If you are interested in using the Art Institute of Chicago as a location for your film or photography production, you must obtain permission from the museum’s Public Affairs department.

The following information is required to be considered for approval:

• Synopsis of project
• Galleries and/or objects to be filmed
• Number of crew members, and their names and titles
• Equipment list including any electrical requirements
• Possible dates (3-week minimum notice)
• Length of time required for filming including set-up/break-down
• If sound recording is included

Please submit your request to Chai Lee, Public Affairs.

Please note: the Art Institute of Chicago is committed to the protection of all artwork and gallery conditions, which may prevent us from permitting certain activities. A certificate of liability insurance with the Art Institute and the Chicago Park District listed as additionally insured is required prior to any filming/photography activities. Requests in person for same-day filming or photography will not be granted.

_{Edward Hopper. Nighthawks, 1942. Friends of American Art Collection.}