ILLINOIS ART GALLERIES


Illinois Art Galleries and Art Guide - A comprehensive resource for exploring Illinois's fine art galleries, museums, artists, and art services. Discover a wide range of contemporary and traditional art, including painting, sculpture, photography, prints, glass, and Southwest art. The guide also features recommended exhibitions, and highlights important galleries across the state. Whether you're a collector or simply enjoy the arts, this guide is an excellent starting point for discovering art in Illinois, including Bloomington, Champaign, Decatur, Peoria and Chicago.


Art-Collecting.com offers easy-to-use gallery guides and art resources online. Our guides help you quickly find and view art exhibitions, whether you're checking in on a favorite gallery or discovering new ones. Think of us as a virtual art walk. If you travel, we're a great art resource wherever you go. Click on "Gallery Guides" above to explore guides for every state and the major art cities. Be sure to browse the site for more helpful art-related info.







UPCOMING ART EVENTS


Explore upcoming art events, gallery walks, museum programs, studio tours, art fairs, and special exhibitions throughout Chicago and the surrounding area. This section is updated regularly, so check back often for new events and exhibition announcements. Want to promote an event? Click here to list an upcoming art event.


September 12 and 13, 2026
Ravenswood ArtWalk
(The 24th annual tour of the creative hub and community of Ravenswood, 11 - 6pm, North Side of Chicago)

September 14 - 20, 2026
Chicago Exhibition Week
(over 50 participating galleries and creative spaces across the city, Chicago)

October 2 - 4, 2026
West Town Art Walk
(Established in 2011, the West Town Art Walk celebrates the vibrant community of businesses in West Town while showcasing the work of Chicago artists. Chicago)

October 7 - 10, 2026
Chicago Art Fair
(Opening Night Preview: Wednesday, October 7th, 5 - 8pm. Merchandise Mart, Chicago)

Ongoing
Art Institute of Chicago Exhibitions
(Museum Exhibitions)

Ongoing
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago Exhibitions
(Museum Exhibitions)




FEATURED ARTISTS


Richard LaLiberte painting Southern California beach community artwork
Painting by Richard LaLiberte

Richard LaLiberte - Paintings
Maria Simeonova - Paintings
Richard Sperry - Paintings
Tamara Wasserman - Paintings




ART SERVICES


MIR Appraisal Services, Inc. (Fine Art Appraisals, Chicago)
Lindsey Owen Appraisals (Fine Art Appraisals, Chicago)
Susanin's Art Advisory (Fine Art Appraisals, Art Advisory)
Freeman's Auctions (Auctions, Fine Art & Collectibles)
Chicago Gallery News (Art News)
Colossal (Online Art Magazine)


ART GALLERY GUIDES FOR OTHER LOCATIONS

Gallery guides for every state and thirty seven major art cities.





Art-Collecting.com offers easy-to-use gallery guides and art resources designed to help you explore exhibitions, discover new galleries, and stay connected to the art world. Think of our guides as a virtual art walk—whether you're visiting a favorite gallery, planning an art trip, or exploring a new city.


We feature gallery guides for all 50 states and major art destinations across the United States, making it easy to find galleries, museums, artist studios, and art events wherever you go. Browse our Gallery Guides to explore more cities, regions, and art communities.


Our guides are designed to support local art communities nationwide, and we rely on local input to help keep them current and up to date. If you know of a gallery, artist studio tour, art event, or art listing we should include, we’d love to hear from you. We’re also interested in connecting with people who are involved within their local art community and can help us stay informed about new galleries, gallery closings, relocations, major events, and other changes taking place in their area’s art scene.


Thanks for visiting Art-Collecting.com, and check back often for gallery updates and new art listings.