AGAINST DA FENCE: 1 Day Mini-Art-Fest!

Be there! Always a good time! Renegades of Funk & AnySquared bring you the all-community 1-day mini-art-fest with • Art on the Fence • Art-Making Station • Live Art • Art in Tents • Painting on the Mural Walls• and 75+ artists! A Free Community Event for All Ages! AGAINST DA FENCE: 1 Day Mini-Art-Fest! … Read more

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

“Little Pigeons” Publication is Here!

This Saturday! “Little Pigeons” Launch Party! Live Readings & MadLibs, Open Mic, Music, and Vibes! BYOB! Have fun with us! We are so excited to celebrate the printing of AnySquared’s first edition on May 23rd from 5pm–8pm at Sheep Cult Comics, 1632 N. Milwaukee, Chicago. Gratitude to all the artists and writers who are featured … Read more

Printmaking Workshops with Instituto Grafico!

Excited for Printmaking Workshops! Over two Fridays May 22 & 29 from 6-9pm AnySquared, 2328 N Milwaukee in Chicago. Lead by @pepetorias_elgtz of @instituto_grafico_chicago in preparation for a project with Jane Austin. Materials provided for relief printing (linocuts). __ AnySquared @ne2_gallerysquared anysquared.org Instituto Grafico de Chicago @instituto_grafico_chicago

A Soft Landing: Closing Event for BEP Exhibit

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

Poetas vs. Collagistas: What a mystical poetry and collage workshop ✨

Thank you @tandapoetry and @cristocristoball for an amazing Poetas vs. Collagistas workshop! We had lots of fun with all amazing people that came to the workshop! Looking forward to future collabs at AnySquared’s Studio and beyond!
 
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Poetry & Collage Workshop with Tanda Poetry

Tanda Poetry & AnySquared present “POETAS v. COLLAGISTAS”! Friday, May 8th at 7pmat Anysquared2328 N. Milwaukee Ave. 2nd Floor All levels of writers, readers, collagists, and artists are welcome! Join us as @cristocristoball offers a mixed media workshop intended to explore the intersectional dynamics between poetry and collage. The session will explore the idea of a “SPIRAL,” … Read more

Against Da Fence | Sunday June 28 | Sign Up!

SAVE THE DATE! Alright! Alright! Alright! AnySquared & Renegades of Funk bring you the all-community 1-day mini-art-fest with • Art on the Fence • Art + Sticker-Making Station • Live Art • Art in Tents • Painting on the Mural Walls • and DJs • Sign up by emailing projects@anysquared.com! AGAINST DA FENCE: 1 Day … Read more

Impressive Performances at PACH-Butterfly Effect Open Mic!

What a great night last Thursday! Captured just snippets of such an amazing open mic night! Note: please see Pilsen Arts & Community House‘s live reel on Instagram on their feed for the full event! Pilsen Arts & Community House, as always, had an excellent open mic! Gratitude to Tanda Poetry for hosting this event! … Read more