Cornelia Arts Holiday Show & Sale Nov 30-Dec 2

25th Annual Cornelia Arts Building 

Holiday Show & Sale 

Cornelia Arts Building 

1800 W. Cornelia, Chicago, IL 

Free opening reception 

Friday, Nov. 30th, 6 - 9 PM. 

Show continues 

Saturday Dec. 1, 11 - 5 PM.

Sunday,  Dec. 2, 11 - 5 PM.

This holiday season savvy art lovers won’t want to miss the 25th Annual Cornelia Arts Building Holiday Show & Sale which showcases original art and hand-made gifts in the Roscoe Village neighborhood. This juried event features artists and artisans in all mediums, from soap to sculpture, perfect for holiday shopping.

 

The Cornelia Arts Building Holiday Show will feature a wide variety of fine art mediums including paintings, drawings, ceramic mural tiles, printmaking, and sculpture. Hand-made fine crafts will include fiber arts, ceramics, glass, jewelry in a wide range of styles, hand-made soap and holiday ornaments. Perfect gifts for giving, or for giving to yourself.

“We work hard every year to produce a show with a great range of media, artistic expression, and price points,” says artist and co-chair Judy Zeddies. “The items in this show will make fabulous gifts for almost anyone’s budget,” adds metalsmith and co-chair Pam Robinson. “Plus many of the artists are new to this event, so that makes it more exciting for our repeat patrons.”

The Cornelia Arts Building Holiday Show & Sale and sale takes place at the Cornelia Arts Building, located at 1800 W. Cornelia. It is located west of the Metra tracks on Ravenswood, one block south of Addison and two blocks east of Damen, and a short two blocks south of the Addison Brown Line train stop. 

Opening reception Friday, November 30th, from 6 to 9 PM. 

Show continues Saturday and Sunday, December 1st & 2nd, from 11 AM to 5 PM. Admission is free.

Cornelia Arts Bldg. Pre-holiday Open Studios: Nov. 16th, 6 - 10 pm

Missed their October Open House? Came but missed getting the piece you fell in love with? Take the opportunity to return this November 16^th for the next Open Studios Event, featuring new guest hallway artists, new artwork by resident artists, and visit several working art studios not previously open in October!

 

November III - sculpture by Jason Messinger

Cornelia Arts Building 

Pre-Holiday 

November Open Studios

Friday, November 16th

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM 

Cornelia Arts Building  

Where Art Works

1800 W. Cornelia, Chicago

entrance on Ravenswood

Autumn Reflection 1 - Oil Painting by Paul Callahan

Continuing the celebration of 25 years in operation, the Cornelia Arts Building hosts it’s Third Annual Pre-Holiday November Open Studios - featuring paintings, photography, jewelry, sculpture, tile murals, prints, drawings, textiles, ceramics, and other unique gifts.

Peculiarities No 7 - mixed media collage by Fraser Taylor

The Cornelia Arts Building is one of the largest all-artist-studio buildings on Chicago's Northside, straddling the border of three distinct Chicago Neighborhoods; Lakeview, Roscoe Village, and Ravenswood/North Center. Take this unique opportunity to visit artists on two full floors of working artist studios in this former ice-house. Over 45 local artists and artisans work here. Enjoy the new interior building improvements, and two special featured hallway guest artist exhibitions: Paul Callahan and Randy Darnell. 

Morton Arboretum - Oil painting by Paul Callahan

Over thirty resident and guest artists are involved in this unique event, including: Doug Birkenheuer, Jeff Bryner, Paul Callahan, Nancy Charak, Katherine Chial, Randy Darnell, Tor Dettwiler, Beth Kahmi, Reed Kirst, Basia Krol, Jason Messinger, Greg Milne, Ahavani Mullen, Matt Nichols, James Parenti, Darrell Roberts, Randi Russo, Judy Schumacher, Susanne Siegel, Scott Simons, Keith Sklar, Tiffany Strontsky, Kevin Swallow, Fraser Taylor, Eric Weinstein, Joey Wozniak, and more!

