Dual Exhibition Exchange with ARC gallery
2026-06-13 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Woman Made Gallery, 1332 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
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Join us for a free, collaborative gallery tour celebrating the body through two powerful exhibitions.
Gallery Exchange: Body Sovereignty × Bodies Luminous
Join us for a free, collaborative gallery tour celebrating the body through two powerful exhibitions, and the two Chicago galleries bringing them to life.
On June 13 from 10am to 12pm, we’re kicking off at ARC Gallery (1463 W Chicago Ave) where ARC member Raissa Bailey will walk us through Body Sovereignty, a show that invites us to reclaim and reexamine what it means to inhabit our own bodies. From there, we’ll make our way together to Woman Made Gallery (1332 S Halsted St), where Rebekah Baker will guide us through Bodies Luminous, a radiant exploration of the body as a site of light, identity, and expression.
A Historic Collaboration ARC Gallery and Woman Made Gallery are two of Chicago’s most prestigious and enduring champions of women in the arts. For decades, both institutions have been dedicated to amplifying the work of women and gender-expansive artists, creating space for voices that have too often been pushed to the margins of the art world. That these two pillars of Chicago’s arts community are coming together — not just to exhibit, but to actively collaborate and build bridges between their audiences — is something truly worth celebrating. This exchange reflects a shared belief that feminist art spaces are stronger together, and that the conversations happening in one gallery are enriched by what’s happening in another.
The tour is free and open to all. Just bring your curiosity.
How to get in between the two galleries: The two galleries are a short 17-minute drive or a 30-minute bus ride apart. Carpooling is encouraged.
Coffee and refreshments will be provided at Woman Made Gallery
Schedule
10:00 am — Gather at ARC Gallery | Tour of Body Sovereignty with Raissa Bailey
10:45 am — Commute together to Woman Made Gallery
11:15 am — Tour of Bodies Luminous with Rebekah Baker
12:00 pm — End of event
Starting location: ARC Gallery 1463 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Bodies Luminous Artist Walkthrough
2026-06-20 14:00 - 16:00
Join us on the final day of Bodies Luminous for an intimate artist walkthrough. Hear select artists reflect on their work and creative practice, and listen as poets share the words that inspired the art on view.

Pro/Fuse Opening Reception
2026-07-11 04:00 - 19:00
Woman Made Gallery presents Pro/Fuse, a juried exhibition curated by Kathleen Waterloo. Featuring works by 48 women and non-binary artists, the show reveals the full expressive range of encaustic and wax media, from luminous, translucent surfaces to richly textured, sculptural forms, spanning painting, mixed media, assemblage, and experimental work that pushes the boundaries of wax as an artistic material.

Building with Fire: An Artist Demo with Kathleen Waterloo
2026-07-26 14:00 - 15:30
Whether you work in encaustic, are curious about the material, or simply want to see how Kathleen produces her signature layered paintings, this demonstration offers a rare, up-close look at her process and techniques.
The event is open to artists at every level of experience. Donations are appreciated.
Workshops

Pro/Fuse Artist Walkthrough
2026-08-15 14:00 - 16:00
Join us on Saturday, August 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. for the closing Artist Walkthrough of Pro/Fuse, the final opportunity to view the exhibition before it comes down. A select group of participating artists will be on hand to share insights into their work and artistic practice, walking through their pieces and the techniques behind them. Audience members are welcome to ask questions throughout – a chance to hear directly from the artists shaping this exhibition’s exploration of wax as a medium.
