Gallery 1701 – CHICAT

More than a Gallery. It's a Community Space.

CHICAT is privileged to be home to Gallery 1701, a beautiful sunlit art gallery that rivals high end galleries in affluent parts of our city, yet is accessible to the under-resourced communities that we are proud to serve. More than a place to display art, it is a place to convene and catalyze community. That is the true power of art: it not only inspires, it activates! We prioritize works by BIPOC artists who may not have the opportunity or resources to display in traditional galleries. We are grateful to be able to shine a spotlight on their work, thereby allowing it to touch the lives of our students and the communities we serve.

Meet our Gallery Coordinator: Yidi Wang

Yidi Wang is an interdisciplinary new media artist, educator, and curator. She received her MFA at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, majoring in Emerging Technologies. She has previously focused on using design to solve social problems through interactive installations. Yidi is an extraordinary talent who is profoundly committed to elevating Gallery 1701 into a vibrant community activation space.

Open Call for Latino Artists: Speak, Rise & Celebrate / Habla, Levántate y Celebra

CHICAT Latino Heritage Month Exhibition –September 22nd through October 15th, 2025

Congratulations to the Latino artists, creators, students, and visual storytellers who have made it into the show!
The Chicago Center for Arts and Technology (CHICAT) posted a call for art for Latino-identifying artists of all ages and experience levels to submit artwork for our upcoming exhibition in celebration of Latino Heritage Month. We are excited to be home for the joyful yet powerful works that honor the Latino community and all it contributes to the vibrancy of our city and nation. Whether your work tells your story, reflects your roots, or imagines a powerful future for you and your community — we are happy celebrate it.

Important Dates

· Exhibition Dates: September 22 – October 15, 2025

Note on Sales
If your artwork is selected for display in our gallery, you may offer it for sale. All sales will be handled directly by you, either by including your contact information on the artwork label or by providing a QR code linked to your sales platform. Selected works will also be featured on CHICAT’s website.