Exhibitions

Life & Love in Covid Times: Call For Art

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LIFE & LOVE IN COVID TIMES! Call for Art @ Cole’s We are seeking art made during the pandemic about life, love, or covid itself. Limited spots available. Email projects@anysquared.com: up to 3 pieces: send high-res photos Title of each piece Size: HXW of each piece More info: Open to Chicago-area artists. Art must be able … Read more

Ornament Tournament! Fun w/ Renegades of Funk

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A few photos from Saturday’s Ornament Tournament! It was a fun time at our little event (the last one for the year). Thanks to all the artists who submitted! Gratitude to Renegades of Funk Chicago for inviting AnySquared to help organize! A big thank you to the volunteers! ❤️ also thanks to Comfort Station for … Read more

Announcing Ornament Tournament!

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Renegades of Funk (ROF) and AnySquared present Ornament Tournament 2021 on Saturday December 11th, from 11am–4pm at the Comfort Station, 2579 N. Milwaukee, Chicago. See one-of-a-kind artist-made ornaments while we bring together artists plus community. Help us choose the best in show! Check out the Christmas tree exhibit as well as the outside display at … Read more

ART-OFF! Artmaking Extravaganza! | PHOTOS

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AnySquared’s ART OFF was an amazing artmaking extravaganza! It was exciting as we watched an exhibition created before our eyes! The event included livepainting, slaps / sticker-making, an interactive art wall and many, many artists! Thanks to everyone who made the ART-OFF an amazing event celebrating art plus community! Event Reel | Facebook Full Photo Album


AnySquared’s ART-OFF! a live art + slaps event
Saturday October 16, 6:30-10:30pm
Hairpin Arts Center, 2810 N. Milwaukee Avenue.

Thank you so much to our most excellent MC: Rahim Salaam from @whataboutchicago! Gratitude to our DJ Silent Hype Sirenna @goodshow_silenthype and Dante Milano Music @dantemilanomusic for the music!

LIVE PAINTERS | Artists have 2.5+ hours to complete their art. The audience votes on their favorites! The top artists win cool prizes. Note: We have a limited number of open AnySquared Community spots for the the live-art contest: arrive early!

facebook reminder  |  evenbrite invite

SLAPS MAKING TABLE | Open to all to participate! The sticker that gets the most votes also wins a prize.

Thank you to our sponsor: BLICK Lincoln Park!

FEATURED ARTISTS | ABSURD @ab_surd9 • A’keem Muhammad @aiselife  • Alice Roberson @teamalice42 • Alex Serrato @dasera00  • Andrew Rose Vickers @andrew_the_rose_artist • Amadeo Arroyo @river_arroyo • BboyB @bboyb_abc  • Birdmilk @bird_milk_ • Cesar Luna @thegrayfox_11 • Dial8r the Creator @dial8r • Don Mega @don.mega.art • Eazel @el_eaz • Fire Falco (Alejandro Vilchez) @fire.falco • FLASH ABC @flash_abc • Frankie Peace @lostfrankie • Hailey Marie Losselyong @hai_ey • Jane Van Amberg violet_vivacious • Jeff Pak @jpak4ever • JOOS @1.sooj • Juan A. Cano @juan_a_cano • Katie Klimacek @itsjustkatie_chi  • Robyn Seale @cmd_krakkem • The Alley Gato @ghettoartform_1 • Mario Mena @_marmena • Megan Kind @artistickind_megankind • Monstrochika @monstrochika • Mosher @moshershow • Mr. Pintamuro @mr.pintamuro • Natalia Sustaita @n.susta.art • Natalia Virafuentes @virafuentes_art • Neha Chawla @uglybitchfilms • Noonslaps (Nikki Diaz) @_noonslaps • Reddor Santiago @the_red_door • Squeak Starzula @squeakstarzula • Tyler Side of House  @sideofhouse • Zach Bartz @imzachbartz

+ many more artists including at the slaps tables!

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Organized by AnySquared Projects

Thanks to everyone who made the ART-OFF an amazing event celebrating art plus community! Thank you to the Hyde Park Art Center for funding this community-building event through Artist Run Chicago Grant! Gratitude to Blick Lincoln Park for being our wonderful sponsor for this event. We also appreciate all who donated to this event; Catch Wreck Creatives, Cafe Mustache, and Natalia Virafuentes. We are grateful for all the prizes, discounts, and the unexpected pile of swag too!

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AnySquared is an all-volunteer collaborative and artists network in Chicago. Propelled by a deep sense of cooperation with artists, and the wider community, our mission for over 11 years is to support, produce and promote collaborative projects that facilitate arts activities through inclusive participation.

A Great Day! Against Da Fence #2: Sept 2021

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September 12th was a great day! This Against Da Fence at Project Logan was bittersweet as heavy machines are now chewing down the building’s bricks. We thought the building was coming down, but the perimeter walls stayed up. AnySquared & Renegades of Funk Shared Some Project Logan Love at Against Da Fence! Our outdoor, mini-art-festival … Read more

Announcing September Against Da Fence

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Announcing Against Da Fence <3 SUNDAY! September 12, 1pm—6pm at Project Logan (Mural wall in the alley behind 2929 W Fullerton parking lot – near Milwaukee).facebook event reminder > Showing Some Project Logan Love! We are doing it again! AnySquared & Renegades of Funk host this 1-day, outdoor, mini-art-festival: Art on the Fence Sticker-Making Live … Read more

Against Da Fence = Pure Joy! June 2021 | PHOTOS

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Against Da Fence 2021 Mini-Art-Fest was pure joy on Sunday June 27! It was our first ADF event at Project Logan since summer of 2019! Full facebook album  |  instagram postThank you Renegades of Funk Chicago and Squeak Starzula + friends for being AnySquared’s partner in this event. Thank you Flash ABC for always being … Read more

Be There: Against Da Fence!

