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The Resounding Reverb Event was incredible!

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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

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

Oct 9th Resounding Reverb: Music & Poetry

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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

Butterfly Effect: Closing on a beautiful exhibit

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Our closing event on May 16th was an amazing afternoon of artist interviews, readings, and music! We were so happy to share the last moments of the “Butterfly Effect: Cross Land, Generations, and Time” exhibit together! Much gratitude to our artist speakers and readers for their art and thoughtful insights! @itsvictoriariza @niduman @kaltra @tkb.studio @lacroixlines … Read more

Beautiful Performances & Artist Interviews at our Mid Air Event

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The BEP Mid-Air event was a very sweet one. Thank you to @gsolorioart, @ygcreations, and @beautyvictoriapaint for sharing your stories and insight about your art, and @a_philharmonic for being the MC with the questions! Gratitude to @jimenah.aart for sharing your powerful words and @sunflowersummit for the beautiful songs. See the exhibition: The Butterfly Effect: Across … Read more

Butterfly Effect: Call for Submissions #3

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Enter a Submissions to our Call For Artists No.3 for new June/July 2026 Butterfly Effect exhibition at Chicago Art Department here! Artists of all backgrounds are invited to share personal or communal stories of immigration and movement. This exhibit will highlight journeys of those who have needed to move due to environmental factors, loss of … Read more

Join Butterfly Effect at Show & Tell: Immigrant Stories Vol. II

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Join us for another round! This time, everyone gets to share! Show & Tell: Immigrant Stories Vol. II Thursday April 23rd 8pm–10pm Pilsen Arts & Community House 1637 West 18th Street, Chicago Bring in any object/photo that represents a part of your journey of movement: What brings you A) to this country? and/or B) what … Read more