West Town, Wicker Park, Ukrainian Village, Kinzie Corridor, Humboldt Park

West Town

Wisconsin

IL • MI • IN

West Loop, Fulton Market, East Garfield Park

West Loop and West Side

Evanston, The North Shore, Northern, Western and Southern Suburbs

Suburbs

Old Town, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Roscoe Village, Bucktown, Wicker Park, Logan Square, Lincoln Square, Ravenswood, Uptown, Edgewater, Andersonville, Rogers Park

North Side

Michigan Avenue, Streeterville, The Gold Coast, The Loop, and South Loop

Michigan Avenue

Pilsen, Bridgeport, Chinatown, plus Hyde Park, Jackson Park/Dorchester, and Bronzeville

South Side

Superior and Franklin streets, West Chicago Ave, and down to Merchandise Mart and the River

River North

old friends is pleased to present or, The River, new works by Martyna Alexander (b. 1989, Ann Arbor, MI) and Andrew Hayes (b. 1981, Tucson, Arizona). Martyna Alexander’s dreamlike topography emerges through washes of acrylic, overlaid with marks suggestive of an unknowable order. Andrew Hayes’ formalistic sculpture pairs paper and steel, the two substances alchemized, mirroring one another in fluid motion. Both artists speak spatially, their works boundless, sensual, and sensory. Alexander paints landscapes as if seen through a haze, in pigmented stains that seep and sink into the canvas weft. She allows space to remain perceptual and indistinct, intentionally obscuring any discernible landmark. Floating through the composition are hallucinatory gestures, in graphite or soft pastel, pulled from the artist's own lexicon of organization. Red Flag radiates with desert heat, each cell in the superimposed graphite grid blazed with a single red mark. There is no containing Alexander’s landscapes; their atmosphere seeps into the room. Like a mirage, they shimmer into and out of being. Hayes marries disparate materials; beginning with old, mass-printed books, he bends, contorts, and slices the pages, then anchors these compositions between subtly carved metal structures. Steel glints, not coldly, but with a seductive, supple quality. Though the paper retains certain literary visual identifiers (marbled edges, tabs, the ghost of text), Hayes anonymizes all content - he responds solely to its material potential. Hayes’ sculptures are precisely choreographed; undulating metal giving way to splayed pages, frozen at the apex of movement. Both artists allude to narrative, a suggestive presence of space or story, yet intentionally conceal definition. Their works speak to a symbolic dimension, a space where reference dissolves into abstraction. The sensory impression remains - a metallic taste, the scent of wet grass, an auric residue. or, The River will be on view at old friends, 3149 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, from September 12th through November 14th. Gallery staff are available to guide viewers through the exhibition via Zoom upon request. Please email <a href="mailto:office@oldfriendsgallery.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" target="_blank">office@oldfriendsgallery.com</a> with any questions or inquiries. <a href="mailto:office@oldfriendsgallery.com?subject=or%2C%20The%20River%20%7C%20Preview%20Request&amp;body=" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(244, 244, 244);" target="_blank">Request a Preview</a> Pictured: ANDREW HAYES Aureate Inclusion, 2025Fabricated steel and book paper17 x 10 x 2-1/2 inches

or, The River, new works by Martyna Alexander and Andrew Hayes

It's always the Stone Age for Lithographers! They both rock and roll...out their prints.&nbsp;Stone Age&nbsp;at the Chicago Printmakers Collaborative will feature handmade fine art lithograph prints created by both renowned lithographers along with some of our most recent litho students at the studio. Each of these artists grain, draw, and print from a stone to create their work. Come to the Opening Reception on Saturday, September 19th from 5-8pm for a first look at this selection of gorgeous prints. Stone Age: A Lithography Showcase will be on view until November 14th, 2026. <a href="https://nctrkqcab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001nhc794-8dIpLCI629RNjn4tXatffnPJnC8HNFmMY1UojArMyukmt7Mey0iEQxqi4dDYA6jBBwkB8VWDkeAFbLkxTtSbdMeHfF5EM80bV2VYRLikpD2oaLMzuS0Ik8t7DZMmRmxwxw-Dn4H41APG5Yz_uyOidhegW1C5KdhZjJLxKnr9mNtJ8FP2p_w-GDLIKGmDL87pOnuedbxaJ1LUbZnaZpy4KpHYIfUAlEAr-V9PL6sAS8oQogqptNGSdpSbQn0Rus40W_0voFrGtfbaK5HifZU7LhHq4q4l5Iq9UOrDNyiQl0DEQzqU7HcBnUNrg-Homqpr2Jiw7u5MMnhtQf7wucmp3eYxuMpL8zT6nZsI=&amp;c=uBC0uObWrAoVX5p2t1s1GxjuryWmdHapkU_PXp7FuJqk3TxPUbqBzg==&amp;ch=gnKrv75K0pgrOPmm_vKhBt1u9JfxwdLIxjcpEiLAGUZw56NnQs_H9Q==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GALLERY HOURS</a>&nbsp;- Wednesdays &amp; Fridays 12-5pm, Sundays 11-3pm or by appointment.&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@chicagoprintmakers.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Schedule a visit.</a>Or, check out the beautiful prints from the comfort of your home at our&nbsp;<a href="https://nctrkqcab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001nhc794-8dIpLCI629RNjn4tXatffnPJnC8HNFmMY1UojArMyukmt7A2NRdwlNe_2gr3dC6wowStF_hZhtdH42Fd_k0K3pCDFKkIdtKRTDX4yBnfeDJFtgc--t8Qq17b_l3nq2ITDOJJLUxboNrGc0cImz_BAo5yuzNsCfhlAn-UiX06gWwTX_TUGoBMQbA6IxN126nnoB_JvXvVP9DGnwg==&amp;c=uBC0uObWrAoVX5p2t1s1GxjuryWmdHapkU_PXp7FuJqk3TxPUbqBzg==&amp;ch=gnKrv75K0pgrOPmm_vKhBt1u9JfxwdLIxjcpEiLAGUZw56NnQs_H9Q==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online shop</a>!

