RESOUNDING REVERB | Music & Poetry

RESOUNDING REVERBa night of Music & PoetryFriday July 17th, 6pm–9pmChicago Art Department1926 S. Halsted Enjoy the performances and also see the Butterfly Effect: Bridging Borders exhibit! The exhibition and programming are part of the Contra Corriente Festival at Chicago Art Department with fellow exhibit Aprendí a Sembrar by Second Floor Gallery The Butterfly Effect Project … Read more

Art in the Park/ Arte En El Parque | July 18th

Saturday July 18th**10am–2pmUnity Park, 2636 N Kimball Ave, Chicago**RAIN DATE: Sunday July 19th same time! UPAC, in collaboration with AnySquared, hosts the annual Art in the Park! Our theme this year is “Water.” Excited for all to explore our community park, make all kinds of art, and share with our neighbors! Help to add to … Read more

Come see our beautiful exhibit!

Our exhibit “Butterfly Effect: Bridging Borders” is on display through July 25 at CAD: 1926 S. Halsted. This exhibit is part of the Contra Corriente Festival at Chicago Art Department with sibling exhibit “Aprendí a Sembrar” by Second Floor Gallery GALLERY HOURS:Tuesdays: 6pm-8pmWednesdays: 12pm-8pmThursdays: 6pm-8pm Or visit by appointment:Contact CAD at 312-291-9743.Look for programming updates … Read more

Stunning artwork at Bridging Borders’s exhibit opening!

Thanks Everyone! What an amazing opening event for the Bridging Borders exhibit! Part of the Contra Corriente Festival at @chicagoartdept with sibling exhibit “Aprendí a Sembrar” by @secondfloorgallery. On display through July 25!Summer Gallery Hours: Tuesdays 6pm–8pmWednesdays 12pm–6pmThursdays 6pm–8pmOr visit by appointment: Contact CAD 312-291-9743 So proud of our team:Maria Requena @maria_requena95Sofia Brunwin @fiasunnMaribel Cruz … Read more

Always a good time! All-community 1-day Mini-Art-Fest | Free for all ages!

Always a good time! Renegades of Funk & AnySquared host • Art on the Fence • Art-Making Station • Live Art • Art in Tents • Painting on Mural Walls • DJs • 90+ artists + more! Free for All Ages!  AGAINST DA FENCE Mini-Art-Fest! Sunday, June 281pm-6pmProject Logan, 2929 W. Fullerton, Chicago (Behind Bank … Read more

Butterfly Effect Install! Be there soon!

Install all week! We are so proud of the butterflies and friends who have been making the exhibition happen! Gratitude to the butterflies:@sunflowersummit@neospideysense@fiasunn@pam.dsign@poisonivy.luv@a_philharmonic@tracykostenbader… and friends:@chiocabreracoz @kaltra and Josh! See you at the opening tomorrow! The Butterfly Effect: Bridging Borders Exhibit Opening is Friday, June 12 from 6pm–9pm at Chicago Art Department, 1926 S Halsted, Chicago … Read more

Last night’s Mosaic workshop was a blast!

Last night’s Mosaic workshop was a blast! Everyone made beautiful mosaics. Our instructor patiently guided everyone through the steps of making color mosaics. Thanks to everyone who participated! Thank you to the instructors for showing us how to make these and providing supplies:Sofia Brunwin (@fiasunn)Diotzinantzin Rios-Sierra (@mosaicoartechicago) See everyone’s creations below:

Lots of beautiful prints made at the Printmaking workshop!

Last week’s excellent workshop was super fun! Thanks everyone who participated and made it happen ! Led by: @pepetorias_elgtz @instituto_grafico_chicago in preparation for a Logan Square project with Jane Austin. Materials provided for relief printing (linocuts) by: AnySquared @ne2_gallerysquared anysquared.org Instituto Grafico de Chicago @instituto_grafico_chicago

The Butterfly Effect: Bridging Borders Exhibit

We are excited to announce, as part of Chicago Art Department’s second exhibition of the Contra Corriente Festival. On display June 12–July 25, 2026 | The Butterfly Effect: Bridging Borders brings together artists sharing personal and communal stories of immigration, environmental displacement, and loss of land. The exhibition reflects on the ways people adapt, survive, … Read more