AnySquared in 2023! Help us Bring on 2024!

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 an amazing AnySquared Arts Community that has a positive impact on the Chicago community.  AnySquared is so thrilled to continue our Home Not Home Series Projects in 2024! We are … Read more

AITP 2022 | Great Day at Unity Park | PHOTOS

Art in the Park/Arte en el Parque! Much gratitude for all the volunteers who made it Happen! Special Thanks to Helen Sanchez-Cortes for creating the Sharing Space with Each Other Banner and organizing the activities! Art in the Park 2022 Saturday July 23rd, 10am–2pm Unity Park, 2636 N. Kimball facebook invite > Unity Park becomes … Read more

ART-OFF! Artmaking Extravaganza! | PHOTOS

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 wall and many, many artists! Thanks to everyone who made the ART-OFF an amazing event celebrating art plus community! Event Reel | Facebook Full Photo Album


AnySquared’s ART-OFF! a live art + slaps event
Saturday October 16, 6:30-10:30pm

Hairpin Arts Center, 2810 N. Milwaukee Avenue.

Thank you so much to our most excellent MC: Rahim Salaam from @whataboutchicago! Gratitude to our DJ Silent Hype Sirenna @goodshow_silenthype and Dante Milano Music @dantemilanomusic for the music!

LIVE PAINTERS | Artists have 2.5+ hours to complete their art. The audience votes on their favorites! The top artists win cool prizes. Note: We have a limited number of open AnySquared Community spots for the the live-art contest: arrive early!

facebook reminder  |  evenbrite invite

SLAPS MAKING TABLE | Open to all to participate! The sticker that gets the most votes also wins a prize.

Thank you to our sponsor: BLICK Lincoln Park!

FEATURED ARTISTS | ABSURD @ab_surd9 • A’keem Muhammad @aiselife  • Alice Roberson @teamalice42 • Alex Serrato @dasera00  • Andrew Rose Vickers @andrew_the_rose_artist • Amadeo Arroyo @river_arroyo • BboyB @bboyb_abc  • Birdmilk @bird_milk_ • Cesar Luna @thegrayfox_11 • Dial8r the Creator @dial8r • Don Mega @don.mega.art • Eazel @el_eaz • Fire Falco (Alejandro Vilchez) @fire.falco • FLASH ABC @flash_abc • Frankie Peace @lostfrankie • Hailey Marie Losselyong @hai_ey • Jane Van Amberg violet_vivacious • Jeff Pak @jpak4ever • JOOS @1.sooj • Juan A. Cano @juan_a_cano • Katie Klimacek @itsjustkatie_chi  • Robyn Seale @cmd_krakkem • The Alley Gato @ghettoartform_1 • Mario Mena @_marmena • Megan Kind @artistickind_megankind • Monstrochika @monstrochika • Mosher @moshershow • Mr. Pintamuro @mr.pintamuro • Natalia Sustaita @n.susta.art • Natalia Virafuentes @virafuentes_art • Neha Chawla @uglybitchfilms • Noonslaps (Nikki Diaz) @_noonslaps • Reddor Santiago @the_red_door • Squeak Starzula @squeakstarzula • Tyler Side of House  @sideofhouse • Zach Bartz @imzachbartz

+ many more artists including at the slaps tables!

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Organized by AnySquared Projects

Thanks to everyone who made the ART-OFF an amazing event celebrating art plus community! Thank you to the Hyde Park Art Center for funding this community-building event through Artist Run Chicago Grant! Gratitude to Blick Lincoln Park for being our wonderful sponsor for this event. We also appreciate all who donated to this event; Catch Wreck Creatives, Cafe Mustache, and Natalia Virafuentes. We are grateful for all the prizes, discounts, and the unexpected pile of swag too!

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AnySquared is an all-volunteer collaborative and artists network in Chicago. Propelled by a deep sense of cooperation with artists, and the wider community, our mission for over 11 years is to support, produce and promote collaborative projects that facilitate arts activities through inclusive participation.

AnySquared’s Studio Day

AnySquared’s Studio Day
Artmaking Sessions Every Wednesday
3pm–10pm
 2328 N. Milwaukee Ave

Join us weekly! Stop in. Make Art. Meet People. Brainstorm Projects. Plot Liberation. Be Social or Stay Focused. At Studio Day AnySquared also discusses upcoming art projects.

After 8 years of Wednesdays, AnySquared continues to nurture artists and create community at our weekly sessions. Free.

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AnySquared
is an all-volunteer collaborative and artistic network. Propelled by a deep sense of cooperation with artists, neighbors and the wider community, our mission is to support, produce and promote collaborative projects that facilitate arts activities through inclusive participation. Our foundation is built upon the idea that we can do anything as long as we do it together.

Make & Meet at AnySquared’s Studio Days!


Make & Meet: Studio Day Artmaking Sessions
Wednesday Drop-in hours 3-10pm
AnySquared Studio, 2328 N. Milwaukee Ave

We have plenty of basic supplies and share them,
but you are welcome to bring your own and make, share ideas, brainstorm,
or discuss collaborations. While many of us are visual artists, all art
forms are encouraged. 

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AnySquared is an all-volunteer collaborative and artistic network headquartered in Logan Square’s AnySquared Studio in Chicago. Propelled by a deep sense of cooperation with artists, neighbors and the wider community, our mission is to support, produce and promote collaborative projects that facilitate arts activities through inclusive participation. Our foundation is built upon the idea that we can do anything as long as we do it together.

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PROGRESS ON THE MURAL: Painting Dog Park Logo (Flash ABC) – VIDEO

PROGRESS ON THE MURAL: Painting Dog Park Logo + Flash ABC on the Mural. We have been refining and completing our Colossal Dogs in July and August, and other exciting elements of the mural. See photos from our recent crew paint days: Facebook Album – Dog Park > ___ anysquared.org

Team Effort! Projecting, Outlining, Painting, and Spraying Weekend | Logan Square Dog Park Mural – PHOTOS

Team Effort! Thanks to everyone who helped get the mural started June 3–June 5. Walk by and check out the progress of the work by AnySquared/Artistic Bombing Crew/Renegades of Funk on the giant mural. __ Anysquared.comtwitter: @AnySquaredfacebook: AnySquaredprojects@anysquared.com

Community Paint Day! Logan Square Dog Park.

Community Paint Day! Sunday June 12, Noon to 6pm Logan Square Dog Park 2529 W. Logan Blvd  |  Chicago Logan Square TV segment about the project > The community is invited to help paint the mural! Artists and non-artists of all ages are welcome. WEAR PAINT CLOTHES: Help us fill in parts of the wall. … Read more

Priming & Background Painting! Logan Square Dog Park Mural – PHOTOS

Background Painting on the Mural! On Saturday May 28th AnySquared, ABC, Renegades of Funk, and CMW spent the day priming the columns and painting the basic background shapes on the mural wall. Thanks to everyone who was on the spot: DTEL, Tracy Kostenbader, FLASH ABC, Jaime Alvelo, Holiday Gerry, George Larson, Breaker Ray, Domingo, Mugs, … Read more

Priming Day! LoganSquare Dog Park Mural – PHOTOS

Priming Day! On Saturday May 21st, AnySquared and ABC/Renegades of Funk spent the day priming most of the wall until the paint ran out. Excited to have wall a beautiful sky blue! Thanks DTEL, Tracy Kostenbader, FLASH ABC, Jaime Alvelo, Holiday Gerry, George Larson, Breaker Ray, and Logan Square Dog Park Committee’s Sally Hamann and … Read more