Stone Age: A Lithography Showcase

Alongside&nbsp;Nocturnes, Secrist Beach presents eleven paintings from Whitney Bedford’s new body of work&nbsp;Leda and the Swan, featuring reinterpretations of a single painting—itself an interpretive work—Luigi Mussini’s&nbsp;Leda and the Swan&nbsp;(1840–1850). The subject, drawn from Greek mythology, has been rendered repeatedly over centuries in painting, sculpture, poetry, and numerous other artistic forms. Depicting the seduction of Leda by the Greek god Zeus, who appears in the form of a swan, the enduring popularity of the myth lends itself to the charged erotic atmosphere of the scene.Mussini’s version is striking in its detail, form, and execution, resulting in a sensual painting that serves as a constant throughout Bedford’s versions. Her return to this single composition amplifies her interest in repetition as a method: how reiteration alters meaning, and how art history and personal narrative converge through the mechanics of reproduction. Through repetition, the painting ceases to function as a fixed mythological scene and instead becomes a stage for transition across centuries of art history, shifting notions of mastery and originality, and the personal narratives that emerge through sustained return. In this way, the image heightens the visibility of change—whether formal, conceptual, or biographical. Image: Whitney Bedford,&nbsp;Leda and the Swan (Silver Moon, Blurred Body), 2026. Ink and oil on linen on aluminum stretcher, 24 x 36 inches

Leda and the Swan

Explore the art of collecting through all-ages activities inspired by Life is an Art: The Collection of Jan Petry. Shop the Intuit Store Art Market featuring IAM Store artists and SkyART teen artists; explore Living Record: Looking Back to Look Forward, a participatory exhibition inviting the community to share stories and reflect; and join our Intuiteens for a scavenger hunt. This event is free and open to the public.

