PIGMENT INTERNATIONAL SNAGS PARTNER AWARD AT INAUGURAL SPECTRUM CHICAGO | | Photo credits to Isadore Howard and Vanessa Hobson | |
Pigment International participated in the inaugural Spectrum Chicago Art Fair held at the Merchandise Mart, and came away with Spectrum’s 2026 Inaugural Partner Award.
Many thanks to the amazing creatives who showcased their work - Steve Bravo, Edo, Jesse Howard, Candace Hunter, Salome Jaffe, Max Sansing and Howard Simmons.
| Photo credit to Isadore Howard and Vanessa Hobson | Students from Gary Comer Youth Center (GCYC) attended and toured the show floor where they met artists from across the country, and heard from Redwood’s Managing Director of Marketing, Linda Mariano to learn more about the fair and its impact on the careers of artists. | Photo credit to Isadore Howard and Vanessa Hobson | Thank you to our partners Diasporal Rhythms, Sola Contemporary, C.A.I Designs, Yin Society, and Norman Teague Design for assisting in making this a memorable first-time Chicago event. The Pigment booth was a hub of activity and the most comfortable spot in th house. And a special shout out to the wonderful artists and galleries we met from across the country. You make our culture richer and more diverse, and that’s a good thing. We look forward to connecting with you in the future. | Photo credit to Isadore Howard and Vanessa Hobson | |
Spectrum and the Chicago Art Fair, both managed by the Redwood Group, will be returning to Chicago in 2027. Also returning to the Chicago art scene will be SOFA Chicago, the fair dedicated to sculptural objects, functional art and collectible design. The fairs will run concurrently at The Mart, October 28 – 31, 2027.
Thanks to those collectors who walked away with something wonderful. There is still an opportunity to purchase art, merch and our latest Pigment magazine, visit our store We Love Art.
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BLACK FINE ART MONTH CONTINUES | Next up Pigment International’s hosts Chicago To The World, October 23rd at the Logan Center. This powerful half day convening brings together arts groups from across the Midwest to discuss the state of Black art. Featured speakers include Pamela Cullerton, Chicago Sculpture Exhibit, Jon Ott, The Richard Hunt Legacy Foundation, Janice Bond, Chicago Public Art Group, Ra Joy, Bronzeville Center for the Arts, Lisa Coleman, Adler University, and Monique Brinkman-Hill, South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC). The event will be held at the Logan Center on the campus of the University of Chicago. | |
Pigment International™, the multimedia platform dedicated to Black contemporary art, is proud to serve as a media partner for the premiere of the North Shore Fine Art Expo, a boutique, curated, original-art-only event arriving at The Orrington Hotel, steps from Northwestern University, November 13–15, 2026.
The Expo brings together an eclectic group of contemporary artists from across the United States, many of them exhibiting exclusively in Greater Chicagoland. Every artist will be on-site to discuss their work, giving collectors, first-time buyers, and art lovers a rare chance to connect directly with the people behind the work and to acquire fine art at accessible prices.
Visitors can expect an extraordinary range of styles and media, including abstraction, abstract expressionism, cityscapes, drawing, encaustic, fiber art, figurative work, impressionism, mixed media, pastel, plein air, pop art, portraiture, realism, sculpture, still life, and watercolor.
"The North Shore has a deep appreciation for the arts, and this Expo widens the conversation," said Patricia Andrews-Keenan, Founder and CEO of Pigment International. "We are delighted to help Chicagoland audiences discover artists whose work deserves to be seen, collected, and sustained."
Event Details
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1st Look Preview: Friday, November 13, 6:30–9:30 PM
- Saturday, November 14: 11 AM–7 PM
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Sunday, November 15: 11 AM–6 PM
- Location: The Orrington Hotel, Evanston, IL
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Tickets: $20 daily; multiple-day tickets available
- Information and Artists' Gallery: www.northshorefineartexpo.com
| | STILL TIME TO APPLY | THE CSE RICHARD HUNT AWARD | |
There is still time to apply for Chicago Sculpture Exhibit’s (CSE) Richard Hunt Award, but the deadline is approaching. Renewed in partnership with the Richard Hunt Legacy Foundation, the award honors the internationally heralded Chicago native by supporting the next generation of public sculptors.
CSE is offering $10,000 to an emerging or mid-career sculptor to create a new work for a prominent outdoor location in Chicago. Eighty percent of the funds are provided up front for planning and creation, and the remaining 20 percent is released upon installation. Funds may cover materials, studio rent, and the artist's time. CSE will assist with on-site installation and mounting costs, provide professional documentation of the finished work, and offer mentoring as requested.
The sculpture will remain on view for two years, so it must withstand Chicago's climate. After 24 months, the work returns to the artist as sole owner.
Key dates
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October 30, 2026, 5 p.m. CT: Applications due
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Early to mid-November 2026: Jury selection and notification
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December 15, 2026: Final drawings and plans due
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May 30, 2027: Installation complete
Don't wait. Submit your application today through the online form.
| | WHY MAGAZINES ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER | A profile of Jane Carpenter-Rock of the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) is featured in Issue VI of the Pigment Magazine. | In a recent episode of the influential podcast Design Matters, host Debbie Millman interviewed Françoise Mouly, longtime art editor of the venerable art center New Yorker Magazine. During their conversation they spoke about why print endures and why art was at the center of the publication. “Print is a devotion of resources,” says Mouly. “As we move towards more and more digital media … you don't need less print you need more print.” We say amen to that. | | |
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