GOLD COAST. If traditional taste and quality catch your eye, then you must visit Aaron Galleries, whose specialties include Impressionism and early abstract art. The gallery is also home to 19th- and 20th-century prints and paintings, including works by Tom Benton, Pauline Palmer, and Emil Bisttram.

RIVER NORTH. Latin America comes alive in this gallery, which surrounds you with a mixture of world music and art. Dealer and curator Aldo Castillo specializes in innovative mainstream artists who demonstrate an appreciation for Latin culture in their works. Gallery openings are known for their extraordinary works and intriguing guests.

RIVER NORTH. The best of British art comes to Chicago in this gallery. Presenting works from the Scottish, Cornish, and London art schools, Belloc Lowndes exhibits prints, paintings, sculpture, and drawings among its variety of media. If you're seeking art information, the owners are more than happy to share their knowledge of 20th-century British art.

GOLD COAST. Posters, posters, and more posters! Boasting examples that highlight the Barnum & Bailey circus to items that showcase famous figures like Buffalo Bill, Colletti Gallery deals in only the finest vintage posters. The gallery also sells 19th-century furniture, ceramics, and paintings.

WEST SIDE. If you're looking for exquisitely detailed works on paper, this establishment is superb. Owner Fred Baker, originally known for his museum-quality framing, developed an interest in fine prints and drawings while mastering his craft. Now a major gallery owner, he carries works by Toulouse-Lautrec, Villon, and Whistler.