{"id":40571,"date":"2019-04-25T11:30:58","date_gmt":"2019-04-25T16:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=40571"},"modified":"2019-05-03T16:41:35","modified_gmt":"2019-05-03T21:41:35","slug":"artsy-chicago-spots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/artsy-chicago-spots\/","title":{"rendered":"Artsy Chicago Spots for Creatives to Find Their Muse"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Creatives must continuously search for inspiration. How else would they finish the grueling middle chapters of their first novel, gather inspo for their next masterpiece, or muster the courage to go through hundreds of photo edits? The process of artistry is grueling, but Chicago is your muse, and the city&#8217;s decorated with beautiful havens that&#8217;ll invoke the true artist in you.<\/p>\n<p>From massive libraries like Harold Washington to hauntingly charming hotels like the Blackstone,\u00a0check out these artsy Chicago spots for writers, artists, photographers, and musicians alike.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>For Writers&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.curbsidesplendor.com\/curbside-books-records\">Curbside Books &amp; Records<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_40669\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40669\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40669\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/30604413_195258844425686_2026712972977504256_n.jpg\" alt=\"Curbside Books &amp; Records\" width=\"1080\" height=\"809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/30604413_195258844425686_2026712972977504256_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/30604413_195258844425686_2026712972977504256_n-600x449.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/30604413_195258844425686_2026712972977504256_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/30604413_195258844425686_2026712972977504256_n-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/30604413_195258844425686_2026712972977504256_n-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-40669\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: dini_inabottle<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>125 South Clark Street<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Curbside Books &amp; Records is a quaint book and record store, located next to a Revival Bar | Caf\u00e9. You&#8217;ll find solace in this stylish but simple shop. Created by the independent press Curbside Splendor Publishing, the record store displays frequently-rotated fictions, poetry books, records, and cassettes, from small labels, Chicago musicians, and independent presses.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.americanwritersmuseum.org\/\">American Writers Museum<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_40671\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40671\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40671\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/47582740_2220501038165271_8587658783113731990_n.jpg\" alt=\"American Writers Museum\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/47582740_2220501038165271_8587658783113731990_n.jpg 900w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/47582740_2220501038165271_8587658783113731990_n-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/47582740_2220501038165271_8587658783113731990_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/47582740_2220501038165271_8587658783113731990_n-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-40671\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: American Writers Museum Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>180 North Michigan Avenue<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Get to know the writers before you at this artisan and interactive writers museum. Check out the amazing programs they offer on the daily as well!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/readwritelibrary.org\/\">Read\/Write Library Chicago<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_40664\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40664\" style=\"width: 961px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40664\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/44544789_601273060310095_4259476632149925604_n.jpg\" alt=\"Read\/Write Library\" width=\"961\" height=\"961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/44544789_601273060310095_4259476632149925604_n.jpg 961w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/44544789_601273060310095_4259476632149925604_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/44544789_601273060310095_4259476632149925604_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/44544789_601273060310095_4259476632149925604_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/44544789_601273060310095_4259476632149925604_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 961px) 100vw, 961px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-40664\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Read\/Write Library Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>914 North California, Walton Entrance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For heavy researchers, Read\/Write Library is packed with historical documents and books of every genre to conduct the exploration you need to complete your next writing project. Best of all, the library is a cozy, brick-wall haven, giving you the comforts of home.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chipublib.org\/locations\/34\/\">Harold Washington Library Chicago<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_40663\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40663\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40663\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/11875569_855215554547825_29238977_n.jpg\" alt=\"Harold Washington Library Center \" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/11875569_855215554547825_29238977_n.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/11875569_855215554547825_29238977_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/11875569_855215554547825_29238977_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/11875569_855215554547825_29238977_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/11875569_855215554547825_29238977_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-40663\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: malilennik<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>400 South State Street<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Harold Washington is the Central Library of the Chicago Public Library District and is located south of the Loop.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.poetryfoundation.org\/\">The Poetry Foundation Library<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_40665\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40665\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40665\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/49477475_769031043455899_9165203823665236077_n.jpg\" alt=\"Poetry Foundation\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/49477475_769031043455899_9165203823665236077_n.