day pop-up exhibition. Meet Andy Newman in the gallery.

Small Works

Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027

Opening: Friday, Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Gallery of Contemporary Mosaics

Chicago Art Book Fair

Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026

Chicago Cultural Center

At the Chicago Cultural Center, November 13–15, 10 AM–5 PM daily. Free and open to the public.

North Shore Fine Art EXPO

Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026

North Shore Fine Art Expo

First Look Preview: Friday, November 13, 6:30–9:30 PM.

The fair continues Saturday, 11 AM–7 PM, and Sunday, 11 AM–6 PM, at the Orrington Hotel in Evanston.

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