Rent a gallery in South Side, Chicago, IL
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Cozy Art Gallery in Pilsen arts district
Lower West Side, Chicago, IL4.8 (10)
75 guests
*Outdoor space is currently unavailable* Our space is perfect for: -Birthday Parties -Pop Ups -Baby Showers -yoga -workshops -Open mics/Creative showcases Space Includes: -Wifi -Bathroom -3 Highboy tables -5 6ft folding tables -20 folding chairs -Street level / ADA accessible -Ceiling speakers and bluetooth -Stage,PA,…
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$100
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1 hr min
Urban Artistic Loft
Woodlawn, Chicago, IL200 guests
…bring your event to life. Prefect for a small casual meeting to the milestone anniversary/birthday, or anything in between. We provide a Gallery feel with 3 bathrooms, exposed brick, hardwood and cement flooring throughout. Soaring ceilings with a bar and food prep area.
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$325
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1 hr min
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Art Gallery Off Michigan Ave - Downtown Chicago
Near North Side, Chicago, IL85 guests
Welcome to our space! Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, steps from Michigan Avenue. We operate as an art gallery from Thursday-Sunday, curating exhibitions with local and internationally recognized artistic talent. When booked in advance this space can host events any day…
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$375
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1 hr min
Book store and Community Arts Space Near the Pullman Historical District
South Side, Chicago, IL40 guests
Welcome to Our Book store and Community Arts Space Near the Pullman Historical District, a vibrant and inviting space where literature, creativity, and community come together. Located in the heart of the Roseland neighborhood, our bookstore offers more than just a great selection of books—it's…
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$150
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1 hr min
The Skylight Lounge - perfect for events and filming
Near South Side, Chicago, IL500 guests
…flows seamlessly between three unique areas: The large Main Hall, the bright Conservatory/Sunroom (lined with industrial-style windows and banquette seating), and the Gallery Hall entrance. - Fully Equipped Bar: Features a professional mirrored backbar and serving counter, ideal for seamless beverage service at any event.…
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$200
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1 hr min
Open Concept Location and Creative Studio
Bronzeville, chicago, IL4.4 (5)
99 guests
Welcome to Luxe B Studio, an open-concept studio and multi-purpose event space located in the heart of vibrant and historic Bronzeville, Chicago. Our 2,000 square foot venue offers a sleek, flexible environment ideal for a variety of experiences, including: • Pop-up shops • Tastings and…
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$200
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1 hr min
Tri-Taylor/West Side Art-inspired Coffee Shop
Near West Side, Chicago, IL70 guests
Discover a unique event space in our coffee shop, featuring charming exposed brick and vibrant art from local and national artists. Perfect for hosting intimate events, photoshoots, and classes, this versatile space offers a creative backdrop and an inviting atmosphere for many occasion. This space…
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$150
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1 hr min
A Sophisticated Humboldt Park Gallery
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL5.0 (45)
55 guests
Our 1,800 square foot gallery is a captivating space that redefines event possibilities. Soaring ceilings adorned with designer chandeliers create an inviting ambiance. Has a state-of-the-art Bose…
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$160
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1 hr min
Open Concept Location and Creative Studio
South Side, CHICAGO, IL70 guests
Welcome to The McClarn, an open-concept studio and multi-purpose event space located in the heart of vibrant and historic Chatham, Chicago. Our 1500 square foot venue offers a sleek, flexible environment ideal for a variety of experiences, including: • Pop-up shops • Tastings and brand…
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$125
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1 hr min
