ARC Gallery

About ARC Gallery ARC Gallery and Educational Foundation (ARC) is a non-profit organization and gallery with a goal to display contemporary, innovative, and cutting-edge art. ARC has been an artist-run cooperative gallery since 1973 that was founded by women artists who wanted to create an alternative space to showcase their work and talents. ARC’s goal is to give veteran and emerging visual artists a platform to show artworks that push the boundaries of convention. ARC’s community work focuses on working with and for underserved and overlooked communities to raise awareness and participation of the arts in those communities.

The ARC Gallery enjoys a lot of positive feedback from local artists. \n These responses suggest that ARC is a must-visit place for art lovers in Chicago. Women's exhibition is described positively, and artists feel that it provides a platform for them to showcase their artworks. Participants in past shows like "Playing the Blues" and Raw Space are amazed by the art gallery's commitment to fostering emerging talents in the art world. Co-founders like Nancy Fritz and Beth LeFauve are invested in creating a sense of solidarity between different artists, encouraging them to connect while sharing their works. Visitors to the gallery appreciate its longstanding position in the community and hear the art world voice its support for the gallery's commitment to fostering talent in different artists.