SAIC Alums at Chicago Exhibition Week 2026

Chicago Exhibition Week returns September 14–20, bringing together more than 50 galleries and creative spaces for a celebration of the city’s vibrant arts community. Numerous School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) alums will participate in the week’s events, exhibiting work at participating galleries and leading programming. Explore the SAIC at Chicago Exhibition Week Guide to discover their work and connect with the SAIC community.

This week also coincides with several events and exhibitions on the SAIC campus. Highlights include the Catherine Opie Visiting Artist Program lecture on September 14 at 6:00 p.m., as well as two exhibitions currently on view at SAIC Galleries: LeRoy Neiman: A Keen Observer of Style and Style is the Body Thinking, both of which include work by SAIC alumni.