Exhibits + Programming

May 3 – June 2, 2024 1000 Words | Home Not Home Project & ExhibitionPilsen Arts & Community House | 1637 W 18th St | Chicago ________ About the Project...

SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED: New date THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2024.Open to Artists in and Around ChicagoFor questions or information about the application or the exhibition, email anysquared.projects@gmail.com. ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR: Painting,...

Announcing the Writer & Artist Lineup for the Home Not Home Project & Exhibit! Save the Date: Opening May 3rd at PACH Gallery. Look for more programming and invited artists...

We were so excited to meet everyone on Sunday February 25th at the wonderful Home Not Home Writer/Artist Meetup! AnySquared Projects and Pilsen Arts & Community House brought together the...

Home Not Home Project: Writer & Artist Meet-UpSunday, February 25th, 6:30pm–9pmAnySquared Studio, 2328 N Milwaukee, Chicago Join Pilsen Arts & Community House (PACH) and AnySquared Projects as we host the...

Grateful to everyone who participated in the AnySquared visual art jury for the art show and project we are organizing with PACH @pilsenartscommunityhouse in the spring! Loved everyone’s input! It...

Call for Artists: Group Art & Writing Exhibit. Seeking applications from artists to be part of this special project. If selected, artists will be asked to create an original piece...

We are proud to support and serve artists through AnySquared with art projects + programs and our weekly Studio Days on Wednesdays. We are also excited to provide artists with opportunities in 2024. We have...

Thanks to the The Plant for sharing! We are excited to see this piece refurbished! It is from our 2014 Salvage Exhibit at The Plant which was a collaboration of...

A great time at the AnySquared Pop-Up Exhibit & Performance on November 19th in Pilsen. Gratitude to our amazing artists for displaying their work, the awesome vendors, and the musicians,...

AnySquared Pop-Up Exhibit & Performance!Sunday November 19th4pm-8:30pm | Performances after 6pm1412 W. 18th Street in Pilsen Thanks @_korkox_ and @wepasteinternational for inviting us to have this showcase in the space! Art, Performances, & Vendors...

Home Not Home Group Art & Writing Project and Exhibition Call for Writing:Seeking writing from 10 words to 1,000 words in all forms: Haiku, Poetry, Short Story, Essay, Fiction, Non-Fiction...

Some images from October 14th event. It was an amazing evening of performances at Comfort Station as part of Akira’s Black and Indigenous Futures exhibition. Thanks to everyone who came...

Black & Indigenous Futures Akira & AnySquared Performances An evening of joy, music and dancing celebrating the land and our existence! Saturday October 14 Doors 4:30pm Performance 5pm–7:30pm Comfort Station...

Call For Artists Art@Coles AnySquared’s Art@Coles has hosted over 45 exhibits since 2010. We are looking for new and exciting artists’ work for future exhibitions. Seeking not only individual artists,...

Fun night! Thanks everyone who came out to the opening of A SENSE OF A MIRAGE | Collaborative Works Featuring Subconshis & Insidious Studios. AnySquared’s Art @ Coles #46 showcases...

A SENSE OF A MIRAGE | Collaborative Works Featuring Subconshis & Insidious Studios. AnSquared’s Art @ Coles #46 showcases photography, video, and paintings. Check out Opening Photos OPENING | Sunday...

AnySquared Regulars had an amazing Music Night on Sunday which was also the closing for the Home Not Home Exhibit at Agitator Gallery! Thank you Justin Merchan and Manuel Munoz...

Thank you Alice Gabriel for an amazing workshop that made all who participated slow down. The Mindfulness and Art Therapy Workshop took everyone on a journey through techniques to be...

On July 6th Misa Sourour presented a poingant performance with their sculptural piece as part of the programming for AnySquared’s Home Not Home Exhibition at Agitator. Untitled: Hair Both a...

Thank you Clau Rocha @frog.eyes.toad.heart for creating and facilitating beautiful Collaborative Collage Oracle Deck Workshop as part of AnySquared’s Home Not Home Exhibit & Programming at Agitator Gallery, 3581 W...

