Sunday June 2, 2024 7pm – 9:30pm Pilsen Arts & Community House 1637 W. 18th Street, Chicago. Be there at our special event to celebrate the amazing authors showcased in the 1000 Words: Home Not Home Exhibition! Join Pilsen Arts & Community House and AnySquared Projects as our exhibition culminates with this closing night! Author … Read more
AnySquared’s ART SWAP 2022 was amazing! Thank you to all of our volunteers who made it happen! Gratitude to the 110+ artists. Thanks to all who donated! See full album of artist to artist photos on facebook and many posts on instagram (scroll through to last year) Photos by Eli Branson and Brett Swinney! Block … Read more
Thanks to everyone who joined AnySquared on June 9th at Agitator Cooperative Gallery for their very fun opening featuring our very own Tracy Kostenbader and Andrea Kaspryk. Join us again for the very last chance to see the exhibition installation on July 7th. Closing Art Talk at Agitator Gallery Carrying Burdens by Andrea Kaspryk & … Read more
AnySquared’s founding member Tracy Kostenbader and dual member of AnySquared and Agitator Cooperative Gallery Andrea Kaspryk are featured in a 2-person exhibition from June 9 through July 7, 2018. Andrea Kaspryk & Tracy Kostenbader Opening | Saturday, June 9 from 6pm to 9pm facebook event > Agitator Gallery, 1112 N. Ashland Ave, Chicago _____ Andrea Kaspryk … Read more
In conjunction with SQUARED! Art+Community, AnySquared presents 99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall an exhibit for Art@Cole’s #19 — a community exhibit where local artists give homage to the favorite libation. Check it out from 4-10pm on October 13th at 2338 N. Milwaukee – also explore the 18 others spots on the art walk!
Art@Cole’s #18: The Photo Show
Join AnySquared for an Artists’ Reception
on Monday, August 20 at 8pm
Cole’s, 2338 N. Milwaukee.
On display through September 15.
Features excellent work by:
Matthew Avignone from his acclaimed Stranger Than Family series
Seaghan Brien from his blizzard series
Laura Kurtenbach from her self portrait series
Joseph Mietus from his street photography series
Brett Swinney from his street series
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Save the date! Sat October 13 SQUARED! an art walk + more!
Art@Coles #17
featuring work by Justin Bushman, Andrew Hannigan, and Alan Lerner
On Display Through July 8, 2012
ART RECEPTION
Monday, June 4, 8-10pm
Cole’s 2338 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago
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Justin Bushman | justinbushman@yahoo.com
I am a conduit for outer forces that infect me vicariously. This work is the physical representation of the images I see in the dark recesses of my mind.
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Andrew Hannigan | me@andrewhannigan.com
I work with images of heroes from different periods and in different styles, from Nordic myths to Persian miniatures and Japanese characters from classic and pop culture sources. I am interested in how the various mannerisms and mark making come together from a variety of sources to manifest an idealized yet flawed meta-human. Without any specific narrative, I try to depict a collapsed story that gives form to heroes.
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Alan Lerner | albomatic@gmail.com
I approach my life and art as a skeptic, questioning conventional wisdoms and trusting in what is a shifting set of beliefs. My work looks at artiface, theater and contradiction as catalysts toward finding truth. The screen printing medium allows me freedom to pursue the packaged and the moment.
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Art@Cole’s is an AnySquared Project
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Art@Cole’s is an ongoing series on the walls of Cole’s Bar featuring a variety of artists in changing exhibits every 6-8 weeks for the last 2 and half years. Art@Cole’s is an AnySquared Project.
For more information contact at projects@anysquared.com, or visit our website at anysquared.com.
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From the March 25th opening event for AB(e)DUCTED! The community flooded Cole’s with newly created Abe’s to pay tribute to the stolen Velvet Lincoln:
Check out full set of photos on facebook.
If you missed the opening, you can still check out the exhibition through April 30 at Cole’s, 2338 N. Milwaukee.
AB(e)DUCTED features art by Michael Bolsinga, Ben Lascov, Jeff Strong, Sarah Mellen, Nathaniel Loman, Christine Parisi, Laura Kurtenbach, Harriet Mishollam, Sarah Bell, Jesus Monier, Matt Hilker, Laura Lulu Calier, Keith Herzik, KAren Becker, Rainbow Kitty, Zachary Hart Baker, Tracy Kostenbader, and Mariapaz Carmargo (PAZ C). Also on display is an installation of the 77 Cole’s community contributors.
Art@Cole’s Exhibit Sponsors:
AnySquared Projects and the Abraham Lincoln Book Shop.
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Art@Cole’s #16:
AB(e)DUCTED! The Honest Abe Art Show
THE BACKGROUND:
In December, a heinous act of art theft struck Cole’s Bar and robbed it of its prized Velvet Lincoln painting. Cut out of its frame, all that was left was an empty shell as a reminder of the lack of respect that made it’s way into Cole’s.
THE PEOPLE’S RESPONSE:
To right this wrong, artists and the community flooded Cole’s with newly created replacement Abe’s!
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Show some love! Join AnySquared Projects, Abraham Lincoln Book Shop, and the Cole’s community to pay tribute to the filched fave, Velvet “Rivera” Lincoln:
AB(e)DUCTED! Honest Abe Art Show
exhibition on display through April 30
Cole’s Bar, 2338 N. Milwaukee
Features Abe-inspired Art@Cole’s exhibit by local artists and display of actual Abe artifacts.
Opening PARTY, Sun March 25, 8pm-11pm: Festivities included exhibit and artifacts, live historic interpretation, and Abe-centric tunes by Foz the Hook. Beards and top hats encouraged at this all-Abe event as we search for a suitable substitute and judge the Best-in-Show. Snacks provided by Chicken Run.
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THE SPONSORS:
ANYSQUARED PROJECTS is an artists’ collaborative that organizes exhibitions, events and art endeavors. AnySquared strives to make art part of the everyday existence in our community.
Established in 1938, ABRAHAM LINCOLN BOOK SHOP in Chicago is an independent antiquarian bookshop that serves the bibliophilic needs of collectors and scholars, professional historians and independent writers, dedicated first edition hunters and casual history enthusiasts.
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THE ARTISTS:
Michael Bolsinga, Ben Lascov, Jeff Strong, Sarah Mellen, Nathaniel Loman, Christine Parisi, Laura Kurtenbach, Harriet Mishollam, Sarah Bell, Jesus Monier, Matt Hilker, Laura Lulu Calier, Keith Herzik, KAren Becker, Rainbow Kitty, Zachary Hart Baker, Tracy Kostenbader, and Mariapaz Carmargo (PAZ C). (Also on display is an installation of the 77 Cole’s community contributors.)
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For information contact AnySquared Projects
projects@anysquared.com
http://anysquared.com
Early Abes! Some selections from the box! This decorated Abe from the Community Pool in the “Take a Lincoln/Make and Abe” box at Cole’s.
Studio Day’s Are Wednesdays
Feb 7, March 7, 14 & 21 from 3-8pm
AnyWhere Space, 2328 N. Milwaukee Ave.
AB(e)DUCTED! Honest Abe Art Show: Call For Artists
Deadline March 22
Email projects@anysquared.com for information.