Community Day: IAM a collector

<a href="https://www.hydeparkart.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);" target="_blank">Hyde Park Art Center</a>, the renowned non-profit hub for contemporary art located on Chicago’s vibrant South Side, hosts its&nbsp;2026 Gala&nbsp;activating the entire building on&nbsp;Saturday, November 14, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with an afterparty that goes till&nbsp;11:30 p.m.&nbsp;The lively event honors American painter&nbsp;Candida Alvarez&nbsp;and Chicago arts leader&nbsp;Nora Daley,&nbsp;and is packed with hands-on art activities, commissioned performances, open studios, art auctions, and DJs from Lumpen Radio. The gala co-chairs are Chicago art patrons&nbsp;Trissa Babrowski and Sundeep Mullangi,&nbsp;Maria Christina and Guy-Karim Caland Puymartin, and Chicago gallerists&nbsp;Monique Meloche and Evan Boris. The Gala after-party is hosted in partnership with Lumpen Radio, with standalone tickets at $75 available for purchase on the Art Center’s website. Guests may RSVP and make donations at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hydeparkart.org/gala." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.hydeparkart.org/gala</a><a href="http://www.hydeparkart.org/gala." rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: black;" target="_blank">.</a> With a “creative cocktail” dress code, the evening will feature a cocktail party running from 5:30-7:00 p.m., followed by a seated dinner with remarks by Art Center leadership and artists. With a reputation as one of the city’s most “hands-on” art parties, the Gala will feature an after-party in collaboration with Lumpen Radio from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. that includes the popular Interactive Artist Interventions, resident artist open studios, performances, DJs, late-night bites, and more.&nbsp; Interactive Artist Interventions have been a highlight of past Art Center Galas, where guests were engaged in inventive interactions, such as getting inked by a tattoo artist and eating cake off a wall.&nbsp;This year’s participating artists will be announced soon at&nbsp;<a href="http://hydeparkart.org/gala" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hydeparkart.org/gala</a>. Gala tickets are available for $750 with host committee sponsorship levels beginning at $2,500. Guests may RSVP and make donations at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hydeparkart.org/gala" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hydeparkart.org/gala</a>. For more information on sponsorship levels, please contact Destinee Johnson at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:djohnson@hydeparkart.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">djohnson@hydeparkart.or</a><a href="mailto:djohnson@hydeparkart.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);" target="_blank">g</a>. About the honoreesCandida Alvarez&nbsp;is widely regarded as one of her generation’s most highly innovative and experimental painters. Her work has been collected by the Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Whitney Museum, San Jose Museum of Art, El Museo del Barrio, among others. She has been granted the Anonymous was a Woman Award, Trellis Art Fund Award, Arts and Letters Award in Art by the American Academy of Arts and Letters,&nbsp;Mellon Foundation Latinx Artist Fellowship,&nbsp;Helen Frankenthaler Award for Painting, and the Joan Mitchell Foundation Painter and Sculptors Grant. Alvarez is an alum of Yale School of Art, and held the F.H. Sellers Professorship in Painting at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where she is now Professor Emerit. In Fall 2024 Alvarez was the Alex Katz Chair in Painting at The Cooper Union. Her career-spanning solo exhibition at El Museo del Barrio titled Circle, Point, Hoop was on view until August 2025, running concurrently with Real Monsters in Bold Colors:Bob Thompson and Candida Alvarez, GRAY New York. Alvarez is represented by GRAY New York and Monique Meloche Gallery. Nora Daley&nbsp;has focused on helping people and tirelessly strengthening communities throughout her life. In 2025, she was named the board&nbsp;co-chair of the Chicago Architecture Biennial, the largest exhibition of architecture and urbanism in North America. She was appointed Chair of the Illinois Art Council Agency by Governor JB Pritzker in September 2022, and continues to work with other agencies throughout the state to partner and provide access and opportunity for the creative sector. She has been in leadership as chairman of the Board of Trustees and executive committee member of multiple organizations, including Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the Terra Foundation for American Art, After School Matters, Navy Pier, Inc., Frances Xavier Warde School and the Richard J. Daley Global Cities Forum. Daley has served as an advisor to and active participant in various organizations, including the Illinois Justice Project, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Museum of Science and Industry, Hyde Park Art Center, University of Illinois Chicago and Harris School of Public Policy University of Chicago. From 2011-2019 she chaired the City of Chicago’s Cultural Advisory Council under Mayor Rahm Emanuel. In 2022 Daley established Raven Partners, a strategic advisory firm, to continue to build upon her work with various businesses and organizations. As a former Managing Director of Wonderworks, an immersive experiential art museum that disrupts the traditional nonprofit model, she led the relaunch, rebuild and rebrand of the museum. From 2002-2014 Daley worked as a Senior Advisor and Director of Outreach for Metropolis Strategies, an initiative from the Commercial Club of Chicago that created a civic organization focused on the growth of the regional economy to promote sustainable development and create safer communities throughout the Chicago region. Daley received a BA in Art History from Fairfield University. She lives in Chicago with her husband and three children.

Hyde Park Art Center’s 2026 Gala

Respira | Breath Sunday Yoga at the Museum brings gentle movement and mindful breathing into our galleries 🧘‍♀️ $10 | All proceeds benefit water for Puerto Rico Meditation • Sound Bowls • Beginner Yoga • Art &amp; Connection $10 | All proceeds benefit water relief efforts in Puerto Rico 9:00–9:15 AM | Arrival and settling in9:15 AM | Welcome with Veronica, Michelle + Yaritza9:20 AM | Grounding Meditation with Michelle Morales9:30 AM | Sound Bowl Meditation, practitioner with AngieStar9:45 AM | Yoga with Yari, beginners welcome10:15–11:00 AM | Time to visit the exhibitions, reflect, connect, and relax11:00-11:30 AM | Closing and breakdown Join Yari and Michelle for Power Yoga and Meditation, a dynamic and energizing practice that builds full‑body strength, sharpens mental focus, and deepens your connection to breath. Expect a steady, heat‑building flow that challenges your muscles, clears your mind, and leaves you feeling powerful and grounded. All levels and beginners are welcome! Please bring your own mat and water. Bios: &nbsp;– Yaritza (Yoga With Yari): A Chicago-born, Latina yoga instructor who brings her culture, community, and corazón to every class she teaches. As a 200 RYT and Yoga Sculpt–certified teacher, she is passionate about expanding representation in wellness and making yoga feel accessible and welcoming for everyone. Her classes blend strength, rhythm, breath, and grounding practices inspired by her lived experience. Yaritza creates a space where students can show up exactly as they are—no perfection, no pretense, just presence. Whether you are new to yoga or looking to deepen your journey, she guides with warmth, authenticity, and a deep commitment to helping you feel connected to your body and your power.&nbsp;– Michelle Morales (Founder, The Joy Room Chicago): Michelle Morales is a Chicago-born creative producer, community wellness advocate, and founder of The Joy Room Chicago, a collective dedicated to expanding consciousness, amplifying collective wellness, and cultivating joy through intentional experiences. Rooted in her personal journey as a caregiver, Michelle’s work centers rest, presence, and connection as essential practices of individual and collective care. Through meditation, breathwork, sound, and community circles, she creates spaces for people to slow down, reconnect, and remember JOY. Whether you are new to yoga or experienced, this session invites you to slow down, notice your breath, and connect with art in a new way. Your participation supports water relief in Puerto Rico.

