Chicago Fine Art Salon is an artist-run gallery and studio committed to supporting the artists’ community in Chicago. We sell original art, teach art classes, and host group and solo exhibitions.

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News this Week:

Submissions Closing this Week: “EROS”

We invite artists to explore and express the many dimensions of sensuality, intimacy, and desire in our upcoming exhibition, Eros: The Sensual Side of Love. This call for art seeks works that delve into the deeper, more nuanced aspects of love — the physical, emotional, and passionate connections that shape our most intimate experiences.

The submission deadline for this show is January 19, 2025, with an opening show at Chicago Fine Art Salon on February 7th.

Check out the Online Gallery Here

Submit to Our Call for Prints!

CFAS is looking for artists with prints that are made and ready to sell! CFAS participates in art festivals around the Chicago area year-round and can sell your artwork at our booth or table, to make it available to more customers. Some festivals we participate in include the Andersonville Galleria, West Loop Art Festival, West Fest, Wells Street Art Festival, Mayfest, and more. Artists who submit to our Call for Prints are also eligible to be part of our Featured Artists group, with an opportunity for inclusion in a group show or solo show.

Submission Requirements

  • $7 per Image

  • $42 for 7 Images

  • Images must be at least 300 DPI

Join CFAC for Curated Calls for Art & Artist Opportunities

Chicago Fine Art Salon is proud to introduce our new Art Club! Our monthly subscription service will give you a quick glance at all of the art opportunities in the Chicago area and beyond! We know how busy an artist’s schedule can be, so we want to provide a service that allows upcoming artists to browse what’s available to help further their careers by reaching a broader audience. All Calls for Art are 18+, and under $50 for admission.

Open until 1/24: Spenser Bower’s “Beaches and Nightclubs”

Spenser Bower’s Artist Statement:

I’ve always wished for the power to freeze time. My art captures the golden ephemeral moments of vibrant youth in tableau. I draw inspiration from Chicago’s frenetic energy, especially its iconic gay scene. My work is meant to elicit the melancholic joy of a remembered summer afternoon. Though each of these vignettes, in reality, may have only lasted an instant, they will now live on long after I am no longer here to remember them.

See the work and come to their opening ceremony for “Beaches and Nightclubs” on Friday, December 13th from 5 to 9 PM at 1400 N. Halsted Ave

Chicago Artist Elise Blair Bagnoli’s “Lovecraftian Sentimentality”

Elise Blair Bagnoli (b.1998) is an American Italian artist who uses her work as a way to navigate her subconscious. Using atmospheric qualities, she allows mythos and reality to seep into one. Using architecture and abstract portraiture to reference the self, she activates these tools in order to digest the observable world. Elise has spent time researching concepts revolving around philosophy, mythology and therapy based meditation in order to help progress the work and to better understand herself- her artistic and life practices mirror themselves, for the process of making art isn’t one out of pleasure but out of necessity. They make art to survive and understand.

Elise is showing work alongside Spenser Bower until January 24th. See the work before both shows close by making an appointment by email.

