immigration stories

Stunning artwork at Bridging Borders’s exhibit opening!

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Thanks Everyone! What an amazing opening event for the Bridging Borders exhibit! Part of the Contra Corriente Festival at @chicagoartdept with sibling exhibit “Aprendí a Sembrar” by @secondfloorgallery. On display through July 25!Summer Gallery Hours: Tuesdays 6pm–8pmWednesdays 12pm–6pmThursdays 6pm–8pmOr visit by appointment: Contact CAD 312-291-9743 So proud of our team:Maria Requena @maria_requena95Sofia Brunwin @fiasunnMaribel Cruz … Read more

Impressive Performances at PACH-Butterfly Effect Open Mic!

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What a great night last Thursday! Captured just snippets of such an amazing open mic night! Note: please see Pilsen Arts & Community House‘s live reel on Instagram on their feed for the full event! Pilsen Arts & Community House, as always, had an excellent open mic! Gratitude to Tanda Poetry for hosting this event! … 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

Butterfly Effect: What a Wonderful Show & Tell!

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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