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Collectors Circle Membership

For the contemporary art enthusiast

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Get a look inside some of Chicago’s best private collections

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Open to anyone with an interest in contemporary art, Collectors Circle offers an exclusive look at some of the most exciting private collections in the city. Members are artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts. In addition to invitations to private collections tours, members also have access to special events throughout the year.

Collectors Circle brings together a dynamic group of art enthusiasts to foster engagement around art collections and connections with our city's distinguished visual artists. Collectors Circle members know the power of art and get inspired by the community's commitment to support artists and works of art at all levels.

Sponsored by CHARTWELL INSURANCE SERVICES


As a special CAC membership level, Collectors Circle offers an exclusive calendar of events that broadens members’ knowledge about contemporary arts and culture. Sponsored by Chartwell Insurance Services and Hennessey.

Members Receive

  • Exclusive access to members-only events throughout the year, primarily private home collection tours and artist studio tours
  • Invitations to VIP events at Chicago Artists Coalition
  • Special access passes to EXPO Chicago, and other Chicago art events throughout the year

Annual Membership

$175 per year for individual
$250 per year for household


2023 Upcoming Collectors Circle Events:

We are not currently offering the Collectors Circle Membership for 2023, but are looking to reinstate it in the near future


2022 Upcoming Collectors Circle Events:

  • Private Studio Tour: Jessica Stockholder, March, 2022
  • Early Access Gallery Tour: Engage Projects, April, 2022
  • Private Home Collection Tour: Eugene Fu, May 2022

Additional Spring events to be announced as they are confirmed


2021 Collectors Circle Events:

  • Virtual Home Collection Tour: Gary Metzner & Scott Johnson, Thursday, February 2, 2021
  • Virtual Glasner Studio Tour: Edgar Miller Legacy, Wednesday, March 3, 2021
  • Virtual Home Collection Tour: Susan Aurinko, March 25, 2021
  • Gallery Tour: Mariane Ibrahim Gallery, May 11, 2021
  • Gallery Tour: 21c Museum Hotel, September 30, 2021
  • Private Tour: Haynes Court, Thursday October 21, 2021
  • BOLT Open Studios: Chicago Artists Coalition, November 11, 2021


*Venue is wheelchair accessible. Please contact CAC in advance for information regarding accessible entrance. Email Karina Quintana, karina[@]chicagoartistscoalition[.org], 312-491-8888 x1003

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