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Featured Exhibitions
Nearly 30 curated gallery exhibitions located indoor empty storefronts and establishments throughout the festival along Milwaukee Avenue at California, Kedzie and Diversey. Many venues have music and performance at the spaces.
Descriptions of each exhibition below.
South End Exhibitions (near the California Blueline stop)
 Big (a multi-sensory sculpture garden)
Gutter (a multi-media exhibition)
Print (an exhibition of printmaking)
Psyche (a photographic exhibition)
Small (an exhibition reveling minutiea)
Wax (a wax media exhibition)
Black. White. Red. Yellow. (Sulzen Fine Art Studio)
Everyday Occurences
Light on Lines (a video installation)
Off the Beaten Path at Center Portion
Community Mural
AntiMatter Group Show
Art at Café Mustache
Art at Hairitics
Window Dressing
Whistler Window Display
The South End Galleries were coordinated by AnySquared Projects.
Around the Monument Exhibitions (near the Logan Square Blueline stop)
Advance Basic Concept
Art at Pierre's
Art in the Park
Beautiful Camouflage
Chicago Independent Film Festival
Dance Through Photography
Danny Think Tank Group
Ensemblage
Flashback: The Way We Were (the Chicago Hip Hop Exhibit)
Fresh Meat
Hello My Name Is... (Series of site-specific art installations)
Indoor Art Market
Know Art and Ordinary Giants
Mujeres en la Lucha
Off the Beaten Path at Voice of the City
Peter Lemke Collection
Son Del Corazón
Still Life
Stuffed! (an art installation)
The Logan Square Literary Review
2010: Art Odyssey
Some Monument Galleries coordinated by Know Art.
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Advance Basic Concept Art Gallery & Stage
Crown Liquor, 2821 N. Milwaukee and 2827 N. Milwaukee
Curated by Gabriel Carrasquillo Jr
Photos of gallery display of old and new graffiti productions from Chicago. Canvasses done by various Chicago graffiti artists. T-shirts made from Chicago graffiti artists. Sketch book session. Graffiti jackets session Break-dancing 101 taught by artist who perform. Mc and Poets performing.
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Live tattooing by Rush and glass art by Miss Jackie (Jackie MacCartie-Brice), glass art.
AntiMatter Group Show
2334 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Map of 2010 South End Galleries (pdf)
Curated by AntiMatter Studio
A group exhibition featuring a collection of artists specializing in various art mediums including an open glass gallery, fine art gallery, live tattooing, live glassblowing and live painting. AntiMatter Studio welcomes people to come view their passions. In addition, an extended gallery is located on the second floor showcasing live painting and design as well as live music (door is at 2338 N. Milwaukee Avenue).
Artists: Misha Esterkin, Jesse Groche, Doug Kikkebusch, Kevin Kniskern, Jackie MacCartie-Brice, Neal Patel, Salena Retsos, Scott Richardson, Rush, Jess Keene
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Art at Hairitics
2340 N. Milwaukee
Featuring multi-media works by Julia Rochholz and Becky Welbes
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Art at Café Mustache
2313 N. Milwaukee
Opening week of Café Mustache features art on the walls plus: local acoustic music on Friday 7/23 at 7pm by Angel Olsen and Esoteric Tapioca; local indie film screening on Saturday 7/24 at 8pm: "Audrey the Trainwreck" by Frank V. Ross.
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Art at Pierre’s Bakery
2747 N. Milwaukee
Featuring paintings by Manuel Castillo
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Art in the Park Gallery & Silent Auction
2601 N. Milwaukee
Support Unity Park! Silent auction of works produced during Unity Park's Art in the Park.
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Beautiful Camouflage-False Reality Gallery
Cafe Con Leche, 2710 N. Milwaukee
Curated by Chrystal L. McGrew
Beautiful Camouflage represents a reality that is masked by a beautiful camouflage in order to delight the senses of the mind. The art on exhibition creates an abstract story of false realities becoming beautiful.
