Union Street Gallery is located at 1527 Otto Boulevard in old downtown Chicago Heights. Union Street Gallery has prepared exciting activities to engage all ages. The Gallery location offers a 1750 square foot first floor gallery framed by an elegant wrap-around balcony adding an additional 1000 square feet of exhibition space. First, second, & third floor artists' studios compliment the gallery and add to the experience of visiting Union Street Gallery.
Built as an Elk’s Lodge in 1927 & listed on the register of historic places, 1527 Otto Boulevard retains its original façade of red brick and ornamental glazed terra cotta crowned by an elk’s head sculpture presented in bas relief. Inside, exposed beams span the gallery and balcony levels. Original skylights and floor to ceiling arched windows flood the third floor studios with light. You have to come check it our for yourself!
Union Street Gallery provides the Chicago Southland with:
● free access to quality art exhibits and open artists studios
● free docent led school field trips for children and tours for adults
● interdisciplinary arts events
● a chance to make both business and art connections
Mission Union Street Gallery fosters creative expression and appreciation for the arts through diverse exhibits in a vibrant gallery space; accessibility to open studios and a working artists’ collective; and engaging classes, workshops and outreach activities, to provide a sustainable cultural presence in the Community.
Vision Unique to the Midwest, Union Street Gallery & Studios is open to all artists, emerging, mid-career, and established. The purpose is to support artists by providing a professional environment for the development of creative expression, exhibition opportunities, promotion, and education of artists in the business of art. The goal is to link art with private, business, and educational communities to enhance awareness and education of the arts and culture.
Educational Programs
EMERGING ARTIST EXHIBIT - HOMEWOOD FLOSSMOOR HIGH SCHOOL
The Gallery offers an educational experience for students in art appreciation and gallery exhibition. The suggested format allows student artists to e...View Details
Field Trip Opportunities
Union Street Gallery offers free 1-hour school/youth tours of Union Street Gallery & Studios available by appointment during gallery hours. Minimum 1 ...View Details
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