Terrain Exhibitions brings contemporary art where it is most needed and least expected: yards, front steps, windowsills, porches, and rooftops in neighborhoods worldwide

This is an act of radical decentralization, taking art from privileged urban centers and bringing it into everyday spaces. By forging partnerships between artists and citizens, we create greater access for new and underserved audiences for contemporary art, empowering neighbors to make private spaces public in a spirit of generosity and collaboration.

Programs

Terrain Exhibitions produces the Terrain Biennial, a public art event staged at locations worldwide, and hosts the Terrain Residency in Springfield, Illinois, working with our partners the Springfield Art Association and the Enos Park Residency Program.

Operations

Terrain Exhibitions is a 501c3 Not for Profit organization established in the State of Illinois. We are a volunteer-run organization with no paid staff. Terrain Exhibitions has received financial support from the Oak Park Area Arts Council, Illinois Arts Council Agency, National Endowment for the Arts, The Hyde Park Arts Center Artist Run Chicago Fund and the Montage Foundation.