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America is home to hundreds of art attractions. Whether you prefer classic, contemporary or cultural pieces, you are sure to find something that satisfies both your eye and your soul in one of the many exhibits, galleries and museums scattered across the country. Any art enthusiast planning a road trip should plan to visit these five cities to fully enjoy all that America has to offer the world of art.
Southfield, Michigan
A suburb of Detroit, Southfield, Michigan is home to the Park West Gallery. With both contemporary and classic pieces, this gallery celebrates every facet of the industry and is renowned as the world’s largest art dealer. This museum incorporates pieces and paintings from a wide variety of artists and strives to educate the public on the importance of art in everyday life.
Since 1995, Park West Gallery professionals have been conducting art auctions on cruise ships, offering their best pieces to buyers from all over the globe. This service not only connects art with buyers but also works to spread awareness of new pieces within the art community. Every art lover that visits Southfield should make time to stop by the museum and view these magnificent pieces before they are auctioned off.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
As a city with a rich Native-American history, Santa Fe, New Mexico, is home to many cultural exhibits. Native-American art is displayed in several galleries, including the New Mexico Museum of Art. Classic pieces are shown at the Columbia Museum of Art, while numerous galleries bring history and Canyon Road to life with rich, vivid paintings.
Chicago, Illinois
The Windy City is a treasure trove of art attractions. If you prefer classic art such as French Impressionist paintings, the Art Institute of Chicago is sure to have pieces you will enjoy. For modern art, visit the Museum of Contemporary Art to view an eclectic array of pieces from various artists. The urban cityscape of Chicago, Illinois, also lends itself to other, unique forms of art, such as sculptures, drawings and graffiti from street artists.
New York City, New York
The city that never sleeps has a plethora of art attractions, so make sure to plan plenty of time to visit them during your travels. The Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art offer enough exhibits to keep you entertained for days exploring classic paintings, cultural items and contemporary sculptures from all over the world. Smaller venues such as the Brooklyn Museum of Art showcase pieces from local artists, and the unique creations of street artists and also readily accessible for your viewing pleasure.
San Francisco, California
For unique contemporary art, San Francisco, California is the place to go. Cultural art from all over the globe is readily displayed in many museums, while the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art showcases one of the best photography exhibits in the country. The city is home to a vast number of street artists who leave their unique mark on the city, furthering its artistic diversity. With galleries and exhibits highlighting various cultures, the diversity of San Francisco’s art scene is widely celebrated.
If you are an art lover, visiting these five cities should be on your bucket list. Teeming with diverse attractions to satisfy any art enthusiast’s preference, these cities are well known for their contribution to the art community. Whether you plan to make a road trip out of it and visit each city in one trip or check them off your list one at a time, take the time to travel to these cities and enjoy all of the art attractions they have to offer. You won’t be disappointed!
