9AM - 5:30PM
1502 Home Ave, Berwyn12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
3745 N Southport Ave, Chicago“We were in the Venus Cabaret theater, which was a lovely tiny little venue. We got to be right up by the performer, but the whole space was small enough to feel intimate.”
“I love this little boutique store filled with local art in all types of mediums. Great gift ideas and some fantastic Chicago specific decor finds. Great store in my favorite neighborhood in the city.”
“I’ve never been to 345 art gallery… A good friend of mine Amanie had her Poetry And Paint sessions here!..when I say “THE ART OF IT ALL!!! The creativeness I saw in person! It was amazing & so were the people ?! You have to visit this establishment!!!!.. ???✨✨?️”
“For my visit to Chicago I visited this gallery store. They have a wide variety of items and accessories that make the public want to buy more.
I would have liked to see even more things for men, most of them are focused on just gender. But if you come here again, you will find many things of decorations and accessories for you and the house.”
“I love this place! Every time I step foot in Sideshow Gallery, I get a wave a calm and good energy. I received a tarot reading today that was very informative and spot on! These folks are professionals in their craft. Don’t pass up the opportunity to come here!”
10AM - 6PM
2780 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago“When I returned to Chicago for the first time in a long time, I found that Lincoln Avenue was abandoned, but Rotofugi was still alive and well.This store has character products, making it feel like you're in Harajuku.There are also Hello Kitty and Japanese products, but now the store mainly sells goods made by an Italian called Tokidoki with Japanese influences.The clothes are cute too.A while ago, there was an event by an artist in New York, and I bought a painting.I hope that someday it will be as valuable as Basquiat.”
“Hope was fantastic to work with! I had no idea what I wanted in terms of frames for my pictures but she took the time to hear about the rooms they’d be in & recommend frame options. Great prices as well. We’ll be back again! Thank you, Hope!”
“I’ve only been here a few times, but I’m genuinely impressed. Not only are vibes consistently immaculate in this little sun drenched corner of the city, VSG embodies a refreshing avant-guard take on the modern art gallery. As a young artist and art enthusiast, I really appreciated the atmospheric emphasis on appreciating Chicago’s local talent, rather than just making a retail transaction. VSG is somewhere where people can go to experience art - not just obtain it.”
“So many excellent pieces! This was a fun little date stop to pop in and see the art. They have pieces for every price point, as well as sale items. Highly recommend even if you just want to walk around/window shop.”
Open 24 hours
1444 W Lake St 2nd Floor, Chicago“I haven't been there and I'm from Chicago but just looking at the pictures the artwork the glass work breathtaking and those are just photos just imagine in person looking at them”
“A humble yet extraordinary culturally robust community center. An absolute Chicago gem. Teresa and Pablo Are generous visionaries devoted to keeping Pilsen culturally authentic as their space consistently gives local artists, authors, creators an opportunity to expand their work. Places like Pach keep Pilsen’s heart pulse alive.
Took moment to drop in as there is no charge and you will see pics artist arts and crafts and some for purchase.
Hot tips: Take a walk around the neighborhood and enjoy all the murals! Looks for the mural Loteria doors that are all around.
Make sure to stop by Cafe Jumping or Urban Treez (next door) for a latte and or meal.
Take a walk to the historical Rudy Lozano Library.
Take a drive to the National Mexican Museum and have a picnic at the park adjacent to it.”
“Looking for a frame to compliment a print is a tedious chore as there are so many places in Chicago to choose from. I was able to find Prints Unlimited and Jill was able to narrow down my selection like a puzzle sorting out different color mattes and frames. Jill was able to quote me a price minus a check-in discount (under $600) which made this final product come to life. The final product was mention to take 3 weeks but after 2 weeks, I got the call to come pick the print up. I am glad Prints Unlimited made this process easy and the price was very affordable. Highly recommend Prints Unlimited to anyone who is trying to match a print to frame.”
