Cash Only: An Ode to Dive Bars

Cash Only: An Ode to Dive Bars is a juried group exhibition featuring artwork celebrating Chicago’s beloved no-frills watering holes. From new takes on classic photobooth strips to transformations of beer cans into art, and even experimentations with neon light, this exhibition captures the spirit of Chicago’s dive bar culture.

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Exhibiting artists: Victoria Park, Amanda Reeder, Lexi Alvarado, Ann Oberlies, Katrina Miller, Jeanette Done-Langemann, Dustin Mertz, Anna McVey, Natalie Pivoney, Cori O'Connor, Alexandra Smith, Taaron Silverstein, Jeffrey Thiede, and Scott Sendelbach.

Image courtesy of Alexandra Smith.

Group show

July 10 - August 14, 2026 at Art City