Respira | Breath: Sunday Yoga at the Museum

MONUMENTS OF STILLNESS: Carole Feuerman Public Exhibition:June 2 – November 15, 2026 Ribbon Cutting &amp; Press conference:June 2, 2026 · 10AMWrigley Building400-410 North Michigan Ave.Chicago, Illinois <a href="https://hiltoncontemporary.com/exhibitions/carole-feuerman-monuments-of-stillness/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DETAILS</a>

MONUMENTS OF STILLNESS: Carole Feuerman

<h4>America’s Largest and Liveliest Urban Antiques Market Returns to the West Loop for a Weekend of Holiday Shopping, Unique Vintage Decor Finds, Local Food, Drinks, Entertainment and More&nbsp;</h4> Deck the halls with all things vintage.&nbsp;<a href="https://6cbj1.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/sh/1t6Af4OiGsDg0dq0rSnyCII2F32emp/V9hWqSJWej0N" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(0, 146, 255);" target="_blank">The Randolph Street Market Festival</a> returns with its beloved Holiday Market on&nbsp;Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15, and again on&nbsp;Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13, 2026. Saturday hours are 9AM Early Buy for Charity and 10AM-7PM all day shopping. Sunday hours are 10 AM to 5 PM at 1341 W. Randolph St., inside the historic&nbsp;Plumbers Union Hall in Chicago’s West Loop. This festive indoor shopping celebration brings a weekend of vintage treasure hunting, holiday décor, gourmet eats, seasonal cocktails, and live entertainment. Since 2003, Randolph Street Market has been celebrated as one of the country’s top urban vintage and antique markets. 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Live DJ sets and holiday entertainment will take place throughout the weekend, with festive backdrops perfect for photo moments, family outings, and holiday meetups. Tickets are available now at&nbsp;<a href="https://6cbj1.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/sh/1t6Af4OiGsE8LM2RFottMYLrcs1OUt/msIODpjFbjHQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(0, 146, 255);" target="_blank">randolphstreetmarket.com</a>. General Admission tickets are $20 valid both days of the selected weekend. 9am-10am Early Buy tickets are $40 and 25% of ticket proceeds goes to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boys &amp; Girls Club. A variety of ticket packages are also available online for groups, families, early buyers, and holiday experiences. Children 12 and under are always free. ­<a href="https://6cbj1.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/sh/1t6Af4OiGsEag4EreAzoWoPh0h08Cx/JSXzGTUGg4ZE" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(238, 0, 142);" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS!!</a> <a href="https://6cbj1.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/sh/1t6Af4OiGsEag4EreAzoWoPh0h08Cx/JSXzGTUGg4ZE" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(238, 0, 142);" target="_blank">many ticket packages to choose from!!</a><a href="https://6cbj1.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/sh/1t6Af4OiGsEag4EreAzoWoPh0h08Cx/JSXzGTUGg4ZE" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(238, 0, 142);" target="_blank">NOV 14+15</a><a href="https://6cbj1.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/sh/1t6Af4OiGsEag4EreAzoWoPh0h08Cx/JSXzGTUGg4ZE" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(238, 0, 142);" target="_blank">DEC 12+13</a><a href="https://6cbj1.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/sh/1t6Af4OiGsEag4EreAzoWoPh0h08Cx/JSXzGTUGg4ZE" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(238, 0, 142);" target="_blank">INDOORS ONLY</a> <a href="https://6cbj1.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/sh/1t6Af4OiGsEag4EreAzoWoPh0h08Cx/JSXzGTUGg4ZE" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(238, 0, 142);" target="_blank">SATURDAYS 10am-7pm</a><a href="https://6cbj1.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/sh/1t6Af4OiGsEag4EreAzoWoPh0h08Cx/JSXzGTUGg4ZE" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(238, 0, 142);" target="_blank">SUNDAYS 10am-5pm</a><a href="https://6cbj1.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/sh/1t6Af4OiGsEag4EreAzoWoPh0h08Cx/JSXzGTUGg4ZE" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(238, 0, 142);" target="_blank">Plumbers Hall, Chicago's West Loop</a> <a href="https://6cbj1.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/sh/1t6Af4OiGsEag4EreAzoWoPh0h08Cx/JSXzGTUGg4ZE" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(238, 0, 142);" target="_blank">*FOR COMPLIMENTARY FREE PARKING&nbsp;</a><a href="https://6cbj1.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/sh/1t6Af4OiGsEag4EreAzoWoPh0h08Cx/JSXzGTUGg4ZE" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(238, 0, 142);" target="_blank">enter 1340 W Washington</a><a href="https://6cbj1.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/sh/1t6Af4OiGsEag4EreAzoWoPh0h08Cx/JSXzGTUGg4ZE" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(238, 0, 142);" target="_blank">(overflow paid parking in onsite parking garage)</a>­