“We had such a fantastic experience having our son’s 10th birthday party here. The staff is super helpful and set up tables and chairs for us. The kitchen was great to set up pizza and cake. Most importantly, the kids had an absolute blast playing all the video games! The parents also wanted to play the games at pickup. We’ll be back for sure!”
9:30AM - 4:30PM
2775 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago“Ordered a print through email from an artist I follow. It was a very small run of 10, and I bought two: one for myself + one for a family member. Very responsive + good service. Would order from again.”
“Went there for a quick Christmas shopping since the Art Institute students were seeking their prints. I found something for everyone on my "Nice" list and I was amazed by the talent and really, really hard work that went into each piece. Love the size of the venue, small, yet large enough”
“This is my favorite gallery in Chicago. I’ve been going for over 10 years and have built up quite a collection. Sara, the owner, has helped me create the vibe and ambiance of my home and I love being there. The art is affordable so you CAN actually collect more than 1 or 2 pieces if there’s an artist you love, in particular. Will continue to come back here over and over. If you go once and it’s not your vibe, the art changes over time and the shows rotate, so follow them on IG and you’re sure to find something you’ll love or love to gift to someone special.
Included a pic of a few pieces with this review.”
“If you want to learn more about printmaking, start here. If you want to begin collecting art, and you'd like to start with an affordable option, start here! The owner and director, Deborah, is an artistic force of nature. An aesthetic whirlwind. And pay special attention to their holiday sale. This is a fantastic place to get a special kind of present!”
“Was gifted a custom piece from David and it’s absolutely perfect! Went to pick it up and met David who is nothing but great - all the artwork in there is so unique. Would highly recommend David’s gallery”
“Great collection of art work. They also host showings and it's awesome to meet the artists and learn more about their works.Even has a used record store in the back area!”
“We had a small gathering here at the gallery for an event unrelated to the usual art happenings in the gallery. This is space that serves for community and creativity. The exhibitions are vibrant. The gallery staff and art itself engage the patrons at every event.”
“One of the few places left on the north side that supports local artists and designers. The openings are always a lot of fun, with a diverse crowd and friendly people.”
“We stumbled across this space while walking through the neighborhood. The curator was super friendly and informative and the artwork is definitely worth a look. Would absolutely visit again.”
11AM - 5PM
246 Chicago Ave, Oak Park“I taught at Terra for 20+ years. (I moved to northern Michigan in '21). My former students have kept me up to date about how the studio has improved since changing ownership. Really outstanding. This has always been a great place to take a pottery class, find community, and get outstanding instruction. You've always wanted to learn to throw on the wheel, right,? Take a class!”
“I enjoyed my visit to Urban Art Retreat. It was different than any other art gallery I have visited. It's an in-home gallery, so the setting is cozy. The proprietress, Dianna Long, led thought-provoking and interesting discussions about each piece. It was nice to have a guide through the pieces instead of just wandering and looking at them on my own. I enjoyed the conversations I had with the other patrons of the opening. Also, the owner's dogs were so cute and friendly!”
“One of my Favorite stores to purchase body oils/creams, artifacts, art, black soap, symbolic jewelry as well as materials to create your own meaningful jewelry. *Black owned”
3 - 10PM
1173 W 18th St, Chicago“I'm so grateful to the wonderful people at the Frame Warehouse Oak Park! I had a few pieces of geometric artwork that I wanted to hang horizontally instead of vertically. They were extremely helpful and went above and beyond to give me excellent service. After their services, my gallery wall came out exactly how I envisioned it <3”
“I have taken Sandy Dawson’s (Sam) art classes for adults for a few years and participated in several workshops.Sam is a wonderful teacher and has worked with all ages, from preschool through adult. She naturally cultivates a warm, supportive learning environment. The students who have specific interests build upon their skills and learn new techniques as they improve. Other students experiment with different media. They begin to develop their strengths and preferences. No one is ever discouraged from trying something “new.”Sam’s comments are never criticisms. They are suggestions, instructional tools and explorations of strategies meant to inspire.”