Gertie and EXPO Chicago will celebrate the inaugural Chicago Exhibition Weekend (CXW) this September 29–October 1! The weekend will bring together over 50 galleries, institutions, and artist-run spaces to present exhibitions that encourage everyone from seasoned collectors to those new to engaging with Chicago’s visual arts scene to explore unique programs, extended hours, and more.

The online directory Rupture will be leading curated tours of three artist studios on October 1st.

Studio Visit Schedules: 

10am - 11am - Hope Wang 
11am - 12pm - Esperanza Rosas 
12 - 1pm - Roland Santana 

Get a chance to learn more about each artist's process, see their workspace, and explore the surrounding neighborhoods of Pilsen & Bridgeport. Roland will be leading this tour before finishing it off at his studio. Check out the map of events on Gertie's site here, more on this soon.