Randolph Street Market Festival Holiday Market

Western Exhibitions / WesternXeditions is thrilled to be back at the reborn Chicago Art Book Fair, this year held at the iconic Chicago Cultural Center November 13-15, 10am to 5pm each day. WX is presenting artist books, comics and zines by gallery artists Marshall Brown, Elijah Burgher, Jessica Campbell, Lilli Carré, Edie Fake, Nanako Kono, Dutes Miller, and Deb Sokolow PLUS favorites by Inés Estrada, Aron Gent, and Ruby T and NEW (to us) titles by Zoe Chen, Ibrahim R. Ineke (with Amelia LiCavoli), Chris Johnson, William J. O'Brien, Faith Wilding, Martin Wong and Joseph E. Yoakum. The Chicago Art Book Fair is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Chicago Art Book Fair

Becoming Words brings together Japanese calligrapher Hekiun Oda and Iranian calligrapher and visual artist Bahman Panahi. Their works begin with the calligraphic traditions of East and West Asia and take them somewhere distinctly their own. Both are interested in what happens when a word becomes an experience rather than a symbol, when calligraphy moves beyond representation and begins to embody concepts. Oda’s practice grows from Shodō, where brush, ink, body, and breath come together in a singular act. His work explores how written language can become a universal architecture of connection, while his engagement with natural phenomena transforms these words into states of movement, atmosphere, and presence. Panahi draws on the Persian tradition of Nastaliq, opening its forms toward abstraction, sound, and music. His concept of Musicalligraphy brings calligraphy and music into conversation, engaging words and ideas such as mehr—love, longing, and peace—not simply as subjects, but as ways of being. Though their vocabularies and cultural lineages are distinct, both artists treat the word as a portal into experience. Love, rain, water, and music can all become conditions of experience. The calligraphic act does not simply write the word, but becomes it. The exhibition is accompanied by live performances by both artists on the reception night, where calligraphy unfolds as a singular act, made in the moment and impossible to repeat. ​Additional artist talks and workshops will take place on separate dates throughout the exhibition. This exhibition is made possible through a collaboration between the Seldon Institute and the Heritage Museum of Asian Art, supported by the Research House for Asian Art. Program Series: Opening Reception and Calligraphy Performance​​ October 16, 5 - 8 PM​ | $​40​ Research House for Asian Art 3217 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60608 Artist-led Tour During Open House ChicagoOctober 17, 1 - 3 PM | free Research House for Asian Art 3217 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60608 Musicalligraphy: Immersive Workshop October 18, 1 - 4 PM | General Admission $80 Seldon Institute Calligraphic Dialogues October 18, 11 AM - 1 PM | free Seldon Institute Event registration: <a href="https://www.heritageasianart.org/2026becomingwords" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.heritageasianart.org/2026becomingwords</a>

Becoming Words: A Joint Calligraphy Exhibition

We're an Expo devoted to showcasing an eclectic group of Contemporary Artists, being held in the: The Orrington Hotel next to Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. Fall 2026 Dates: • Friday Evening, November 13, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM –&nbsp;1st Look Preview • Saturday November 14, 11 AM - 7 PM• Sunday, November 15, 11 AM - 6 PM<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/north-shore-fine-art-expo-tickets-1993215000723?aff=oddtdtcreatorhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/north-shore-fine-art-expo-tickets-1993215000723?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(11, 13, 99);" target="_blank">BUY TICKETS</a> A Curated Original Boutique Art Expo with Artists chosen from throughout the US. Many artists will be showing exclusively&nbsp;in the Greater Chicagoland area in this Fine Art event. All artists will be on-site to discuss their works and offer the opportunity for attendees to purchase fine art directly from the artist.&nbsp; Presenting an incredible range of Styles &amp; Media including: ​Abstract -&nbsp;Abstract Expressionism -&nbsp;Cityscapes -&nbsp;Drawings -&nbsp;Encaustic - Expressionism -&nbsp;Fiber Art&nbsp;-&nbsp;Figurative -&nbsp;Impressionism -&nbsp;Mixed Media&nbsp;-&nbsp;Pastel -&nbsp;Plein Air -&nbsp;Pop Art -&nbsp;Portraiture -&nbsp;Post-Impressionism -&nbsp;Realism -&nbsp;Sculpture -&nbsp;Still Life -&nbsp;Watercolor

