The Conservation Center will open up its doors to the public and participate in two major events coming up in October:
 
Thursday, October 15, 10:00am–12:00pm
Chicago Ideas Week Labs
 
Chicago Ideas Week brings together hundreds of the world's brightest thought leaders to inspire, connect, and activate the city of Chicago and beyond. CIW's Labs provide unique opportunities to explore what happens behind-the-scenes at Chicago's most innovative organizations and businesses. Tickets are required.

Saturday, October 17, 10:00am–4:00pm
Sunday, October 18, 10:00am–3:00pm
Open House Chicago
 
The Chicago Architecture Foundation's Open House Chicago is a free public festival that offers exclusive access to 150 buildings across Chicago. Explore the hidden gems and architectural treasures of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods--all for free. Stop by and visit The Conservation Center's 10,000 sq ft lab, designed by Jeanne Gang and her team at Studio Gang Architects.

The exciting fall art season is upon us and The Conservation Center is ready to participate once again in the annual international art fair, EXPO CHICAGO! Now in its fourth year, EXPO CHICAGO is a four-day event (September 16–20) taking place at historic Navy Pier, featuring more than 140 of the world’s leading art galleries from 16 countries. This fair draws visitors from all over and continues to demonstrate Chicago as an important destination in the art world. As we have for the past three years, The Center is proud to serve as EXPO CHICAGO’s exclusive art conservation and custom framing provider. Our conservators will also be on-call and on-site to assist dealers and galleries whose pieces have sustained damage related to transportation and handling.