Cornelia Arts Building October Open House
Presents New Artists in Remodeled Studios
The Cornelia Art Building, at 1800 West Cornelia Avenue, Chicago IL, announces their October Open Studios Event. On Friday October 21, from 6 - 10pm, and Saturday October 22, from 11 am - 3pm, the building opens its doors to the public.
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Studio Tiphanie Spencer
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Studio Matt Nichols
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Building
on nearly four decades of fostering creativity, the Cornelia Arts
Building is nearing completion on a multi year remodeling effort, with
many new artist residents, extensively remodeled common spaces and
studios, and more art than ever before.
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| Studio James Broughton |
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Artist Studio Kathy Trumbull Fimreite
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Visitors to the Open House events can meet many of 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. The Juried Guest Lobby artist is Dan Nelson, showing his joyful paintings and prints.
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| Guest Lobby Artist Dan Nelson "Indifference" |
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Artist Jason Messinger "Date Night"
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Visitors
are invited to see one of the largest all-artist buildings on Chicago’s
North side, and experience two-full floors of working art studios. The
extensive remodeling upgrades will more than double the studios from 40
to 85 when remodeling is complete.  |
Artist Leonard Greco "Hadestown"
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Artist Kean O'Brian
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With
one-of-a-kind artwork and special artisan-made gifts by the building
artists, the events offer something for the whole family to enjoy.
Currently over 70 local artists and artisans work here, including
painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramic artists, print-makers, and
much more.
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. Located close
to public transportation and only two blocks south of the Addison Brown
Line CTA stop, the building also has free parking available, and on
neighborhood streets nearby. Events are free and open to the public.
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Artist Sarah Boyle
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Artist Eva Pluehs "Radient Rocks"
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Cornelia Arts Building Fall Open Studios
Friday, October 21, 2022, 6 pm - 10 pm
Saturday, October 22, 2022, 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.
Event Page:
Facebook Event - RSVP
