The International Center for Documentary Arts grew from the local art gallery and studio of Alexandra and Michael Buxbaum. Their original gallery - the Stolen Buick Studio - was founded in 1995 and still operates as part of the Center in Chicago's East Village. The Studio primarily features street photography from around the world.  

Today, the Center offers a host of opportunities for everyone from the casual explorer of the documentary arts to professionals seeking to hire photographers to member galleries and photojournalists. Here's some of what you'll discover at the International Center for the Documentary Arts...

• Hire a Photographer - The Center's international network of 300+ professional photojournalists in 100+ markets on 3 contients cover major media events; association and business conferences; conventons, trade shows, expos and congress events; Captiol Hill, The White House, Bundestag, European Union; NGOs - Non-governmental organizations

• View our Virtual Gallery - see a view of everyday life from around the world, or around the block, that most people are too busy to notice in their daily rush getting someplace else!

• Join the Center - We are accepting applications from photojournalists and freelancers as well as member galleries and patrons of the arts. Learn more about member benefits