Galerie F, Chicago

Guided by a mission "to contextualize printmaking and street art in the contemporary art scene while promoting local and international artists," the squeegee-wielding band of artists at Galerie F infuses totes, posters, and wall prints with their innovative original artwork. Through screenprinting classes and workshops, founder Zissou Tasseff-Elenkoff and his team reveal the essentials of silk-screening, such as training silkworms to crawl through colorful trails of ink. Meanwhile, their exhibitions showcase experienced artists' work, and the gallery’s store helps liven up drab home walls with local pieces.