""As we build toward Expo Chicago 2026, our priority has been to refocus the fair on what has always defined it: rigorous curation, civic collaboration and a deep commitment to artists," Sierzputowski said in a statement. "Over the past year, we have shaped a fair environment that allows thoughtful, high-quality presentations to take form. The goal is a fair that feels intentional, artist-centred and reflective of the creative energy of Chicago.""
"Participating galleries from elsewhere in the US will include Sean Kelly, Michael Rosenfeld Gallery, Fort Gansevoort, Half Gallery, Karma and 47 Canal from New York, Regen Projects, Vielmetter Los Angeles, Charlie James Gallery and Night Gallery from Los Angeles, Jonathan Carver Moore, Jessica Silverman and Gallery Wendi Norris from San Francisco, Embajada from Puerto Rico, Rivalry Projects from Buffalo, What Pipeline and Matéria from Detroit, and more."
Expo Chicago will take place at Navy Pier's Festival Hall in April with about 130 galleries, a roughly 23% decrease from recent peak editions of about 170 exhibitors. The scaled-back roster is presented as a "more focused, intentionally scaled format, designed to deepen engagement." Kate Sierzputowski assumes the role of director after serving as artistic director, succeeding longtime leader Tony Karman. The fair emphasizes rigorous curation, civic collaboration and a deep commitment to artists, aiming for thoughtful, high-quality, artist-centered presentations that reflect Chicago's creative energy. The exhibitor list includes prominent Chicago dealers and notable galleries from New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and beyond.
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