The Merchandise Mart has pulled the plug on the latest incarnation of Art Chicago, ending the three-decade run of what was once considered one of the world's most important art exhibitions.

Exit Art, the New York alternative art space, which previously announced plans to close after the death of its cofounder Jeanette Ingberman, will mount its final exhibition on March 23. 

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Dena Beard

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As MATRIX Curatorial Assistant, Dena Beard supports the MATRIX Program for Contemporary Art, a pioneering series of project exhibitions with contemporary artists. She assists with all curatorial activities, including research, writing, and the production of new works. Prior to joining the staff at BAM/PFA, Dena was Curatorial/Development Associate for the Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum, an alternative art space that presented 16-18 exhibitions annually. She graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago with an M.A. in Art History, Theory, and Criticism.