North Shore Fine Art EXPO

On behalf of Lisa M. Key, Executive Director, and the Board of Directors, the Driehaus Museum invites you to join us for The Gilded Gala, an annual celebration of artistic excellence and Chicago’s cultural legacy. This signature event benefits the Museum’s transformative public programming and mission of expanding access to extraordinary art, architecture, and design. The 2026 Gilded Gala will honor Mansueto Office, Inc. for advancing the well-being of communities through philanthropic support of holistic educational and cultural initiatives, as well as the stewardship of our architecturally significant built environment to ensure long-term social impact. Suzette Bross Bulley, Gala ChairLisa M. Key, Executive DirectorZachary Lazar, Board Chair Tuesday, November 17, 2026&nbsp;5:30pm Reception7:00pm Dinner &amp; Program <a href="https://driehausmuseum.org/gala?mc_cid=ef680d6bbe&amp;mc_eid=d1db3f815c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Details</a>

Gilded Gala 2026

Anne Loucks Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of Land, Sea and Sky, a new exhibition featuring thirty paintings by Hannah Bureau &amp; Sara MacCulloch, on view in our Glencoe gallery through November 18th. Hannah Bureau's fresh, meditative paintings reflect her New England surroundings. With a soft palette and layers of smooth brushwork, her dreamlike compositions capture the essence of the landscape in a style that moves between abstraction and realism. Sara MacCulloch's paintings are inspired by the rocky coast, fields and vast skies that surround her Nova Scotia studio. Executed in a spontaneous, painterly style with rich color and simplified forms, her work evokes a sense of place, capturing the ever-changing light and atmosphere of the Atlantic coast. Please visit us at 309 Park Avenue in Glencoe to see the show through November 18th. We'd love to see you.

Land, Sea and Sky

The event is a live auction titled '20th Century Carpets' scheduled for 18 November 2026 at 11 AM CT. Additional information and the lots available for viewing can be accessed <a href="https://www.wright20.com/auctions/2026/11/20th-century-carpets/info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.

20th Century Carpets

Reception for our Art &amp; Design Auction featuring Lia Nickson’s Wishbone Restaurant paintings is Sunday, November 15th from 1 – 4 PM. The Auction is Thursday, November 19th and starts at 10 AM Sharp! Both the reception and the auction take place at 5001 W. Belmont. Please RSVP to info@potterauctions.com if you’d like to attend the reception. Other notable lots in the Art &amp; Design auction are Keith Haring, Tony Fitzpatrick, Martin Ramirez, James Castle, Bill Traylor, Maria Longworth Storer, David Maass, and Vivian Maier among much more. <a href="https://auction.potterauctions.com/auctions/potter-potter/art-design-23792/catalog#catalog" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(48, 48, 48);" target="_blank">Register Now</a>

