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Visitor Information - ISM Chicago Gallery
Welcome to the ISM Chicago Gallery. The Illinois State Museum Chicago Gallery exhibits and promotes the work of contemporary and historical Illinois artists. The changing exhibition schedule presents Illinois art to a statewide as well as a national and international audience. For further details, please click again on "Visitor Information" on the menu to the left. Admission is FREE.
The Illinois State Museum opened its doors in Chicago in May, 1985, with the inauguration of the distinctively post-modern James R. Thompson Center, designed by Chicago architect Helmut Jahn. Our recently renovated spacious galleries have for twenty years specialized in showcasing contemporary and historical fine artists such as Edith Altman, Don Baum, Phyllis Bramson, Rodney Carswell, Tom Czarnopys, Ruth Duckworth, Julia Fish, Judith Geichman, Theodore Halkin, Richard Hunt, Mr. Imagination, Michiko Itatani, Vera Clement, and Frank Piatek, along with important historic artists such as Gertrude Abercrombie, Manierre Dawson, G.P.A. Healy, Nathan Lerner, Lazslo Moholy-Nazy, and William Schwartz, to name a few. Our exhibition schedule ranges across mediums, including our outstanding quilt collection in the Decorative Arts area to electronic art, installations, and collaborative exhibitions wilth community organizations. We provide free group tours and special programs upon request. Please call 312.814.5322 for an appointment.
- Address
- James R. Thompson Center
Chicago, IL 60601-3219
- Hours
- Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Contact Information
- Telephone: 312-814-5322
FAX: 312-814-3471
Email:
- Parking/Accessibility
- There are several public parking lots available within a block or two of the James R. Thompson Center. Metered street parking is limited. The Chicago Transit Authority's Clark & Lake station is served by the Blue, Brown, Orange, and Purple line trains The gallery is handicapped accessible.
- Directions
- Located on the second floor of the James R. Thompson Center in downtown Chicago
Location on MapQuest.
The Illinois Artisans Shop, established in 1985, was the first shop of its kind in the state, showcasing one of the most diverse collections of handcrafted work in the Midwest. The Shop is located on the second floor of the James R. Thompson Center in downtown Chicago, adjacent to the Illinois ISM Chicago Gallery. FEATURED ARTIST EXHIBITION WINDOW:  
Jill Kramer, Chicago, Cliff Side Hike, 11" x 15" Greg King, Woodturner, in his Auburn Studio
WOOD IMPRESSIONS This January, printmaker Jill Kramer (Chicago) and wood turner Greg King (Auburn) are featured in the window exhibition Wood Impressions at the Illinois Artisans Shop, Chicago. This exhibition window is coordinated by Willow Gantner.
ART SPREES: 
LaVonne Nye, Pendant, 1 3/8” x 2”
VALENTINES ART SPREE FEBRUARY 5-6TH THURSDAY & FRIDAY 10AM -3:30PM JAMES R. THOMPSON CENTER ATRIUM
For a list of all events and Art Sprees click here. Back to the Illinois Artisans Program.
Illinois Artisans Shop
James R. Thompson Center
100 W. Randolph Street, Suite 2-200
Chicago, IL 60601
T. 312-814-5321
Monday - Friday 9AM-5PM
Thursday 9AM-6PM 
- Address
- James R. Thompson Center
Chicago, IL 60601-3219
- Hours
- Shop Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 PM
- Contact Information
- Telephone: 312-814-5321
FAX: 312-814-3471
Email:
- Parking/Accessibility
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- Directions
- Located on the second floor of the James R. Thompson Center.
Location on MapQuest.
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