Awesome local craft item thrift store. You can get here off the 606 trail as well. Everything was…read moremoderately priced and organized. I will definitely be coming back as a first line of defense for my crafting needs. You can expect that will have everything you could need but they have lots of options.

Wasteshed staff are friendly and helpful. They were glad to take the art supplies I brought in.read more

Wow! What a great find!…read more I just happened to notice a vintage shop while I waited at a stop light. I visited my son and we decided to headover to check it out. The shop is filled with fun things. I loved the kitchy light up paintings. There were a ton of ashtrays, cocktail glasses, artwork, sculptures, furniture and more. The prices were very reasonable too. The owners were so nice. Melissa was so friendly and chatted with us about all kinds of things. I will definitely return to see what items they have gotten in and also to chat with the owners again. This shop is a great place for anyone looking for neat vintage pieces at decent prices.

Really great place to look at well-priced vintage items, the owners were so nice, I'd come again…read morejust to chat! Totally recommend you visit this store.

I had a summer internship with Aron Packer back when his gallery was on Peoria and really loved…read moreworking with him. I hadn't been to his new space (having merged with Schopf on Lake) until tonight. It was the same great owner and artwork, but in a bigger, even more beautiful space. Aron is a really friendly, fun guy who is very knowledgeable about the work he carries. Some of my favorite pieces are photos by Toni Hafkensheid and the really fun "Shark Girl" work by Casey Riordan Millard. Packer Schopf is a great place too look at some contemporary artwork and have a glass of wine (in tonight's case, served in Spongebob Dixie cups).

I'm really lucky, because one of my closest friends, Victoria Fuller, is an artist - a sculptor and…read morepainter. Not just your average every day artist, but I mean a real one. Since I'm kind of on a staycation this week, we took our boys into the city for an art gallery experience... a private tour of *Auntie* Vicki's art show and tour of the rest of the exhibits. Aside from the fact that her show is incredible, especially seeing all the little tidbits of art she's been working on around her studio all come together in entirety, the gallery is small and really nice inside. You wouldn't know from the outside what to expect. It looks like any older building in the area, but walk in and you are greeted by a completely renovated space that feels like a designer showroom from the Mart. Well lit, with artwork nicely displayed. The sculpture exhibits are upstairs, and downstairs there is a unique basement space, with lots of head room and art on paper. Today we saw engraved laptops by Michael Dinges in his exploration of objects that go on living after they are dead, and a custom canoe made from siding. Vicki's exhibit explores nature and our environment around us, and Geoffry Smalley's works on paper jabs at the world of American sports. There were also scanned collage pieces by Karen Savage exploring the various emotions and angles of depression and anxiety. I met the owner of the gallery, Aron Packer, who is super nice and welcoming (and a banjo player). It was nice to be in a space that didn't feel stuffy and unwelcoming to my two inquisitive eight-year old boys. Parking is a bit of a challenge around there, but so worth the stop. The train on Lake makes a stop right outside the gallery if you are local. Also, lots of great restaurants in the area, like Little Goat and Grange Hall Burger Bar (our stop) for a true urban experience.

David Leonardis Gallery is a nice small gem painting gallery. The paintings are impeccable and…read moreevery painting has its own unique, colorful story on a canvas. I love how pleasant and informative David Leonardis is about each painting that aligns the walls in his gallery. I had such a great evening on last night laughing and chatting it up with him. David has such an amazing spirit and personality. David was kind to show me some cool new pieces in his galaxy. I'm really shocked about some of the negative reviews. Always excellent customer service. I even parked my car right in front of the gallery and he wasn't rude to me. But he did ask was that my car? but he didn't throw me any shade or give me an attitude. The paintings are well worth an investment and he even works with you to set up payment installments. Nice Gallery. Wall Full of Fun Colorful Paintings. David is a really cool and chill guy. He even offered and gave me a chill bottle of water.

Wow...you have to visit this gem on N. Paulina Street in Chicago! If you're a collector, or a…read morebrowser (and visiting here will make want to be a collector), spend some time and immerse yourself in a great experience...you won't be disappointed!

This is a huge, beautiful Asian antiques store located right on the Chicago River. This place is…read moresprawling- 18,000 square feet of stuff. It's all a lot to take in. Going through here is like going through an eccentric millionaire's mansion, or an Asian cultural center. The works of art and pieces of furniture are often on a large scale- that's be a huge centerpiece of any house. It seems that the owners get to travel the world looking for the coolest, oldest stuff from far flung reaches of the world. I'm astounded that some of this stuff is actually for sale- if you need an old dismantled temple, they've had it already broken down and shipped from exotic destinations. The store is divided up in kinda themed rooms. It's all sort of a jumble of Asian cool stuff. The staff is ready to help. I got a few questions in here and there, but for the most part the staff left me alone to browse. They offer free parking in their small little lot out front. There's a pagoda that they have right out in front. I heard that this building used to be the headquarters for the Encyclopedia Brittanica, but I can't vouch for that. The prices here are all fairly epic. But, this is the exact opposite of Ikea- everything is unique, nothing come packaged in easy to ship boxes.

What a lovely store! While it's mostly Asian antiques, they have a great mix of modern vintage and…read moreEuropean pieces as well. Including a few truly stunning MCM wall systems, tables and coat racks. The Asian architectural pieces - pillars, wall reliefs, etc. - were so gorgeous that I wished I had some vast room or garden to place them. Some pieces are quite expensive but nothing is overpriced for what you would be getting. The salespeople are very helpful too.

Cool little shop!…read more Cute and full of nice little art pieces, paintings, rocks, jewelry.

You must see the gallery for yourself! The beauty of the space is highlighted by the artwork of 12…read moreartists whom Ted (the owner) has known and represented for many years. It's a contemporary gallery, but the pieces range greatly in medium and style. I'd check this place out. It's one-of-a-kind.

What a place?? Honestly, I've driven past this place time and time again but never stopped in…read more Actually, you have driven by as well but never noticed it. This art gallery is nothing short of amazing!!! The artwork features Chicago's finest artists as well as national artists. Ted, the owner, arranged a private tour of the space as I am considering it for a private event and I didn't want to leave. If you are in need of draw-dropping artwork, know of someone that is or want to host an event, then this is definitely the place to go! He has poured his heart & soul into this place and it shows!

YES threewalls is an…read moreoasis in the west loop's gallery district. they provide a platform for local artists who's work doesn't fit into the commercial gallery world. often, this makes for more interesting exhibitions. in addition they present tons of great programming and events on a regular basis (last week i just attended an amazing lecture by Erika Nelson about The World's Largest Collection of the World's Smallest Versions of the World's Largest Things. http://www.worldslargestthings.com/). support local art, GO TO THREEWALLS

I'm sure that anyone reading this is well aware of the notion of the art gallery as a stuffy,…read moresnooty white box filled with stuff they would never want to buy. Well, any place that remedies this preconception by installing a swing (no kidding - a real live swing) is alright in my book. Three walls is a non-profit visual arts program that has exhibitions on loan - according to their material. And while I was came by to check out the show "Turned Intos", I ended up grabbing a Grolsch and hanging out for one of their Salons. I will most certainly be coming back if and when they have one of these gatherings again. The organizers did an incredible job with the panel and the discussion that followed was hilarious! I do believe that this is the coolest place in the west loop - go take a look!