Mana Contemporary Chicago

An amazing and inviting arts/performance laboratory - incentivizes generation and incubation of new work

Plan ACCORDINGLY for time.

Beautiful space and the studios are gorgeous.

The front desk was late to work in the morning so I was stuck outside and the photographer couldn’t come get me because she’s on a high level and to use the elevator…. You need someone from the front desk!! LOL

Not only do you need the front desk person to utilize the elevator, you have to call for them on the box, they reply they’re on their way, but we waited about 30 minutes for them to actually come. Also we pressed the call button twice and they screamed at us “I SAID WERE COMING” 🥲

I was super late leaving for my next job and they really didn’t care. Really unprofessional.

Artist studies for 8 floors, keep an eye out for open studios.

Good space, southern exposure, alotta light! Wonderful artists creating thoughtful pieces!

A great storage facility for billionaires. Also, some pretty cool artist studios and occasional special events. I've been here probably a dozen times since it opened. It is not the most welcoming space.

We came to see the gallery and everything went wrong. Their address in google maps is wrong and this place doesn't have enough signs to let you know where is the gate. We eventually found the gate by trial and error after wondering around for a long time. We somehow got the gate and there was a sign that asking us to ring the bell. We rang the bell and waited 5 mins..nothing happened. Someone has left the building and we got inside. The bad thing is there was someone to secure the building the whole time and didn't notice us while we're waiting outside. Avoid if you can...

Amazing art experience! Will go back again next year !!