Cornelia Arts Building March Open Studios

Art reminds you that you have a soul – Open yourself to art at the Cornelia Arts Building March 1 Open Studios

Stella Adler wrote “Life beats down and crushes the soul, and art reminds you that you have one.”  On Friday March 1, 2019, from 6 to 10 pm, The Cornelia Art Building, located at 1800 West Cornelia, invites the public to nourish their souls with original art. 

"Untitled Street" - Guest Artist Filomena Richardson

Visit one of the largest all-artist buildings on Chicago’s Northside, and experience the wonder of two-full floors of working art studios. Meet the building’s talented artists and artisans in person, explore their art practices up close, and enjoy the opportunity to purchase artwork and hand-made crafts directly from the people who made them.

"Clark and Damen/ When Cats were Cats" - Guest artist Kim Halley

For thirty-three years this artist incubator space has provided Chicago artists with professional studio spaces to pursue their craft. Over fifty local artists and artisans work here, including sculptors, painters, photographers, ceramic artists, print-makers, jewelry designers, textile artisans, and much more.  

"Juicy" - Resident artist Sharon Swidler

With one-of-a-kind hand-made artwork and gifts by both the building artists and special guest lobby artists: Kim Halley and Filomena Richardson, the event offers something for the whole family to enjoy.

"Blueprint" - Resident Artist Jason Messinger

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; Lakeview, Roscoe Village, and North Center. 

Studio of Resident artist James Parenti

Located close to public transportation and only two blocks south of the Addison Brown Line CTA stop, the building also has free parking available in parking lot out front, and on neighborhood streets nearby. Event is free and open to the public.

Studio of Resident artist Laleh Motlag

Cornelia Arts Building March Open Studios

Friday, March 1, 2019, 6 pm - 10 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.

Building Website: http://www.corneliaartsbuilding.com/

Artslant Slideshow: https://www.artslant.com/chi/events/show/483644-cornelia-arts-building-march-open-house-2019