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/49477475_769031043455899_9165203823665236077_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/49477475_769031043455899_9165203823665236077_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/49477475_769031043455899_9165203823665236077_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/49477475_769031043455899_9165203823665236077_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-40665\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: bshownow<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>61 West Superior Street<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Poetry Foundation is a cultural center with ongoing programs and stunning views that&#8217;ll put you in the mood (to write of course). Noted as Chicago gem, this fancy center lures you in with its bright openness, giving you plenty of seating areas to plop down and get to work. It&#8217;s modern and grand architecture alone stirs a sense of ambition. So, check it out! It might just be your new fav.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.volumesbooks.com\/\">Volumes Books<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_40670\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40670\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40670\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Volumes-Books.jpg\" alt=\"Volumes Books\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Volumes-Books.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Volumes-Books-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Volumes-Books-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Volumes-Books-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Volumes-Books-1300x866.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Volumes-Books-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-40670\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Volumes Books<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>1474 North Milwaukee Avenue<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Volumes Books is an independent bookstore and Cafe offering baked goods, local beers, wines, and artisan coffees.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>For Artists &amp; Photographers&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theblackstonehotel.com\/experience?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7r-bj8jr4QIVnv_jBx29CQgWEAAYASAAEgLS6PD_BwE\">The Blackstone, Autograph Collection<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_43631\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43631\" style=\"width: 819px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-43631\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/49857267_170257227285144_4641416312176222959_n-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The Blackstone Hotel\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/49857267_170257227285144_4641416312176222959_n-1.jpg 819w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/49857267_170257227285144_4641416312176222959_n-1-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/49857267_170257227285144_4641416312176222959_n-1-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43631\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: The Blackstone Hotel Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>636 South Michigan Avenue, E Balbo Dr<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though it\u2019s no longer the tallest hotel, The Blackstone still reigns, possessing a regalness that is both aged and ageless. Perhaps, because it\u2019s aesthetics can be described as historic with contemporary touches.\u00a0<\/span>Housing a total of 12 presidents (and is still somewhat of a political refugee), this hotel might seem like a hoarded treasure, but it\u2019s actually quite welcoming to the general public, hosting rotating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theblackstonehotel.com\/events\">art galleries, live jazz performances, tours<\/a>, and more.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Pilsen East Art District<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_40672\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40672\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40672\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/53243901_1968470293281740_6106376277819169641_n.jpg\" alt=\"National Museum of Mexican Art\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/53243901_1968470293281740_6106376277819169641_n.jpg 819w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/53243901_1968470293281740_6106376277819169641_n-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/53243901_1968470293281740_6106376277819169641_n-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-40672\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: snobshill Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>1945 South Halsted Street<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9wDAxYeWyFg\">16th Street Murals<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org\/\">National Museum of Mexican Arts<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/carlosanddominguez.weebly.com\/\">Carlos &amp; Dominguez Fine Arts Gallery<\/a>, and etc, Pilsen is packed with museums and fun galleries to attend, so take a stroll down Halsted sometime.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/mocp.org\/\">Museum of Contemporary Photography<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_40682\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40682\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40682\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/39979990_1121024304726723_7973657944494387194_n.jpg\" alt=\"Museum of Contemporary Photography\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/39979990_1121024304726723_7973657944494387194_n.jpg 1026w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/39979990_1121024304726723_7973657944494387194_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/39979990_1121024304726723_7973657944494387194_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/39979990_1121024304726723_7973657944494387194_n-600x599.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/39979990_1121024304726723_7973657944494387194_n-1024x1022.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/39979990_1121024304726723_7973657944494387194_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-40682\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Museum of Contemporary Photography Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Columbia College Chicago<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This exhibit keeps a steady rotation of emerging and mid-career artist, so there&#8217;s always something unique and original to discover here. Founded and hosted by Columbia College Chicago, the museum presents many programs. Check out their calendar sometime, and immerse yourself in something new and inspiring.