Butterfly Effect

RECAP: Resonate – We heard what artists had to say!

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On September 11, we heard what the artists from our exhibit: Butterfly Effect: Bridging Borders Exhibition had to say. Thank you to the artists that offered their insight:Aileen Nicole Castro @a.c_inkdesignsRiesling Dong @riesling_dongJuana Duran Charicata @arte_duran_charicataVanessa Hernandez @bane.xxaVictoria Park @beautyvictoriapaintCindy Urestegi @catt.co_ On display through October 31 | The Butterfly Effect: Bridging Borders exhibition brings together artists … Read more

Oct 9th Resounding Reverb: Music & Poetry

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Excited to be back at Butterfly Effect Project’s Bridging Borders exhibition: 

 Resounding Reverb, an evening of music & poetry 
In collaboration with Tanda Poetry Collective! Friday October 9th6pm-9pmGallery Opens at 5pm
Chicago Art Department, 1926 S. Halsted, Chicago
Thank you CAD for hosting! Event features: Poetry by Yazud Brito-Milian, Ron Torres, Emilio Maldonado, and Iván Camacho& … Read more

RECAP: It’s not too late to catch Bridging Borders at CAD!

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Our exhibit “Butterfly Effect: Bridging Borders” is on display through October 31 at Chicago Art Department, 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: Sundays 11am–2pm Wednesdays 12pm–6pm Thursdays 6pm–8pm
 Or visit by appointment: contact … Read more

RESONATE! Artist Interviews & Reopening of the BEP exhibit | Sept 11

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Meet us back at the exhibit on 2nd Friday, September 11! See the Butterfly Effect: Bridging Borders exhibition and hear from some of the exhibiting artists. RESONATE! 5pm–8pm Gallery Opens at 5pm / Interviews Begin at 6pm Chicago Art Department, 1926 S. Halsted, Chicago. Featuring: Aileen Nicole Castro @a.c_inkdesigns Riesling Dong @riesling_dongJuana Duran Charicata @arte_duran_charicataVanessa Hernandez … Read more

Come see our beautiful exhibit!

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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!

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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

Butterfly Effect Install! Be there soon!

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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

The Butterfly Effect: Bridging Borders Exhibit

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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

Butterfly Effect: Closing on a beautiful exhibit

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Our closing event on May 16th was an amazing afternoon of artist interviews, readings, and music! We were so happy to share the last moments of the “Butterfly Effect: Cross Land, Generations, and Time” exhibit together! Much gratitude to our artist speakers and readers for their art and thoughtful insights! @itsvictoriariza @niduman @kaltra @tkb.studio @lacroixlines … Read more

A Soft Landing: Closing Event for BEP Exhibit

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Artist Interviews + Performance Sunday, May 16th 3pm–6pm Pilsen Arts & Community House 1637 W. 18th Street, Chicago 

 Join us at our exhibition closing event! Soft Landing: Artist Interviews, Poetry, Prose, and Music features @victoria_riza @niduman @kaltra @tkb.studio @matias.delaflor and @sunflowersummit !!!! View the exhibit, hear artists’ insights, and listen to some amazing songwriters! We … Read more