Public Programs

RECAP: Resonate – We heard what artists had to say!

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On September 11, we heard what the artists from our exhibit: Butterfly Effect: Bridging Borders Exhibition had to say. Thank you to the artists that offered their insight:Aileen Nicole Castro @a.c_inkdesignsRiesling Dong @riesling_dongJuana Duran Charicata @arte_duran_charicataVanessa Hernandez @bane.xxaVictoria Park @beautyvictoriapaintCindy Urestegi @catt.co_ On display through October 31 | The Butterfly Effect: Bridging Borders exhibition brings together artists … Read more

VIDEO | Meet AnySquared’s Community!

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Hear from the AnySquared Artist Community about their experiences in the studio and love of what we do! Thank you to Stevie Early @sunshinestevi and Connor Pogue @colubridconnor for producing this video! https://anysquared.org/New/art-projects @ne2_gallerysquared projects@anysquared.com

Paper Mache #2 with Evrim!

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Friday, September 25th6:30pmAnySquared, 2328 N. Milwaukee Come have fun with us at the second Paper Mache workshop! Last time we made beautiful corazones colgantes in the spirit of Mexican Independence Day. Come finish your corazones this week, start on something new, or come ask our instructor any questions you might have. Facilitated by Evrim!

Recap: Hecho En Art Fair was a roaring success this year!

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Here’s an exciting recap of our fun weekend at the Hecho En Art Fair in Pilsen! So many beautiful people unleashed their creativity with us, and we got to hear some fantastic beats! We loved hanging out with all the amazing vendors, performers, and visitors during the festival! Thank you to our wonderful live artists:@subconshis@lardomoney@marikuchin … Read more

RECAP: It’s not too late to catch Bridging Borders at CAD!

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Our exhibit “Butterfly Effect: Bridging Borders” is on display through October 31 at Chicago Art Department, 1926 S. Halsted. This exhibit is part of the Contra Corriente Festival at Chicago Art Department, with sibling exhibit “Aprendí a Sembrar” by Second Floor Gallery. GALLERY HOURS: Sundays 11am–2pm Wednesdays 12pm–6pm Thursdays 6pm–8pm
 Or visit by appointment: contact … Read more

RESONATE! Artist Interviews & Reopening of the BEP exhibit | Sept 11

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Meet us back at the exhibit on 2nd Friday, September 11! See the Butterfly Effect: Bridging Borders exhibition and hear from some of the exhibiting artists. RESONATE! 5pm–8pm Gallery Opens at 5pm / Interviews Begin at 6pm Chicago Art Department, 1926 S. Halsted, Chicago. Featuring: Aileen Nicole Castro @a.c_inkdesigns Riesling Dong @riesling_dongJuana Duran Charicata @arte_duran_charicataVanessa Hernandez … Read more

Paper Mache Workshop with Evrim! | Sep 4th

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Friday, September 4th 6:30pm AnySquared, 2328 N. Milwaukee You ever want to make something super cool and awesome and amazing, but only have some paper lying around? Now’s your chance to learn how to do it! Come to AnySquared on September 04, 2026 at 6:30pm for a Paper Mache Workshop in the spirit of Mexican … Read more

Art in the Park was lively as always!

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We had a spectacular “Water” themed Art in the Park on Saturday in collaboration with Unity Park Advisory Council.Thank you to all the wonderful families and artists that showed us your creativity this weekend! Artists at AnySquared painted a beautiful banner, illustrated by Helen Sanchez-Cortez, the lead organizer of this year’s event. ——Unity Park Advisory … Read more