Artists: Dianne Aceto, Angela Fegan, Maya Zazhil Fernandez, Samatha Kitchens, Laura Kurtenbach, Chrstal L. McGrew, Rene R. Montañez, Victor M. Montañez, William Moore, Michael Steven Platt, Michael Ramirez, Alex Rivera, Joshua Seals, Jennifer Tam, Byron Taylor
Spoken Word/Poetry/Music Schedule at Beautiful Camouflage at 2710 N. Milwaukee
Music Schedule for Art Odyssy/Beautiful Camouflage Stage at 2515 N. Milwaukee
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Sketch of concept for large-scale, site specific sculpture for BIG by Andy De La Rosa
Big (A Multi-Sensory Sculpture Garden)
Washtenaw and Milwaukee Avenue, Map of 2010 South End Galleries (pdf)
Curated by Andrew De La Rosa
Large-scale sculpture garden encompassing 1 large outdoor and/or indoor venues designed to invite guests into the sculpture itself, utilizing sight, sound and guest interaction. Featuring over 35 artists, the garden will be composed of a main large-scale piece surrounded by smaller works along with contributions of multi-media artists and poets. Artists will be performing "live work." In addition to the main garden, there will be mobile venues with artists engaging visitors of the entire festival: leading people back to the main sculpture garden.
Artists: T'Aylene, John Bambino, Diana Berek, Susan Besson, Bill Boyce, June Bralich, Emily Carlson, Anita Chase, Sue Clough, Colleen Colthern, Andrew De La Rosa, Mona DiFiore, Tony Farrah, Omar Farrah, Janel Fung, Rebecca Garnache, Kit H, Gretchen Hasse, Malkah Hegel, Larry Kamphausen, Nikos Karabetsos, In Bits Mosaics Inc. Kathy Green, Lindsey Meyers, Dr. Rev. Kit B Miller, Drew Noble, Ora (The Jewler), Amy Partridge, Leslie Perrino, Lea Pinsky, Julie Pitzen, Pauline Rainbow Kitty, Matthias Reagan, Big John Reed, Sharon Rogak, Angela Scalisi, Pam Seatter, Ines Sommer, Renee Prisble Una, Todd Willing, Patricia Woods, William Scott Wyatt
Performers List at the Sculpture Garden
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Alley and Jules Pets by Dan Zamudio, Storm and Red Sweater by Julie Sulzen.
Sulzen Fine Art Studio Presents
Black. White. Red. Yellow.
(New Paintings & Toy Camera Photographs from Julie Sulzen and Dan Zamudio)
2720 W. Saint Georges Court, Map of 2010 South End Galleries (pdf)
This special exhibit highlights new paintings using only a palette of black, white, red and yellow by Julie Sulzen along with black and white contact sheet toy camera photographs by Dan Zamudio
For the Friday night Opening enjoy free tasty treats, beverages and an acoustic performance lead by Jeff Harms. Live music begins at 8pm.
Join the Sulzen Fine Art Studio early Sunday (7/25) morning at 9am for a 1hour free yoga class inside the gallery! A perfect opportunity for an introduction to Yoga (a low impact beginner level class). Bring your own mat.
Artists: Julie Sulzen, Dan Zamudio
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Chicago Independent Film Festival
2735 N. Milwaukee
Curated by Luis Valenzuela & Eduardo Angulo
International & local films, features, and shorts from Spain, Mexico, Poland, Romania, Finland, Germany, & USA. Film Schedule: www.ciff.moonfruit.com
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Dance through Photography
Chicago Ballet Center, 3433 West Diversey
A retrospective exhibit of captured moments in dance.
