Major Donation Announced For Art Institute Expansion

A major donation has been made for a new wing of the Art Institute of Chicago at 111 S Michigan Avenue in The Loop. Located within Grant Park, the globally recognized museum is one nation’s largest and has been voted as one of the best in the world multiple years in a row. Now a $75 million donation will take it to the next level.

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Open House Chicago 2024 site announcement

Open House Chicago 2024: Chicago Architecture Center announces sites for October 19 & 20

Monday, the Chicago Architecture Center announced the 170+ sites participating in Open House Chicago 2024. The annual event allows citizens and visitors alike to access buildings and sites all across Chicago that aren’t usually open to the general public. This year’s list includes 25 first-time participants, and about two dozen participating neighborhoods. Also new for this year, the Architecture Center is hosting a photography contest, with competition in four categories: interior, exterior, architectural detail, and black & white.

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