Chicago gallery guide: Chicago art galleries listed alphabetically

Art-lovers are impressed with the number of galleries and studios in Chicago. Artisan shops and exhibition spaces are tucked into every corner of the city, with concentrated art meccas in neighborhoods such as River North, River West, Fulton Market and West Loop.

Atlas Galleries
Atlas Galleries is a well-known Chicago art dealer with a couple prime locations in downtown. Atlas was founded in the late 1960s and is now an established fine arts merchant boasting works by famous artists from the past and present. For more than 40 years, collectors have come to Atlas for assistance and guidance in purchasing treasured pieces from all over the world, including compositions by the Old Masters.

The gallery’s diverse range of inventory appeals to the broad tastes of Chicago’s art enthusiasts. From contemporary imagery to impressionistic prints, Atlas retains a highly varied and highly revered reserve of exquisite artwork. Atlas Galleries’ staff of professional consultants is well-versed with the art world to provide patrons a trained eye and educated standpoint. As an advocate for your individual tastes and budget, Atlas will ensure clients come away with the perfect piece of art to compliment your unique style and sophistication.

Aldo Castillo Gallery
675 N. Franklin Street
(312) 337-2536
Aldo Castillo Gallery, located in the distinguished art corridor of River North, has brought a touch of Latin American culture to the heart of Chicago’s gallery district. Aldo Castillo emigrated from Nicaragua to the U.S. in 1985 to spread awareness and support for international artists and their contribution to the global art community. He opened the gallery in 1993 and is now a recognized leader in exhibition and education on artwork from outside the United States.

The gallery exhibits a mix of creative media, including paintings, sculptures and photographs. Several of Castillo’s own pieces are on display as well as an assortment of paintings and figures by artists from South America, Mexico, Spain, the Caribbean, Europe, the States and beyond. In addition to showing and selling culturally wide-ranging pieces, Aldo Castillo Gallery hosts live performances, lectures, classes and other events to encourage respect and appreciation for all the world’s artistes.

Rubin’s Chicago Room Art Gallery
3318 North Halsted Street
(773) 404-2232
This combination coffee house and fine art gallery opened in late 2005 in the trendy north side neighborhood of Lakeview. Designed as an inviting place to submerge yourself in comfort and culture, Rubin’s Chicago Room Art Gallery is a hip spot to sip a cappuccino while mulling over your next major art purchase.

Marc Rubin is a versatile artist whose works have been on exhibit in art institutes across the U.S. (including the Art Institute of Chicago). Rubin’s abstract style typically falls within the genres of Surrealism, Pointillism, Cubism, Impressionism and a couple of his own innovation – Pop-Cubism and Synchronism. Rubin’s designs are accompanied by five additional artists of diverse backgrounds and training. Their work creates an eclectic selection of creative expression that suits the distinctive café-like vibe. Chicago Room is equipped with free WiFi Internet connection and the space is also used for a variety of special events that include movie matinees, stand-up comedy, live music and art openings.

Chicago Art Source Gallery
1871 N. Clybourn Ave.
(773) 248-3100
Nestled amid the bustling retail shops of Clybourn Corridor in Lincoln Park, Chicago Art Source Gallery is a popular stop for anyone looking for that special piece to accent a room. Art Source’s collection incorporates over 1,000 works that span from canvas landscapes to three-dimensional wall coverings. The bright, white-washed studio is lined with paintings, photographs, posters and many other eye-catching items for purchase, plus Art Source keeps a comprehensive library of slides with additional exhibition-quality works to make sure every customer finds just what they’re looking for.

Art Source is obviously a great “source” for an extensive selection of decorative artwork, but what is not so apparent is its first-rate corporate services (creative ideas to boost the office), custom displays, and alternative installation systems. Chicago Art Source Gallery is the go-to for assistance with all your art needs.

Peter Miller Gallery Ltd.
118 North Peoria Street
(312) 951-1700
Peter Miller Gallery has been in the art exposition business since the late 1970s. The studio specializes in contemporary artwork and is proud to show pieces by the nation’s budding and mid-career artists. The 3,500-square-foot space in the West Loop Gallery District houses a main room for exhibitions and two smaller areas for installations and other projects. Peter Miller Gallery displays a number of artists with very different styles, giving the studio a diverse and exciting allure. Featured exhibits rotate every month or so to keep the gallery fresh and interesting. At any given time visitors will see a carefully presented blend of drawing, photography, painting, video, sculpture, and room installation.

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