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EXPOSURE

The EXPOSURE Section, installed on the main floor of the exposition, provides emerging and younger galleries established for up to ten years the opportunity to participate in EXPO CHICAGO. A special presentation of one or two artists by each of the participating galleries provides critical exposure for their programs and an important opportunity for curators, collectors and art enthusiasts to survey the best in innovative and emerging work.  Decisions on acceptance are made exclusively by the EXPOSURE curator with the advisement of the EXPO CHICAGO Selection Committee. 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

The EXPOSURE section, installed on the main floor of the exposition, features a curated selection of solo and two-artist presentations, represented by galleries ten years and younger. Any gallery that applies must be a commercial venture and present a regular program of exhibitions in their physical gallery space. The gallery should have a proven relationship with the selected artist(s). In the year prior to EXPO CHICAGO 2025 the selected artist(s) must not appear in a solo or dual art fair presentation by the gallery, nor should the proposed body of work appear in an art fair presentation by any gallery.   

Shared booth applications to the EXPOSURE section will be considered and must include separate submitted applications from both parties.  

Please note that insufficiently documented applications will not be reviewed by the Selection Committee. Approved applications must be carried out in accordance with the proposal presented.  

APPLICATION FEE

Non-refundable application fee of $125 must accompany application.

BOOTH RENTAL

EXPOSURE BOOTH | $10,400 (200 square feet /18.6 m2 with 10 lights)

PRICING INCLUDES

12’ high hard walls painted white; lighting as indicated; exhibitor badges; VIP program including passes to the Collector & Professional Preview and special event invitations throughout the exposition; standard booth signage. Detailed information, including order forms, customizations, furniture, a/v and other options available at the exhibitor’s expense, is provided upon acceptance.

APPLICATION TERMS

The terms applicable for EXPO CHICAGO are specified in the Regulations, Terms and Conditions provided upon acceptance. The properly completed application submitted digitally by the deadline is understood as an application and confirms no automatic right of acceptance. All applications are subject to written acceptance of EXPO CHICAGO. 

Application Checklist and Instructions

Application Checklist

The online application system will guide you through the following pages: 

  • Gallery/Organization Details
  • Section Application Form
  • Application Fee Payment
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Application Submission

Materials and Information to Include:

  • Contact Information 
  • Brief Gallery History
  • Current Artist List
  • List of Other Fairs Participated in
  • A Written Proposal for your Exhibition
  • 5 to 10 high-resolution JPGS of artwork you intend to present. 
  • Supporting Materials*

* At the request of the Selection Committee, applicants that have not participated in EXPO CHICAGO previously are asked to provide booth installation shots from past fairs. Additionally, you are encouraged to complete a proposed booth plan. 

Blank Booth Diagrams are available here.  Please note that these are only for planning purposes and may not be final dimensions or configurations of assigned booth.

Applications will not be considered complete without all of the above materials.

 

Application Instructions

  • To begin an application, if you already have a registered Frieze portal account, login at portal.frieze.com with your existing credentials.
  • If it is the gallery/organization's first time applying, please email exhibitor@expochicago.com to be set up with an account.
  • Once started, you may save your application and logout. You may return to complete your application at any time by logging back into the application portal. 
  • Applicants may select to apply to more than one exhibitor section. 
  • Please submit 5 to 10 high quality images of artwork you intend to present. (Only jpgs less than 2.5 MB each will be accepted.)  Applicants are encouraged to include booth installation shots from past fairs as part of your image upload.  Submitted artwork images are subject for use in press and promotional materials upon acceptance. 
  • Optional Supplemental Materials for Selection Committee review including artist biographies, additional gallery information, and/or proposed booth plan, can be uploaded as a single pdf or can be emailed to exhibitor@expochicago.com.
  • A non-refundable application fee is required. Applicants applying to more than one section will pay the combined sum. Payment is accepted by credit card only and will be collected as part of the online application form.