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from$275/hr
Hip Urban Industrial Exposed Brick Loft | Fulton Street Collective

West Town, Chicago, IL

4.9(115)
Venue capacity icon85
...been utilized in many ways such as wedding/bridal/baby showers, birthday parties, wedding ceremonies and receptions, photoshoots, live music venue, meetings, visual artist gallery, and dance performances. Your options are unlimited here! We like to think of this space as an expansion of the creativity everyone...
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from$94/hr
Intimate Art Gallery Loft In the Heart of Fulton Market

Fulton Market, Chicago, IL

5.0(19)
Venue capacity icon25
...is not allowed • Ideal space for: Dinner Events, Social Parties (Adult Birthdays, Graduations, etc.), Reception Events (Engagement Party, Anniversary, etc.) Our art gallery loft is located on the corner of Morgan and Fulton in the heart of one of the best neighborhoods in the world...
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from$200/hr
Voted Chicago's #1 Space for Intimate Experiences and Exhibitions

West Town, Chicago, IL

5.0(7)
Venue capacity icon30
...Pose Cultural Art Gallery is the Perfect Space for your Upcoming intimate Experiences and Exhibitions. Our blank space can be transitioned into your dream solo Art exhibit, Business Mixer, intimate love ceremony, celebration, paint or craft workshop and more. Make it happen here. Bring your...
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from$75/hr
Urban Gallery Exhibition Space

Near West Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(10)
Venue capacity icon40
...Chic urban lofty gallery space is located in the West Loop area. It is a long space with a small kitchen, a first and second floor. We have free Wifi, small full kitchen with a unisex bathroom. This space is available for: - Events / Special Events...
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from$100/hr
Gallery w/ 14' Ceilings & Hardwood Floors in W O W District

Logan Square, Chicago, IL

4.9(22)
Venue capacity icon35
...Storefront gallery in Chicago's up and coming W O W district. This 1400 sq. ft. space boasts 14' ceiling, hardwood floors, first floor and easy street access. The studio/gallery is in the center of a thriving neighborhood of artists, restaurants, interesting shops, and boutiques...
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from$155/hr
Bright, art-filled arched window loft in Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL

5.0(16)
Venue capacity icon8
...balanced light all day with windows from various directions including skylights – 18 ft ceilings, bright white walls, and an open layout throughout – Gallery wall of art, and gallery lighting lining most walls – Other mood lighting, such as all lights on dimmers and pink lightbulbs – Props...
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from$120/hr
Bright, Open Logan Square Event Gallery

West Town, Chicago, IL

5.0(6)
Venue capacity icon75
The perfect space for your event or offsite. Quiet, easily accessible but private, this space is located just one block from Humboldt Park in Logan Square / "West Bucktown". Two large skylights flood light into the centrally located space. Space enough for a group of...
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from$235/hr
Versatile Art Event Gallery in Chicago | BYOB | Vault Gallerie

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(49)
Venue capacity icon200
...Welcome to Vault Gallerie. FOOD & BEVERAGE POLICY + SPACE DETAILS: • Guests are allowed to bring their own alcohol • Outside food is allowed • Catering or prep area • Cooking and food preparation is allowed on site • Projector, Microphones, Bluetooth • Music Rules: DJ and amplified music is allowed • Space...
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from$200/hr
Hidden Gem in the Pilsen Art District | Perfect for Baby Showers!

Pilsen, Chicago, IL

4.9(33)
Venue capacity icon50
We operate a luxury portrait photography studio located in the University Village/Pilsen Art District area. We'd love to host your next intimate gathering. Our space is perfect for: - Baby Showers - Adult Birthday Parties - Bridal Showers - Workshops - Creative Events - Showcases...
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Frequently Asked Questions




Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2024.

Looking to showcase the work of an up-and-coming Chicago fashion photographer? Or perhaps you want to hold a pop-up gallery to gauge the interest in the city. Chicago art galleries are the best place to begin your search for a venue to showcase the creative efforts of local and international artists. Galleries are flexible venues that hold permanent collections but also cycle through artistic works on a regular basis. You can work with them to find spaces for events of all sizes. Sometimes all that you need is a single wall for a small body of work or a table for a book signing. Other times nothing short of an entire room - or an entire gallery - will do for a prolific and talented artist.
Wine, food, culture, and company -- there are few better pairings in all the world. And Chicago has no shortage of any of these four essential elements. Art and wine events allow you to appreciate the latest in contemporary - or historic - artistic culture while sipping vintage spirits.
Many of these events are held in museums where you can walk the grounds and explore several genres of art at once. Thoughtful wine events will even choose drinks that speak to the body of work being presented. A bold, powerfully flavored red to engage you as you view a modern art painting with bright splashes of color against a white canvas, for example. Or traditional wines from an international destination paired with statues, photography, and other art from the same region. Art and wine events are deeply immersive and a lot of fun for art connoisseurs.

Chicago art galleries hosting private events

Chicago art galleries are amazing venues for hosting private events, regardless of the event you have in mind. Even non-artistic events like birthdays, conferences, fashion shows, and weddings are enhanced by the beauty of the venue. Many art gallery rentals also include access to the gallery or museum itself. So guests have a chance to learn, discover new trends, and appreciate the gallery alongside the main event.
For events centered on the arts and culture a gallery is by far the best space. Even culinary events like global cuisine or wines are enhanced by holding them in an art gallery. Guests get a better understanding of the morals, beliefs, and world view of a culture by sampling the food and appreciating the artistic trends of a country or region. Chicago art galleries are some of our favorite places to hold public and private events in!

Reviews for galleries

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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
Stephanie M.
Fulton Market Studio + Art Gallery
This event space is a complete blank canvas ready to be transformed into whatever you can imagine. We planned a pop-up gallery and the white-walled interiors were perfect for it. Ryan is awesome to work with as well! Hope we can plan another event in this gallery space...