Gallery 1701 @ CHICAT
Celebrating Creativity, Culture, and Community
CHICAT is proud to be home to Gallery 1701, a vibrant community art space where creativity and empowerment connect. More than a place to exhibit art, Gallery 1701 is a place to convene and catalyze community by celebrating art created by artists from marginalized communities that informs, uplifts, and inspires.
For information about upcoming exhibits or to submit artwork for consideration, please email yidi@chicat.org. Our gallery is also available to rent for private events.
CURRENT ACTIVITIES:
SUMMER PHOTO CONTEST
DEADLINE: August 3rd
Capture what summer means to you!
Selected photos will also be presented at CHICAT Summerfest on August 7th! Photos will be judged based on creativity, connection to the theme, composition, and overall visual impact.
Submit up to 3 of your best summer-themed photos by August 3rd for a chance to win:
1st Place: $100 gift card
Two Runner-Ups: $50 gift card each
HOW TO SUBMIT:
Submit your photos to gallery1701@chicat.org. Put your name as the subject line, include your phone number, and use the photo title as the file name.
We can’t wait to see summer through your eyes!
Past Exhibitions
See the amazing artwork from local artists and our students featured in our gallery.
Past Exhibitions
See the amazing artwork from local artists and our students featured in our gallery.
CURRENT EXHIBITION:
Where Our Voices Unite
May 21st – June 8th, 2026
For our upcoming exhibit and celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month this May, CHICAT has invited local Chicago artists who identify as Asian, Native Hawaiian, and/or Pacific Islander (AAHNPI) to show work in Gallery 1701. Where Our Voices Unite seeks to celebrate the creativity and diverse cultural perspectives of AANHPI artists and the many stories that shape their communities.
Join us for the opening reception on Thursday, May 21st! Please RSVP below:
Gallery 1701 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.