Tucked away secret garden art studio/ event space
East Beverly, CHICAGO, IL25 guests
Our light-filled art studio features tall ceilings, track lighting, a deep stainless steel sink, accessible restroom, and cozy office nook. Modular furniture on wheels transforms the space for intimate circles or larger workshops—ideal for creativity, healing, and photoshoots. The space has a larger open art…
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$200
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1 hr min
Storefront Loft Style Gallery & Event Space
West Town, Chicago, IL5.0 (1)
60 guests
The space is uniquely designed as open concept with two connected rooms. The front can be used as a gallery , retail, small production space or as an extension of the larger rear room. The rear is a lofted style rustic look…
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$175
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1 hr min
SatishFactory Art Studio and Gallery
Oak Park Township, IL5.0 (1)
17 guests
…Historical Oak Park in a truly unique setting, where art and event hosting converge seamlessly. This distinctive space boasts a private art gallery featuring the exquisite works of local resident artist Satish Prabhu. With contemporary artwork adorning the walls, it's an ideal canvas for hosting…
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$75
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1 hr min
Split-Level Multi-Use Space with Built-In Bar
South Side, Chicago, IL5.0 (1)
75 guests
This spacious, open-concept industrial venue in South Chicago is ideal for intimate social gatherings, networking events, private celebrations, pop-ups, and curated art mixers. Featuring a striking industrial aesthetic, sleek marble-look floors, and a highly adaptable layout, this space is designed to be built out to…
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$250
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1 hr min
Executive Lounge + Creative Meeting Space | West Loop (up to 8,000 sq ft)
Near West Side, Chicago, IL5.0 (1)
60 guests
4,000 SF Gallery , adds an executive lounge and creative meeting environment located in the heart of Chicago’s West Loop, designed specifically for CEO-level meetings,…
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$250
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1 hr min
Big, Bright & Beautiful Art Gallery & Venue Space located in vibrant Lakeview / Roscoe Village.
Lake View, Chicago, IL40 guests
Large, open art gallery , doubling as THE local event venue, bordering 2 of Chicago's most vibrant and active neighborhoods, Roscoe Village & Lakeview. We have…
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$125
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1 hr min
Scientific Museum Housed Within a Historic Lakeside Mansion
Near North Side, Chicago, IL4.8 (34)
200 guests
This historic lakeside mansion that is now a museum was constructed in 1917. The elegant structure was designed to follow the historic lines of Le Petit Trianon, a French chateau on the grounds of Versailles completed in 1770 by architect Ange-Jacques Gabriel, and remembered as…
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$600
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1 hr min
State-of-the-Art Creative Venue with Sculptural Design & Luxury Lighting
HARVEY, IL30 guests
Gumbo Art is a state-of-the-art creative venue designed to feel like a living art installation. The space features striking blue marble floors, curated artwork displayed throughout, and a dramatic 4-foot model airplane suspended from the ceiling. At the heart of the room is a statement…
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$200
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1 hr min
Urban, Industrial, downtown gallery, Unique floor plan, lofty bow trussed ceiling + skylight
West Town, Chicago, IL4.8 (25)
40 guests
Large unique gallery , dance and performance space. Current architectural installation consists of a multi-colored plywood floor, 2 overlapping runways and a configuration of common…
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$115
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1 hr min
Downtown Chicago Multi-Purpose Venue Space
Chicago Loop, IL535 guests
Weddings, rehearsals, photo shoots, art galleries, literary readings, birthday parties, social gatherings, singles events, music videos, and concerts. We have multiple venue spaces for varying-sized events. Our building includes an elevator and four levels. All event spaces are handicap accessible. Multiple Coat Closets are available.