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Danny Think Tank
2628 N. Milwaukee, 2nd Fl.
Curated by Cole Pierce
Danny Think Tank will feature recent work of 10 Chicago based artists, that will showcase a survey of contemporary practices. The ongoing dialog within Danny Think Tank will guide the curatorial decisions, which should be evident as the group responds to the unique location. The exhibition will be take place in a building that was previously a bank, turning old office spaces into an expansive collection of paintings, photography, collage, sculpture and video installations.
Artists: Curt Bozif, Derek Chan, Ryan Fenchel, Dan Gunn, Roxane Hopper, Lisa Majer, Stephen Nyktas, Cole Pierce, Julie Rudder, Kendrick Shackleford, Craig Yu
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Ensemblage
Nothin' Less Cafe, 2642 N. Milwaukee
Curated by Daniel Scott Morris
Ensemblage is a venue for disparate groups of people and things to gather, reveal themselves, interact and collaborate. Ensemblage will emphasize the dynamic and performing arts—in particular theatre, music, film, storytelling and spoken-word. Ensemblage will draw from these creative communities in Chicago and reflect the diversity of Logan Square at large.
Performance Schedule for Ensemblage
Artists: Christopher Bell, Michael Caifano, Jackie Capozzoli, Jose Casilla, Cheri Lee Charlton, d-x art potter, Rachel Fay, Furious Frank (Hobo Band), Funemployed Chicago, Halcyon (theater), Shy Hamilton, Chris Hefner, Lady Jack (performance), Susan Kwon, Jillian Ludwig, Raphael Mandrel, Carol Ng-He,Jerry Oswalt, Kaloyan Slavchev, Evet Socrates, Rachel Ann Walker,
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Everyday Occurances (an exhibition of paintings and drawings)
Mixed Motion Art, 2355 N. Milwaukee
Curated by Gina Eccher
An exhibition of work depicting extraordinary events happening in everyday occurences. Presented alonside the Space/Movement Project.
Artists: Allison Rae Butkus, Ryan Goodwin, Nathan Jerde, Cory Norris
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Flashback: The Way We Were (The Chicago Hip-Hop Exhibit)
Elastic Arts, 2830 N. Milwaukee, 2nd Fl.
Curated by Amina Norman-Hawkins and Sam Lewis
Flashback is an exhibit of music, photos, flyers, and memorabilia from the past 2 decades, highlighting some key moments in Chicago Hip-Hop history. It is the first in a series of many commemorative exhibits that salute those who have paved the way, opened doors, built foundations, and shaped what is now known as the Chicago Hip-Hop community.
The exhibit features a collection of material and mediums, and will run for the month of July with special presentations on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday afternoons.
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Fresh Meat Gallery & Stage
2515 N. Milwaukee
Curated by Mazi Namvar and Nathan Drew Larsen
Fresh Meat, is a globally recognized Deep House Record Label hosting a stage and gallery. The gallery features two-dimensional work from local artists that re-interprets Fresh Meat Album Art originally designed by Chrissy Lain, a Chicago graphic artist, or House music inspired art in general.
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Untitled no. 1 (from the peculiar manifestation of paint in my everyday life) by Jennifer Cronin featured in Gutter.
Gutter exhibition (A multi-media exhibition)
Cole's Bar, 2338 North Milwaukee, Map of 2010 South End Galleries (pdf)
Curated by Cheri Basak, Anne-Katrin Elliot, and Rebekah Brown
A visual embodiment of the physical and mental gutter. Gutter is a multiple media exhibition that will encompass drawing, painting, printmaking, video, sound, djs and bands.