Art & Design

Join the first in a series of programs inspired by&nbsp;<a href="https://qjxtjxbbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001tWd0KLhgV3ejdTv7nHvtEJlBDjsKfZBl1CEaxJyo-zNCxuUVR3npEgl2fcA3TSOGLq1dFSELtAxlA8flcvw07eDRuUVg_sbsXHBZTTNLMoVu4TyILFrLz7Um2jof5OKxQqb6raG0xtMfCCfxLN0BUI-0Qzs1LJMkFtWldo7qDkrqcBjQ4vmwdERJPae7SUMqPE8CXt5DKrv2u4ql2UDQJlqbg8tHVLGS&amp;c=yxW9peuiSsEPound8onznGrTiKliiRNjUupFHPKYEk4tC9xiY3Caag==&amp;ch=Q8nvqQIGanLOs_GAt1kh8Htl5RbWwvMCHTDbb4MzEA1ya4_ls99RiA==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Monumental: Sculpture by Dr. Charles Smith</a><a href="https://qjxtjxbbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001tWd0KLhgV3ejdTv7nHvtEJlBDjsKfZBl1CEaxJyo-zNCxuUVR3npEgl2fcA3TSOGLq1dFSELtAxlA8flcvw07eDRuUVg_sbsXHBZTTNLMoVu4TyILFrLz7Um2jof5OKxQqb6raG0xtMfCCfxLN0BUI-0Qzs1LJMkFtWldo7qDkrqcBjQ4vmwdERJPae7SUMqPE8CXt5DKrtraa-6wNsLITWlfnxrQW4g&amp;c=yxW9peuiSsEPound8onznGrTiKliiRNjUupFHPKYEk4tC9xiY3Caag==&amp;ch=Q8nvqQIGanLOs_GAt1kh8Htl5RbWwvMCHTDbb4MzEA1ya4_ls99RiA==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">.</a>&nbsp;Artists and scholars explore public art in Chicago and beyond, reflecting on how it shapes historical narratives and collective memory.&nbsp; This event is free.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://qjxtjxbbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001tWd0KLhgV3ejdTv7nHvtEJlBDjsKfZBl1CEaxJyo-zNCxuUVR3npEubMyLodqZ2dObf3xJqjvoVRm4EbrQBt0oLFR6ctTjUguqeu-UjEHvuxRjlpaq9qjGepu18lIHQT4olnmBCOXF_6Jo_z310rokJsqvdcPil6hYgOSQ9_J111zqBZkgCVN0K0-kIBf_f-nn0EK6EjeTbOqSQFU7oPdwpSRq7UiZoEXxOiMjdLPEZoZqge2F4FyA==&amp;c=yxW9peuiSsEPound8onznGrTiKliiRNjUupFHPKYEk4tC9xiY3Caag==&amp;ch=Q8nvqQIGanLOs_GAt1kh8Htl5RbWwvMCHTDbb4MzEA1ya4_ls99RiA==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reserve your ticket now</a>

Art After Work Monumental Conversations—Rebecca Zorach

Neurologist, Professor, and Director of the Penn Center for Neuroaesthetics Anjan Chatterjee and glass artist Judith Schaechter discuss how the brain perceives, creates, and responds to art.

Anjan Chatterjee & Judith Schaechter on Neuroaesthetics

Fundraiser, 4th Annual Bowling Fundraiser for the Ren in Hyde Park Please join the team of the Ren and our host committee of seasoned bowlers—Daniel G. BairdBrian BlackBethany CollinsDavid FrejChanelle LacyEmma McKeeSundeep Mullangi—for our fourth annual evening of strikes, spares, suds, and sliders, as we raise critical support for 2026–27 exhibitions and programs.All bowling ticket buyers have the opportunity to bowl on a team. Lane Sponsors can bring their own teams. Don’t bowl? Get a Cheering Section ticket and join us to watch the competition and root for your favorite bowlers!All proceeds from the evening will provide critical support for the Ren’s exhibitions, performances, and concerts.Lane SponsorIncludes game for 8, food and drinks: $5,000Single Bowling TicketIncludes game for one, food and drinks: $500Cheering SectionIncludes food and drinks: $350Artist SponsorIncludes single bowling ticket benefits: $350Please note: per IRS regulations, $50 per ticket is non-tax-deductible.<a href="https://us.list-manage.com/PVdyj4jlTj5?e=375d06b725&amp;c2id=a1543766333e29b2a96f10cba6d25902" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Purchase a ticket or make a donation.</a>

4th Annual Bowling Fundraiser for the Ren

"I always thought the most productive part of grieving is to try and wring&nbsp;something beautiful out of it." – Tony&nbsp;Fitzpatrick	 							SOMETHING BEAUTIFULThe Words, Songs &amp; Poems ofTONY FITZPATRICK Jon Langford and Rick Kogan present an evening of words, songs and poems written by the late visual artist, author, actor, gallerist and podcaster Tony Fitzpatrick. Long renowned for his etchings, illustrations and multi-media collages, Tony’s deep well of creative output also included poetry, personal essays, and on a much lesser-known basis, songwriting. Shining a light on these works, alongside Jon and Rick, will be vocalists Kelly Hogan and Sally Timms, drummer Quin Kirchner, guitarist John Szymanski, multi-faceted performer Al Scorch and lighting director Tracey Dear, with promotional support from John Soss. Jon Langford is a songwriter, musician, artist and founding member of The Mekons, The Waco Brothers, The Pine Valley Cosmonauts and countless other musical ensembles. Rick Kogan is a celebrated veteran Chicago newspaperman, author, radio host, podcaster and champion of the arts.&nbsp; This event will take place at&nbsp;Constellation&nbsp;for two nights:&nbsp;Wednesday, November 18Thursday, November 19, 2026.&nbsp;Show time each night is 8:00 pm. Doors open at 7:00 pm.&nbsp; This will be a fully-seated general admission performance with tickets priced at just $25.00 plus fees. Tickets for both shows can be purchased online through <a href="https://constellation-chicago.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://constellation-chicago.com</a>	November 18 tickets&nbsp;<a href="https://wl.eventim.us/event/something-beautiful-words-songs-and-poems-of-tony-fitzpatrick/700909?afflky=ConstellationChicago" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(56, 101, 115);" target="_blank">here</a>November 19 tickets&nbsp;<a href="https://wl.eventim.us/event/something-beautiful-words-songs-and-poems-of-tony-fitzpatrick/700911?afflky=ConstellationChicago" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(56, 101, 115);" target="_blank">here</a> Constellation is located at 3111 North Western Avenue on the northwest side of Chicago. A portion of the proceeds will be allocated to the Tony Fitzpatrick Family Trust. For further information, contact John Soss: <a href="mailto:HeySossMan@yahoo.com?subject=Fitzpatrick%20Show" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HeySossMan@yahoo.com</a>

