Bridgeport Art Center

Chicago


The old Spiegel Catalog Warehouse holds more than 50 artists' studios. The best time to come is on the third Friday of the month when the studios open to the public for a big to-do between 7pm and 10pm. Galleries on the 3rd and 4th floors offer intriguing exhibits in a variety of media. The modern sculpture garden (along Racine Ave) is also worth a peek.


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