Art on the Mart

Art on the Mart

Chicago has always been a significant hub for the arts. Experience digital art in a new way at Art on the Mart, the world’s largest digital art projection in the world. View projected contemporary art across two and a half acres on the river facade of the Mart—and don’t forget to explore all the surrounding entertainment while you’re at it. 

Discover food, fun, and everything in between in one of Chicago’s most beautiful and bustling areas. Make Art on the Mart at Merchandise Mart a part of your Chicago experience.

There is also a wide range of children’s programs including swimming lessons to get your children involved and moving. Why sit on the couch all day when you can meet up with your buddies and play a few rounds of pickleball? The East Bank Club also has numerous dining options as well as a relaxing spa to put your feet up after a long day.

Location

If you’ve ever taken a riverboat tour down the Chicago River, chances are you’ve passed the Merchandise Mart. The Merchandise Mart is one of Chicago’s most historic Art Deco buildings situated conveniently at the river bank. 

Find Art on the Mart along the Riverwalk; you can view the art projections best along the Chicago Riverwalk Jetty between Wells and Franklin Street. If you’re feeling hungry, you can always stop in at one of the many restaurants nearby—Marshall’s Landing, River Roast, and Beatrix, to name a few.

Parking

Now for the big question: where to park? A few parking garages can be found near Art on the Mart. The Mart Parc Wells parking garage is a five-minute walk to Art on the Mart. If you’d like to spare a minute, the Mart Parc Orleans garage is a simple four-minute walk. 

Where Can I View Art on the Mart Chicago? 

The best spot to view the art projections is on the Riverwalk between Wells and Franklin Street. Since Art on the Mart utilizes light projections, it’s easily viewable after dark. Keep in mind hours will shift as seasons begin to change. 

Art on the Mart works by projecting moving images, colors, and sounds. It’s a spectacular art show you won’t want to miss.