Chicago Artists Coalition is pleased to announce our partnership with Newcity. Coinciding with EXPO CHICAGO, CAC will host a centerpiece exhibition of this year's Newcity Breakout Artists. The exhibition will have an opening day on Wednesday, April 23, from 5-8pm. 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: Renee Royale, Breanna Robinson (HATCH 2022-23), Dabin Ahn, Andi Crist, Sebastian Bruno-Harris, Jake Troyli, Hope Wang, Leticia Pardo, Sofía Fernández Díaz (SPARK Grant 2021-22), and Marina Ross.

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.

Image: Luke Agada (Breakout Artist 2024)