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
Sofitel Chicago Water Tower
20 East Chestnut Street
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312.324.4000
http://www.sofitel.com
Mention the "Institute of Design" to receive a superior king room for $325/night. Expires April 14.
Chicago Marriott Downtown
540 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312.836.0100
http://www.chicagomarriottdowntown.com
Mention the "Institute of Design" to receive a standard room for $270/night. Expires April 16.
If you are not able to get a room at one of the above hotels, the following are other excellent hotels within walking distance of the conference:
The Drake