What an amazing and beautiful event curated by Tattianna Howard @tattigram, Tanae B., and Sunshine. Thank you to all of you for putting this together, especially Tattianna! Gratitude to Sunshine for...

Join us on July 9th from 6pm-9pm at Agitator Gallery, 3851 W Fullerton. The Music Night is part of the programming for AnySquared’s Home Not Home Exhibition! This is our...

Learn mindfulness techniques and explore questions of what does safety and home mean to you? Join facilitator Alice Gabrielle @teamalice42 for this workshop. Mindfulness + Art Therapy WorkshopFriday July 7th...

Join us for this performance art piece as part of the programming for AnySquared’s Home Not Home Exhibition! Untitled: Hair | A Performance by Sayeda Misa SourourThursday July 67:30–8pm please...

Help create a something beautiful at this workshop — facilitated by Clau Rocha @frog.eyes.toad.heart. Join AnySquared this Thursday July 6th from 8pm–9:45pm during open hours at Agitator Gallery, 3851 W....

Excited for our special event as part of the programming for AnySquared’s Home Not Home Exhibition! AnySquared Presents HOME NOT HOME: A Spoken Word & Music EventSaturday July 1 st...

AnySquared’s Home Not Home Exhibit Opening was amazing! What a great A great kick off for our year and half long series! Excited for the events through July 10th at...

AnySquared’s HOME NOT HOME Exhibit on display June 24th–July 10th, 2023 and includes a full schedule of programming at Agitator Gallery, 3851 W Fullerton, Chicago. See schedule below. AnySquared’s HOME NOT HOME Exhibition investigates various themes, including:...

AnySquared’s HOME NOT HOME Exhibit June 24th–July 10th, 2023 and includes a full schedule of programming at Agitator Gallery, 3851 W Fullerton, Chicago. See full schedule below. AnySquared’s HOME NOT...

AnySquared offers Home Not Home, an examination of the complicated dichotomies of the idea of home. Home Not Home will investigate various themes, including, but not limited to: belonging/ not...

Project Logan | Art @ Coles #45!Opening Sunday May 7th from 4pm-8pmColes Bar, 2328 North Milwaukee AvenueChicago and the show runs through August 2023. Exhibition features documentary photos and videos...

AnySquared Artist Showcase Opening Reception was Friday April 21st and will be on display through June 9th. Thanks Noa Aleman for collaborating with us on this exhibition! It was a...

AnySquared Artist Showcase! Opening Reception Friday April 21st 7:30pm–9:30pm. 6200 N. Lincoln Avenue in Chicago. On Display April 21st–June 9th. Join us for a night of art, music, and celebration!...

SERIOUS PLAY exhibit featuring work by Raine Kam Yung & Nez@rainekamy and @studio__nez. See through end of April 2023. Art Reception | Sunday, February 26th from 7–9pmColes Bar | 2338...

Dear Friends of AnySquared, Some of you are friends we’ve featured in exhibitions, some we’ve met at events or studio days, and some we’ve collaborated with on your projects –...

OFF THE STREETS Features BboyB, MapsSketchbook & UnderseaGravy. Art Reception is Sunday November 6th from 7pm–9pm at Coles Bar, 2338 N Milwaukee (21 and over only). AnySquared organizes Art @...

Lead Artist: Cesar Luna  | Over 6-8 weeks, AnySquared created a Community Ofrenda that honored those who have been killed by gun violence in 2022. Each item represented approximately 5...

Art @ Coles #42 is on display through the end of August 2022 at Coles Bar, 2338 N. Milwaukee in Chicago. Exhibit features artists: Rita Garcia Sindelar, °FNGRZ, Neida Aguilar,...

Showing some Project Logan love with AnySquared and Renegades of Funk – Chicago at our 1-day Mini-Art-Fest event. Features: Art on the Fence • Live Art • Art Vendors •...

Thanks everyone who made it out to AnySquared’s the PASSIONS: skateboard art show! Good times! Thank you Cesar for your excellent curation! And gratitude to Sombodys Cousin (Eli) for the...

Life & Love in Covid Times Art Reception was Sunday, March 27, from 7pm–9pm. Exhibit On Display Through May 31 2022 at Cole’s Bar, 2338 N Milwaukee. See list of...

