While the Art Institute of Chicago is one of the Windy City's most popular museums, the city is also home to an off-beat gallery that celebrates intuitive and outsider art. With more than 1,100 works of art on display, the gallery is a must-visit destination for art-lovers attending Trend Hunter’s Chicago innovation conference.
'Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art' is a unique art gallery located in Chicago's River West neighborhood. What makes the museum unique is that it is currently the only one in the US that "is dedicated solely to presenting self-taught and outsider art." Not only does the gallery celebrate outsider art with unique exhibitions and installations, but it also provides resources for scholars, students and self-taught artists. As a result, the organization promotes a more diverse artistic community by supporting though who deviate from the world of mainstream art.
Outsider Art Exhibitions
This Chicago Gallery Celebrates Intuitive and Outsider Art
Trend Themes
1. Celebrating Intuitive and Outsider Art - Opportunity for art organizations to create spaces and events that focus on showcasing and promoting intuitive and outsider art, attracting a more diverse audience of art enthusiasts.
2. Supporting Self-taught and Outsider Artists - Potential for art institutions to establish programs and resources that cater to self-taught and outsider artists, providing them with the support and recognition they need to thrive.
3. Promoting a Diverse Artistic Community - Opportunity for art galleries and museums to champion diversity by featuring and highlighting artists who deviate from mainstream art, expanding the definition and perception of art.
Industry Implications
1. Art Galleries and Museums - Opportunity for traditional art galleries and museums to diversify their exhibition offerings and attract a more varied audience by showcasing intuitive and outsider art.
2. Art Education and Scholarly Institutions - Potential for art schools and universities to develop programs and resources that specifically support and nurture self-taught and outsider artists, giving them access to education and mentorship.
3. Art Festivals and Events - Opportunity for art festivals and events to include dedicated sections or exhibitions that feature intuitive and outsider art, giving artists in this space a platform to showcase their work and reach a wider audience.