Western Exhibitions

03/05/2026

Western Exhibitions is thrilled to announce the addition of three artists to our roster: Journie Cirdain, Nanako Kono and Olivia Zubko

Email from Western Exhibitions For immediate release: Now representing: Journie Cirdain | Nanako Kono | Olivia Zubko   Western Exhibitions is thrilled to announce the addition of three artists to our

02/17/2026

Spaces for People, Systems for Spaces reviewed in the Reader!

“Spaces for People, Systems for Spaces” at Western Exhibitions features 15 artists who make art about architecture.

01/23/2026

Check out installation views, images of every piece plus details, of our current show "Spaces for People, Systems for Spaces" — viewable on our website NOW!

Spaces for People, Systems for Spaces January 9, 2026 - March 21, 2026 Galleries One & Two Shir Ende "Score /Floor plan (small drawing #11)" 2025, Graphite and charcoal on paper, museum glass frame, 9h x 12w in Western Exhibitions is thrilled to present Spaces for People, Systems for Spaces, a group...

01/22/2026

Western Exhibitions will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 23. As you know, it's going to be cold. Stay in if you can! 🥶

12/20/2025

TODAY, TODAY, TODAY, visit us to see Lilli Carré’s Fallen Anvils // Evacuations, it’s the LAST DAY of the show.

Open until 6pm, 1709 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL

12/18/2025

Find this at our book shop!

In the zine Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going, recent alum Zoe Chen (BFA 2025) gathers voices from everyday life across Chinatown.

12/16/2025

This is the FINAL WEEK to see
Lilli Carré
Fallen Anvils // Evacuations
up now thru December 20

11/22/2025

From her current show, Lilli Carré “Fallen Anvils // Evacuations”
Boot Licking Anvil, 2025Glazed ceramic with lenticular print inlay4 1/4h x 10w x 3d in

Up now through December 20

11/13/2025

Lilli Carré
Restless Anvil
2025
Glazed ceramic with lenticular print inlay
12.5 x 6 x 4 inches

From her current show “Fallen Anvils // Evacuations” up now through December 20

10/25/2025

This is FINAL WEEK to see shows by Journie Cirdain and Simone Mantellassi at Western Exhibitions, plus news about upcoming shows and fairs and artists

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Email from Western Exhibitions news + upcoming shows and fairs   This is the FINAL WEEK to see Journie Cirdain The Gloaming in Gallery 1 and Simone Mantellassi Carpeting In the Kitchen Incorporated in

10/03/2025

THIS FRIDAY and SATURDAY, October 3 and 4 is the 15th year of the West Town Art Walk. Western Exhibitions and the galleries at 1709 W Chicago Ave (David Salkin Creative, Document and Volume Gallery) will be open until 8pm Friday night and 11am to 6pm on Saturday.
.. and don't miss our pop-up downstairs at 1711 W Chicago, with art work from Ricki Dwyer, Anneke Eussen, Aron Gent, Joe Seigenthaler, Jamie Gannon, David Salkin, Journie Cirdain and Simone Mantellassi

Check out for more info

From the West Town Chamber of Commerce:

CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF ART THROUGH EVERY DOOR

10/3-10/5/25: This year’s West Town Art Walk features 49 participating businesses hosting artists, offering specials, and opening their doors to the community. Local galleries and home and garden retailers will join in, and visitors can enjoy guided public art tour on Saturday and Sunday. The West Town Art Walk continues to celebrate art in all its forms.

Established in 2011, the West Town Art Walk celebrates the diverse community of businesses in West Town while highlighting Chicago artists. The mission is to showcase West Town as a rich cultural hub that has much to offer residents, visitors, and business owners alike.