Fun at The Breakfast Show on Saturday! Thanks Studio Nez for hosting and organizing! Gratitude for the the live performances by @zenocamera, @brokenleftfoot, and @lovepunchmads! You can still see most...

The Breakfast Show! Saturday March 12th from 11AM–7PM Studio Nez, 803 Van Buren Street, Oak Park IL. Group show features art from 30+ local artists. Plus enjoy local music from...

AnySquared’s ART SWAP 2022 was amazing! Thank you to all of our volunteers who made it happen! Gratitude to the 110+ artists. Thanks to all who donated! See full album...

ART SWAP! Saturday, February 26th 6pm-11pm at Hairpin Arts Center, 2810 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago. Eventbrite | facebook event | Photos: last Art Swap All artists welcome to participate in...

2021 Wrap Up! Dear Friends of AnySquared, A very belated Happy New Year! February 2022 will be AnySquared’s 12th Anniversary, an excellent time to celebrate everything we have accomplished in...

LIFE & LOVE IN COVID TIMES! Call for Art @ Cole’s We are seeking art made during the pandemic about life, love, or covid itself. Limited spots available. Email projects@anysquared.com:...

A few photos from Saturday’s Ornament Tournament! It was a fun time at our little event (the last one for the year). Thanks to all the artists who submitted! Gratitude...

Renegades of Funk (ROF) and AnySquared present Ornament Tournament 2021 on Saturday December 11th, from 11am–4pm at the Comfort Station, 2579 N. Milwaukee, Chicago. See one-of-a-kind artist-made ornaments while we...

AnySquared’s ART OFF was an amazing artmaking extravaganza! It was exciting as we watched an exhibition created before our eyes! The event included livepainting, slaps / sticker-making, an interactive art...

September 12th was a great day! This Against Da Fence at Project Logan was bittersweet as heavy machines are now chewing down the building’s bricks. We thought the building was...

Announcing Against Da Fence <3 SUNDAY! September 12, 1pm—6pm at Project Logan (Mural wall in the alley behind 2929 W Fullerton parking lot – near Milwaukee).facebook event reminder > Showing...

Against Da Fence 2021 Mini-Art-Fest was pure joy on Sunday June 27! It was our first ADF event at Project Logan since summer of 2019! Full facebook album  |  instagram...

Against Da Fence 2021 at Project Logan! Sunday June 27 from 1pm–6pm: facebook invite > AnySquared and Renegades of Funk host this 1-day, outdoor event! (behind bank parking lots on...

  Life in Progress Video Series!See all three programs on YouTube: Playlist > Life in Progress Video Series showcases work that expresses definitions and/or critiques of “progress.” This series seeks...

Life in Progress Video Series!See all three programs on YouTube: Playlist > Life in Progress Video Series showcases work that expresses definitions and/or critiques of “progress.” This series seeks to...

Life in Progress Video Series!See all three programs on YouTube: Playlist > Life in Progress Video Series showcases work that expresses definitions and/or critiques of “progress.” This series seeks to...

Life in Progress Video Series! February 21, February 28, & March 7, 2021 facebook event > See entire Life in Progress Video Series Playlist on AnySquared Projects YouTube Channel Life...

AnySquared’s LIP 20/20 Exhibit & Arts Festival Exhibition Extended Through July 1st, 2020 Hairpin Arts Center | 2810 N Milwaukee | Chicago In June, we are hosting Community Art Days...

LIP 20/20 Perfomance in Progress Postponed LIP = Life in Progress  |  The LIP 20/20 Exhibit & Arts Festival showcases work that expresses definitions and/or critiques of progress that provokes,...

LIP 20/20 Exhibit & Arts Festival Exhibition Extended Through June 30, 2020 Hairpin Arts Center | 2810 N Milwaukee | Chicago Most festival events were postponed or canceled due to...

CrimeDrought: The Solution A Workshop Presented by Mashaun Ali Date To Be Announced TRAP HOUSE Chicago uses street-wear and dialogs as tools to transform individuals, communities, and culture. People always...

