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