Venue
One of the nation's largest facilities devoted to the art of our time, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) offers exhibitions of the most thought-provoking art created since 1945. The MCA documents contemporary visual culture through painting, sculpture, photography, video and film, and performance. Located in a new building near the historic Water Tower in the heart of downtown Chicago, the MCA boasts a gift store, bookstore, restaurant, 300-seat theater, and a terraced sculpture garden with a great view of Lake Michigan.
http://www.mcachicago.org/
220 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 312.280.2660
Hotels
Discounted rates are now available to conference attendees at two hotels near the Museum of Contemporary Art. These discounts are available only until late March, so book your room soon.
The Four Seasons
120 East Delaware Place
Chicago, Ilinois 60611
312.280.8800
http://www.fourseasons.com/
Mention the "Institute of Design Strategy Conference" to reserve a deluxe king suite for $425/night. This offer expires April 16th.
Sofitel Chicago Water Tower
20 East Chestnut Street
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312.324.4000
http://www.sofitel.com
Mention the "Institute of Design Strategy Conference" to reserve a Superior King room for $279/night. This offer expires April 2nd.
The following are other excellent hotels within walking distance of the MCA.
The Drake
140 East Walton Place
Chicago, Ilinois 60611
312.787.2200
Hilton Suites (formerly Doubletree)
198 East Delaware Place
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312.664.1100
Lenox Suites
616 North Rush Street
Chicago, Ilinois 60611
312.337.1000
Park Hyatt Chicago
800 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Ilinois 60611
312.335.1234
The Peninsula Chicago
108 East Superior Street
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312.337.2888
Ritz-Carlton
160 East Pearson Street
Chicago, Ilinois 60611
312.266.1000
W Chicago Lakeshore
644 North Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Ilinois 60611
312.943.9200
The Westin Michigan Avenue
909 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312.943.7200
Wyndham Chicago
633 North St. Clair Street
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312.573.0300
