@pipeworx/mcp-artic

MCP server for the Art Institute of Chicago API — search artworks, get artwork and artist details, and browse exhibitions. Free, no auth required.

Tools

Tool	Description
`search_artworks`	Full-text search across the collection
`get_artwork`	Detailed record for a single artwork by ID
`get_artist`	Artist record by ID
`get_exhibitions`	Current and recent exhibitions

Add to your MCP client config:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "artic": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/artic"
    }
  }
}

npx @anthropic-ai/mcp-client https://gateway.pipeworx.io/artic

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