Apr 29, 2010

Art Chicago this weekend, Apr. 30 - May 3




A high-end art fair is taking place this weekend in Chicago at Merchandise Mart. Anyone who can make it should definitely check it out.

As described on the Art Chicago website:

"Art Chicago® 2010, the annual international fair of contemporary and modern art, brings together the world’s leading emerging and established galleries. Art Chicago offers curators, collectors, artists and art enthusiasts a comprehensive survey of current and historic work, from cutting-edge to modern masters in a wide variety of media including: painting, photography, drawings, prints, sculpture, video and special installations."

Details below:

Art Chicago 2010 will take place April 30 - May 3

2010 Show Hours:
Friday, April 30: 11am - 7pm
Saturday, May 1: 11am - 7pm
Sunday, May 2: 11am - 6pm
Monday, May 3: 11am - 4pm

Art Chicago Tickets:

Adults: $20 daily or $25 multi-day pass
Seniors, Students or Groups: $15 multi-day pass
Children 12 and under are free.
Online Ticket Purchase is Available

Event Address:
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza
Chicago, IL 60654

The entrance fee is pricey, however with so much variety of art in one place at one time, it is a a great opportunity to get a pulse on current issues in art. The art on display will be of the highest quality and will excite you.



(UPDATE: Christian provided a link above that if you fill out your info, you can get free tickets to the event. Worth it to me. Thanks Christian!
https://www.microspec.com/tix123/etic.cfm?code=artrop10&disc=galleryguest)

1 comment:

Miles said...

Next Year at McCormick Place, May 15th.