Butterfly Effect: Call for Submissions #3

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

Stitch Circle! Sofia, Katra, and Angie!

Come share an evening in our AnySquared Studio/Community BITXCHIN X STICHIN Friday April 17th! 5:30pm-8pm 2328 N Milwaukee Crafting and co-working with @fiasunn, @kaltra and @poisonivy.luv! All art forms welcome, but the gargoyles are using thread and are happy to share techniques on crochet, embroidery and bead work. .Byob but no bottles | snacks + materials available. (⁠*⁠˘⁠︶⁠˘⁠*⁠)⁠.⁠。⁠*⁠♡

Join us at Butterfly Effect for an Open Mic at PACH this Thursday!

🎤 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

Butterfly Effect: Performance + Screening was Amazing!

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

New Schedule! Exhibit Extended Thru May 16!

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

A stellar opening night! The Butterfly Effect: Across Land, Generations, & Time:

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

Making Art + Having Fun at Another Studio Day!

AnySquared’s STUDIO DAYEvery Wednesday!Anysquared Studio, 4pm-10pm at 2328 N Milwaukee Make Art! Meet People. Make Music. Stop by. Brainstorm Projects. Hatch Ideas. Plot Liberation. Be Social or Stay Focused. We have lots of supplies to share! Come make art, share ideas, and discuss possible collaborations. ANYSQUARED ARTS NFP Supporting and nurturing artists and creating community … Read more

BEP Exhibit Opening at Pilsen Arts & Community House

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

Art. Swap > Bring Art > Go Home With Art!

AnySquared is ecstatic for Art Swap 2026! All Artists welcome to participate! Friends, welcome to watch! Event is Free! Friday March 27th 5:30pm–9:30pm • Doors open at 5pm • Event + Art Hanging begin at 5:30pm • Swap begins at 7:30pm• Last Swap Entry: 8:45pm*• Swap ends at 9pm • Event ends at 9:30pm Chicago … Read more

Butterfly Effect: What a Wonderful Show & Tell!

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