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Founded in 1879, The Art Institute of Chicago is the leading institution providing a sense of cultural identity and pride for Chicago, the state of Illinois, and the Midwest. With a collection that encompasses more than 5,000 years of creative achievement, the
museum draws on and contributes to a worldwide art community for acquisitions, exhibitions, and scholarship. Nearly 225,000 works of art are held in ten curatorial departments: African and Amerindian
Arts; American Arts; Architecture; Asian Art; European Decorative Arts and Sculpture, and Ancient Art; European Painting; Modern and Contemporary Art; Photography; Prints and Drawings; and Textiles. The
Art Institute's constituency is local, regional, national, and international, with approximately 1.3 million visitors each year.
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Department of Government & Foundation Relations
111 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60603-6110
ph: (312) 443-3614
fx: (312) 443-9203
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http://www.artic.edu
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