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$170
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1 hr min
Romantic & Industrial, Urban Gathering Spaces
South Lawndale, Chicago, IL4.5 (4)
150 guests
…who are committed to nurturing vibrant urban communities. Four-story industrial building perfect for hosting fundraisers, performances, classes/workshops, film screenings, auditions, photo/video shoots, gallery pop-ups, corporate events, vendor fairs, and more! What was once a store-house loading dock (at rear, with alley access) has been transformed…
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$250
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1 hr min
Artistic and Industrial style loft
South Side, Chicago, IL5.0 (1)
150 guests
🌟 Celebrate Your Special Occasion at Experimental Station Chicago! 🌟 Looking for a unique and versatile space for your next party, wedding reception, performance, dance, or fundraiser? Discover the hidden gem of Experimental Station, nestled in the vibrant Woodlawn and Hyde Park neighborhoods! 🎉 Perfect…
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$450
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1 hr min
Gorgeous Wicker Park Event Space + Studio
West Town, Chicago, IL5.0 (2)
150 guests
The Public Works Event Space and Studio is a vintage, white-wall, high tin ceiling, one-of-a-kind venue flooded with natural light during the day and warm, cozy ambiance at night. Located in the heart of Wicker Park – Chicago’s culturally vibrant neighborhood – near shopping, night-life, cobblestone…
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$380
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1 hr min
Exodus Ink Tattoo Studio | Modern Industrial Creative Space for Photo & Video
Lyons Township, Summit, IL35 guests
Exodus Ink Tattoo Studio | A One-of-a-Kind Creative Event & Production Space Welcome to Exodus Ink Tattoo Studio, a vibrant and versatile 2,000 square foot creative venue designed to bring your vision to life. Whether you’re planning a private event, producing content, or hosting a…
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$200
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1 hr min
VERSATILE GALLERY IN THE HEART OF LOGAN SQUARE
Logan Square, Chicago, IL5.0 (148)
75 guests
Walk through our gallery in 3D! https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=SaFbgv3XrdJ Instagram @thelonghallchicago for more pictures. On Saturdays we only offer a package that includes 6-12 hours of venue plus…
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$200
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1 hr min
Artist Industrial Building
South Side, Chicago, IL5.0 (104)
50 guests
From portraits to products, our Chicago studio is ready for your vision. Rio Gilmore Photography Studio – Professional Photography & Video Space in Chicago Welcome to a modern, versatile photography and video studio located on the South Side of Chicago. Perfect for photoshoots, video productions,…
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$85
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1 hr min
Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary Peerspace booking data, reflecting recent booking activity and the latest data available through July 2026.
How popular are galleries in South Side?
Our local hosts have welcomed 210519 people into their galleries with reviews averaging 4.89 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 98%.
How long do people rent galleries in South Side?
Most galleries are scheduled for 4 hours, with 58 people in attendance. You’ll find the most galleries starting between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM.
galleries Booking Times in Chicago, IL
Image representing average rental time for galleries in Chicago, emphasizing most start between 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1:00 PM8:00 PM
How much does a gallery cost to rent in South Side?
Galleries in South Side average $162 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for. For a space on the smaller side, expect to spend closer to $100, whereas larger venues run about $331 per hour.
galleries Pricing Range in Chicago, IL
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for galleries venues in Chicago, ranging between $100 and $331.25.
$162/hr average
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Reviews for galleries
Carder A.
Unique All White Three Sectioned Gallery Space
Such a cool space! Loved the multi-level gallery feel. Also a huge fan of the massive amounts of storage - made it unbelievably easy for us to load in our full pop-up in no time...
Patricia B.
West Loop/Fulton Market Art Gallery
Barbara and her team made our event run smoothly. The gallery is a unique space to host a special event
Mari B.
Ravenswood Natural Light Studio with Neutral Living Room
Art space! I worked there not once. Very enjoy it
Sarah B.
Voted Chicago's #1 Space for Intimate Art Exhibitions and Pop-Up Events
was the perfect host. She was there right at our start time and was so helpful. She was so friendly and helpful. Pose Cultural Gallery is a fantastic place to host an event...
Mark B.
Executive Lounge + Creative Meeting Space | West Loop
outstanding location and space! The host was incredible as well.
It is an art gallery with several different rooms to meet in. It’s a great space for creative thinking. I did a day of interviewing there with several teammates and candidates.
Location is great! I will definitely use...
Raghav C.
West Loop/Fulton Market Art Gallery
any way you want. Fridge, oven available for some items.
