Mana Contemporary Chicago

Inside Mana Contemporary’s historic building, designed by architect George Nimmons, you will find dozens of artist studios, exhibition spaces, a library and more. The former Commonwealth Edison warehouse now serves many of the city’s most significant arts organizations and artists of diverse disciplines—including painters, sculptors, photographers, performers, and artist-led collectives. The building plays a vital role in the contemporary local cultural scene. Nimmons believed that industrial buildings should create a pleasant environment for workers, as well as providing an attractive asset to their neighborhoods. A picturesque focal point is the brick tower with church-like gothic windows rendered in terra cotta.