About the event

As EXPO CHICAGO Art Week approaches, GERTIE invites you into a VIP experience that moves beyond the fair itself and into the wider rhythm of the city’s art scene. Alongside EXPO, you will explore the quickly beloved Barely Fair and the newcomer Neighbors Fair, creating an opportunity to experience the full spectrum of Chicago’s artistic energy during one of its most vibrant weeks of the year.

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CHICAGO Curated: Spring unfolds across four days through a series of thoughtfully composed moments that emphasize depth, conversation, and meaningful connection. The program offers rare access to the city’s global art momentum while preserving the intimacy that has long defined Chicago’s cultural community.

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Guests will move fluidly through the week with guided VIP access to EXPO CHICAGO, Neighbors Fair, and Barely Fair, complemented by private collection visits, exhibition openings, and gallery gatherings across the city. A special highlight includes a studio visit with the iconic artist McArthur Binion, offering an intimate glimpse into one of Chicago’s most influential artistic voices.

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Along the way, memorable meals and informal gatherings bring artists, collectors, and cultural leaders to the same table. As the days unfold, what begins as a series of experiences becomes something deeper: a shared immersion into the ideas, relationships, and creative forces that make Chicago’s art community so singular.

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