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Chicago Art Fair 2026

September 18, 2026

Chicago Art Fair Unveils Exhibitor Lineup for Inaugural Edition at THE MART

Nearly 50 local, national, and international galleries will gather in Chicago from October 7–10, 2026, offering a new destination for discovering, experiencing, and collecting modern and contemporary art.

CHICAGO — Chicago Art Fair, the city’s newest contemporary and modern fine art exhibition, has announced the exhibitor lineup for its inaugural edition, taking place October 7–10, 2026, at THE MART.

Bringing together nearly 50 leading local, national, and international galleries, the fair aims to create a new destination for collectors, designers, architects, advisors, and art enthusiasts to discover, experience, and acquire works by both established and emerging artists.

The inaugural edition will feature a diverse selection of contemporary and modern painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, glass, and other artistic practices. Chicago-based galleries will join exhibitors from across the United States and abroad, giving visitors the opportunity to engage directly with gallerists while exploring a wide range of artists, perspectives, and price points in an intimate and approachable setting.

“Chicago has an incredibly engaged arts community, and we’re excited to bring together a group of galleries that reflects both the strength of the city’s own cultural landscape and the breadth of the larger art world,” said George Billis, Exhibition Manager at Chicago Art Fair. “Our goal is to create an environment that encourages discovery and conversation, where guests can connect directly with galleries, learn more about the artists and works they represent, and ultimately find art that resonates with them.”

Participating Galleries

Chicago-based exhibitors include Carousel Fine Art, F.L. Braswell Fine Art, Glick Sullivan Projects, Hilton Contemporary, Jean Albano Gallery, McCormick Gallery, Richard Norton Gallery, and Stephen Daiter Gallery.

New York-based participants include Camp Z, George Billis Gallery, Haven Gallery, Lawrence Fine Art, Marloe Gallery, Nancy Hoffman Gallery, Raccolta | YMF, Treat Gallery, Vallarino Fine Art, and Walter Wickiser Gallery.

International exhibitors include Cogalerie, Echo Fine Arts, Galleria Barbara Paci, GX Gallery, Jonathan Cooper, TSEKH Gallery, and Yvel.

Additional galleries from across the United States include Artavita, Aspen Art Gallery, Christopher Martin Gallery, Conde Contemporary, Gabriel Da Sylva Gallery, Galeria Azur, Gallery Giuseppe, Gebhardt Gallery, Habatat, J. Ruel Martin Gallery, Jerald Melberg Gallery, Judy Ferrara Gallery, Melissa Morgan Fine Art Gallery, Michael Fine Art, Moberg Gallery, Okay Spark Fine Art, Perseus Gallery, Price Krishnan Gallery, SAB Gallery, Salazar Art Advisory, Sponder Gallery, Tim Lotton Glass Works, Timothy Yarger Fine Art, Trifecta, and Walter Redondo Fine Art Collection.

The fair will also feature special projects by Agnes Beleznay and Graham Hobart.

Beyond the Gallery Booths

In addition to gallery presentations, Chicago Art Fair will offer opportunities to connect directly with working artists, engage with art-focused nonprofit organizations, experience large-scale sculpture installations, and hear from leading voices in the art and design industries.

Designed to complement Chicago’s established cultural landscape, the fair will provide a focused, gallery-driven experience intended to make discovering and collecting fine art accessible to a broad audience.

From seasoned collectors seeking new acquisitions to visitors beginning to explore the art market, the fair will offer opportunities to experience works firsthand, speak directly with galleries, and build meaningful connections within the arts community.

A New Addition to Chicago’s Cultural Calendar

Located in the heart of Chicago at THE MART, Chicago Art Fair seeks to establish itself as a new platform connecting galleries with collectors, advisors, designers, architects, and art enthusiasts throughout Chicago and the Midwest.

The fair will showcase work ranging from emerging talent to established artists, creating a concentrated environment for discovering contemporary and modern art.

Chicago Art Fair 2026

Dates: October 7–10, 2026
Location: THE MART, Chicago
Single-Day Tickets: Starting at $25
Information: www.chicagoartfair.com

About Chicago Art Fair

Taking place October 7–10, 2026, the inaugural Chicago Art Fair will bring together a selected roster of galleries presenting contemporary and modern fine art at Chicago’s iconic THE MART.

Designed to connect galleries with collectors, advisors, designers, architects, and enthusiasts throughout Chicago and the Midwest, the fair will draw on the city’s longstanding reputation as a major cultural destination while creating new opportunities for discovery, dialogue, and collecting.

Participating Galleries & Booth Numbers

A diverse group of galleries, art dealers, and contemporary art platforms will come together for the fair, presenting works across painting, sculpture, photography, glass, mixed media, and other contemporary practices. Visitors can use the following exhibitor list and booth numbers to navigate the fair and discover participating galleries.

ARTAVITA / WORLD WIDE ART — Booth 4049
ASPEN ART GALLERY — Booth 2042
CAMP Z — Booth 2034
CAROUSEL FINE ART — Booth 5050
CHRISTOPHER MARTIN GALLERY — Booth 2030
COGALERIE — Booth 1042
CONDE CONTEMPORARY — Booth 3072
ECHO FINE ARTS — Booth 4071
F.L. BRASWELL FINE ART — Booth 2086
GABRIEL DA SYLVA GALLERY — Booth 2025
GALERIA AZUR — Booth 5038
GALLERIA BARBARA PACI — Booth 1052
GEBHARDT GALLERY — Booth 5030
GEORGE BILLIS GALLERY — Booth 1078
GLICK SULLIVAN PROJECTS — Booth 2038
GX GALLERY — Booth 1038
HABATAT — Booth 4077
HAVEN GALLERY — Booth 3078
HILTON CONTEMPORARY.COM — Booth 2062
J. RUEL MARTIN GALLERY OF WOOD SCULPTURES — Booth 4081
JANNA’S GATE GALLERY — Booth 4041
JEAN ALBANO GALLERY — Booth 4037
JERALD MELBERG GALLERY — Booth 3050
JONATHAN COOPER — Booth 5086
JUDY FERRARA GALLERY — Booth 3086
LAWRENCE FINE ART — Booth 3058
MARLOE GALLERY — Booth 4024
MCCORMICK GALLERY — Booth 4061
MELISSA MORGAN FINE ART GALLERY — Booth 5062
MICHAEL FINE ART — Booth 1062
MOBERG GALLERY — Booth 1086
NANCY HOFFMAN GALLERY — Booth 3062
OKAY SPARK FINE ART — Booth 2050
PERSEUS GALLERY — Booth 1030
PRICE KRISHNAN GALLERY — Booth 1066
RACCOLTA | YMF — Booth 5046
RICHARD NORTON GALLERY — Booth 1074
SAB GALLERY — Booth 3053
SALAZAR ART ADVISORY — Booth 3016
SPONDER GALLERY — Booth 3030
STEPHEN DAITER GALLERY — Booth 3024
TIM LOTTON GLASS WORKS — Booth 3025
TIMOTHY YARGER FINE ART — Booth 5024
TREAT GALLERY — Booth 5018
TSEKH GALLERY — Booth 4045
VALLARINO FINE ART — Booth 4067
WALTER REDONDO FINE ART COLLECTION — Booth 1050
WALTER WICKISER GALLERY — Booth 1070
YVEL — Booth 5072