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Experience the impact of scale at our Small Works exhibition, opening December 6th. Featuring captivating pieces 18” x 18” and smaller, this show celebrates the beauty and detail found in intimate dimensions. Our opening reception will b
Experience the impact of scale at our Small Works exhibition, opening December 6th. Featuring captivating pieces 18” x 18” and smaller, this show celebrates the beauty and detail found in intimate dimensions. Our opening reception will be from 5 to 8 PM. We hope to see you there! #chicagoartshow #supportchicagoart #smallworks
Introducing our next Call for Art: EROS, the Sensual Side of Love 💘 We invite artists to explore and express the many dimensions of sensuality, intimacy, and desire in our upcoming exhibition, Eros: The Sensual Side of Love. This call for art seeks
Introducing our next Call for Art: EROS, the Sensual Side of Love 💘 We invite artists to explore and express the many dimensions of sensuality, intimacy, and desire in our upcoming exhibition, Eros: The Sensual Side of Love. This call for art seeks works that delve into the deeper, more nuanced aspects of love — the physical, emotional, and passionate connections that shape our most intimate experiences. The concept of Eros transcends mere physical attraction, embodying the beauty, complexity, and raw energy of romantic and sensual love. We encourage artists to interpret this theme through diverse mediums, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, digital art, and installations. Whether through the portrayal of intimate moments, the celebration of human connection, or an exploration of vulnerability and desire, we invite you to bring your unique vision to this powerful theme. Submit before 12/31 for a 25% off submission fee discount through our website, chicagofineartsalon.com #callforart #callforartists #chicagocallforartists #callforentries
Happy Thanksgiving from our team at CFAS to you and your family! 🦃 We’re thankful for everyone who’s supported us throughout the years, we wouldn’t be able to do it without you! ❤️ #thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving from our team at CFAS to you and your family! 🦃 We’re thankful for everyone who’s supported us throughout the years, we wouldn’t be able to do it without you! ❤️ #thanksgiving
Black Friday is here and CFAS has a deal for all the artists out there! 🖼️ CFAS presents Art Club, a curated list of Calls for Art and artist opportunities for emerging artists! Get a month free with a years subscription and gain access to exclusiv
Black Friday is here and CFAS has a deal for all the artists out there! 🖼️ CFAS presents Art Club, a curated list of Calls for Art and artist opportunities for emerging artists! Get a month free with a years subscription and gain access to exclusive artists opportunities and a community of artists! Sign up through our website chicagofineartsalon.com #artclub #chicagoartist #chicagoartists #supportchicagoartists
We’re extending our deadline for our Call for Prints Open Call until December 2nd! Are you an artist looking to broaden your reach and sell more artwork? Submit artwork you’d sell as prints to our #callforart specifically for Art Prints
We’re extending our deadline for our Call for Prints Open Call until December 2nd! Are you an artist looking to broaden your reach and sell more artwork? Submit artwork you’d sell as prints to our #callforart specifically for Art Prints! 🖼️ CFAS understands the frustration artists and art enjoyers experience when wanting to support local artists, but not having the budget to purchase original artwork. Our goal with an art show dedicated to art prints is to make artwork more accessible to everyone, no matter their budget. The deadline to apply is now December 2nd, with an opening reception featuring select submissions taking place December 13th at Art City (@artcitychicago) Although there will be a dedicated show to submissions, some artists will also have the chance to sell prints through CFAS long-term after the show. We’re excited to see everyone’s submissions! #callforprints #callforart #chicagoartists #callforsubmissions #chicagoartgallery
Join us on December 13th for a show dedicated to Art Prints 🖼️ The Print show will be accompanied by two other gallery-openings within Art City (miar. and NEW Gallery), and the artists for those shows will be announced later this week. We hope to s
Join us on December 13th for a show dedicated to Art Prints 🖼️ The Print show will be accompanied by two other gallery-openings within Art City (miar. and NEW Gallery), and the artists for those shows will be announced later this week. We hope to see you at the show! 📍1400 N Halsted Ave. Chicago, IL 🗓️Friday, December 13th ⏰5-8 PM #chicagoartshow #supportchicagoartists #chicagoartists
