Art on theMART
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654
Public Art
Art on theMART brings dynamic and engaging visual art to downtown Chicago residents and visitors using state-of-the-art technology.
Art on theMART brings dynamic and engaging visual art to downtown Chicago residents and visitors using state-of-the-art technology. Projections will be displayed up to two hours a night, five days a week (Wednesday – Sunday), for ten months of the year (March – December).
Projections will be visible to the public from Wacker Dr. and along the Chicago Riverwalk. The City of Chicago and theMART will work in partnership to manage and curate the projected artwork over the course of a 30-year agreement.
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