Chicago Cultural Center — Exhibitions

The exhibition program at the Chicago Cultural Center encompasses historic as well as contemporary art worldwide, with special emphasis placed on emerging and underrepresented artists who live and work in Chicago. The exhibition program supports professional artists, curators, and arts organizations to reach a wide audience in the heart of downtown Chicago. Each exhibition features public events such as gallery tours, public conversations, and hands-on exploration in the Learning Lab.

 

Gallery Talks

FREE No RSVP required.

2nd Wednesday of every month at noon.

Join us in conversation with current exhibiting artists at the Chicago Cultural Center.

Women at War: 12 Ukrainian Artists (Dana Kavelina, Letter to a Turtledove, 2020)

Women at War: 12 Ukrainian Artists

August 17—December 8, 2024
Michigan Avenue Galleries, 1st Floor East

Surviving the Long Wars: Transformative Threads

Surviving the Long Wars: Transformative Threads

Through December 8, 2024
Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Hall, 2nd Floor North

Paul D'Amato's Midway

Paul D'Amato's Midway

September 7, 2024—January 4, 2025
Chicago Rooms, 2nd Floor North

Great Ideas of Humanity: One of a Series

Great Ideas of Humanity: One of a Series

Ongoing
Landmark Chicago Gallery, 1st Floor West

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Chicago Cultural Center

Admission is FREE
Open Daily, 10am–5pm
Exhibitions close 15 minutes before the building closes
(Closed Holidays)

Plan Your Visit


Find us:

Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60602

Chicago Cultural Center Google Map
Chicago Cultural Center Google Map


Take CTA to Chicago Cultural Center

  • From the elevated lines: exit at Washington/Wabash and walk east.
  • From the subway: exit at Lake (Red Line) or Washington (Blue Line) and walk east.
  • Served by Michigan Avenue buses 3, 4, 19, 20, 26, 60, 66, 124, 143, 147, 151, 157 and Washington St. buses 4, J14, 20, 56, 66, 147


View a list of past exhibitions