We have a booth at @andersonvillegalleria where you can view and purchase some of CFAS’s latest works on their third floor! the Andersonville Galleria is a unique shopping experience in the vibrant Andersonville retail corridor, offering an e
We have a booth at @andersonvillegalleria where you can view and purchase some of CFAS’s latest works on their third floor! the Andersonville Galleria is a unique shopping experience in the vibrant Andersonville retail corridor, offering an eclectic mix of more than 110 vendors. CFAS’s inventory is now part of the mix! 📍5247 N Clark St. Chicago, IL #artbuying #giftideas #chicagoart #supportchicagoartists
Join us at the @stapleandstitchfair on November 15-17 🖼️ Staple + Stitch is an art book and print fair. A celebration and engagement with art, text, print, and paper hosted at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago. Exhibitors include arts publishers, small and
Join us at the @stapleandstitchfair on November 15-17 🖼️ Staple + Stitch is an art book and print fair. A celebration and engagement with art, text, print, and paper hosted at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago. Exhibitors include arts publishers, small and independent presses, book artists, zine makers, and printmakers across the 2nd-floor spaces of the 21c Chicago. Tandem programming includes book signings, workshops, and demonstrations open to all ages. The three-day fair is free and open to the public with an emphasis on publications, artist books, zines, and other print-related materials. 📍21C Hotel, 55 E Ontario St, Chicago, Illinois 60611 🗓️ Friday to Sunday, November 15-17 ⏰ Second Slide #prints #chicagoprints #chicagoartists #supportchicagoartists
Are you an artist looking to broaden your reach and sell more artwork? Submit artwork you’d sell as prints to our #callforart specifically for Art Prints! 🖼️ CFAS understands the frustration artists and art enjoyers experience when wanting to
Are you an artist looking to broaden your reach and sell more artwork? Submit artwork you’d sell as prints to our #callforart specifically for Art Prints! 🖼️ CFAS understands the frustration artists and art enjoyers experience when wanting to support local artists, but not having the budget to purchase original artwork. Our goal with an art show dedicated to art prints is to make artwork more accessible to everyone, no matter their budget. The deadline to apply is November 25th, with an opening reception featuring select submissions taking place December 13th at Art City (@artcitychicago) Although there will be a dedicated show to submissions, some artists will also have the chance to sell prints through CFAS long-term after the show. We’re excited to see everyone’s submissions! #callforprints #callforart #chicagoartists #callforsubmissions #chicagoartgallery
There’s still one month left to apply to our latest #callforart, Small Works! 🖼️ Although the only requirement for this Call for Art is for your piece to be less than 18’’ by 18’’, you can submit artwork made with any
There’s still one month left to apply to our latest #callforart, Small Works! 🖼️ Although the only requirement for this Call for Art is for your piece to be less than 18’’ by 18’’, you can submit artwork made with any medium and style. We accept both 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional work. Learn more and submit your work through the link in our bio! #callforsubmissions #smallworks #chicagoartgallery #callforartists #chicagoartists
Are you an artist looking to broaden your reach and sell more artwork? Submit artwork you’d sell as prints to our Call for Art specifically for Art Prints! 🖼️ CFAS understands the frustration artists and art enjoyers experience when wanting t
Are you an artist looking to broaden your reach and sell more artwork? Submit artwork you’d sell as prints to our Call for Art specifically for Art Prints! 🖼️ CFAS understands the frustration artists and art enjoyers experience when wanting to support local artists, but not having the budget to purchase original artwork. Our goal with an art show dedicated to art prints is to make artwork more accessible to everyone, no matter your budget. The deadline to apply is November 25th, with the opening reception taking place December 13th. We’re excited to see everyone’s submissions! #callforprints #callforart #chicagoartist #callforsubmissions #chicagoartgallery
Some pictures from our closing reception for Chicago Style 🌃 Thanks to everyone who came to see the show before it closed and to the artists who participated in the exhibition. We wouldn’t be able to do it without all our supporters and CFAS