Artists: Kern Street Gallery/Chad Allen, Cheri Basak, Wayne Bertola, Max Brown, Mio Brown, Stephanie Christian, Alexandria Cmaylo, Jennifer Cronin, Ben Diaz, Anne-Katrin Elliot, Elisa Harkins, Alan Hobscheid, Tracy Kostenbader, Hanna Mutsch, Beth Otero, Gabe Patti, Katina Petsas, Mark Porter
Music schedule at Cole's Bar during Gutter Exhibition
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Hello My Name Is... (an exhibition of site-specific installations)
2515 N. Milwaukee
Curated by Jennifer Hines and Victoria Cabrera
The HELLO my name is… exhibition features site-specific installations created by four emerging artists in multiple mediums. Each Artist demonstrates a unique interpretation of identity – whether their own or someone else’s, real or imaginary, or individual vs. a wider culture. HELLO my name is… will transform storefront spaces into self-contained identity badges that questions the viewer, “who are you?”
Artists: Naomi Falk, Ricki Hill, Michelle Mashon, Andy Rohr
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Indoor Art Market
2741 N. Milwaukee
Features fine art and one-of-kind handmade artesianal goods.
Roslyn Broder, Lucy Clasen, Jessica Duff, Tom Hill, Rachel Katzman, Lewis Lain, Ben Laskov, katie/moira k. Lime, Linzie C. Newman, Barbara Raidl, Juana Ryan, Marcie Schenck, Matthew Shelton, Marvin Tate, Kelli Wefenstette, Jessica White, Thomas Whitworth
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Know Art Gallery and Stage
2634 N. Milwaukee
Curated by Victor M. Montañez
Empowerment Art presented includes the two and three-dimensional art that reflect a commitment to empower local communities or address the issues of social justice, democracy, and equality. Pieces will engage the public and can be touched or manipulated.
Ordinary Giants
At the Know Art Gallery
Curated by Viera Bakoba, Helena Craules and Victor M. Montañez
Traveling group show of paintings at the Know Art Gallery honoring ordinary people who have had an extraordinary impact on their communities. More than one hundred participating artists from Logan Square, Pilsen, Little Village, Albany Park, Brighton Park, Cicero, and Berwyn.
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Latent (A Sound installation)
Anywhere Space, 2328 N Milwaukee
Installation by Jennifer Grossman
"Latent" investigates the place between what we call "sound" and "music" and its ability to not only be heard aurally, but experienced physically, viscerally, and emotionally. It meshes found sounds with musical elements and re-integrates them into the scope of an "everyday" environment, adding new dimension to a place of "passing" that may easily be overlooked. Original Compositions-http://www.myspace.com/jenngrossman
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Light on Lines (a site-specific changing video installation)
2314 N. Milwaukee
Installation by Ryan Scheidt in collaboration with Juan Salamanca
A digital art piece by Chicago artist Ryan Scheidt along with Juan Salamanca, musician Wesley Imel and local group, Mang. Salamanca's program creates a random painting of projected light based on Scheidt's own method of chance based painting all the while live music runs directly to the source code effecting it in real time. Live performance with the installation: Friday, July 23rd at 9pm with Wesley Imel and with Mang on Saturday July 24th at 9pm.
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Mujeres en la Lucha
2727 N. Milwaukee
Curated by Abdi Y. Maya and Liz Farias in collaboration with Analia Rodriguez
This show will showcase artwork and crafts created by contemporary women artists, that reflect the themes of identity and Latina culture. This gallery space will also feature a section on community resources and other information for all women and their families. Latin music will be provided by guest dj's.
Artists: Diana Solis, Esperanza Gama, Cristina Salgado, Laura Vergara, Montserrat Alsina, Helma Maya, Maria Luisa Maya, Elizabeth Farias, Abdi Maya
Flier for Mujeres an la Lucha
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Off the Beaten Path (Exhibit, Film/Video & Performances)
Voice of the City Studio, 3429 West Diversey, Suite 208
and Center Portion, 2850-1/2 West Fullerton
Curated by Catie Olsen-Voice of the City and Shelia Donohue and Greg Scott-Center Portion
Off the Beaten Path, comprises coordinated exhibitions between Voice of the City and Center Portion.
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Selected works from the Print Exhibition: Comets by J. Barlow Nelson, Parts of a Bird by Sarah Kaiser
Venus 2.0 (After Botticelli) by Carlos Barberena and Wrestler by Dan Estep.