Oscar Wilde - Oil painting by Joey Wozniak

The November Open Studio event is free to the general public!
Close to public transportation, free parking available!

Artslant Slideshow Listing 

The Gift - Acrylic Paint on Wood, Jeremiah Ketner

Hand Held - Paintings by Darrell Roberts 10/20/2012

Hand Held
New Paintings by Darrell Roberts 
McCormick Gallery
815 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60607
 
Artist's Reception 
Saturday Oct 20th, 4-7 pm
Show Runs to Dec 8th, 2012

Darrell Roberts  - Zinnia

Darrell Roberts - Follow It, There Is No End

 Darrell Roberts At Thomas McCormick

Cornelia Arts Building Open Studios - Fri. Oct 5th

Cornelia Arts Building 

October Open Studios 

Friday, October 5th

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Cornelia Arts Building 

- Where Art Works -

1800 West Cornelia, Chicago 

(entrance on Ravenswood) 

Poster and Photography by Doug Birkenheur

Celebrating 25 years in operation, the Cornelia Arts Building is one of the largest all-artist-studio buildings on Chicago's Northside and is a hub of creative practices. Over 45 local artists and artisans work in this former ice-house, including sculptors, painters, photographers, ceramic artists, print-makers, jewelry designers, textile artisans, and more. 

Crumble City, Jay Zerbe, Painting

The Cornelia Arts Building straddles the border of three distinct Chicago Neighborhoods; Lakeview, Roscoe Village, and Ravenswood/North Center. Visitors are given the unique opportunity to visit artists in two full floors of working artist studios.

Flames Lick - Jason Messinger, Ceramic Sculpture, 2012

The October Open Studios is a featured part of the Chicago Artist’s Month “Open Studios / Open Houses” events.  

Botanic Garden Sunset 1, Joan Minsky, Oil Pastel on Paper

Visit some of Chicago’s most talented and hardest working artists during this fun evening - featuring Chicago-made paintings, photography, jewelry, sculpture, tile murals, prints, drawings, textiles, ceramics, and other unique gifts.  

Chicago Avenue El Stop, Kevin Swallow, Digitally Enhanced Photograph

Enjoy the new interior building improvements, and two special featured hallway guest artists: Assemblage Artist Kass Copeland and Painter Jay Zerbe.

Mr. Edison's Dream - Kass Copeland, Mixed Media Assemblage

The October Open Studio event is free to the general public!

 

Enjoy Live Music by the Old Town School of Folk Music's Old Town Pickers and The As Is Collective and Wednesday Mornings, and tasty food by Food Truck Samichbox.

Hot Flower - Joey Wozniak, Oil Paint on Canvas, 2012

Ocotober Open Studio Artists include: Alexander Van Agostan, Jason Messinger, Doug Birkenheuer, Greg Milne, Jeff Bryner, Joan Minsky, Fire Arts Center, James Parenti, Jonathan Cernack, Madeline Philbin, Nancy Charak, Alexandra P. Quijano, Becky Chmielewski, Darrell Roberts, Kass Copeland, Judy Schumacher, Tor Dettwiler, Scott Simons, FOTA, Keith Sklar, Doug Frohman, Sandy Stranz, Lauren Harlowe, Tiffany Stronsky, Beth Kamhi Kevin Swallow, Jeremiah Ketner, Eric Weinstein, Reed Kirst, Emily Roynesdal, Joey Wozniak, Basia Krol, Jay Zerbe, and More!

 

Currency Collapse, Jonathan Cernack, Shredded Cash, Gold Paint

ArtSlant Slideshow listing

Chicago Artists Month listing  

 

18 The El, Lauren Harlowe, Painting

Aphabet Vase, Jason Messinger and Heather McQueen, Ceramic and Glaze

Cornelia Arts Building at OpenWall

Cornelia Arts Building At OpenWall
Group Art Show Featuring work by Nancy Charak, Reed Kirst, Jason Messinger, Alexandra Quijano, Darrell Roberts, and Judy Schumacher.