Some pictures from our closing reception for Chicago Style 🌃 Thanks to everyone who came to see the show before it closed and to the artists who participated in the exhibition. We wouldn’t be able to do it without all our supporters and CFAS family! Next show: Small Works #chicagoartscene #chicagoartshow #chicagogallery #localchicagogallery #chicagoartists
Our new #callforart, Small Works, is now live! Have an artwork that’s 18’’ by 18’’ or smaller? Submit to Small Works! CFAS is proud to present our third Small Works show, a tradition we plan on continuing every year. T
Our new #callforart, Small Works, is now live! Have an artwork that’s 18’’ by 18’’ or smaller? Submit to Small Works! CFAS is proud to present our third Small Works show, a tradition we plan on continuing every year. The deadline for submission is November 25th, with the opening reception following on December 6th. Submit through the link in our bio ⬆️ #callforartists #smallworks #callforsubmissions #chicagoartists
Visit us this weekend at West Town Art Walk 🖼️ We’ll be part of the festival at our location at 2623 W Chicago Ave Chicago, IL where our latest show, “Chicago Style” will be on display for the last time before we take it down! The
Visit us this weekend at West Town Art Walk 🖼️ We’ll be part of the festival at our location at 2623 W Chicago Ave Chicago, IL where our latest show, “Chicago Style” will be on display for the last time before we take it down! The closing reception will be on the last day, Sunday, from 3-5 PM. We hope to see you there! 📍2623 W Chicago Ave Chicago, IL 🗓️Sunday October 6th ⏰3-5 PM #chicagoartists #chicagoartshow #chicagowestloop #westtownartwalk #supportchicagoartists
Join us to celebrate Chicago Style on October 4-6th during the West Town Art Walk! 🖼️ Our studio will be open Friday to Sunday for the Art Walk, with the closing reception taking place on Sunday from 3-5 PM. Visit us to see the work and to meet som
Join us to celebrate Chicago Style on October 4-6th during the West Town Art Walk! 🖼️ Our studio will be open Friday to Sunday for the Art Walk, with the closing reception taking place on Sunday from 3-5 PM. Visit us to see the work and to meet some of the artists in the show! 📍2623 W Chicago Ave Chicago, IL 🗓️October 6th ⏰3-5 PM #supportchicagoartists #chicagoartgallery #chicagoartshow #supportchicagoarts
Some more pictures from our show, Chicago Style 🏙️ Come to our closing reception for the exhibition on Sunday, October 6th from 3-5 PM to see the work before the artwork is taken down. West Town Art Walk will also be taking place from Friday to Sun
Some more pictures from our show, Chicago Style 🏙️ Come to our closing reception for the exhibition on Sunday, October 6th from 3-5 PM to see the work before the artwork is taken down. West Town Art Walk will also be taking place from Friday to Sunday, with the reception on the last day of the fest. Thanks again to all the artists and supporters of the show! 📍2623 W Chicago Ave Chicago, IL ⏰3-5 PM 🗓️October 6th #chicagoart #chicagoartists #supportchicagoartists #chicagoartshow
Looking for a space to work on your figure-drawing skills? CFAD has Saturday Figure Drawing Sessions from 11 AM to 1 PM for $20 ✍️ Working with a live model, you’ll go through short and long poses, depending on how the group wants to practice
Looking for a space to work on your figure-drawing skills? CFAD has Saturday Figure Drawing Sessions from 11 AM to 1 PM for $20 ✍️ Working with a live model, you’ll go through short and long poses, depending on how the group wants to practice that day. Our instructor will be drawing along side you and provide assistance if needed! Space is limited, so make sure to RSVP! 📍1400 N Halsted Ave 🗓️9/21, 9/28, 10/5 ⏰ 11 AM - 1 PM #chicagofiguredrawing #chicagodrawingclass #figuredrawingclassesnearme #figuredrawing
Check out our work from a new Paint and Sip class at Empanada Mama! Right down the street from the Chicago Fine Arts Salon, at our sister gallery, Art City!
Check out our work from a new Paint and Sip class at Empanada Mama! Right down the street from the Chicago Fine Arts Salon, at our sister gallery, Art City!
Thanks to everyone who came out to see our latest show, “Chicago Style” that opened last week! 🍾 We held our opening reception on Friday, September 6th during the West Loop Art Walk and were so happy to see everyone who came to see the
Thanks to everyone who came out to see our latest show, “Chicago Style” that opened last week! 🍾 We held our opening reception on Friday, September 6th during the West Loop Art Walk and were so happy to see everyone who came to see the show. If you missed the opening, we’ll also be showing Chicago Style on the last day of West Town Art Walk, October 6th. We hope to see you then! #chicagoartshow #chicagoartgallery #chicagoartists #supportchicagoartists #westtownchicago