ART OFF! a live art + slaps event This event was postponed: We Hosted the ART-OFF on October 2021 Hairpin Arts Center | 2810 N Milwaukee | Chicago ART-OFF! is...

Complexing Chicago Graffiti Postponed: Date To Be Announced Hairpin Arts Center | 2810 N Milwaukee | Chicago Panel Moderated by FLASH: • FESS  • TSEL • PENGO • TEEL •...

Seeking Progress w/in Our Food System Workshop presented by Grow-Op Chicago’s Glad Matt and Mah Nu Tuesday March 10 from 7pm–9pm Hairpin Arts Center, 2810 N Milwaukee | Chicago We...

Art Swap was on FIRE! Thanks to everyone who joined in the Swap and helped AnySquared celebrate our birthday at the Studio! Love to all the AnySquared crew behind the...

CALL FOR ARTISTS! For questions about the exhibition or application, email projects@anysquared.com. http://anysquared.com/LIP2020.html LIP 20/20 exhibition | March 7–March 28, 202Hairpin Arts Center, 2810 N. Milwaukee, Chicago#LIP2020 | LIP =...

LIP 20/20 exhibition | March 7–March 28, 2020 Hairpin Arts Center, 2810 N. Milwaukee, Chicago #LIP2020 CALL FOR ARTISTS! Deadline January 22, 2020 Open to artists in Chicago and the...

Fun Opening Night! Love and gratitude to all the artists and friends who came out to support AnySquared’s Art@Coles 40th Opening at Cole’s Bar. Check our photos! Artist list below....

AnySquared’s October 10th TWENTYunderTWENTY Exhibition Opening was amazing! The exhibition was the culmination of our arts mentor and exhibit program in summer and fall of 2019 that featured Chicago artists...

AnySquared’s TwentyUnderTwenty features Chicago artists age 20-years-old and under. This arts mentor and exhibit program has been created, conceptualized, and curated and by Helen Sanchez-Cortes. Look for our full schedule...

AnySquared’s May Exhibit: GallerySquared! Thank you Andrew Garcia of Garcia Effects for this video celebrating our opening night of our GallerySquared exhibit. _____ GallerySquared is an art series by AnySquared...

Against Da Fence! at Project LoganSaturday, June 22, 4pm-9pmat Fullerton, near Milwaukee (behind the bank/around the parking lot) Against Da Fence is Outdoor Art Pop-Up at Project Logan with art...

GallerySquared Exhibit Opening Event! Friday, May 17 from 6pm–10pm Featuring a Showcase of AnySquared Artists and Opening Event Performances Facebook Event > AnySquared Studio, 2328 N Milwaukee _____ Performances |...

#39 | Art@Coles ExhibitFeatures work by Kerry Couch, Angela Davis Fegan, Tracy Kostenbader, and Karissa Talanian. The Art@Cole’s Series is organized by AnySquared Projects. Opening Sunday, May 19, 5:30–8:30 pmOn...

AnySquared’s Art @ Coles #38 Use in a Sentence: Paintings by Rebecca Kautz OPENING | Sunday, February 10, 5pm-8:30pm facebook event > On View Through April 12 Cole’s Bar, 2338...

AnySquared in cooperation with ABC presents Art@Cole’s 37th exhibit showcasing Project Logan artists. The opening featured the exhibit, a slideshow, a holiday art sale, and LARDO playing the blues. For...

#36 | An Art @ Cole’s Group Show | October 23–November 29, 2018 Art Reception: Sunday, November 4, from 5:30-8:30pm: facebook event > Cole’s Bar, 2338 N. Milwaukee, Chicago (Note:...

AnySquared’s Art@Coles #35Featuring paintings by Larry W. Green and Orlando MartinezOn display through early OctoberColes, 2338 N. Milwaukee(Note: Cole’s is a 21 and over) Larry W. Green | @colnago95Orlando Martinez...

Thanks to the AnySquared Crew for the team effort in helping prep the walls for painting at Agitator Gallery! Much AnySquared Love to Adrian, Paige, Eric, Victoria, Carlos, and Naomi...

