Art school stars and everyday dilettantes alike will find inspiration in the eclectic mixture of contemporary artwork at Betty Rymer Gallery. Located at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, this showroom offers a forum where works by students and faculty coalesce with local, national and international artists.

Named after the late wife of School Board of Governors board member Barry Rymer, the gallery's lustrous, dark gray tiled flooring and starkly modern, angular space is an immaculate setting for a myriad of mediums–digital media, video, paintings, drawings, sculptures, computer-based sound work and more.

Provocative exhibitions spice up this free gallery that is open to the public, so anticipate a diverse combination of pieces that celebrate a range of viewpoints. Whether hedonism, religion or architectural deconstruction, the gallery captures the essence of progressive art by the up-and-coming underground as well as the reputable vanguard.Prices generally range from $250-$4,500.

The gallery's pristine white walls showcase group exhibitions for roughly one month. Opening receptions, as well as curator tours and roundtable sessions coincide.

Centerstage Reviewer: Jen Hazen