ART on THE MART projects digital artwork across the 2.5-acre river façade of THE MART, the largest privately held commercial building in the United States. The fall program, shown through November 15, features work from Argonne National Laboratory with the Electronic Visualization Laboratory, and from the Adler Planetarium. It's a half-hour show that you can pair with an evening walk on the Riverwalk.
What to expect
A 30-minute projection starting at 7:30 PM. The best view is from the Riverwalk jetty between Wells and Franklin streets, where permanently installed speakers play the show's audio.
Good to know
- Fall shows run 7:30 to 8:00 PM, Thursdays through Sundays.
- Watch from the Chicago Riverwalk jetty between Wells and Franklin streets.
- An ADA-compliant ramp to the Riverwalk is on the west side of Franklin Street.
- The Merchandise Mart stop on the Brown and Purple lines is next to the building.
- From November 19, the façade switches to the Joffrey Ballet's Nutcracker projection.
Going? Keep it.
Common questions
When does the show start?
At 7:30 PM, Thursday through Sunday, for 30 minutes.
Where should I stand?
On the Riverwalk jetty between Wells and Franklin streets, where the audio plays.