OPEN HOUSE CHICAGO 2022 SITES REVEALED!

The Open House Chicago site lineup is live! On October 15-16, you can tour over 150 of Chicago's breathtaking sacred spaces, repurposed mansions, innovative breweries and inspiring art centers. With more than 20 neighborhoods represented, there are plenty of ways to customize your OHC experience, whether that means traveling down the block or across the city.

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Download the Chicago Architecture Center app! Illinois residents get FREE ENTRY to the Center 10/1-10/16 by showing their app.

Available September 30, the free Chicago Architecture Center app is the best way to experience OHC. In addition to helping you explore sites and neighborhoods, the app has exclusive features such as self-guided tours, sample itineraries and neighborhood must-sees. From 10/1-10/16, Illinois residents get free entry to the Center by showing their app!

Open House Chicago 2022 is made possible by generous support from Presenting Sponsor Wintrust and OHC 2022 Sponsors The Terra Foundation for American Art, the National Endowment for the Arts, the TAWANI Foundation, ComEd, Illinois Arts Council Agency and Cassandra Book. OHC 2022 Media Sponsors are Chicago Magazine, the Chicago Reader, WBEZ 91.5 Chicago and Vocalo Radio. OHC 2022 Partners are Choose Chicago, the Chicago Transit Authority and Open House Chicago Worldwide.

HAPPENING AT THE CENTER

NEW AT THE CENTER: SAY IT LOUD

September 21 - October 21, 2022 at the Chicago Architecture Center

On view for a limited time only, SAY IT LOUD is a global traveling activation that elevates the work and identities of local, diverse designers in collaboration with the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA). Don't forget, Illinois residents can receive free access to this activation and more October 1-16 by showing their CAC app at the ticket counter.

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OHC Program - Open House Chicago 2022 Preview

VIRTUAL PROGRAM

Thursday, September 29 at 12:00pm

Check out what’s new and exciting for the 12th year of Open House Chicago, our annual free architecture festival, from sites to programs and more.

OHC Program: Chicago on the Silver Screen: Running Scared

IN-PERSON PROGRAM

Sunday, October 9 at 4:30pm

Our screening of Running Scared takes us to Cinema Chatham to enjoy a film featuring iconic Chicago-centric scenes.

OHC Program: Insider Guide to Open House Chicago

VIRTUAL PROGRAM

Tuesday, October 11 at 4:30pm

Want to maximize your OHC experience? Get the best tips and tricks from the experts, including site hosts, OHC volunteers and CAC staff working behind-the-scenes.

FIND YOUR TOUR

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN BY BUS

Take a trip throughout the city on Sustainable Design by Bus to see sites that have been built with our planet’s future in mind.

DEVIL IN THE WHITE CITY BY BUS

Get ready for a spooky October by exploring the compelling and haunting true story told in Erik Larson's Devil in the White City on a bus tour through Chicago.

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT BY BUS

Discover the neighborhood where the famed Prairie Style of architecture evolved on Frank Lloyd Wright by Bus. You'll also get an interior tour of one of Wright's masterpieces!

FOR THE FAMILY

OHC FAMILY FEST: SPOOKY ARCHITECTURE

Date: Saturday, October 15 from 10:00am-2:00pm
Location: Chicago Architecture Center (111 E. Wacker) Lecture Hall and Design Studio

Put on your best costume and explore the spooky side of architecture! Learn about the science behind the arches of Dracula's castle. Take on spook-tacular Lego challenges to build a witch’s lair. Create bone chilling bridges that can withstand the weight of a pumpkin. Plus, enter our Halloween costume contest for an opportunity to win special prizes. This event is free, so drop by any time!

CAC RETAIL DROPS

HANDMADE BY LOCAL ARTISTS!

It's almost the first day of autumn! Celebrate the new season with a candle handmade in Chicago - the perfect item to get you in the fall spirit.

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ONE MORE THING

Join our volunteer community!

We are currently accepting applications for our Exhibit Hosts and Guest Services volunteer positions. Our volunteers are at the center of our mission to inspire people to discover why design matters. Learn more and join our volunteer community today!

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DONATE TO SUPPORT OHC

You can become an Open House Chicago Champion

Your gift today ensures that OHC can remain free and accessible to everyone. Consider a donation of $25 or $50 to support this program that connects Chicagoans to their city like no other.

MAKE A GIFT NOW

“I support Open House Chicago because it is one of the greatest gifts the CAC gives. For no cost, people can see both the inside and outside of great spaces and learn how unique our City is, and also see how communities come together to address issues whether it is housing, common areas or environmental concerns.” –Barbara Weiner, OHC Donor & Docent Class of 2011

MEET BARBARA WEINER

Interested in using your IRA Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) to CAC? Would you like to make a gift of stock or make an ACH transfer? Learn more or contact Karen Bippus, Director of Individual and Planned Giving at kbippus@architecture.org or (312) 561-2118.