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagoathletichotel.com\/restaurants\/drawing-room\">Chicago Athletic Association Hotel Lounge &#8211; The Drawing Room<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_40673\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40673\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40673\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/42166113_293674027896885_3561181878335700889_n.jpg\" alt=\"Chicago Athletic Association\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/42166113_293674027896885_3561181878335700889_n.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/42166113_293674027896885_3561181878335700889_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/42166113_293674027896885_3561181878335700889_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/42166113_293674027896885_3561181878335700889_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/42166113_293674027896885_3561181878335700889_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-40673\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Chicago Athletic Association Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>12 South Michigan Avenue<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Located in the famous Magnificent Mile of the Loop, Chicago Athletic Association has lots to offer, and a cozy lounge for drawing inspiration is one of them.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofchicago.org\/city\/en\/depts\/dca\/supp_info\/chicago_culturalcenter.html\/\">Chicago Cultural Center<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_40675\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40675\" style=\"width: 1030px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40675\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/46075689_1980248695376873_4850520933503556796_n.jpg\" alt=\"Chicago Cultural Center\" width=\"1030\" height=\"772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/46075689_1980248695376873_4850520933503556796_n.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/46075689_1980248695376873_4850520933503556796_n-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/46075689_1980248695376873_4850520933503556796_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/46075689_1980248695376873_4850520933503556796_n-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/46075689_1980248695376873_4850520933503556796_n-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-40675\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Chicago Cultural Center Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>78 East Washington Street<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This center is a Chicago Landmark, featuring visuals, performing arts, programs and more. Plus, the views are absolutely stunning and quite breathtaking.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artic.edu\/\">Art Institute of Chicago<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_40679\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40679\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40679\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/49517446_1427768397359767_2057845846161886768_n.jpg\" alt=\"The Art Institute of Chicago\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/49517446_1427768397359767_2057845846161886768_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/49517446_1427768397359767_2057845846161886768_n-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/49517446_1427768397359767_2057845846161886768_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/49517446_1427768397359767_2057845846161886768_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/49517446_1427768397359767_2057845846161886768_n-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-40679\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: The Art Institute of Chicago Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>111 South Michigan Avenue<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Located in Chicago&#8217;s Grand Park and known for being one of the oldest and largest museums in the United States, the Art Institute\u00a0of Chicago is a must-see for both artists and photographers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/3artsclubcafe.com\/\">Three Arts Club of Chicago<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_40683\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40683\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40683\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/14449224_107337906398942_4893156798954995712_n.jpg\" alt=\"Three Arts Club of Chicago\" width=\"1080\" height=\"884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/14449224_107337906398942_4893156798954995712_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/14449224_107337906398942_4893156798954995712_n-600x491.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/14449224_107337906398942_4893156798954995712_n-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/14449224_107337906398942_4893156798954995712_n-1024x838.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-40683\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Three Arts Club of Chicago<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>1300 North Dearborn Parkway<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Coffeehouse, wine bar, and restaurant, this place has plenty of room (and\u00a0an impeccable scene) to find you a spot and work on your craft.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gallerycafechicago.com\/\">Gallery Cafe<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_40684\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40684\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40684\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/23969677_147230839235095_3883030273901723648_n.jpg\" alt=\"Gallery Cafe\" width=\"1080\" height=\"809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/23969677_147230839235095_3883030273901723648_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/23969677_147230839235095_3883030273901723648_n-600x449.jpg 600w, 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Indie artists and comedians come through here <em>a lot.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.greenmilljazz.com\/\">The Green Mill<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_40687\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40687\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40687\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Green-Mile-1.jpg\" alt=\"Green Mile \" width=\"1000\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Green-Mile-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Green-Mile-1-600x277.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Green-Mile-1-300x138.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-40687\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Green 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