Enter a Submissions to our Call For Artists No.3 for new June/July 2026 Butterfly Effect exhibition at Chicago Art Department here! Artists of all backgrounds are invited to share personal or communal stories of immigration and movement. This exhibit will highlight journeys of those who have needed to move due to environmental factors, loss of … Read more
Join us for another round! This time, everyone gets to share! Show & Tell: Immigrant Stories Vol. II Thursday April 23rd 8pm–10pm Pilsen Arts & Community House 1637 West 18th Street, Chicago Bring in any object/photo that represents a part of your journey of movement: What brings you A) to this country? and/or B) what … Read more
🎤 Don’t forget Open Mic! This THURSDAY APRIL 16th. Pilsen Arts & Community House does this Every 3rd Thursday of the month! WHEN: APRIL 16thTIME: 7 pm – 9 pmWHERE: 1637 W. 18th St. Chicago, IL, 60608 This month is hosted by @tandapoetry! April is also in collaboration with Butterfly Effect Exhibit! 🎤 This event … Read more
What a wonderful event on Saturday! Our Taking Flight event was a packed house for our screenings, readings, and music! Thank you Valeria Osornio and El Poeta for their thoughtful readings. Gratitude Matías delaflor and Taki Soul 🇪🇨🎶🏔️ for sharing your inspiring music! Our screening was also amazing featuring:Two touching short films by schantelle! 🇵🇭🇺🇸Lydia … Read more
The Butterfly Effect: Across Land, Generations, & Time Exhibit Extended through Saturday May 16th!Gallery Hours Wednesday–Thursday 12pm–6pm Pilsen Arts & Community House 1637 W. 18th Street, Chicago See Schedule above: Closing event added on May 16th too! Thu APRIL 16th – 7P–9POpen Mic!Theme: Immigration Thu APRIL 23rd – 8P–10PShow & Tell Vol. 2!Immigration Stories Sun APRIL 26th – 6P–9PIn … Read more
What an amazing opening! Thank you to everyone who made it out to Pilsen Arts & Community House with AnySquared and The Butterfly Effect Project! Gratitude to all of the artists for not only their art, but also taking the time to share your stories! We hope everyone loved the experience we created in the … Read more
Alright alright alright!!! Let’s keep opening week vibes going on April 4th as we TAKE FLIGHT!! Join us for an afternoon of film screenings, poetry, and music – featuring artists from our exhibit!! Taking Flight! Pilsen Arts Community House 1637 W 18th St Saturday April 4th | 3pm-6pm FREEEEE ___ Program: ___ Butterfly Effect Project@the__butterflyeffect_projectbutterflyeffect.anysquared.org … Read more
The Butterfly Effect: Across Land, Generations, & Time Exhibition OpeningThursday April 2nd, 6pm–9pmThe exhibit runs through April 26th Pilsen Arts & Community House1637 W. 18th Street, Chicago The BEP seeks to illuminate universal threads of intention, survival, and evolution, revealing the connection of stories shared by cultures and communities all over the world. Beneath cultural … Read more
Check out the Digital Exhibit The Butterfly Effect Project Presents the first art show online! Digital Exhibit Features:Akira akira_lightthathealsAle Lemus @alelemus.gAnna SilivonchikCalayah @calayahcoreCindy Uriostegui @catt.co_Dilshad Icad @1111ff.__El Smith @lacroixlinesHrayr Attarian @hrayrattarianJulia O’Brien @artbypepperpleaseKy @brekkie.riceLorena SalinasLydia Gunn @lydiajartMariana Perez @katallagesMary Antar @mary.antartPolly Devillier @pretty_fucked_artRamin Takloo-Bighash @whatwebring and @ramintaklooRoele Phantom @RoelephantomSarah Elizabeth De Jesus Dutton @sedphotoTomas Palencia … Read more
We had a great time on March 7th as we hosted our very first event for the Butterfly Effect Project (BEP): “Show & Tell Immigrant Stories!” All enjoyed the program and the house was packed at Comfort Station! Thank you to all who came out! Thank you to Shruthi Kumar, Rita Garcia Šindelář, Kaltra Seferi, … Read more