Ever felt intimidated walking into an art gallery or thought art just wasn’t for you? That may change this weekend as The Other Art Fair returns to Chicago for its seventh edition.

Presented by Saatchi Art, The Other Art Fair runs March 27-30 at Artifact Events, featuring more than 115 emerging and independent artists. Unlike traditional art fairs, this event allows visitors to meet the artists and purchase artwork directly from them.

The fair is designed to be accessible, fun and inspiring, breaking down barriers and redefining the way people experience art. Alongside a wide range of affordable artwork, the event features immersive installations, live performances and interactive experiences.

Since launching in 2011, The Other Art Fair has worked with more than 3,000 artists from over 20 countries and now hosts 12 fairs annually across the United States, United Kingdom and Australia. It remains the only global art event solely focused on representing independent artists.

Whether you’re an avid collector, a casual browser or simply curious, the fair invites all to explore, connect and experience art in a new way.

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