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Artist Live/Work Space License and Zoning Information

From the Chicago Dept of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

Artists interested in operating a home-based Artist Live/Work Space should consider the following licensing information from the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection:

"Showing your art or another person's art to friends or for a private party, in your home, not open to the public or advertised to the public, and even selling art in your home does not require a business license.  You can make art in any residence in Chicago without a license.  more...

Selected Chicago Links

Chicago Art Map
A map for finding alternative and commercial galleries.  Filters make it easy to sort by opening, location, and more.
Chicago Gallery News: Real Estate & Space
CGN's real estate and space listings
UIC Health in the Arts Online Safety Library
Extensive online library of articles on arts-related health and safety issues.

Selected National/International Links

Artist Help Network: Housing & Studio Space
Links to housing and studio space organizations as well as books on artists' housing and studio issues.
ArtSpace USA
The leading nonprofit real estate developer for artists and arts organizations in the U.S. Creates and preserves affordable space in order to stimulate artists' professional growth and promote cultural and economic vitality.

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