Oct 18, 2012

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


Sep 27, 2012

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
 
18 The El, Lauren Harlowe, Painting
Aphabet Vase, Jason Messinger and Heather McQueen, Ceramic and Glaze

Aug 9, 2012

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

Jun 5, 2012

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

May 9, 2012

Joey Wozniak @ Cornelia Arts Building Summer Open House


Cornelia Arts Building 
Summer Open House
Friday, May 18th 
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM 
 
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: 
 And More!!!


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

May 7, 2012

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 
 
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: 
 And More!!!

Apr 2, 2012

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. 
 

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. 

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.

Mar 5, 2012

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
Ahavani Mullen, encaustic

Feb 18, 2012

Art Of Human Rights

"Abigail" by Nancy Pirri

Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights, and Exhibition Curator Chuck Gniech invite the public to the “The Art of Human Rights,” an invitational exhibition featuring silent and live auctions with wine, gourmet fare, and live music.

Saturday, March 10, 2012
7-10pm
Coalition Gallery
217 N. Carpenter Street • Chicago, IL  60607
Complimentary Valet Parking

Tickets are $125 in advance and $150 at the door
Tickets may be purchased online at: artofhumanrights.com or by contacting
Michelle Marvin
:  mmarvin@heartlandalliance.org or 312.660.1339


Exhibiting Artists:
Christopher Andres • John Benedetto • Jenny Chi Audry Cramblit • Jane Fulton Alt • Sheila Ganch  • Charles Gniech • Andrea Harris • Vesna Jovanovic • Paula Kloczkowski Luberda • Deanna Krueger • Roland Kulla • Richard Laurent • Maggie Meiners • Rebecca Moy • Didier Nolet • Nancy Pirri • Ted Preuss • Nancy Rosen • Valerie Schiff • Tom Torluemke • Francine Turk • Michael Van Zeyl •
John Vlahakis


Nancy Pirri Website 
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Feb 6, 2012

Wozniak and Birkenheuer at Center on Halsted

Two Solo Shows premiere at the Center on Halsted
of two Chicago Artists with unique takes on the human form in space

THICK - the textured paintings of Joey Wozniak
and
Doug Birkenheuer Photographs

Center On Halsted
2nd and 3rd Floor Galleries
3656 N. Hasted, Chicago IL

Opening reception:
February 17th  
7:00 to 9:30 PM 
$5 Donation to support cultural programs.
Small Cash Bar
10% sales of work go to Center on Halsted.








Show runs February 17- March 27
More information at  centeronhalsted.org
See more of the artists work at
Paintings by Joey Wozniak
Photographs by Doug Birkenheuer

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