The artwork is being delivered to the Merchandise Mart today, we install on Tuesday, and then Art Chicago kicks off with the Opening Preview on Thursday, April 28. We’re really excited about our booth (#12-135), which will include work by:

Julie Blackmon, Elizabeth Ernst, Terry Evans, Michael Kenna, Lucie & Simon, Lori Nix, Robert & Shana ParkeHarrison, Lincoln Schatz, Gregory Scott, Fred Stonehouse, Tim Tate and Ron van Dongen. Images can be found here.

Art Chicago 2011 will take place April 29 – May 2, with an Opening Preview on April 28. Click here for hours and directions.

Click here to receive your complimentary admission. Tickets are valid for all three Artopolis Fairs—Art Chicago, NEXT, and the Merchandise Mart International Antiques Fair. We hope you’ll make use of them as well as send them along to your friends and family.

Be sure to also take advantage of the free trolleys running Saturday, April 30, 6-9 pm, between the Merchandise Mart, River North and West Loop. Many galleries, including CEG, will have extended hours that evening (be sure to check with individual galleries to find out their hours). Contact Chicago Gallery News for information regarding the free trolleys — (312) 649-0064 / info@chicagogallerynews.com.

Follow all the week’s action on our Twitter account and Art Chicago’s Twitter account.