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 EXHIBITION:
NICK FURY: Last Train To Harlem
September 4–28, 2026
Last Train To Harlem explores the Chicago Transit Authority through NICK FURY’s distinctive use of correction tape as a drawing medium, creating a visual record of Chicago’s trains, stations, and transit architecture one line at a time.
This exhibition also launches In Their Own, Gallery 1701’s new solo exhibition series focused on giving individual artists space to present a concentrated body of work.
The opening reception will take place on Thursday, September 17th. This event is free and open to the public–RSVP below!
Outside of the reception, gallery visits are available by appointment. Visitors can contact Yidi@chicat.org to schedule a visit.
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.