Cornelia Arts Building May Open Studios Offers a Bouquet of Art
The Cornelia Art Building May Open Studios offers a bouquet of original artwork on Friday May 12th, from 6 - 10pm, and Saturday May 13th, from 11 am - 3pm. Find the perfect original Mother’s Day gift, or gift yourself, from artwork and gifts sold directly from the creators who made them. Shop and mingle with fellow art lovers and artists in this newly renovated working studio building, located at 1800 West Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
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| Kathryn Trumbull Fimreite |
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Jason Messinger
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Visitors can browse two-full floors of working art studios at one of the largest all-artist buildings on Chicago’s North side. 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.  |
| Richard Kasemsarn |
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Currently over 85 local artists and artisans work here,
including painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramic artists,
print-makers, jewelers, and much more. Our guest front lobby artist is Tracy Frein, exhibiting his amazing narrative portrait drawings in colored pencil.
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| 'Lying on the Edge' Tracy Frein, colored pencil on drafting film |
Also joining us for the event is jewelry artisan Sarah Lenart, and clothing artisan Eva Nye. We’re also excited to announce that our very talented friends the Jazzeros will once again be performing live for guests.
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| Clothing by Eva May |
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Jewelry by Sara Lenart |
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Jazzeros |
Building on nearly four
decades of fostering creativity, the venue nears completion on a
multi-year remodeling effort, with double the studios and artists, and
more art than ever before. Visitors can meet talented artists and
artisans in person, explore their art practices up close, and purchase
artwork and hand-made crafts from their creators.
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Sally Rosinus
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| Gloria Tukloch - Coug & Gig Custom Tees |
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James Broughton
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Eva Pleuhs
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Richard Lange and Otto Kuhlmann
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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 has a free parking lot and street parking nearby. Events are free and open to the public.
Cornelia Arts Building March Open Studios
Friday, May 12, 2023, 6 pm - 10 pm
Saturday, May 13, 2023, 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.
CorneliaArtsBuilding.com
