SAIC Galleries

SAIC Galleries

33 E. Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60602

SAIC Galleries is a vibrant, public art space, located in the heart of Chicago’s Loop, that features the boundary-pushing work of emerging and established contemporary artists and designers. SAIC Galleries offers 26,000 square feet of exhibition space for annual student and faculty shows, as well as special exhibitions featuring national and international artists. Admission is free.

Visiting SAIC Galleries

When exhibitions are open, SAIC Galleries visiting hours are
Mondays–Saturdays 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Admission is free.

Appointments are not required, but are encouraged. Please book an appointment in advance.

SAIC is following all guidelines from the Chicago Department of Public Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other local and national health authorities. We have practices in place to mitigate the spread of COVID-19:

  • To protect the health of those both on and off campus, all visitors to SAIC Galleries, including SAIC students, faculty, and staff; families and friends of exhibiting artists; and the general public, must abide by our shared responsibilities, which require everyone on SAIC’s campus to monitor their health, maintain physical distance, and practice good hygiene.
  • Face masks are optional in the SAIC Galleries.**
  • Anyone feeling unwell should postpone their visit for another time.

Class and Department Visits to the SAIC Galleries

Please use the appointment link below 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 any 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.
**Face masks are required for class visits to SAIC Galleries. 

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

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