“Studio Sessions” Extended thru Aug 8

“World Without Promises” IOTO Summer Residency Exhibition Opens Aug 22; “Studio Sessions” will be on view thru Aug 8

Special Offer on sales art artwork from “Studio Sessions”

Dear Friends,

Guests have been enjoying the current exhibition, “Studio Sessions,” conceived by ENGAGE Projects and presented in partnership with SoNa Chicago, which opened June 26. We have extended the show through Aug 8.

There is a special offer on now and through the entire month of August: If you purchase a piece from the “Studio Sessions” show, we will donate 20% to a charity of the collector’s choice. This portion of the purchase is coming from the gallery and ENGAGE Projects. The artists will still get their full percentage of the sale. A viewing list that shows the artwork and prices is available upon request.

The five artists in the exhibition are Nick Albertson, bARBER, Matthew Girson, Noel Mercado, and Margaret Welsh.

See below for details on our upcoming shows!

Laura Botwinick & Molly O’Donnell

We look forward to welcoming the IOTO summer residency exhibition for a second year

We are pleased to host the Industry of the Ordinary Summer Exhibition once again this year. Mark your calendars - the main event when all the artists will be on-site activating their art and performance pieces is Saturday, August 22 from 5-8 pm. The non-performative works will be available for viewing during regular gallery hours and by appointment. The title of this year’s show is “World Without Promises.” An Artist Walkthrough will be on Sat., Aug 29 from 5-7 pm.

Laleh Motlagh: Solo Show at SoNa Chicago, Sept 12 - Nov 7: “Rooted. Uprooted.”

We are pleased to announce a solo show by Laleh Motlagh, with the opening reception on Saturday, Sept 12 and an Artist Talk on Sat., Sept 19. This show will be on view as part of Chicago Exhibition Week 2026, presented by Gertie, Sept 14 - 20. We will have an opening reception for Laleh’s show for Gertie attendees on Thurs., Sept 17.

collage with a central flower, a wild flower, and collage elements of zeros and text saying "Part of America"

Gallery Annex

In the Gallery Annex you can view works by SoNa Chicago Gallery artists, Mirentxu Ganzarain, Loralyn Kumlin, Jack Poker, and Tom Robinson.

Image: Gallery Annex view featuring ceramic sculptures by Mirentxu Ganzarain and painting by Tom Robinson, 2026; photo credit: Mirentxu Ganzarain (click photo for pricing)

Panel Discussion - Studio Sessions

Watch the video of the July 24 panel discussion moderated by Jennifer Armetta on the SoNa Chicago YouTube Channel! There you can also find recordings of the artist talks from our recent shows.

Check out SoNa’s Purchase Site

Purchase work from previous shows at SoNa Chicago here.

image: Amerce, by Jack Poker, Sculpture: erector set, found photographs, suburban plat, metal clamps, slide lock, and newsprint

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