Chicago Artists Coalition is pleased to announce its partnership with Newcity and EXPO CHICAGO. Coinciding with EXPO CHICAGO, CAC will host a centerpiece exhibition of this year's Newcity Breakout Artists. CAC is thrilled to see 7 of the 10 Breakout Artists are current and former CAC residents or grant recipients. The exhibition will have an opening day on Wednesday, April 12, from 5-9pm. Please reserve your tickets HERE.

Established in 2004, Newcity's annual Breakout Artists issue has become a leading indicator of future success in contemporary art. Of the 150 Breakout Artists before this year, over 40 now have gallery representation, ranging from Hauser & Wirth to numerous Chicago galleries; most of the others, including those who've chosen less commercial paths, show regularly at museums and institutions around the world.

Exhibiting artists include: Ále Campos (BOLT 2023-24), Maggie Crowley, Erol Scott Harris II, Janelle Ayana Miller (SPARK Grant 2020), Laleh Motlagh (BOLT 2022-23), Elsa Muñoz (SPARK Grant 2021), Ruby Que (HATCH 2023-24), Moises Salazar, Farah Salem (HATCH 2022-23), and Kushala Vora (HATCH 2018-19).

Look for a print copy of Newcity and a special EXPO CHICAGO edition.

About Newcity
Newcity is a media company based in Chicago, founded in 1986 and still owned and operated by its founders, Brian & Jan Hieggelke. Established in 2004, Newcity's annual Breakout Artists issue has become a leading indicator of future success in contemporary art.

About EXPO CHICAGO
EXPO CHICAGO, The International Exposition of Contemporary & Modern Art, features leading international galleries alongside the highest quality platform for contemporary art and culture. In 2019, EXPO CHICAGO hosted more than 135 leading international exhibitors at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall. The exposition draws upon the city’s rich history as a vibrant international cultural destination, while engaging the region’s contemporary art community and collector base.

The city of Chicago has proudly hosted a global contemporary and modern art exposition for nearly forty years and serves as the site of the first international art fair in the Americas. Since its inception, EXPO CHICAGO has remained dedicated to supporting local, regional, and international arts communities, with strong regional support throughout the Greater Midwest, both US coasts, and maintained a growing international commitment from Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

Image: Roland Santana (Breakout Artist 2022)