Chicago Art Fair

Chicago Art Fair
Oct 7, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026

222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza
Chicago, IL 60654

Chicago Art Fair, a new contemporary and modern art fair in the heart of Chicago, will make its inaugural debut from October 7–10, 2026, at THE MART (formerly Merchandise Mart). Bringing together leading international, national, and regional galleries, the fair will offer collectors, designers, architects, art advisors, and enthusiasts an opportunity to discover and acquire exceptional works by established and emerging artists.

Created to celebrate Chicago’s vibrant cultural landscape and its longstanding influence on the visual arts, Chicago Art Fair aims to establish a new annual destination for contemporary and modern art. The inaugural edition will present an intimate, gallery-focused experience, with carefully selected exhibitors showcasing museum-quality painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, and other fine art disciplines.

The first edition will feature galleries including Echo Fine Arts, Hilton Contemporary, McCormick Gallery, Melissa Morgan Fine Art, Vallarino Fine Art, and Verse Gallery, with additional exhibitors to be announced. Their presentations will span a diverse range of artistic approaches, media, styles, and price points, creating opportunities for both experienced collectors and those beginning to explore the art market.

Located at THE MART in central Chicago, the fair is designed to connect galleries and artists with the city’s established collector community while welcoming new audiences interested in discovering and purchasing contemporary and modern art. Its accessible setting and thoughtfully curated program are intended to encourage meaningful connections between exhibitors, collectors, creative professionals, and the broader public.

With its inaugural edition, Chicago Art Fair seeks to add a fresh perspective to Chicago’s dynamic art scene while highlighting the depth and diversity of contemporary and modern artistic practices. Tickets are now on sale for the October 2026 event, offering visitors the opportunity to experience this new Chicago art fair and explore works from a selection of established and emerging artists.


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