Opening Reception
Friday August 17th, 6-8 PM
At the Alderman Ameya Pawar's 47th Ward Office
4243 N Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618

OpenWallChicago.org

June 21- Pride: Deconstructed, Birdhouse Art Auction and Cocktail Party Fundraiser

Join Jason Messinger, Joey Wozniak, and other Chicago Area artists who have donated Birdhouse and bird themed artwork for this annual charity event for Chicago House.
A great evening for a great cause!
http://ChicagoHouse.org

Joey Wozniak @ Cornelia Arts Building Summer Open House

Cornelia Arts Building 

Summer Open House

Friday, May 18th 

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM 

 

Cornelia Arts Building

1800 W. Cornelia, 
entrance on Ravenswood

Summer is almost here; help bring in the season with Jason Messinger, his special guest artist Joey Wozniak, and the rest of the Cornelia Arts Building community with this evening reception and open house showcasing artwork and fine craft from Chicago artists and artisans.

Jason Messinger in studio #204 will be showcasing a special exhibit of Brand New Oil Paintings by Chicago Artist Joey Wozniak.

Come see what Joey, Jason, and the 40+ artists of the Cornelia Arts Building have been working in two full floors of working artist studios, and special hallway guest artwork exhibitions.

Special French Music guests Flon Flon Et Musette will set the musical tone for this delightful evening.
The Event is free and open to the general public.

 
Paintings, Photography, Jewelry, Sculpture, Tile Murals, Printmaking, Drawings, Textile Arts, Ceramics, and other unique gifts. 

Cornelia Arts Building - Where Art Works

ARTISTS INCLUDE: 

Doug Birkenheuer	ALLEY MARANTO
JEFF BRYNER	Jason Messinger
Jonathan Cernak	Joan Minsky
Nancy Charak	Ahavani Mullen
Katherine Chial	Jans Pasma
Becky Chmielewski	Darell Roberts
Tor Dettwiler	JUDY SCHUMACHER
Doug Frohman	Susanne Siegal
Lauren Harlowe	Scott Simons
Beth Kamhi	SCOTT SIMONS
Jeremiah Ketner	KEVIN SWALLOW
Reed Kirst	ERIC WEINSTEIN
Basia Krol	Joey Wozniak

 And More!!!

All works by Joey Wozniak,  except for poster - by Doug Birkenheuer.

Cornelia Arts Building Summer Open House

Photo credits- Doug Birkenheuer

Cornelia Arts Building – Where Art Works

Cornelia Arts Building 

Summer Open House

Friday, May 18th 

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM 

 

Cornelia Arts Building

1800 W. Cornelia, 
entrance on Ravenswood

Jason Messinger

 
Summer is almost here; help bring in the season with the Cornelia Arts Building community with this evening reception and open house showcasing artwork and fine craft from Chicago artists and artisans.

Lauren Harlowe

With this, the last open-house until October, help us continue celebrating 25 years in the only all-artist building on the Northside of Chicago ! Come see what the 40+ artists of the Cornelia Arts Building have been working in two full floors of working artist studios, and special hallway guest artwork exhibitions.

Joey Wozniak

Special French Music guests Flon Flon Et Musette will set the musical tone for this delightful evening. Free and open to the general public.

Darell Roberts

Paintings, Photography, Jewelry, Sculpture, Tile Murals, Printmaking, Drawings, Textile Arts, Ceramics, and other unique gifts. 

Ahavani Mullen

ARTISTS INCLUDE: 

Doug Birkenheuer	ALLEY MARANTO
JEFF BRYNER	Jason Messinger
Jonathan Cernak	Joan Minsky
Nancy Charak	Ahavani Mullen
Katherine Chial	Jans Pasma
Becky Chmielewski	Darell Roberts
Tor Dettwiler	JUDY SCHUMACHER
Doug Frohman	Susanne Siegal
Lauren Harlowe	Scott Simons
Beth Kamhi	SCOTT SIMONS
Jeremiah Ketner	KEVIN SWALLOW
Reed Kirst	ERIC WEINSTEIN
Basia Krol	Joey Woznaik

 And More!!!

