PATRON is a contemporary art gallery in Chicago, founded in collaboration by Julia Fischbach and Emanuel Aguilar. PATRON was founded on the defining characteristics of a patron of the arts—that is, a person chosen, named or honored as a special guardian, protector or supporter. With this foundation set as a cornerstone, the gallery hopes to open new and traditional avenues of helping audiences of patrons from all walks of life engage and find access to contemporary art. PATRON is a member of the Art Dealers Association of America.