Something Beautiful: The Words, Songs & Poems of Tony Fitzpatrick

Brian Lathan's work can be described as powerful statements rendered in vibrant color. His prints grip the viewer and challenge their perception of the world. Wander and Wallow: Must We Dwell is an exhibition of Lathan’s work that dwells in the fragile space between escapism, indulgence, and restraint, tracing the quiet negotiations we make with ourselves in the name of self-care. It considers how presence and avoidance coexist, and how the desire for escape can gently, almost invisibly, eclipse the needs of the self we house within. Each figure contains a smaller version of themselves, dwelling inside an exposed headspace where a ramshackle interior offers both shelter and unease. The absent crown of the larger figure reveals this inner home at a suspended moment - just before neglect becomes recognizable, before damage announces itself. Fluorescent color and halftone imagery offer their brightness and patterning to soften and obscure the somber tenderness beneath. The viewer is invited to dwell and consider the things we dwell on or with, such as ourselves, our habits, and the inner spaces we construct for care and survival. The work positions the viewer as observer, mirror, and voyeur, allowing questions of coping, presence, and care to surface without resolution. Born and based in St. Louis, Brian Lathan is an artist and educator who explores printmaking, illustration, and sculpture. He examines the dynamics of print, print ephemera, digital illustration, and sculpture, persistently exploring these media as means of expressing personal and subjective commentary and narration. Currently, he teaches printmaking at several universities around St. Louis. Lathan recently received a grant from the Regional Arts Commission for a large mural, which can be seen on Cherokee Street in St. Louis. Wander and Wallow: Must We Dwell will open at Fine Line’s Kavanagh Gallery on Thursday, October 15, and run until November 20. The gallery is open Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. A gallery reception will be held on Thursday, October 15, from 6–8 p.m. The artist, Brian Lathan, will be in attendance and speak at 6.30 pm about his art. The reception, like all Kavanagh Gallery receptions, is free and open to everyone.

Wander and Wallow: Must We Dwell – Brian Lathan

Sounding/BODY: V. Vecker, Casey Adams, &amp; Paige Alice Naylor Friday, November 20 7 PM - 9 PM Join us for a performance by V. Vecker, Casey Adams and Paige Alice Naylor!

Sounding/BODY

Fashion builds, restricts, exaggerates, protects, conceals, and transforms. Forum 301 examines how, garments move between architecture, sculpture, and performance transformed by the presence of a living body. Here, stature is more than physical height or presence—it is the space we learn to occupy, and the structures we create around ourselves in order to be seen. Featuring Artists: Edgar Aguilera, Florencia Cruz, STUDIO ENDO, Vidhya Kamdar, Tristian Laney, Asanté Mills, Carolina Trinker, Ted Urice, Melody Willis, Siang-Ying Lu

Structure in Stature

At RAM’s Wustum MuseumCynthia Toops is a polymer art pioneer who has been pushing the boundaries of the medium since the 1980s. The artist is well known for her micromosaic technique, which pieces together tiny shards of polymer into figurative or abstract compositions. Her distinctive style pulls inspiration from everyday events or objects, botanical subjects, folk art, and the cultural jewelry and ancient beads which she collects. While Toops works on her own, she also often collaborates with her husband, Dan Adams, who creates the glass beads and components featured in some pieces.

RAM Showcase: Cynthia Toops

at RAM’s Wustum MuseumStitched Stories: Narrative Quilts and Textiles&nbsp;brings together quilted, woven, and embroidered works from RAM’s collection that tell stories through fabric and thread. Whether incorporating representational imagery or utilizing abstraction, these small- and large-scale fiber works explore the multitude of ways in which textiles can be used to convey meaning. Drawing from both personal memory and imagined worlds, the artists represented in&nbsp;Stitched Stories&nbsp;demonstrate the versatility of fiber as a medium for storytelling as they transport viewers to faraway lands—from the bottom of the ocean to outer space. Significantly, several artists with Wisconsin ties are represented, underscoring the rich history of textile production in the state.

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