About the CADA Mission Statement The Chicago Art Dealers Association (CADA) is an arts organization comprised of the city's foremost dealers of the visual arts. Acknowledged by their peers, noteworthy dealers are invited to become members of the association in recognition of the quality of their programming and their integrity and responsibility in working with artists, collectors, museum professionals and the entire cultural community The CADA Award In recognition of the arts as a vital part of Chicago's cultural community, the association has established The CADA Award, an annual monetary award given to a Chicago educational or public program to be selected by the CADA membership. The initial award from the CADA is $1000. We have already secured a matching grant from an anonymous donor for the first two years. Membership galleries will bring ideas to a general meeting at which the award recipient will be voted on by all members. Award money will be distributed in October 2010. We are very excited about this new initiative which will undoubtedly help a not for profit program or institution. Gallery Services Members of the Chicago Art Dealers Association (CADA) regularly share their knowledge and resources with the art community and the general public. Their exhibitions and collections range from antiques to the avant garde in all media: sculpture, painting, works on paper, photography, glass, textiles, video, film and installations. Included are works by emerging and mid-career artists as well as early 20th century, modern and contemporary masters. In addition to exhibits and collections, CADA galleries also offer a broad range of services and activities: Cooperation with museums, artists, collectors, educational institutions and individuals Advice to members and others on matters concerning visual arts, high standards of fine art and related ethical business practices Collection Management: advice and consultation to the public regarding acquisitions, installation, framing, lighting, transportation, storage and direction in how to begin, build or maintain a collection Educational programs and speakers for programs related to individual CADA members’ expertise (ex. painting, sculpture, photography, works on paper, glass, outsider art, modern masters, contemporary art, etc.) Promotion of Chicago as an international art center Requirements for Membership Membership in the CADA is by invitation. To be eligible, an art dealer must have been engaged full time in the sale of art works in the City of Chicago for a minimum of two years and be committed to upholding the standards and Code of Ethics of the Association. At the time of becoming a member, the art dealer's business (gallery) should also have a record of public exhibitions. Code of Ethics Members pledge to abide by the laws and regulations enacted by public authorities and generally accepted standards of fair and honest business conduct. Members shall, in all their dealings with artists, the public and with their fellow members, adhere to moral and ethical standards of conduct, so as to command the respect and confidence of the Illinois Consignment of Art Act. Members pledge that they are professional and responsible art dealers and assume complete responsibility for the authenticity of the works they sell. Members pledge that they are experienced and knowledgeable in the types of art they offer for sale so that purchasers may buy from CADA members with confidence and good faith. Members agree to abide by fair practices and truth in advertising. In expressing opinions relating to competitors or their art work, members of the CADA are pledged to give fair and impartial judgement, and to deal with their fellow members, fellow dealers and the public generally, in such honorable manner with which they themselves would like to be dealt. The Ethics Committee shall convey any reports of transgressions of the Code of Ethics to the board of the CADA. The board will have the power to revoke the membership of any member who, following appropriate review, is found to be in violation of the Code of Ethics.