38th Annual Artists' Open House

September 26th, 2008 - September 28th, 2008
Friday 6-10pm
Sat and Sun 12-7pm

The PilsenEast Artists' Open House is one of the oldest continuously-run annual art events in Chicago and the Midwest, now in its 38th year!  During this event, the more than 30 galleries in the Chicago Arts District AND many of the artist residences and studios are open for viewing.The event is free and allows a rare "behind the scenes" view of the artist's creative environment.

Visitors can buy art, enjoy performances coordinated by EP Theater, view the curated show, or stroll through the gardens.  Come enjoy the sites and sounds  of the Chicago Arts District - where people meet art.  

Activities include:

• Over 30  galleries – Galleries opening new  exhibitions, hosting artist demonstrations,  artist talks, performances, and more!
• Over  100 participating artists with numerous artist studios and residences open to  the public – view artwork at its  source in the artists homes and studios where the work is created!
• Artists available to  discuss work – open, friendly environment for visitors to speak  with gallery owners and artists about the art
• Visiting Artist  Gallery–  Gallery space made available to visiting artists to show their work.  More than  25 visiting artists display works for sale and exhibition!
• Curated Show, CS:  38 - A  selection of the “best of the best” in the 38th Annual Pilsen East Artist's Open  House!
• Performances by EP Theater - schedule details to be announced.
• Performances in the Fire  Arts Garden - Various musical and theatrical performers on  an outdoor stage
• Award-Winning Courtyard  Gardens –  the numerous Gardens of the Chicago Arts District, normally closed  to the public, are open to visitors during this event.

Event Schedule

• Opening Night Event
  Friday, 9/26 - 6 pm to 10pm
• Open Studios and Garden
  Saturday, 9/27 - 12 noon to 7 pm
• Open Studios and Garden
   Sunday, 9/28 - 12 noon to 7 pm

The Curated Show, CS:38
2003 S. Halsted
Opening Reception
Friday 9/26 - 6pm to 10 pm

Additional Viewing Times throughout the Artist's Open House Weekend!

38th Annual Pilsen East Artist’s Open House Application (PDF)

Open House History