Thanks to everyone who joined AnySquared on June 9th at Agitator Cooperative Gallery for their very fun opening featuring our very own Tracy Kostenbader and Andrea Kaspryk. Join us again...

Look for more photos in AnySquared’s facebook album! Against Da Fence Pop-Up was super fun on June 23rd! Thanks to everyone who helped celebrate 8 years at Project Logan and...

Against Da Fence! 1-Day Outdoor Pop-Up Art Event with ABC, Renegades of Funk, AnySquared, and more! Features art, music, skateboarding and more! Saturday, June 23 From 4pm – 9 pm:...

AnySquared’s founding member Tracy Kostenbader and dual member of AnySquared and Agitator Cooperative Gallery Andrea Kaspryk are featured in a 2-person exhibition from June 9 through July 7, 2018. Andrea...

Interview: Tracy Kostenbader of AnySquared Check out an interview with AnySquared’s founding member, Tracy Kostenbader talking about the history of AnySquared in Voyage Chicago. ___ anysquared.com

AnySquared Art@Coles #34 Features Street Photography by Emilio Nadales. The is Opening Sunday, March 25, from 6pm to 9pm. facebook event. The exhibit is On Display Through Mid-June at Coles,...

Thanks to every who came out on a frigid Thursday night on January 4th to make AnySquared‘s StreetView Art Talk discussion with the artists a success! Artists Kioto Aoki &...

StreetView Artists Talk with Kioto Aoki & Ellie Hazlett Thursday, January 4 at 7pm Hairpin Arts Center 2810 N Milwaukee Ave | Chicago facebook event > Join AnySquared for a...

AnySquared’s Art @ Coles #33 FIGURE SHOWCASE! Featuring Life Drawings from Figure Tuesdays is Through February 2018 ARTISTS’ OPENING: Sunday, December 3, 6 pm – 9 pm at Coles 2338...

Call for Artists’ Proposals: AnySquared’s StreetView Exhibitions in the windows at the Hairpin Arts Center. AnySquared seeks artists and/or art proposals for our StreetView Exhibitions located in the large 2nd...

AnySquared’s Art @ Coles #32 Featuring Art by Maria the Wolf Exhibit Through mid-October Coles, 2338 N. Milwaukee, Chicago (Note: Cole’s is a 21 and over venue) FB: Art of...

May 2017 Events Newsletter > ––––– Figure Tuesdays > AnySquared’s Weekly Life Drawing Sessions7 pm – 10 pm at Cole’s Bar, 2338 N. Milwaukee May Sessions: May 2 • May...

The Evolution of Ramadi Asati’s Opening Reception: Sunday, March 19, 6-10pm. Exhibit is On Display Through Mid-May. Closing Reception is Sunday, May 7, 6-9pm. Cole’s, 2338 N Milwaukee, Chicago (Note:...

Zelene Jiang is a visual artist with a global perspective. She moved to Chicago from Beijing seven years ago, and her art mingles Western and Eastern elements. Some of those...

Squeak Starzula: AnySquared’s Art @ Cole’s #29 Features Paintings on display through December 16. Opening Event: Sunday, October 30, 6pm–9:30pm, 2338 North  Milwaukee | Chicago Facebook Opening Event | In addition...

Transatlantic Rumours: Chicago to Liverpool 2016 On Display October 7th through December 2016Rose Howey Cooperative Gallery10-1 Sunnyside  |  Liverpool  |  UK Collaborative exhibition between AnySquared Projects in Chicago and the...

Currently on Display Art@Cole’s #28: Narrative Paintings by Andrea Kaspryk Cole’s, 2338 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago. ____ Andrea Kaspryk’s background as a writer and long-time student of literature informs...

Narrative Paintings by Andrea Kaspryk is AnySquared’s Art@Cole’s #28 at Cole’s, 2338 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago. Had a great time at the opening a couple weeks ago. Thanks to Foz...

Narrative Paintings by Andrea Kaspryk AnySquared’s Art@Cole’s #28 On Display through March 2016 Cole’s, 2338 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago Opening Reception Sunday, January 31 6pm-9pm AnySquared is excited to...