The Twelfth Annual International Exposition of
Sculpture Objects & Functional Art:
SOFA CHICAGO 2005

• 100 International Galleries and Dealers exhibit one-of-a-kind three-dimensional masterworks bridging the decorative and fine arts. All artwork is for sale.

• Location: Chicago’s Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., 60611

• Dates: October 28 - 30, 2005

• Hours: Friday & Saturday, October 28 - 29, 11a.m. – 8 p.m., and Sunday, October 30, 12 noon – 6 p.m.

• Tickets are available at the door, $15 for one day and $25 for a three-day pass. Student/senior/group (10 or more persons) tickets are available for $12/day.

• Opening Night Preview: Thursday, October 27, Festival Hall, Navy Pier. First Choice Preview: 5 – 7 pm, by invitation only. Public Preview: 7 – 10 pm, tickets: $50.00, available in advance or at the door. For more information and tickets, visit www.sofaexpo.com for a downloadable reservation form, email info@sofaexpo.com or call 1.800.563.SOFA (7632) or 773.508.8860.

• Lecture Series will be held at the exposition Friday, October 28 & Saturday, October 29. 30 + presentations by renowned artists, collectors and arts professionals are planned, free with SOFA admission. For schedule, log on to www.sofaexpo.com.

• SOFA CHICAGO 2005 Special Exhibits: Three exhibits by international arts organizations including the Association of Israel’s Decorative Arts (AIDA) and others. Free with SOFA admission. For descriptions, log on to www.sofaexpo.com.

• Press Preview: Thursday, October 27 at Noon. Members of the Press are welcome throughout the public exposition.

• SOFA CHICAGO 2005 Catalog features a collection of essays in addition to information and images from each gallery represented at SOFA CHICAGO 2005. Will include over 200 color photographs of artwork. Catalogs available at the show for $15 or on the SOFA website, www.sofaexpo.com.

• www.sofaexpo.com Visit the SOFA website for in-depth information on SOFA CHICAGO 2005 participating galleries, Special Events, and Lecture Series. View works of art for sale at the exposition and Live Updates from the show. Download press releases and high-resolution images for print publication.