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Experience the impact of scale at our Small Works exhibition, opening December 6th. Featuring captivating pieces 18” x 18” and smaller, this show celebrates the beauty and detail found in intimate dimensions. Our opening reception will b Introducing our next Call for Art: EROS, the Sensual Side of Love 💘 We invite artists to explore and express the many dimensions of sensuality, intimacy, and desire in our upcoming exhibition, Eros: The Sensual Side of Love. This call for art seeks Happy Thanksgiving from our team at CFAS to you and your family! 🦃 We’re thankful for everyone who’s supported us throughout the years, we wouldn’t be able to do it without you! ❤️ #thanksgiving Black Friday is here and CFAS has a deal for all the artists out there! 🖼️ CFAS presents Art Club, a curated list of Calls for Art and artist opportunities for emerging artists! Get a month free with a years subscription and gain access to exclusiv We’re extending our deadline for our Call for Prints Open Call until December 2nd! Are you an artist looking to broaden your reach and sell more artwork? Submit artwork you’d sell as prints to our #callforart specifically for Art Prints Join us on December 13th for a show dedicated to Art Prints 🖼️ The Print show will be accompanied by two other gallery-openings within Art City (miar. and NEW Gallery), and the artists for those shows will be announced later this week. We hope to s We have a booth at @andersonvillegalleria where you can view and purchase some of CFAS’s latest works on their third floor! the Andersonville Galleria is a unique shopping experience in the vibrant Andersonville retail corridor, offering an e Join us at the @stapleandstitchfair on November 15-17 🖼️ Staple + Stitch is an art book and print fair. A celebration and engagement with art, text, print, and paper hosted at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago. Exhibitors include arts publishers, small and Are you an artist looking to broaden your reach and sell more artwork? Submit artwork you’d sell as prints to our #callforart specifically for Art Prints! 🖼️ CFAS understands the frustration artists and art enjoyers experience when wanting to There’s still one month left to apply to our latest #callforart, Small Works! 🖼️ Although the only requirement for this Call for Art is for your piece to be less than 18’’ by 18’’, you can submit artwork made with any Are you an artist looking to broaden your reach and sell more artwork? Submit artwork you’d sell as prints to our Call for Art specifically for Art Prints! 🖼️ CFAS understands the frustration artists and art enjoyers experience when wanting t Some pictures from our closing reception for Chicago Style 🌃 Thanks to everyone who came to see the show before it closed and to the artists who participated in the exhibition. We wouldn’t be able to do it without all our supporters and CFAS Our new #callforart, Small Works, is now live! Have an artwork that’s 18’’ by 18’’ or smaller? Submit to Small Works! CFAS is proud to present our third Small Works show, a tradition we plan on continuing every year. T Visit us this weekend at West Town Art Walk 🖼️ We’ll be part of the festival at our location at 2623 W Chicago Ave Chicago, IL where our latest show, “Chicago Style” will be on display for the last time before we take it down! The Join us to celebrate Chicago Style on October 4-6th during the West Town Art Walk! 🖼️ Our studio will be open Friday to Sunday for the Art Walk, with the closing reception taking place on Sunday from 3-5 PM. Visit us to see the work and to meet som Some more pictures from our show, Chicago Style 🏙️ Come to our closing reception for the exhibition on Sunday, October 6th from 3-5 PM to see the work before the artwork is taken down. West Town Art Walk will also be taking place from Friday to Sun Looking for a space to work on your figure-drawing skills? CFAD has Saturday Figure Drawing Sessions from 11 AM to 1 PM for $20 ✍️ Working with a live model, you’ll go through short and long poses, depending on how the group wants to practice Check out our work from a new Paint and Sip class at Empanada Mama! Right down the street from the Chicago Fine Arts Salon, at our sister gallery, Art City! Thanks to everyone who came out to see our latest show, “Chicago Style” that opened last week! 🍾 We held our opening reception on Friday, September 6th during the West Loop Art Walk and were so happy to see everyone who came to see the
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