Chicago is home to a lively art scene, with a dedication to public art not found in many other cities. Besides the more than 200 public sculptures by such artists as Picasso, Miró, and Chagall, the city also sponsors several temporary outdoor art installations each summer. Then there are the galleries and exceptional museums, among them the highly regarded Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum of Contemporary Art.

Online resources about art

Centerstage Chicago Art Guide
Web: centerstage.net/chicago/art/
Excellent gallery information. Search by style, location, or name, or try the Gallery Phone Directory with more than 300 galleries.

Chicago Artists' Coalition
Web: www.caconline.org
Access to local artists' work.

Reader's Guide to Arts & Entertainment
Web: www.chireader.com/listings/static/art.html
Maintained by the Reader (alternative weekly newspaper), the site lists current exhibits and events, along with hours and prices.

Where to take art classes

Around the Coyote
Web: www.aroundthecoyote.org
Address:1935½ West North Avenue
Phone: 342-6777
A multidisciplinary art organization located in Wicker Park/Bucktown. Course offerings include photography and figure drawing.

Hyde Park Art Center
Web: www.hydeparkart.org
Address: 5020 South Cornell Avenue
Phone: 324-5520
The center offers a range of very good art classes, including photography, drawing, and ceramics. Gallery space showcases work by new and emerging Chicago-area artists, along with work by HPAC students and faculty.

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