SAIC Galleries

SAIC Galleries

A vibrant public art space located in the heart of Chicago’s Loop showcasing boundary-pushing work of emerging and established contemporary artists and designers. Featuring 26,000 square feet of exhibition space for annual student and faculty shows, the galleries also present special exhibitions featuring national and international artists.

Visitor Information

SAIC Galleries will be closed November 22–26, 2023, for the holiday weekend. 

Admission 
Free and open to the public. Public visitors must present a state-issued ID at the security desk. 

Location 
33 E. Washington St. 
Chicago, IL 60602 

Hours 
Mondays–Saturdays when exhibitions are open. 
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. 

Class and Department Visits 
Please use the appointment link to request a class or group visit. You will be asked to provide a class roster or group list as well as the names of any exhibiting artists whose work you plan to specifically view. If you have special requests, please use the notes section of the form to inform gallery staff. Visit requests will be confirmed via email by gallery staff within three days of submitting this request.

Accessibility     
Persons with disabilities requesting accommodations should visit saic.edu/access.     

Programs at SAIC Galleries are supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. 

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