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Call for Artists!!! AB(e)DUCTED!

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A atrocious act of art abduction has taken place at Cole’s Bar and Honest Abe has gone AWOL! Avenge this aversion to an amiable ambiance by applying to the Honest Abe Art show! Arriving 2012! Honest Abe Art Show Call for Artists facebook  |  twitter

Article About AnySquared’s Studio Day

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Blog About AnySquared’s Studio Day:

AnySquared Studio Day

Looking for a collaborative environment or somewhere to work on projects with the kids? Every week at the AnySquared’s Studio Day at their space on Milwaukee Ave, artists and families gather to work on a variety of projects in the unique studio space. Starting two years ago after amassing a collection of various supplies, they started to invite people over to work and it turned into a weekly open studio in which anyone could come. A variety of supplies are available for use, including drawing supplies, collage materials, easels, paint, a sewing machine, etc. The space overlooks Milwaukee Ave and has multiple tables and desks to work at. There is plenty of room for working on screenprinting, drawing, painting, sewing, laptop work, and much more. You can bring your own project and supplies to work on or make something on the spot with what is provided. AnySquared provides a relaxed, yet productive environment where people of all ages can get brainstorming and production done!

AnySquared says: “While many of us are visual artists, all art forms encouraged and welcome! Bring supplies… share supplies… some supplies available and provided… bring a project… bring ideas… brainstorm… Some days are a couple people, some days a crowd.”

AnySquared is an artists’ collaborative that organizes events, exhibitions, and projects. Email projects@anysquared.com for information or visit www.anysquared.com.

Open studio is every Wednesday from 3-8 PM at at AnyWhere Space located at 2328 N. Milwaukee, 2nd floor.  Go check it out!

-Katie Holland
 www.katieholland.com

Studio Day: Wed November 16

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Studio Day: Wed November 16 from 3pm to 8pm! Bring Projects. Make. We Have Supplies. 2328 North Milwaukee, 2nd Floor.

HIP FOR ARTSTERS | Art @ Coles #14

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Art @ Cole’s #14

New Exhibition by Fugscreens Studios:
HIP FOR ARTSTERS AT COLE’S
Exhibition on display from November 6 through January 6, 2012

Opening Reception:
Monday, November 14 at 8pm
Cole’s, 2338 North Milwaukee

Fugscreens Studios  |  Founded by Zissou Tasseff-Elenkoff, Fugscreens Studios is an independent silk screen studio based in the heart of Wicker Park. Established in 2008, Fugscreens prints gigposters and fine art prints priding itself on working with local bands and artists and creating strong relationships with its clients. “Keeping the work fun and exciting is our goal.”

Art at Coles  is an AnySquared Project.
Also check out our monthly film series: Cinema Minima

Current & Upcoming exhibitions | Art @ Cole’s

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______ Current Exhibition This week is the last week to check out work by Angela Davis Fegan through October 31. _______ Upcoming Exhibition HIP FOR ARTSTERS AT COLE’S by Fugscreens on Display November 6–December 3, 2011 Opening Reception: Monday, November 14 at 8pm Founded by Zissou Tasseff-Elenkoff, Fugscreens Studios is an independent silk screen studio … Read more

Past Exhibitions

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Past Exhibitions


• Art at Cole’s #1: Group Show featuring 24 eclectic artists and 40 diverse works (March 14–April 24, 2010)
• Group Show April 5th 2010 Reception photos


• Art at Cole’s #2: The Light Years with Justus and Andre (April 25–May 29, 2010)
• The Light Years with Justus & Andre May 17th Reception photos



• Art at Cole’s #3: *StarSisters* featuring Iris Iris Pasic, Julia Rochholz and Mendy Newman (June 7–July 5 , 2010)
• *StarSisters* June 15 Reception Photos



• Art at Cole’s #4: Gutter, a South End featured exhibition for the 2010 Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival. Curated by Cheri Basak, Anne-Katrin Elliot, and Rebekah Brown(July 17—August 21, 2010)


• Art at Cole’s #5: Old Stuff: An Exhibition of Old Works by Tracy Kostenbader (August 22—September 3, 2010)

• Art at Cole’s #6: FRESKO: An Exhibition to Benefit Haitian Artists (September 4—October 9, 2010)
Features paintings by Jean Marie Charles, Rose Marie Lamour and Prince Luc
• FRESKO, September 13 Reception Photos


• Art at Cole’s #7: AnyPlace: Part of LIP (Life in Progress), an Art Series Examing ideas of “progress.” LIP was selected to be one of 12 Featured Program Series highlighted for Chicago Artists Month (October 17—November 7, 2010)
• AnyPlace Exhibition Opening Photos and Benefit For Artist Larry Green


• Art at Cole’s #8: *QUirk* an exhibition highlighting the offbeat, the funny, and the grotesquely twisted work of Nicole Syrquin, Jeff Strong, Katina Petsas and Gabe Patti.(On Display November 15 — December 31, 2010)


• Art at Cole’s #9: Paintings By MacKenzie Stonis (On Display January 2 — February 19, 2011)


• Art at Cole’s #10: Works by Matt Hilker and Emilie Bouvet-Boisclair (On Display February 20 — April 10, 2011)
• Photos from Matt Hilker and Emilie Bouvet-Boiclair opening on March 6, 2011


• Art at Cole’s #11: Works by Melanie Kasten & Scott Pandel (On Display April 12 — May 29, 2011) 


• Art at Cole’s #12: Works by Matthew Bremer for the Milwaukee Ave Arts Fest (On Display July 23— September 4, 2011)


• Art at Cole’s #13: Works by Angela Davis Fegan (On Display September 14— October 31, 2011) Art @ Cole’s

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Call for Artists
Art at Cole’s is seeking artists’ and group show proposals for future shows. Interested individual artists:
Email projects@anysquared.com (Art at Cole’s” in subject) and include:

1) name
2) medium
3) email and/or website
4) phone number
5) a one sentence description
6 ) attach 3 jpg images of your work. Interested curators or art group:
Curated or group exhibition proposals will also be considered.

