Cornelia Arts Building October Open Studios 2025

Cornelia Arts Building October Open Studios

Celebrate the start of the art season at the Cornelia Arts Building October Open Studios. Located at 1800 West Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, the all-artist studio building opens its doors to the public on Friday October 17th, with new earlier hours of 5 - 9 pm, and on Saturday October 18th, from 11 am - 3 pm.

Visitors can shop two floors of arts and crafts directly from dozens of artists open that weekend, and see what the residents have been working on all summer. Mingle with fellow art enthusiasts and the talented local artist and artisans at one of the largest artist studio building on Chicago’s North side. Guests of all ages are welcome.

Over 100 artists and artisans work in the building, including painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramic artists, print-makers, jewelers, designers, and much more. Different artists open at each of the four events a year, so repeat visitors always find something new The front lobby guest artist for October is Alan Emerson Hicks, presenting his lush and colorful mixed media collage constructions which utilize repurposed plastic products and colorful butterfly imagery. Special music guest The Jazzaros will be performing Friday night on our front porch, weather permitting.

by Alan Emerson Hicks

by Alan Emerson Hicks

The art center, in a former ice-house, has fostered creativity continually since 1986. Located two blocks south of Addison and one block west of Lincoln Avenue, near where Chicago’s Roscoe Village, Lakeview and North Center borders meet. The “L” Brown Line Addison and Paulina stops are steps away; as are several bus stops along Addison. Parking available in the building lot and on adjacent streets (no permit required). Entrance is located along Ravenswood on the east side of the building. Events are free and open to the public.

Cornelia Arts Building October Open Studios
Friday, October 17, 2025, 5 pm - 9 pm
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 11 am - 3 pm

The Cornelia Arts Building – Where Art Works
1800 West Cornelia, Chicago, IL
Entrance on NW corner of Ravenswood and Cornelia.
Two blocks south of Addison Brown Line CTA Station.
Free parking available in lot and in neighborhood.

Website: corneliaartsbuilding.com

Cornelia Arts Building May Open Studios 2025

Art Springs Into Focus at the 

Cornelia Arts Building 

May Open Studios

See work by talented local artist and artisans at one of the largest artist studio building on Chicago’s North side. On Friday May 9th, from 6 - 10 pm, and on Saturday May 10th, from 11 am - 3 pm, the Cornelia Arts Building at 1800 West Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, opens its doors to the public. Visit two floors of over two dozen working art studios to shop art and crafts directly from their makers.

Over 100 artists and artisans work in the building, including painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramic artists, print-makers, jewelers, designers, and much more. The front lobby guest artist is Beatriz E. Ledesma, showcasing her ink, graphite and mixed media drawing series “Bird’s Song Series.” With one-of-a-kind artwork and special artisan-made gifts, the event offers something for the whole family to enjoy.

Beatriz E. Ledesma - BirdSong #4

Beatriz E. Ledesma - BirdSong #1

The art center was established in 1986 in a former ice-house, and has fostered creativity in Chicago ever since. The Cornelia Arts Building is located at 1800 West Cornelia, at the border of three distinct Chicago Neighborhoods; Roscoe Village, Lakeview, and North Center. Located close to public transportation and only two blocks south of the Addison Brown Line CTA stop, the building has a free parking lot and street parking nearby. Events are free and open to the public.

Cornelia Arts Building May Open Studios
Friday, May 9, 2025, 6 pm - 10 pm
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 11 am - 3 pm

The Cornelia Arts Building – Where Art Works
1800 West Cornelia, Chicago, IL
Entrance on NW corner of Ravenswood and Cornelia.
Two blocks south of Addison Brown Line CTA Station.
Free parking available in lot and in neighborhood.
 

Website: https://www.corneliaartsbuilding.com/events/may-2025-open-studios/

Warm Up With Art at the Cornelia Arts Building March Open Studios, Mar 21 and 22, 2025

Warm Up With Art at the 

Cornelia Arts Building 

March Open Studios

Shake off the winter blahs with the bright warm art at one the largest artist studio buildings on Chicago’s North side. On Friday March 21st, from 6 - 10 pm, and on Saturday March 22nd, from 11 am - 3 pm, the Cornelia Arts Building at 1800 West Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, opens its doors to the public to meet talented artists and artisans in person, explore their art practices up close, and purchase art and crafts directly from their makers. Visit two full-floors of over two dozen working art studios open for this event.

Over 100 artists and artisans work in the building, including painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramic artists, print-makers, jewelers, designers, and much more. For the March Open House, the front lobby showcases "Figuring It Out" a group show of figurative artwork. The event also presents a group show of landscape artwork by the "Urban Sketching" group. With one-of-a-kind artwork and special artisan-made gifts by the building artists, the event offers something for the whole family to enjoy.