Print (A printmaking exhibition)
Anywhere Space, 2328 North Milwaukee, Map of 2010 South End Galleries (pdf)
Curated by Elke Claus
Print will showcase the best artistic talent in local printmaking. Work incorporates traditional printmaking processes such as etching, lithography, silkscreen, block printing, monoprint, etc. (No solely digital work).
Artists: Carlos Barberena, Christopher Clark, Eric Coleman, Dan Estep, Daniel Falco, Daniel Fleming, Jennifer Hines, Ellen Holtzblatt, Sarah Kaiser, Geri Katopodis, Tracy Kostenbader, Patrick Landeck, Esther Mar, Laura Moeller, J. Barlow Nelson, Michelle Nordmeyer, Lloyd Patterson Jr., Thomas Plum, Pete Rangel, Julie Sulzen
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Peter Lemke Collection
2630 N. Milwaukee
Curated by Peter Lemke
Assorted works by multiple artists generally grouped into heroes, amazons, maps & hand painted signs, Chicago themes and scenes.
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Selected works from the Psyche Exhibition: Airshow Cloud by Brendan Lekan and Hangoverby Lucy Mueller
Psyche (a photographic exhibit)
2314 North Milwaukee, Map of 2010 South End Galleries (pdf)
Curated by Lucy Mueller
Psyche feature artists working with diverse photographic methods to explore the inner workings of the mind. The exhibiting photographers stimulate emotion, probe feelings, and create moods from humour to darkness with their unique views of the world. Work includes film-based, digital, color, black and white, and liquid emulsion photographs.
Artists: Dianne Aceto, Chad Allen, Susan Bone Annable, Danica Antich, Nancy Bechtol, Wayne Bertola, Evan Conley, Jack Demuth, Brain Dortmund, Jennifer Hines, Timothy M. Johnson, Anna Karewicz, Sara Kopera, John Krejci, Laura Kurtenbach, Brendan Lekan, Bridget Mitchell, Laura Moeller, Lucy Mueller, Katina Petsas, Micheal Steven Platt, Thomas Plum, Rodolfo Polanco, Daniel Ramos, Monica Rezman, Barbara D. Rudolph, Mary Schiller, Jae Truesdell, Dan Zamudio
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Selected works from the Small Exhibition:
Wish you were here; Sublime door by Lewis Lain, WT#6 by Dan Zamudio, Shel Silverstein by Aaron Wooten,
What was I supposed to do? by Kate Roger and Memory Conversions Joe Pankowski.
Small Exhibition (An exhibition reveling in minutiae)
2314 North Milwaukee, Map of 2010 South End Galleries (pdf)
Curated by Maria Hummel
Small uses size and space to engage the viewer in the smaller details rather than distance them in an attempt to see ‘the bigger picture’. The artwork will reignite an unspoken conversation that has been strained by the idea that art should be consumed rather than experienced. A diverse media mix of photography, sculpture, and painting encourages viewers to study, search, and revel in minutiae. All works displayed are under 8”X10”.
Artists: Matt Bergstrom, Wayne Bertola, Adam Glick, Maria Hummel, Tracy Kostenbader, Lewis Lain, Sarah Ogren, Joe Pankowski, Kate Roger, Barbara Rudolf, Brett Swinney, Dan Zamudio
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Son Del Corazón Gallery & Stage
2725 N. Milwaukee
Curated by Jaime Garza
Son del Corazón is a conglomerate of various forms of art and artists. Music, painting, drawings, photography, sculpture, poetry, visual (projected) art, luthier, woodmaking, documentry, aromatherapy, fandango, handmade jewelry, art books and tshirts. Music to be included in gallery program.
