Chicago Alliance
of Visual Artists
Click here to download a PDF listing of all our 2026 events.
Annual Members’ Show
March 1–28, 2026
Artists’ Reception: March 7, 1:00–3:30 p.m.
@ MANA Contemporary Chicago
2233 South Throop Street, Chicago, IL 6060
Attention CAVA members!
The Call for Entries is now open!
Click here to sign up with our new exhibit application partner VIBRANTCAST, and enter your work in this upcoming exhibit!
Artists' Studios Visit | May 16, 2026 12:00–3:00 p.m.
@ Cornelia Arts Building
1800 W. Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
Coming this spring…
Join fellow CAVA artists for a group visit to the Cornelia Arts Building in the Ravenswood Arts Corridor. Meet in front at 12:00 noon, and visit the studios of three of the resident artists for a discussion on their artistic process, inspiration, and to view their work in progress. After our three focused visits, participants can choose to visit additional Cornelia open studio artists, or adjourn to Frasca for discussion and refreshment ( a 7 minute walk from Cornelia Arts).
This guided tour event is FREE for CAVA members, but space is limited.
RSVP to save your spot by sendig an email to: events@wearecava.org
Spring Salon Critique Night
May 21, 2026 | 6:00–9:00 p.m.
@ Birch Road Cellar, 1113 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago
Meet up with fellow CAVA artists for the next Salon Night at Birch Road Cellar.
We'll start out with a social hour from 6:00–7:00 p.m., where all are welcome to bring small works to display on tables for casual sharing and discussions
(bring a table-top easel for your piece). At 7:00 p.m. we'll begin the formal presentations by 12 CAVA artists, including time for feedback and discussion.
Space is limited, so RSVP to one of the options below to reserve your space at this fun event!
This event is FREE for CAVA members, $10 for guests (waived if you join at event). Light refreshments will be available.
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>> Want to be one of the presenters? Send an email to the event manager at
shelvm@aol.com to reserve your time slot between 7:00–9:00 p.m.
>> Coming to listen and mingle?
Those wishing to bring work to display at the social hour and hear about others'
artistic techniques and inspiration, but not formally present work,
RSVP to save your spot to events@wearecava.org