Advertise With Us
Advertise With Us
Art News Chicago offers targeted advertising opportunities for galleries, museums, nonprofits, cultural organizations, and creative businesses across the Chicago region. Our platform reaches artists, collectors, curators, educators, and engaged cultural audiences who actively follow local exhibitions, events, and creative news.
Whether you’re promoting an exhibition, launching a new program, or increasing visibility for your organization, we provide flexible, affordable advertising options designed to fit your goals.
⭐ Why Advertise With Art News Chicago?
Reach a Highly Engaged Arts Audience
Our readers include artists, gallery owners, curators, collectors, students, educators, and cultural supporters across Chicago and the surrounding region.
Local Focus, Real Impact
We highlight the people, venues, and stories shaping Chicago’s creative community — making your message visible to the audiences who matter most.
Flexible Options for Every Budget
From sidebar banners to featured placements and sponsored posts, we offer options for organizations of all sizes.
Independent & Community‑Driven
Your advertising directly supports independent arts journalism and helps keep our platform accessible to the entire community.
⭐ Advertising Options
1. Sidebar Display Ads
Perfect for galleries, events, and ongoing promotions.
300×250 or 300×600
Appears on all article pages
High visibility
Monthly or multi‑month options available
Starting at $49/month
2. Homepage Banner Ads
Premium placement for maximum exposure.
728×90 or 970×250
Appears at the top of the homepage
Ideal for major exhibitions or seasonal campaigns
Starting at $79/month
3. Category Page Ads
Target readers browsing specific topics such as:
Exhibitions
Galleries
Public Art
Events
Artist Features
Starting at $39/month
4. Sponsored Posts
A full editorial‑style feature promoting your exhibition, event, or announcement.
Includes:
Article written or edited by our team
Social media promotion
Permanent archive placement
$99 per sponsored post
5. Featured Event Placement
Boost your event to the top of the news feed for 48 hours.
$19 per feature
6. Gallery / PR Priority Placement
Priority review + category placement for time‑sensitive announcements.
$29 per priority placement
7. Featured + Social Boost
Featured placement plus promotion on our social channels.
$39 per boost
⭐ Audience Snapshot
Our readers include:
Artists
Gallery owners
Curators
Collectors
Arts administrators
Students & educators
Cultural organizations
Event‑goers
Creative professionals
Your message reaches people who are actively engaged in Chicago’s arts ecosystem.
⭐ Ad Specifications
We accept:
JPG, PNG, or GIF files
Standard IAB sizes (300×250, 300×600, 728×90, 970×250)
High‑resolution promotional graphics
Links to exhibitions, events, or organization websites
If you need help designing an ad, we can assist.
⭐ How to Get Started
To book an ad or request a custom package, contact:
advertising@artnewschicago.com
Include:
Your organization name
Desired ad type
Preferred dates
Artwork or graphics (if available)
Any questions or special requests
We’ll respond within 24–48 hours.
By purchasing advertising, sponsored posts, or paid placements on Art News Chicago, you agree to our Advertiser Terms & Conditions.
View Advertiser Terms & Conditions → /advertiser-terms-and-conditions
⭐ Support Independent Arts Journalism
Your advertising helps sustain:
local arts coverage
community submissions
event listings
artist features
regional creative reporting
Thank you for supporting Chicago’s creative community.