So much gratitude to all the volunteers who made the 2026 Art Swap possible! We appreciate you! Thanks to the set up crew, the front desk greeters, the art hangers (especially @junkbox_art for always being there!), the bartenders, the amazing announcers, and our DJ @hugomoya and photographer @insidioustudios. It takes a community to put Art … Read more
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
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
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
Check out the Digital Exhibit The Butterfly Effect Project Presents the first art show online! Digital Exhibit Features:Akira akira_lightthathealsAle Lemus @alelemus.gAnna SilivonchikCalayah @calayahcoreCindy Uriostegui @catt.co_Dilshad Icad @1111ff.__El Smith @lacroixlinesHrayr Attarian @hrayrattarianJulia O’Brien @artbypepperpleaseKy @brekkie.riceLorena SalinasLydia Gunn @lydiajartMariana Perez @katallagesMary Antar @mary.antartPolly Devillier @pretty_fucked_artRamin Takloo-Bighash @whatwebring and @ramintaklooRoele Phantom @RoelephantomSarah Elizabeth De Jesus Dutton @sedphotoTomas Palencia … Read more
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
2nd Call for Artists: Butterfly Effect Exhibition at Pilsen Arts & Community House Opening Thursday, April 2nd. Apply Now! Accepting submissions on a rolling basis through March 21st. Find out more in the submission form below. Artists of all backgrounds and media are invited to share personal or communal stories of immigration and movement: visual … Read more
Saturday March 7th from 3pm–6pmComfort Station, 2579 N. Milwaukee. Event features storytellers sharing an artifact of their stories and a panel! Bring a photograph/object that represents what brings you to Chicago to share after the panel! Thank you to Comfort Station for hosting this event! RSVP: partiful —— The Butterfly Effect Project (BEP) celebrates the … Read more
Ornament Tournament – Beautiful Ornaments – Cozy Atmosphere We had a fun and cozy evening at this year’s 2025 Ornament Tournament at Agitator Gallery! Despite the cold, everyone had lots of fun enjoying the ornaments and enjoying cozy hot drinks.Thank you to @Agitator Gallery, Renegades of Funk, and all of our participating artists that made … Read more
2025 Digital Art Show with HOUSE PARTY HOTLINE @housepartyhotline, ANYSQUARED @ne2_gallerysquared, and Curator Bria Bridges @subconshis ❤️ Thanks everyone who made it a great event on December 6th! Much gratitude! Super fun • great people • amazing art! Featured artists in order of appearance: Tracy Kostenbader – @tracykostenbader More Carrington – @sycamore.roots Marie Magnetic – … Read more