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Selected works from the Still Life Exhibition:
Watermelon Politics by Amber Marsh, Fireworks by Dan Zamudio and Broken by Gabe Patti
Still Life
New Wave Coffee, 2557 North Milwaukee
Curated by N.A.I.L.S.
Definitions of artistic styles have come a long way in the history of art. When you hear Still Life, what comes to mind? A vase of flowers or a bowl of fruit? How about an animal skull or piles of dead fish? All have been done by some of the world’s most well-known artists. In this exhibition, we hope to blur the lines of the traditional still life by means of subject matter, media, and style.
Artists: Becca Brown, Sarah deHebreard, Jori Foreman, Tracy Kostenbader, Amber Marsh, Lucy Mueller, Gabe Patti, Laura Slota, Claudia Smalley, Dan Zamudio
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Stuffed! (a site-specific installation)
3131 W. Logan Blvd.
Installation by Thomas Plum
Installation: Stuffed animals from local thrift stores stacked in storefront windows. A structure of wood behind the stuffed animals both contains and compresses them against windows. Materials: stuffed toys and plywood.
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The Logan Square Literary Review
El Cid Restaurant, 2645 N. Kedzie
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Selected works from the Wax Exhibition: Untitled Wax by Shannon Bourn,
Scoliosi by Renee Prisble Una, and Memory Construct III by Jane Michalski.
Wax (wax and encaustic media exhibition)
Anywhere Space, 2328 North Milwaukee, Map of 2010 South End Galleries (pdf)
Curated by Jane Michalski
An invitational and juried exhibit of artwork done using wax media and encaustic both in two and three-dimensions.
Artists: Shannon Bourne, Alicia Forestall-Boehm, Bridgette Guerzon Mills, Tracy Kostenbader, Jane Michalski, Barbara Miner, Mary Jo Parker O’Hearn, Renee Prisble Una, Julia Ris, Emily Rutledge
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Window Dressing
Threads etc., 2327 N. Milwaukee
Curated by Voice of the City
Display-related performance.
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Whistler Window Display
2421 N. Milwaukee
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2010: An Art Odyssey
2515 N. Milwaukee
Curated by Rene R. Montañez
Exploratory Art presented by 2010: An Art Odyssey Gallery and Stage will showcase two or three dimensional art that reflects a long series of travels and adventures into new frontiers of art and art performance.
Artists: Dean Allison, Diana Berek, Nicole Cisne Burbin, Elizabeth Farias, Jennifer Grossman, Gabriel Karagianis, Tara Luther, Chrystal McGrew, Rene Montañez, Victor Montañez, Camilo Quintana, Clare Rosean, Stephanie Stump
Music Schedule for Art Odyssy/Beautiful Camouflage Stage at 2515 N. Milwaukee
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Open Studios & Galleries
Neighborhood artist's studios and gallery in close proximity to the Festival.
Ani Afshar, 3224 W. Altgeld
Licha De La Peña, Oktober Studio, 2203 N. California, #3
Abstract Acrylic Paintings
Robert C. Wittig, 2735 W. St. Georges Ct.
Dan Zamudio & Julie Sulzen, Sulzen Fine Arts Studio, 2720 W. St. Georges Ct.
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Community Mural Activity & Garden/Urban Agriculture Fair
Medill and Milwaukee
Lead mural artists: Iris Iris Pasic and Mendy Newman
Come paint with us and create the "Limit" mural!
Saturday July 24 & Sunday July 25
12pm-5pm Open Invitation Mural Painting.
Short lessons every hour at 12:15pm, 1:15pm, 2:15pm, 3:15pm, 4:15pm.
All are welcome to participate: adults, children, families, seniors
Also visit the Garden/Urban Agriculture Fair: get some tips, see some demonstrations, participate in hands-on activities.
Seeking volunteer artists interested in participating in a community-created mural along the South End of the festival. Preparation of the murals will happen in the month of July leading up to the festival and community participation will occur at the festival. Email inquiries to ArtForMAAF@gmail.com.
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