What:

NEXT, the curated invitational of emerging art, will take place on the 7th floor of the Merchandise Mart and run concurrently with Art Chicago. NEXT is developed in partnership with Kavi Gupta and Christian Viveros-Faune and will provide an international platform for new and emerging work.

Why:

The goal of NEXT, the international exposition of new art, is to broaden the exposure of emerging and contemporary art and artists by providing a showcase for the best in new art.

When:

April 25-28, 2008
Fri. & Sat: 11am – 7pm;
Sun: 11am – 6pm
Mon: 11am – 4pm

Where:

NEXT will take place on the 7th floor of the Merchandise Mart.

Preview Events:

Opening Night Celebration Thursday, April 24

Website:

www.nextartfair.com

Contact:

Galleries interested in learning more should contact Christian Viveros-Faune at cvfaune@earthlink.net.

Marketing:

Prospective sponsorship and promotional and community partners can receive more information about marketing plans by contacting Renee Mariotti, Vice President of Marketing for Art Chicago at 312.527.0049, rmariotti@mmart.com

Media:

Media interested in obtaining additional information about Artropolis, ArtChicago or the satellite shows to be hosted at The Merchandise Mart, or would like to interview show organizers, or receive official media credentials should contact:

Kasey Madden
Public Relations
Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc.
312.527.7792
or via email to kmadden@mmart.com