Our Story
ARC Gallery has been a cornerstone of the Chicago art scene since 1973, founded during the women’s movement to provide an alternative to mainstream galleries. As one of the oldest art spaces in the country, ARC is a non-profit, woman artist-run cooperative dedicated to showcasing the work of professional and emerging artists across all media. This commitment to excellence transcends barriers of ethnicity, race, gender, age, class, religion, sexual orientation, and political beliefs.