The art center was established in 1986 in a former ice-house, and has fostered creativity in Chicago ever since. The Cornelia Arts Building is located at 1800 West Cornelia, at the border of three distinct Chicago Neighborhoods; Roscoe Village, Lakeview, and North Center. Located close to public transportation and only two blocks south of the Addison Brown Line CTA stop, the building has a free parking lot and street parking nearby. Events are free and open to the public.

Cornelia Arts Building March Open Studios
Friday, March 21, 2025, 6 pm - 10 pm
Saturday, March 22, 2025, 11 am - 3 pm

The Cornelia Arts Building – Where Art Works
1800 West Cornelia, Chicago, IL
Entrance on NW corner of Ravenswood and Cornelia.
Two blocks south of Addison Brown Line CTA Station.
Free parking available in lot and in neighborhood. 

https://www.corneliaartsbuilding.com/events/open-studios-march-2025/

Cheer in the Holidays at the Cornelia Arts Building December Open Studios 2024

Cheer in the Holidays at the Cornelia Arts Building December Open Studios

With the completion of a multi-years long remodel, the 38 year old Cornelia Arts Building, at 1800 West Cornelia Ave, Chicago IL, opens its doors to the public on Fri. Dec. 6, from 6 - 10 pm, and on Sat. Dec. 7, from 11 am - 3 pm. Visitors can meet talented artists and artisans in person, experience their art practices up close, and purchase art and crafts directly from their makers. Explore two full-floors of working art studios at one of the largest artist studio buildings on Chicago’s North side, and find the unique gifts perfect for your loved ones and for yourself.

Held only four times a year, the open house events showcase a fresh mix of artists each time, with over 40 artists participating in December. One hundred local artists and artisans work in the building, including painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramic artists, print-makers, jewelers, designers, and much more. 

"Pop Up Party" - Guest lobby artist Dan Nelson

December’s special juried front lobby guest artist is Dan Nelson, who paints stories and moments in time using color and humor, depicting a joyful and inclusive world of people and pets. With one-of-a-kind artwork and gifts, and the unique studio settings, the December Open House offers something for the whole family.

"Pet Parade" - Guest lobby artist Dan Nelson

Established in 1986 in a former ice-house, the Cornelia Arts Building is located at 1800 West Cornelia, at the border of three distinct Chicago Neighborhoods; Roscoe Village, Lakeview, and North Center. Located close to public transportation and only two blocks south of the Addison Brown Line CTA stop, the building has a free parking lot and street parking nearby. Open Studio Event is free and open to the public.

Cornelia Arts Building Dec 2024 Open Studios
Friday, December 6, 2024, 6 pm - 10 pm
Saturday, December 7, 2024, 11 am - 3 pm
 

The Cornelia Arts Building – Where Art Works
1800 West Cornelia, Chicago, IL 60657
Entrance on NW corner of Ravenswood and Cornelia.
Located two blocks south of Addison Brown Line CTA Station.
Free parking available in lot and in neighborhood.

https://www.corneliaartsbuilding.com/events/open-studios-december-2024/

Cornelia Arts Building October Open Studios Turns A New Leaf

With the completion of a multi-years long remodel, the 38 year old Cornelia Arts Building, at 1800 West Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, opens its doors to the public on Friday October 18, from 6 to 10 pm, and on Saturday October 19, from 11 am to 3 pm. 

Visitors can explore two full-floors of working art studios at one of the largest artist studio buildings on Chicago’s North side, and meet many of the talented artists and artisans in person, experience their art practices up close, and even purchase art and crafts directly from their makers.

Held only four times a year, the open studios events showcase a fresh mix of artists each time, with over thirty-five artists participating in October. Over ninety local artists and artisans work in the building, including painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramic artists, print-makers, jewelers, designers, and much more. 

Sylvan - by guest artist Karen Remsen

October’s special juried front lobby guest artist is Karen Remsen, showcasing her gorgeous oil and mixed-media original paintings and prints, which center on exploring the multifaceted nature of female power and identity, combining photorealism and abstraction. With one-of-a-kind artwork and the unique studio settings, the October Open House offers something for the whole family to enjoy.

Pyromancy - by guest artist Karen Remsen

Undercurrent - by guest artist Karen Remsen

Established in 1986 in a former ice-house, the Cornelia Arts Building is located at 1800 West Cornelia, at the border of three distinct Chicago Neighborhoods; Roscoe Village, Lakeview, and North Center. Located close to public transportation and only two blocks south of the Addison Brown Line CTA stop, the building has a free parking lot and street parking nearby. Events are free and open to the public.  

Cornelia Arts Building 

October 2024 Open Studios
Friday, October 18, 6 pm - 10 pm
Saturday, October 19, 11 am - 3 pm 

 

The Cornelia Arts Building – Where Art Works
1800 West Cornelia, Chicago, IL 60657
Entrance on NW corner of Ravenswood and Cornelia.
Located two blocks south of Addison Brown Line CTA Station.
Free parking available in lot and in neighborhood.

 

https://www.corneliaartsbuilding.com/events/open-studios-october-2024/