The Fields Studios – Gate 1

Chicago, ILtemporary venue
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About

The Fields Studios – Gate 1 is a distinctive temporary venue located at 2828 N. Pulaski Rd. in Chicago that offers visitors a chance to experience art in an unconventional setting. As a temporary space, it brings a sense of immediacy and uniqueness to the Chicago arts scene, inviting visitors to engage with exhibitions that exist for a limited time. The venue is associated with the Balloon Museum, an innovative concept that has captured attention for its playful and immersive approach to contemporary art installations. This connection suggests a creative programming direction that breaks from traditional gallery experiences and offers something refreshingly different for Chicago's art enthusiasts. When visiting The Fields Studios – Gate 1, you can expect to encounter exhibitions that prioritize interactive and experiential elements over conventional wall-mounted displays. The association with the Balloon Museum indicates a focus on large-scale installations and environments that visitors can move through and explore, creating memorable encounters with art that engage multiple senses. The temporary nature of the venue means that exhibitions are designed to make an impact within a specific timeframe, encouraging visitors to experience them while they're available. This approach to programming creates a sense of occasion around each visit, as the work on display won't be there indefinitely. The visitor experience at this venue is shaped by its identity as a temporary space, which often means a more experimental atmosphere compared to permanent institutions. The Fields Studios location provides room for ambitious installations that might require significant square footage, allowing artists to realize visions that need space to breathe. As a temporary venue, you should check the website at balloonmuseum.world for current exhibition information, visiting hours, and ticketing details before planning your visit, as these logistics may change based on what's being presented. The temporary status also means that the venue might have specific run dates for each exhibition, so advance planning is recommended to ensure you don't miss out on experiencing these time-limited artistic offerings in Chicago.

Current Exhibitions

CurrentGroup Exhibition

EmotionAir: Art You Can Feel

HyperStudio, Mauro Pace, Momoyo Torimitsu, Motomichi Nakamura, MOTOREFISICO, Rub Kandy, Sila Sveta, Kissmiklos, Alex Schweder, Cyril Lancelin, Michela Picchi, Thom Kubli, ENESS, Elena Raimondi

Major traveling exhibition featuring large-scale interactive balloon art installations designed to evoke different emotions in viewers, with works by numerous international artists.

October 30, 2025 - April 6, 2026
Opening Reception: October 29, 2025
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Hours

Monday: 7:00 AM AM – 7:00 AM PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM AM – 7:00 AM PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM AM – 7:00 AM PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM AM – 7:00 AM PM

Friday: 7:00 AM AM – 7:00 AM PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

Contact Information

Address

2828 N. Pulaski Rd.

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