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AnySquared Studio Day Wednesdays!

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AnySquared Studio Day!
Stop into our open studio from 3pm to 8pm.
paint, collage, draw, + more
Anywhere Space, 2328 N. Milwaukee.

Look for details about our special studio days
this fall at the Hairpin Arts Center!

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Anysquared Projects is an all-volunteer collaborative and artistic network headquartered in Logan Square’s AnyWhere Space near Belden and  Milwaukee in Chicago. Propelled by a deep sense of cooperation with artists, neighbors and the wider community, our mission is to support, produce and promote collaborative projects that facilitate arts activities through inclusive participation. Our foundation is built upon the idea that we can do anything as long as we do ourselves and do it together.

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Announcing the Best in Show for AnySquared’s Cinima Minima Residency

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Announcing the Best in Show for AnySquared’s Cinima Minima Residency:

Best in Show:
Beverly
A Film By Eliaz Rodriguez
Based On A Story By Beverly Scott

Cinema Minima Best in Show filmmaker Eliaz Rodriguez and Beverly actress Wanjiku Kairo, with Honorable Mention filmmaker Joseph Strand and writer Brenton Harper-Murray

Honorable Mention:
Choke
A Film By Joseph Strand
Based On A Story By Brenton Harper-Murray

Thanks to the audience, we had a another great event on November 3rd because of you! Gratitude to the filmmakers and writers who participated in our residency!

Special thanks to Tucker Dryden who, once again, MC’d and took us through the evening with humor and style! And, as always, Cole’s Bar is wonderful supporter!


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Call For Filmmakers, Videographers, or Moving-Image-Makers | Links to Winning Essays

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Call For Filmmakers

Time to Make Short Films
Make interpretations of 1 or more of the winning essays: any length under 5 min (30 sec/1 min/3 min, etc); any aesthetic, format, or translation; experimentation through film/video encouraged.

  • Deadline extended to Friday Nov 1st for submitting finished film(s). All Films can be dropped off or mailed to AnyWhere Space, 2328 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647. All films received by November 1st will be screened. projects@anysquared.com

See Full Rules for Film Submissions

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Announcing the Cinema Minima Winning Essays

1 Beverly Scott I Do But Do He
2 Brenton Harper-Murray Choke
3 Robert Castillo Robert and John Got Married

Thanks to all the other writers who participated in the Writers Event on October 6: Tucker Dryden, Rajiv Haque, Jim Markus, and Mackenzie Wilson. We had a great event on October 6th and the competition was close! We will be publishing their excellent submissions after October 20th.Gratitude to Tucker Dryden, Kelly Ahlfeld, Jessica Lynne Bright, Zachary Hart Baker and Chris Elam for performing, announcing, and taking us though the evening with style! A special shout out to Cole’s Bar for always supporting Cinema Minima and AnySquared!

See you in November. Make films!

Make something! Studio Day on Wednesdays!

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TOMORROW: Make something!
Studio Day on Wednesdays!
3pm to 8pm
AnyWhere Space, 2328 N. Milwaukee.

Drop in to AnySquared’s Weekly Artmaking Day:
We have painting, drawing and collage supplies here to share: You don’t have to bring anything unless you are working on a specific project. If you find the door locked, text/call number at entrance. (We don’t have a doorbell.) Always free.

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FUN+ART! | Art @ Cole’s #22 | Sweater Kittens

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Sweater Kittens Variety Hour

On display through the end of September, AnySquared’s Art@Cole’s #22 features work by local artists:

Jared Haberman 
Gabriel Patti 
Madison Zalopany

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To celebrate our 22nd exhibit at Cole’s, AnySquared teams up once again with the Sweater Kittens for some:

FUN+ART!
Sunday, August 18, 7pm-10pm
Cole’s Bar, 2338 N. Milwaukee

Art@Cole’s #22 Exhibit Opening Reception
7pm, Front Room (through 10pm)

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Sweater Kittens Variety Hour
8pm, Back Room/Stage
Free comedy with a Back-To-School theme, showcasing some favorite funny people:
Storyteller Joey Dundale!
Class Clown Gary Richardson!
And the big-brained Adam Burke!
Don’t forget there will also be games, prizes and school supplizes!

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AnySquared Projects organizes the Art@Cole’s exhibit series.

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Drop-in to AnySquared’s Studio Day

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Wednesday, July 24 from 3pm to 8pm
Drop-in to AnySquared’s Studio Day
2328 N. Milwaukee, 2nd floor.
We have supplies! Always free.

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NOTE:
This Saturday July 27th from 10am to 2pm, 2336 N. Milwaukee
Artists: Participate in Unity Park’s Art in the Park

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Artists We Want You! AnySquared is rounding up artists for Unity Park’s Art in the Park!

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Artists We Want You!
AnySquared is rounding up artists for Unity Park’s Art in the Park!

Saturday July 27th 
10am-2pm (Spend all 4 hours or stop in for 1!)
Unity Park in Logan Square
2636 N Kimball, Chicago

Be part of a crew of artists painting alongside neighborhood families! The Unity Park Advisory Committee provides materials (canvases and paint). Bring yourself, make something, experience music and enjoy great company!*** It should be a fun summer day!

FREE and sponsored by UPAC, Unityparkchicago.org
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If it rains, event will move indoors to Grace Church, 3325 W. Wrightwood

Art made at the event will be displayed during “A Day in Avondale” on September 28.

***artists are also welcome to bring their own supplies and media.

Project Logan Mural

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Project Logan Mural

Ongoing since 2011, our friend’s continually changing wall is transforming again this weekend! Walk over and check out the alley portion of the mural to see what’s new – they are just getting started! (Around the corner from the Fullerton side off of Milwaukee).

Try a little artmaking

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Try a little artmaking on July 3rd!

The studio will be open from 3pm until 7pm tomorrow. We have supplies for collage, paintings, drawings, more: decide to make something!

AnySquared’s Studio Day
Every Wednesday
2328 N. Milwaukee, 2nd floor.

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Events + Exhibits Around the Area

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ARTMAKING EVERY WEDNESDAY:

  • Make something! Drop-in to AnySquared’s Studio Day Wednesdays from 3pm to 8pm at AnyWhere Space, 2328 N. Milwaukee, 2nd floor. We have supplies! Free. photos

BENEFIT

  • Support our neighbors who support art and music through their venue! Fundraiser Night @ Cole’s (2338 N. Milwaukee) Tuesday, June 25 for the last leg of Kickstarter for Cafe Mustache (Kickstarter ends Friday June 28).

EXHIBIT EVENT:

OPENING EVENT:

FILM FIRST SUNDAY

ONGOING ANYSQUARED EXHIBITS:

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AnySquared Projects
Headquartered in Logan Square’s AnyWhere Space at Milwaukee and Belden, AnySquared Projects is an artist collaborative and network. Propelled by a deep sense of cooperation with our neighbors, we produce art events, projects and ongoing activities with the mutual support and participation of artists and local businesses. With little money and no corporate sponsorship, AnySquared functions on the idea that we can do anything as long as we do it together.

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