BYOB and BYO Food helps a lot and the two members of the Mars Gallery team were super helpful all night (bartending and food/receiving guests etc...
Imani D.
Intimate Art Gallery Loft In the Heart of Fulton Market
Nosa recommended. Anthony and Meredith were truly amazing! The food was delicious and they helped the night run smoothly.
I highly recommend the art gallery loft for hosting your next event. You will not be disappointed...
Shay D.
Intimate Art Gallery Loft In the Heart of Fulton Market
hosted an intimate birthday gathering here and was impressed—the space was clean, spacious, and well-maintained. The attached art gallery added a unique, elevated touch that guests loved. Plus, its location near great restaurants and bars made the evening even more convenient and enjoyable...
Seneca H.
Owl & Oaks
communication, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. The space was thoughtfully arranged to maximize comfort and accommodate all our needs seamlessly.
What truly elevated the experience was the vibrant atmosphere surrounding the venue-especially the arts space directly across the way, which added a unique and creative flair...
Histore L.
Hip Urban Industrial Exposed Brick Loft
Event space was lovely! I held my first ever solo art gallery here. The experience and my event overall was great! Chris was an awesome communicator. When I ran into a few issues with the staff, the gallery owner Chris took care of all my concerns & issues with care...
Elise L.
Hip Urban Industrial Exposed Brick Loft
Super cool loft space in an art gallery building. It was beautiful to have local art on the walls, and since the space is used for concerts, it had terrific AV. Chris, the manager, was very responsive and accommodating. The price was reasonable, and help with set-up/breakdown was...
Lauren M.
Contemporary Art + Mid Century Furniture Gallery in Ukrainian Village
This gallery is so beautifully curated and Matthew went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed for our photo shoot to be successful - truly a gracious host! Would definitely book this space again...
Tomas O.
Hip Art Gallery Close to Everything
The place is amazing! Eric was easy to get a hold of if I got any questions. It a good space for a art gallery and a small event. The place seem like you are at home...
Lavell P.
ART SPACE---IDEAL FOR PHOTO SHOOTS
Chicago. I want to leave a quick review of this Art space.
1st off Leticia (the host) was the most friendliest & genuine person I’ve met in a long time. Her promptness & assistance was top tier.
The Art space is nothing short of amazing! It def gives different vibes all...
Claress R.
Large Industrial Space with Murals and Commercial Kitchen in Logan Square
We had our Epic Church Art Space here and it was wonderful! The onsite host was very helpful and informative and the location was perfect. Thank you for hosting us...
Diana S.
West Loop/Fulton Market Art Gallery
Great space - Barbara and her staff helped make this event seem less. Loved the gallery and would recommend this space for future events. Easy to park, easy for deliveries good sound system and great Hosttess.
Thank you Barbara...
Haley S.
Hip Urban Industrial Exposed Brick Loft
just so cool. It's industrial and unassuming, but somehow elegant and beautiful at the same time. Guests were able to walk throughout the gallery during the event to see the unique art near the studios. It was also useful that the foyer area can be used as the perfect...
Kelli S.
West Town Timber Loft! Daylight Production Studio with City Views!
Such an amazing community and art space. Love the available and FREE parking, a large elevator for so much gear for myself, our Bev stylist. I absolutely appreciated the extra photo equipment that was available, that we didn't know we needed! Beautiful natural light. Definitely will be booking with...
Brenda T.
West Loop/Fulton Market Art Gallery
Mars Gallery is a beautiful venue for any event. I had my son’s graduation party there and everyone loved it. So many guests complimented the gallery because it is truly beautiful. Thrrr was plenty of space for 80 guest and I rented the upstairs for the kids to have...
Lauren W.
West Loop/Fulton Market Art Gallery
mother the best 50th surprise party ever. If you are looking for an amazing, modern venue in Chicago, please look at Barbara’s art gallery ! She worked with me every step of the way and was always available for questions and assistance weeks before the party. Not to mention, she...
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Updated July 2, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.