New York Times Frugal Traveler blogger Seth Kugal recently offered readers the advice that “Galleries are frugal travelers’ museums: not only are they nearly always free and nearly never musty, but they also provide insight into the local arts scene that would otherwise require a lot of trendy-cafe eavesdropping.” That thought is too good not to steal. Here in Chicago we tend to overlook the treasure trove of galleries available to us for free right in our neighborhoods. With this thought in mind EXTRA has compiled a small list of galleries to check out in and around the city.
1. Mars Gallery
1139 W. Fulton Market
(312) 226-7808 http://www.marsgallery.com
Wed/Fri/Sat, 12 a.m. – 7 p.m.
2. Packer Schopf Gallery
942 W. Lake St.
(312) 226-8984 http://www.packergallery.com
Tues – Sat, 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
3. Three Walls
119 N. Peoria St. #2D
(312) 432-3972 http://www.three-walls.org
Tues – Sat, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
4. Prospectus Art Gallery
1210 W. 18th St.
(312) 733-6132
Wed - Sun, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
5. Antena Gallery
1765 S. Laflin St.
(773) 344-1940 http://www.antenapilsen.com
By appointment
Opening Friday, Aug. 5, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
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