Expo Chicago
Location
🇺🇸 Chicago, USA
Dates
September 18–21, 2025
Region
Americas
Founded
1980
Galleries
135+
About the Fair
Chicago's international exposition of contemporary and modern art, held on the city's iconic lakefront at Navy Pier. Expo Chicago presents leading galleries alongside an ambitious program of talks, screenings, and installations.
Who Exhibits
Expo Chicago brings together established and emerginggalleries presenting modern and contemporary works by artists from across the globe. Exhibitors range from blue-chip institutions with decades of history to newer spaces championing the most urgent voices in contemporary art. The fair's rigorous selection process ensures an exceptionally high standard of presentation throughout.
Why Collectors Attend
For serious collectors, Expo Chicagorepresents one of the most concentrated opportunities to view extraordinary works, meet gallery directors, and discover artists at pivotal moments in their careers. The fair's ancillary programming — including VIP previews, curator-led tours, panel discussions, and private events — makes it an essential destination on the annual art world calendar. The concentration of institutional buyers, curators, and press also provides valuable market intelligence for collectors building significant collections.