SAIC Galleries

SAIC Galleries

A vibrant public art space located in the heart of Chicago’s Loop showcasing boundary-pushing work of emerging and established contemporary artists and designers. Featuring 26,000 square feet of exhibition space for annual student and faculty shows, the galleries also present special exhibitions featuring national and international artists.

SAIC Galleries will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from Wednesday, November 27 until Sunday, December 1. We will reopen on Monday, December 2.

2025 Spring SAIC Shows

MAATC Exhibition (Art Therapy): January 24–31, 2025

VCS Exhibition (Visual & Critical Studies): January 24–31, 2025
Graduate Exhibition One: February 20–March 1, 2025

Post-Baccalaureate Annual: February 20–March 1, 2025
Spring Undergraduate Exhibition: April 4–12, 2025

IMPACT Performance Festival at 280 Building: April 5–6, 2025
FVNMAS Festival at Gene Siskel Film Center: TBD
Graduate Exhibition Two: May 9–21, 2025

Visitor Information

Admission 
Free and open to the public. Public visitors must present a state-issued ID at the security desk. 

Location 
33 E. Washington St. 
Chicago, IL 60602 

Hours 
Monday–Saturday when exhibitions are open. 
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. 

Class and Department Visits 
Please email exhibitions-saic@saic.edu to request a class or group visit. You will be asked to provide a class roster or group list as well as the names of any exhibiting artists whose work you plan to specifically view. If you have special requests, please use the notes section of the form to inform gallery staff. Visit requests will be confirmed via email by gallery staff within three days of submitting this request.

Accessibility     
Persons with disabilities requesting accommodations should visit saic.edu/access.     

Programs at SAIC Galleries are supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. 

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