The second annual Chicago Exhibition Weekend (CXW 2024) features 50 participating galleries and creative spaces across the city from October 3-6, spotlighting Chicago’s vibrant cultural landscape and artistic spirit for locals and visitors alike. Building off the success of last year’s edition, which attracted 5,000 attendees over three days, CXW 2024 will expand its footprint with 50 participating galleries, demonstrating the vitality and diversity of the city’s growing commercial art scene. The weekend will bring together art collectors, enthusiasts, and local community members to engage with Chicago’s cultural community, helping artists and gallerists cultivate new collectors, broaden their audiences, and heighten global visibility for the local arts ecosystem.

ABOUT GERTIE

‍Gertie is a civic and cultural agency that convenes and educates Chicago's culturally curious through in-person gatherings and digital storytelling to develop, amplify, and expand the reach of the city's creative ecosystem. Gertie bridges relationships with creative and corporate communities to craft and produce large-scale initiatives and iconic cultural moments that highlight and attract investment in Chicago’s arts and culture. For more information, visit gertie.co

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ABOUT EXPO CHICAGO

EXPO CHICAGO showcases leading contemporary and modern art galleries each April at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall, alongside a diverse and inventive program of talks, on-site installations, and public art initiatives. Inaugurated in 2012, EXPO CHICAGO draws upon the city’s rich history as a vibrant international cultural destination, while highlighting the region’s contemporary arts community. In 2023, EXPO CHICAGO was acquired by Frieze, the world’s leading platform for modern and contemporary art. For more information on EXPO CHICAGO, visit expochicago.com

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MEDIA CONTACTS

Julia Exelbert / Elizabeth Cregan
Resnicow and Associates
gertie@resnicow.com
212-671-5155 / 212-671-5183

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