Art Institute of Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago is a world-renowned art museum located in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1879, the museum is a major cultural institution with a staff of 1,597 employees and generates approximately $237 million in annual revenue. The Art Institute houses one of the largest permanent collections in the United States, encompassing approximately 300,000 art works and artifacts. Its collection spans various mediums and cultures, with notable strengths in Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painting, contemporary art, early 20th century European art, Japanese prints, and photography. The museum offers a diverse range of experiences for visitors, including the permanent collection, over 30 special exhibitions annually, lectures, gallery tours, and special performances. The museum’s 2009 addition, the Modern Wing, showcases the latest in green museum technology. This 264,000 square foot wing is dedicated to modern and contemporary art, photography, architecture and design, and new museum education facilities. For more information about The Art Institute of Chicago, visit their website at artic.edu.