Email proposal and suggested dates to projects@anysquared.com.

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Art @ Cole’s is an AnySquared Project. Also check out Cinema Minima.
Cole’s Bar, 2338 N Milwaukee, Chicago, Illinois

Angela Davis Fegan | Art @ Cole’s #13

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Art @ Cole’s #13

Angela Davis Fegan
September 8-October 31, 2011

My work explores notions of gender, ethnic identity and power. It depicts female subjects in imagined spaces or environments composed of urban exteriors, religious interiors, everyday objects and emotionally charged talismans. These spaces are fantastical elaborations on metropolitan existence and cathedrals that use historically/traditionally powerful iconography and symbolism. Placing these subjects in this context is meant to afford power in a representation style usually reserved for religious icons; thus affording them power without overt sexualization as objects. This process continues for me as I shift mediums and materials. The beginning of this body of work is heavily rooted in drawing and building up surfaces with dry materials and has now shifted to a larger scale, using markers and wet media. As a supplement to this work, I also create etchings and lithographs that correspond to some of the existing pieces. Currently I am questioning the role of everyday routine and objects in the creation and establishment of ceremony.   angeladavisfegan.com

Art@Coles is an AnySquared Project.

Works by Matthew Bremer | Art @ Cole’s #12

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Art @ Cole’s #12

Works by Matthew Bremer
July 23— September 4, 2011

Matthew Bremer | On flickr.com

Art@Coles is an AnySquared Project.

Melanie Kasten & Scott Pandel | Art @ Cole’s #11

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Art @ Coles #11

Works by Melanie Kasten & Scott Pandel
April 12 — May 29, 2011

Melanie Kasten | melaniekasten.com | As a designer, I thoroughly enjoy applying modern ideas to traditional methods and images. Within my work you will find many references to animals and nature combined with man-made items from our everyday life. This work is meant to embody what in this day in age comes naturally to us; riding a bike, potting plants, etc. These things have become part of daily life, or at least my daily life. My goal is to acknowledge and embrace these acts and recognize them within the beauty of nature that surrounds us.

Scott Pandel | ScottPandel.com | This body of work is an introspection into moments I once reveled in, that stand clear in my memory, while the culmination of the surrounding feeling of these moments come to pass in a poignant reminder that these pictures, these moments are all but what is left of the fading memories of a time I once loved.

Art@Coles is an AnySquared Project.

Melanie Kasten
Melianie Kasten
Scott Pandel
Scott Pandel

Matt Hilker & Emilie Bouvet-Boisclair | Art @ Cole’s #10

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Matt Hilker, Girlfriend Maker
Emilie Bouvet-Boisclair, Savannah

Art @ Cole’s #10

Works by Matt Hilker and Emilie Bouvet-Boisclair
February 20 — April 10, 2011
Opening Photos

Matt Hilker | contact | A Chicago-based artist, Matt Hilker’s work deals with home, family, sci-fi, genetics, Greek mythology, and adventure. Details, pattern and a strong central composition are also common themes throughout.

Emilie Bouvet-Boisclair | emiliebsquared.com | My relationship to art can only begin on a personal level. It is a visual biography of my observation or reactions to the circumstances I encounter in my every day life. I draw inspiration from cultural events and phenomenon as well as societal mores and my own emotion. This being said, I find myself attracted to themes of connect vs disconnect and personal vs intra-personal. Humans cognitively create degrees of separation in order to better organize the physical world. A greater realization of the interconnectedness and humanity is required to move forward as a meaningful society and culture. I enjoy using visual metaphors such as labyrinth design & and symbolic objects such as flowers that have a specific meaning attachment. I express myself in a variety of medium, most often being oils, inks and collage. My most recent piece, ‘Borporate Piciet’ is my interpretation of a corporation symbolized by the idealized female form. It is about the face a corporation shows the public, and how they use their portrayed image as a front to cover up their soullessness and destructive mechanical nature. It was originally conceived as my response to the events last summer of the BP spill. Even while the oil spill in the gulf was occurring, lobbyists were pushing legislation through congress that would allow more risky drilling procedures. Corporations continually use distraction through media outlets in order to mask their true function and endeavors. The oil spill is an example of how corporate irresponsibility directly affects the public- being us. I would like this piece to facilitate conversation about our role and responsibility as citizens of a shared community.

Art@Coles is an AnySquared Project.

Emilie Bouvet-Boisclair, Remains
Matt Hilker, He Steals Fish
Emilie Bouvet-Boisclair, Borporate Piciet
Matt Hilker
Matt Hilker, Home on the Road
Matt Hilker