Art in Chicago

Chicago has art everywhere. There are a number of galleries and museums dedicated to all styles of art. Major artist communities lie in the Chicago neighborhoods of Bucktown and Wicker Park. These parts of town have a higher rate of galleries then other parts of the city. You can find everything from modern art to the classics. There are many smaller galleries that focus on a specific style of ethnicity. Most of the major museums are located in close proximity to the Loop, but not all of them. In addition to this, there are numerous outdoor public art exhibits in the city. Some people find the city itself is artful because of the amount of architecturally important buildings. If you travel to the far north side of the city you will run into a large collection of Frank Lloyd Wright houses. In addition, there are many traveling art shows and exhibits that visit many of Chicago' s galleries and museums. You're sure to find a gallery, museum, or cultural center that shows your favorite style of art.

It's also fun to just explore. Many of Chicago's buildings are interesting to just look at. There is a variety of different architectural styles throughout the city. If you get the opportunity, you can go to the observation decks on the Sears Tower or the Hancock Building to get a sweeping view of the city's skyline. Also, if you have the opportunity to go out on Lake Michigan, the view from the water is equally as impressive.

If you haven't viewed art in a while, try something new. You never know what might interest you if you don't' venture out and see the sights. And many of the sights are quite extraordinary.

Chicago's Public Art

It doesn't matter if you're an art enthusiast or just a passerby, these pieces of art will no doubt catch your attention. In addition, Chicago contains numerous fountains and buildings that are of significant architectural interest. There are also many public art exhibits that visit Chicago each year. Here are just some of the public art displays that are scattered throughout the city.

Chicago Sculpture by Joan Miro	75 West Washington Street
Dawn Shadows by Louise Nevelson	Wells Street and Madison Street
Flamingo, Universe by Alexander Calder	Dearborn Street and Adams Street
Four Seasons by Mark Chagall	Dearborn Street and Monroe Street
Large Interior Form by Henry Moore	201 South Michigan Avenue
Monument Standing Beast by Jean Dubuffet	Clark Street and Randolph Street
Sculpture Untitled by Pablo Picasso	Dearborn Street and Washington Street

Leading Museums in Chicago

It can be a trip for the family, a quiet date, or just taking some alone time. Chicago has a diverse collection of museums. For the art buff, there's the Art Institute of Chicago. For the aquatic buff, there's Shedd Aquarium. For someone with a taste for a little bit of everything, there's the Field Museum. The following is a list of Chicago's top museums.

Adler Planetarium 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 312-322-0300 Art Institute of Chicago 111 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 312-443-3600 Chicago Children's Museum 700 E. Grand Ave. Chicago, IL 312-527-1000 Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington St. Chicago, IL 312-744-6630 DuSable Museum of African-American History 740 E. 56th Pl. Chicago, IL 773-947-0600

Field Museum 1201 S. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 312-665-7909 Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum 1852 W. 19th St. Chicago, IL 312-738-1503 Museum of Contemporary Art 220 E. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 312-397-3855 Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 773-955-9503 Shedd Aquarium 1200 S. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 312-431-9231