April and Early May Art Events in Chicago

Jason Messinger; Nine Letter Tiles

WRITE NOW: Artists and Letterforms
Show ends April 29, 2012
Chicago Cultural Center 
Chicago Rooms Gallery, 2nd Floor

78 E Washington, Chicago

 "Write Now: Artists and Letterforms" is a major exhibition at the Chicago Cultural Center, presented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, in partnership with the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture, that showcases over 100 works of art in a diverse range of recent works by more than 60 artists utilizing letters and text in a wide array of mediums.

Free and open to the public. 

Contact Chicago Cultural Center for hours.
Official Listing

 

Joan Minsky - North Pong

Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Gallery 1837, 

1837 W. Grand, Chicago, IL.

Opening Reception April 13, 6 - 9 pm.

Artists include Joan Minsky, Megan Williamson, Lynette Lombard, and Judy Koon

Show runs through May 9, by appointment. 

Gallery1837 

Contour - Sculpture by Nancy Pirri

Reception May 5, 6 - 9 pm

Natural Elements Salon

2212 N Lincoln Ave.

Original ceramic sculpture by Nancy Pirri that explores timeless beauty of the female body, and the emotional strengths of women.

Show runs through June 5

Anastatia Mak @ Pop-Up Art

Anne Leuck Feldhaus @ Pop-Up Art

Judy Zeddies @ Pop-Up Art

Chicago Art Girls Pop-Up Art Shop

Helium Gallery
4710 N. Ravenswood Ave.

May 12, 11 am - 5 pm

Shoppers can find OVER 35 artists who create one-of-a-kind, handmade, high-quality yet affordable items for all ages and genders, including jewelry of all types, clothing and t-shirts for adults and kids, bags and purses, stationery and paper products, housewares, ceramics, glassware and enamelware, fiber work and felted knitwear, photography, soaps, paintings, eco-friendly wood accessories, reclaimed wood furniture and body care products.

chicagoartgirls.com

Cornelia Arts Building March Open House

Cornelia Arts Building – Where Art Works

Cornelia Arts Building

March Open House 

& Spring Exhibition

Fri. March 23, 6 - 10 pm

1800 West Cornelia, Chicago

(entrance on Ravenswood)

"Comfort in the Little Things" Lauren Harlowe

Join the building artist for this evening reception and open house, showcasing artwork and fine craft from Chicago artists and artisans. With this, the first open-house of the year, help us start celebrating 25 years of being an all-artist building! See what the 40+ artists of the Cornelia Arts Building have been working on for the last three months, on two floors of working artist studios and special hallway artwork exhibitions.

"Movement" Doug Birkenheuer

"Song" Scott Simons

Over twenty-five artists will be exhibiting, including;

Doug Birkenheuer, Jeff Bryner, Nancy Charak, Tor Dettwiler, Lauren Harlowe, Jeremia Ketner, Reed Kirst, Basia Krol, Alley Maranto, Jason Messinger, Ahavani Mullen, James Parenti, Alex P. Quijano, Emily Rapport, Darrell Roberts, Emily Roynesdal, Judy Schumacher, Susanne Siegal, Scott Simons, Tiffany Stronsky, Kevin Swallow, Fraser Taylor, Eric Weinstein, and more!

"Green Gears" Jason Messinger

The Cornelia Arts Building has provided incubator space to local and international artists and artisans for the past 25 years. Established in 1986, the Cornelia Arts Building now hosts studio space for over 40 local artists whose work spans disciplines including painting and drawing, sculpture, photography, ceramics, print-making, jewelry design, textile arts, and performance.

"Opheus Eurydice", Nancy Charak

ArtSlant Listing

CorneliaArtsBuilding.com

Ahavani Mullen, encaustic