{"id":29997,"date":"2016-04-06T19:40:14","date_gmt":"2016-04-07T02:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soulofamerica.com\/?page_id=29997"},"modified":"2020-11-02T19:23:44","modified_gmt":"2020-11-03T03:23:44","slug":"chicago-shops-galleries","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.soulofamerica.com\/us-cities\/chicago\/chicago-shops-galleries\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Shops & Galleries"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Gallery Guichard<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

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Chicago Shops & Galleries<\/h2>\n
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Barbara Bates Designs<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: Custom designed men and women’s clothing boutique
\nDAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 9a-5p
\nADDRESS: 2031 South Indiana Avenue, Chicago, IL MAP<\/a><\/strong>
\nRAPID TRANSIT: CTA Roosevelt Metro Station
\nPARKING: parking lots and garages nearby
\nPHONE: 312-808-8091
\nWEBSITE: http:\/\/www.barbarabatesdesigns.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Accessorize<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: This boutique that features a robust collection of pocketbooks for the professional woman; includes many accessories to create that look.
\nDAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 10a-6p
\nADDRESS: 5 East Superior Street, Chicago, IL MAP<\/a><\/strong>
\nRAPID TRANSIT: CTA Chicago-Red Metro Station
\nPARKING: parking lots and garages nearby
\nPHONE: 312-482-9780
\nWEBSITE: <\/p>\n

Nicole Gallery<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: In 1986, Nicole Smith founded the premier Haitian fine art gallery in the Midwest. Her dazzling Shona sculptures and abundant collectible Haitian art, includes works by Fritz Millevoix, Allen Stringfellow, William Carter, Alice Gatewood-Waddell, Ifeyinwa Umeike, Laurand Doumba and Frank Louissaint. There’s always something on sale, so don’t hesitate to visit.
\nDAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 11a-5p
\nADDRESS: 2320 North Damen Avenue, Suite 2F, Chicago, IL MAP<\/a><\/strong>
\nRAPID TRANSIT: none
\nPARKING: on street
\nPHONE: 312-787-7716
\nWEBSITE: http:\/\/www.nicolegallery.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Gallery Guichard<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: Bronzeville\u2019s finest Afrocentric art gallery is a 3 level visual feast for patrons of original paintings, classy mixed media and smart interior design; curator and artist Andre Guichard exhibits works from African Diaspora artists for the connoisseur and novice alike; on a budget \u2013 talk to the man, don\u2019t let someone purchase your piece.
\nDAYS & HOURS: Appt only
\nADDRESS: 3521 Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL MAP<\/strong><\/a>
\nRAPID TRANSIT: CTA Bronzeville-IIT Station
\nPARKING: on street
\nPHONE: 773-373-8000
\nWEBSITE: http:\/\/www.galleryguichard.com<\/a><\/p>\n

47th Street Marketplace<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: Before the 2010 fire destroyed the building, it was a collective ecosystem of Black businesses in Bronzeville. You really felt proud to visit.
\nDAYS & HOURS: CLOSED<\/strong>
\nADDRESS: 4655 Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL MAP<\/a><\/strong>
\nRAPID TRANSIT: CTA 47th-Green Station
\nPARKING: on street<\/p>\n

The Underground Bookstore<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: Features a wide selection African Diaspora books. This Southside bookstore is a prominent stop on the national tour circuit for black author readings and signings.
\nDAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 11a-7p
\nADDRESS: 1727 East 87th Street, Chicago, IL MAP<\/a><\/strong>
\nRAPID TRANSIT: Metra 87th Street Station
\nPARKING: on premises and on street
\nPHONE: 773-768-8869
\nWEBSITE: http:\/\/www.theundergroundbookstore.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Island Furs<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: Only full-service, Black fur salon in Chicago, The boutique features minks, fox, sable, beaver, chinchilla and racc0on in long or short hair; member of the Associated Fur Industries of Chicago.
\nDAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 10a-6p, Sat 10a-5p
\nADDRESS: 1827 West 103rd Street  MAP<\/a><\/strong>
\nRAPID TRANSIT: Metra 103rd Street Station
\nPARKING: on street
\nPHONE: 773-881-3877
\nWEBSITE: http:\/\/www.islandfurs.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Frontline Books<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: Sells Wide selection of Rastafari & Pan-African books, plus clothing & incense.
\nDAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 10a-8p, Fri-Sat 10a-9p, Sun 11a-7p
\nADDRESS: 5206 South Harper Avenue, Chicago, IL MAP<\/a><\/strong>
\nRAPID TRANSIT: Hyde Park Metra Station
\nPARKING: on street
\nPHONE: 773-288-7718
\nWEBSITE: http:\/\/www.frontlinebooksdistribution.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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