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Fine Arts Building

Since 1898, the Fine Arts Building has been Chicago's creative hub for artists' studios, as well as the home of the majestic Studebaker Theater. Free and open to the public seven days a week.

The Fine Arts Building is a creative hub that offers artist studio space for lease, giving individual artists and arts organizations a home in downtown Chicago. As home to the Studebaker Theater, it also hosts a variety of performances including NPR’s Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me!, Chicago Opera Theater, the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival, musicals, and more. Free and open to the public seven days a week, visitors are welcome to explore the history of the building. Once a month, the Fine Arts Building hosts a free Second Fridays open studios event, where visitors can explore the artists’ studios and see special performances.

This living museum features Art Nouveau murals, live performances, instrument makers, a bookstore, art galleries, a Venetian Courtyard, and more, all within a stunning example of 19th century architecture.

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