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| Established | 1915 |
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| Location | 5811 S. Ellis Ave. Chicago, IL 60637 |
| Coordinates | 41°47′21″N 87°36′04″W / 41.7892°N 87.6010°W |
| Type | Art museum |
| Director | Myriam Ben Salah |
| Website | http://www.renaissancesociety.org |
The Renaissance Society, founded in 1915, is a leading independent contemporary art museum located on the campus of the University of Chicago, with a focus on the commissioning and production of new works by international artists. The kunsthalle-style institution typically presents four exhibitions each year, along with concerts, performances, screenings, readings, and lectures—all of which are free and open to the public. "The Ren" also produces publications in conjunction with many of its exhibitions.