EXPO CHICAGO Email Format
Entertainment ProvidersIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
EXPO CHICAGO is an entertainment provider that showcases contemporary and modern art through a yearly fair held at Navy Pier in Chicago. The event brings together leading galleries and programmers, including talks, on-site installations, and public art initiatives, offering a forum for exchange and visibility within the art world. Targeting galleries, curators, collectors, and cultural professionals, the organization supports the exchange of ideas and access to a broad spectrum of contemporary art within an international context. Based in Chicago, Illinois, EXPO CHICAGO was established in 2012 and has operated within the city’s cultural ecosystem, integrating with regional institutions and networks. In 2023, the fair was acquired by Frieze, reflecting a notable shift in its governance and alignment within the global contemporary art market. A recent development mentioned in industry coverage notes the appointment of a curator for EXPO CHICAGO in late 2025, indicating ongoing organizational activity and programmatic evolution.