Western Exhibitions

Western Exhibitions Western Exhibitions is a contemporary art gallery with an emphasis on personal narratives and cosmol
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Western Exhibitions was conceived in 2002 as a nomadic commercial gallery, staging shows at apartments, lofts, other galleries and participating in the influential Stray Show. In 2004, director (and ex-artist) Scott Speh first opened a brick-and-mortar space on Chicago’s west side and after 10 years in the West Loop, moved to Chicago’s West Town neighborhood in 2016, along with Document, Volume Gallery and Paris London Hong Kong.

Edie Fake interviewed in the Observer about his mural "The Free Clinic for Gender Affirming Care" at Museum of Contempor...
06/20/2025

Edie Fake interviewed in the Observer about his mural "The Free Clinic for Gender Affirming Care" at Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

The vibrant facade of his ‘The Free Clinic for Gender Affirming Care’ blurs fantasy and architecture to envision a different kind of sanctuary.

Visit Western Exhibitions at the inaugural Door County Contemporary Art Fair! We'll be featuring work by Edie Fake, Juli...
05/30/2025

Visit Western Exhibitions at the inaugural Door County Contemporary Art Fair! We'll be featuring work by Edie Fake, Julia Schmitt Healy, Richard Hull, Aya Nakamura, Geoffrey Todd Smith, and Deb Sokolow.

Link in bio or go here: https://conta.cc/3HzBhAU

Email from Western Exhibitions with Edie Fake, Julia Schmitt Healy, Richard Hull, Aya Nakamura, Geoffery Todd Smith, Deb Sokolow       Western Exhibitions is thrilled to participate in the inaugural D

Up next at Western Exhibitions:FOLK METHODS WITH SPATIAL PROBLEMScurated by Shannon Rae StrattonwithHenry James Haver Cr...
05/19/2025

Up next at Western Exhibitions:
FOLK METHODS WITH SPATIAL PROBLEMS
curated by Shannon Rae Stratton
with
Henry James Haver Crissman
Chris Edwards
Lauren Gregory
Virginia Rose Torrence

Opening reception: Friday, June 13, 5-8pm

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Email from Western Exhibitions with Henry James Haver Crissman, Chris Edwards, Lauren Gregory, Virginia Rose Torrence     June 13 to August 16, 2025 in gallery one  FOLK METHODS WITH SPATIAL PROBLEMS

Thrilled to be on The Visualist's Top 5 of the Barely Fair list!
04/24/2025

Thrilled to be on The Visualist's Top 5 of the Barely Fair list!

Western Exhibitions at the Barely FairElijah Burgher, Edie Fake, Dutes Miller, Miller & Shellabarger, Ruby TApril 23 to ...
04/22/2025

Western Exhibitions at the Barely Fair
Elijah Burgher, Edie Fake, Dutes Miller, Miller & Shellabarger, Ruby T
April 23 to May 11, 2025
Link in bio

Email from Western Exhibitions with Elijah Burgher, Edie Fake, Dutes Miller, Miller & Shellabarger and Ruby T Western Exhibitions is thrilled to participate in the 2025 Barely Fair Western Exhibitions

Opening tonight at Western Exhibitions: Jessica Campbell // Dogman Lives on the Ground+Sukaina Kubba // Textile Museum5-...
04/18/2025

Opening tonight at Western Exhibitions:
Jessica Campbell // Dogman Lives on the Ground
+
Sukaina Kubba // Textile Museum

5-8pm
1709 W Chicago Ave
Document and Volume galleries will also be opening shows with Faheem Majeed and Robell Awake, respectively

Deb Sokolow interview with Illinois Arts Council
04/18/2025

Deb Sokolow interview with Illinois Arts Council

The Illinois Arts Council (IAC) is thrilled to announce the release of our third episode of The Muse VLOG! IAC 2022 Fellowship recipient & Chicago-based visu...

This is the last week to see Geoffrey Todd Smith's show at Western Exhibitions!At the link (below on FB or in bio on IG)...
04/09/2025

This is the last week to see Geoffrey Todd Smith's show at Western Exhibitions!

At the link (below on FB or in bio on IG), you'll find a review of this show by John Yau on Hyperallergic, links to upcoming shows with Jessica Campbell and Sukaina Kubba, our participation in the Barely Fair, plus artist news from Edie Fake, Deb Sokolow, Lilli Carré, Jessica Labatte and Miller & Shellabarger

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Email from Western Exhibitions Last day is Saturday, April 12 + Upcoming Shows/Fairs + Artist News     Last week to see GEOFFREY TODD SMITH Assembly in Gallery 1 + 2 at Western Exhibitions Chicago Vie

UP NEXT at Western Exhibitions: Jessica Campbell + Sukaina KubbaOpens Friday, April 18, 5-8pm at Western Exhibitions Chi...
04/08/2025

UP NEXT at Western Exhibitions: Jessica Campbell + Sukaina Kubba
Opens Friday, April 18, 5-8pm at Western Exhibitions Chicago

Email from Western Exhibitions April 18 to June 7, 2025 at Western Exhibitions: 1709 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622     April 18 to June 7, 2025 in gallery one JESSICA CAMPBELL Dogman Lives on the G

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Chicago, IL

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm

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+13124808390

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