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SOFA CHICAGO 2007: VISITOR INFORMATION |
The 14th International Exposition of Sculpture Objects & Functional Art is a gallery-presented, international art exposition dedicated to bridging the worlds of design, decorative and fine art. Works by emerging and established artists and designers are available for sale by 100 premier galleries and dealers. View images
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Festival Hall, Navy Pier
600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60611
Wheelchairs and Elevators
Wheelchairs are available at the Guest Services Desk inside the Family Pavilion, located near the West entrance, and at the East End Security Post. They are available at no charge, on a first-come, first-served basis. ID is required. All levels of the Navy Pier complex are accessible by elevators. |
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Friday, November 2
11 am – 8 pm
Saturday, November 3
11 am – 8 pm
Sunday, November 4
Noon – 6pm
- Photography is not permitted. Cameras must be checked at coat check for a fee.
- Backpacks, large purses, bulky coats and oversized personal items must be checked at coat check for a fee.
- Children under the age of 12 are free with an adult.
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One day admission $15
Three-day admission $25
Student & Senior tickets $12 (valid id required)
Tickets are available at the door, cash and credit cards (VISA, American Express & Mastercard) are accepted. |
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Opening Night Mise en scène |
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Thursday, November 1 at SOFA
First Choice Preview: 5-7 pm, by invitation only
Public Preview: 7-10 pm, tickets: $50, available at the door |
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Friday, November 2
Saturday, November 3
Over 30 presentations at SOFA by renowned artists, collectors and arts professionals are planned. Admission is included with a valid SOFA ticket. The complete schedule will be posted here when available. |
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Contains essays, gallery information, a list of represented artists and hundreds of color images of artwork. The catalog is for sale at the exposition for $15. After the show, the current catalog and available back editions may be purchased here. |
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Exhibits are curated and presented by international arts organizations, including (in past & Events years) the World Ceramic Exposition Foundation (WOCEF), Korea, Association of Israel's Decorative Arts, and Crafts Council of Ireland. The Corning Museum of Glass Hot Glass Roadshow will demonstrate live hot glass blowing. Artist book signings are scheduled throughout the show. A schedule will be posted on sofaexpo.com as information becomes available. |
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Maps are available at ticket sales counters during the show or online, right before the show. |
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Cafés in the show will offer spirits, sandwiches and light supper during show hours. Information on Navy Pier's restaurants and food court is available here. |
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Bus and train travel information is available at Chicago Transit Authority, 1.888.YOURCTA.
Taxis: Navy Pier has three taxi drop-off and pick-up points. Entrance 1 is closest to SOFA.
A daily free trolley runs between Navy Pier and State Street, along Grand Avenue and Illinois Street, Mon-Thu 10 am-9 pm; Fri-Sat 10 am-11 pm; and Sun 10 am-8 pm. Trolleys typically run every 20 minutes, pick-up points are indicated by 'Navy Pier Trolley Stop' signs along the route. |
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Paid parking is available on Navy Pier. Rates and additional parking lots are listed here. |
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American Airlines© is offering discounted air transportation to persons traveling to the exposition. Fares are subject to special rules, restrictions and availability. Contact American Airlines Meeting Services at 800.433.1790 for reservations and ticket purchase - refer to star file A97H7AE.
SOFA CHICAGO Hotels
Book your hotel now - Chicago will be hosting many city-wide conventions during November this year and rooms are going fast!
Indigo Hotel
1244 N. Dearborn Pkwy.
T: 312.787.4980
$160/night*
www.hotelindigo.com
Holiday Inn City Centre
300 E Ohio
T: 312.787.6100
$195/night*
www.chicc.com
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
301 E North Water Street
T: 312.464.1000
$219/night*
www.sheratonchicago.com
The W Hotel (Lake Shore)
644 North Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60611
312.943.9200
$239 night (plus tax)
www.whotels.com
*Listed prices do not include tax |
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E: info@sofaexpo.com
T: 800.563.SOFA (7632) or 773.506.8860
F: 773.506.8892
4401 North Ravenswood, Suite 301
Chicago, IL 60640
www.sofaexpo.com |
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SOFA NEW YORK is produced by Expressions of Culture, Inc.,
a dmg world media company. |
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CRAFT OR POST-CRAFT?
Mark Lyman, Director/ Founder of SOFA NEW YORK described SOFA
artworks as "premier examples of
a post-craft art movement"...
read article
and comment > |
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