Friday, Jarrett Brown @junkbox_art shared excellent tips about tech! We developed some computer literacy and systems skills that are rarely discussed, but still just as crucial to mastering digital art. We learned about displays, storage protocols, and helpful software to make your computer run smoothly. We hope this workshop opened people’s eyes to all the … Read more
As artists and digital artists in today’s world, it can be difficult for us to keep up with all the practical processes, terminology, and systems that come with making art on a computer. Whether you’re just starting as a digital artist, or you need an updated guide, you can learn a lot from Jarrett at … Read more
We got to see all the different ways someone can build a life as an artist. Thank you to everyone that shared their own personal knowledge and experience about their individual paths. It was fun getting to hear everyone’s goals. Thank you so much to Sara Ditchman @ditch.artistry for hosting this workshop. Missed it? See slideshow and … Read more
Last weekend’s Battle 4 the Eagle was better than ever! Check out the Project Logan Mural, with breathtaking art from our wonderful artists:@fiasunn@subconshis@starczar@mapssketchbook@roelephantom@_creepybasta_ And thank you to Renegades of Funk (@rof.chi) for making this event happen!
Come join other artists in learning and sharing advice on developing different artistic ventures your way at the Artist Professional Development Workshop, led by the wonderful Sarah Ditchman! @DITCH.ARTISTRY This workshop makes artist entrepreneurship approachable by helping artists develop practical ways to build a sustainable creative life in today’s society. Come bring your big ideas … Read more
Thanks everyone who came out to the Bookbinding Workshop last Friday! Bookbinding Session #2: Finishing up our books on Friday October 30th 6:30pm-8:30pm at AnySquared. Now that everyone has sewn their textblock, get reading to line your spine and make a cover! AnySquared.org@ne2_gallerysquaredproject@anysquared.com
AnySquared’s SkillShare Series! Join us for this free workshop with experienced book conservator and artist Tracy Kostenbader / @tracykostenbader. She will follow up from previous workshops to take you through more techniques and materials of bookbinding, how to make signatures, and sew a new kind of book. Bookbinding Basics is Friday October 23rd 6:30pm–8:30pm at AnySquared … Read more
Thanks to @tandapoetry for co-hosting this event on Friday! We love you! Gratitude to all the artists who shared their very personal stories through beautiful poetry and music: Cristina Marquez @tinaworrierprincess Yazud Brito-Milian @yazudpoems Ron Torres @pomaronate Emilio Maldonado @cavemanpoet72 Iván Camacho @gallivanting___Maria Requena @sunflowersummit Many thanks to our MCs, Yazud and Pam Trejo @pam.dsign, for keeping the event going! Thanks, Maria, … Read more
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
Thank you so much to Evrim for instructing this two-part Paper Mache workshop! Everyone came in with enthusiam and creativity! It was such a fun time, and we loved seeing everyone’s charming creations. Everyone’s Corazones Colgantes turned out fantastic! See Paper Mache Slideshow by Evrim: