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Art on theMart Summer 2021

April 01, 2021 - September 16, 2021 @ 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Photo courtesy of Art on theMART

Location

The Merchandise Mart

222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza #470

Chicago, IL 60654

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Description

From June 17-Sept. 16, guests can view the Obama Portraits that will be on display at the Art Institute. Beginning July 5, enjoy the art of Frida Kahlo in celebration of the Friday Kahlo: Timeless exhibit at Cleve Carney Museum of Art and the McAninch Arts Center.

Event Cost: Free.

Event Time: 8:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. nightly, April 1-Sept. 16, 2021

Additional Information

Website: https://artonthemart.com/programming/

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Parents only, Teens, Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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