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Against Da Fence 2021 at Project Logan! Sunday June 27 from 1pm–6pm: facebook invite > AnySquared and Renegades of Funk host this 1-day, outdoor event! (behind bank parking lots on Fullerton at Milwaukee). Art on the Fence Sticker-Making Live Art Wall Painting Art Vending with DJ Mr Bobby! Artists Include | Ahmed Burson @ab_surd9 • … Read more

Life in Progress Video Series! Program 3

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Life in Progress Video Series!
See all three programs on YouTube: Playlist >

Life in Progress Video Series showcases work that expresses definitions and/or critiques of “progress.” This series seeks to explore the concept of progress with our work, our art, in our communities, and as human beings — both in the city and the world. Through art that provokes, challenges, or illustrates progress, the series examines what is actual progress, what some consider progress, and what is not. AnySquared’s video series is part of the LIP 20/20 Arts Festival

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Program 3 of 3

Part 1

  • The Others (4m) | by Olga Guse
    Visualizes ideas of difference and reckoning through animated drawings

  • LOMBRICS (4m) | by Marco Morelli
    A dark journey into human obsession and love.

  • Fainting Spells (2.4m) | by Neha Chawla & Elisabeth James
    An altered vision of people giving in to their vices.

  • Fatman & Little Boy (1.5m) | by Jae Green


Part 2

  • Progress Vignette (1.5m) | by Kao Ra Zen

  • I Was Just Like You (6m) | by Mars Caulton
    Performance about life and survival with PTSD.

  • Smoke (2m) | by Jae Green
    Smoke is a shared moment of creativity and imagination between child and father.

  • Painting Process (1m) | by EAZEL

  • Throwing my Weight Around (5m) | by Rebecca Kautz
    Examines progress through the lens of motherhood.

  • Elements: Air (5.5m) | dance performance by Orb Box


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Life in Progress Video Series! Program 2

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Life in Progress Video Series!
See all three programs on YouTube: Playlist >

Life in Progress Video Series showcases work that expresses definitions and/or critiques of “progress.” This series seeks to explore the concept of progress with our work, our art, in our communities, and as human beings — both in the city and the world. Through art that provokes, challenges, or illustrates progress, the series examines what is actual progress, what some consider progress, and what is not. AnySquared’s video series is part of the LIP 20/20 Arts Festival

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Program 2 of 3

Part 1

  • Dear Diary (5m) | by Andy Meholock
    Andy sits down on January 1st, 2020 to write in his diary about his hopes and struggles for the new year.

  • Rani Rage Radio, Ep.45 Trendism excerpt (9m) | by Sonal Aggarwal & Meg Indurti
    “We are living in a very exciting time. We didn’t have the language to put our feelings into action… and now we do! And the whole world seems to be protesting. It can get very tough talking to our families!”

  • And the land shivers, and everything disappears, and nothing remains, but all the birds, some still flying, with no place to rest (9 min) | by Kassandra Spence
    Explores apocalyptic themes.

  • My Life Matters (5m) | Choreographed by Orb Box, Music by Blackerface, Video by Harley Foos (Edited by Lexi Midkiff; Colored by Lauren Malis)

  • My Guernica (5m) | by Olga Guse
    Takes on the ghost of war through animated drawings.

  • Downtown Sunset (1m) | by Joey Delisi

Part 2

  • One To Another (4m) | by Sarawut Chutiwongpeti
    Reflects on issues of cultural transformation related to global mobility through the process of creating an installation

  • Seven Sashes (6m) | by Mars Caulton


    Performance about life and survival with PTSD.

  • The Grandmother Project (6m) | by Melanie Brezill shot by Jovan Landry
    An exploration into the unique relationship between Black women and their grandmothers.

  • AMERI(KIN)S (4m) | by Kao Ra Zen & The Ungovernables
    Video Performance includes: “The Burning,” “La Niña, Pinta, y Santa Maria,”
    and “Sheep.” Written and directed by Kao Ra Zen, Music by Professor K
    Percussion, Vocals by Anai Brizuela, Flag backdrop by Sara Peak Convery

  • Powder Room (4m) | Music by Mán Cub with Jessica Garcia, Video by Gerardo Duran
    A video about love: filmed at the Garfield Park conservatory.


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AnySquared.com
Twitter and Facebook
IG: @ne2_gallerysquared
Blog: anysquared.tumblr.com

AnySquared is an all-volunteer collaborative and artists network. Propelled by a deep sense of cooperation with artists, neighbors and the wider community, our mission is to support, produce and promote collaborative projects that facilitate arts activities through inclusive participation. Our foundation is built upon the idea that we can do anything as long as we do it together.