About
ART on THE Mart is listed for Chicago this weekend.
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.
Also in Downtown, the Loop & West Loop
Common questions
When does the projection start?
The fall projection runs from 7:30 to 8:00pm, Thursday through Sunday.
Where is the best place to watch?
Watch from the Chicago Riverwalk jetty between Wells and Franklin streets, where permanent speakers play the program audio.
How do I get there by train?
The closest elevated stop is Merchandise Mart on the Brown and Purple lines; Clark and Lake and State and Lake are also nearby.
Is the Riverwalk viewing area accessible?
Yes. The organizer identifies ADA-compliant Riverwalk ramps west of Franklin Street, west of Clark Street and east of State Street.
Is parking available nearby?
The organizer identifies Mart Parc Orleans Self Park entrances at 437 North Orleans Street and 401 North Wells Street.