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Tenure-track Position: Assistant Professor of Graphic Design/Interactive Design

2011-12-07T07:29:00.006-06:00

Department of Art/Graphic Design Program: Tenure-track Assistant Professor. Responsibilities include teaching and advising in graphic design at the undergraduate level, with opportunity for graduate teaching;

More on Avoid These Pay to Play

2011-09-21T13:56:00.000-05:00

Exciting New Product Oil Painting Workshop– October 21– 6:30-8:30 PMJoin Andrea Harris, Chicago Artist, Gamblin Artist-Representative and CWCA member for a hands-on workshop that will explore Gamblin’s new FastMatte artists’ colors and Gamblin mediums. FastMatte is a fast-drying oil color for underpainting and achieving matte surfaces. It is also ideal for Plein Air

Judith Hladik-Voss-Workshop and Openings

2010-10-15T09:03:00.004-05:00

I will be showing a monoprint from my "Natural History" series, entitled: "Rural Chinese" at the Koehnline Gallery at Oakton Community College for the show: "No Place Like Home" Opening: Thursday, Oct. 21. 5-8 p.m. Show runs through Oct. 29th.I am also included in the "Mothers" show at Woman Made Gallery. Opening: Friday, Nov. 5th, from 6-9 pm. Show runs through Dec. 28th. I will be showing a

Golden Feast- sumptious smorgasbord of acrylics(workshop)

2010-10-12T10:14:00.001-05:00

Date: Oct. 16,2010Time: 2-4:00Gritty grounds, luscious layers, seductive surfaces. . . this hands on workshop will sample a variety of our most fascinating products: micaceous iron oxide, acrylic ground for pastels, glass bead gel, coarse molding paste. . . and more!!!!!!Details: Tom Robinson Gallery2416 W. North Ave.Chicago,Il 60642Contact: sandie Bacon, (847)735-1503,sandra-bacon@

Urban Pulse opening slide show.

2010-10-11T21:38:00.004-05:00

Greetings All,Here is the slide show of the opening reception at Tom Robinson Gallery of Urban Pulse for Chicago Artists Month. Enjoy.

New Fall Openings

2010-10-07T08:55:00.002-05:00

I will be showing work from my "Natural History" monoprint series in the following Fall shows."No Place Like Home, Koehnline Gallery, Oakton Community College, 1600 E.Golf Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016. Opening : Thursday, Oct. 21st-5-8 p.m. Through November 6th, 2010"Mothers" : Woman Made Gallery, 685 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60642 Opening: Friday, November 5 / 6-9pm, thru December 29th

Poetry Reading and Talk on Self Publishing

2010-09-27T14:13:00.002-05:00

Michele Williams CWCA and Andersonvillle Galleria member will be doing a poetry reading and talk on self publishing at the Galleria on Friday Nite October 8th at 7:30 and 9:00pm.

Live-Online Art Marketing Workshop

2010-08-03T10:19:00.002-05:00

Xanadu Gallery owner, Jason Horejs, has worked with hundreds of artists around the country helping them understand the business side of their careers, as well as helping them prepare to approach galleries successfully. If you haven't had the opportunity to take the Xanadu Gallery's "Starving" to Successful workshop live due to location or scheduling conflicts this is an opportunity for you to

Beginning Watercolor Workshop

2010-07-24T16:02:00.000-05:00

Beth Shadur will be teaching a beginning watercolor workshop at the Peninsula Art Center in Fish Creek WI (beautiful Door County) on August 23-25. It is a gorgeous place to paint, and a lovely place to study. The class is geared toward teaching a creative approach to watercolor while studying intensive technique. 847-579-1883 www.bethshadur.com

Welcome Our Newest Chapter Pioneer Valley!

2010-07-06T13:13:00.003-05:00

Rochleigh Wholfe, founded our newest chapter Pioneer Valley in Massachusetts. Please, welcome our newest Chapter Pioneer Valley! Rochleigh's email is nilelotusart@aol.com

linoprint workshop this Sunday, July 11th & the following Sunday, the 18th

2010-07-06T13:00:00.002-05:00

I'm starting a new session of my linoprint workshop this Sunday, July 11th, from 1-4 p.m. at the North Shore Art League in Winnetka. Second class is the following Sunday, the 18th. Suitable for the beginning and the accomplished printer. This workshop teaches not only the basics of lino printing, but also many new skills,quirky little tricks and the inspiration to improve

Suzanne Horwitz

2010-05-28T14:11:00.003-05:00

Please, come see my work, "Façade", at The 5th Annual Highland Park Art Walk, in Vibe, at 1935 Sheridan Road! My artwork will be on display beginning June 1 through June 30, 2010This event is presented by, Anatomically Correct, the Annual Highland Park Art Walk is a juried exhibition of artwork by Illinois artists displayed in storefront windows and Highland Park businesses throughout the month

Ravenswood - RAWednesday June 9, 7-9 PM

2010-05-28T13:58:00.001-05:00

June RAWednesday will be an artist salon at Images Gallery located at 1823 West Wilson Avenue from 7 to 9 p.m. All artists are welcome to submit up to five JPEGS of their work for an informal critique. Please send your images to laura60613@yahoo.com Images Gallery is a group of artists that meet to discuss, critique, and support the process of making

FREE SPEECH: CINDY SHEEHAN & BILL AYERS

2010-05-28T13:53:00.000-05:00

FREE SPEECH: CINDY SHEEHAN & BILL AYERS Speak Out Against Censorship Evanston Public Library 1703 Orrington Ave. 7:00pm, Thursday, June 15

Golden Paint Classes for Summer

2010-05-26T13:54:00.002-05:00

June - Door County + LakeForest Come to beautiful Door County to explore a three day workshop in the wonders of the new “Open” line of Golden acrylics!!!!! As always all paints are provided by Golden !!!!!!!!!Lecture/demo of the Golden Product Line with free samples,open to all June 23rd, 6-8:00Open Acrylics: Exploration June24-26, 9-4 Have fun with sgraffito and monoprints!!! Learn traditional

Women's Studio Worksho Happenings

2010-05-26T13:46:00.004-05:00

June6/1Slide Talk6/8 - 6/30In the Gallery:Susan ViguersJuly7/6 - 8/2In the Gallery:Gretchen SchermerhornSummer Arts Institute Workshops, 3-5 days eachTuesday Nights Weekly Slide TalksAugust8/10 - 9/7In the Gallery:Katie BaldwinSummer Arts Institute Workshops, 3-5 days eachTuesday Nights Weekly Slide TalksSeptember9/26Annual Gala at Mohonk Mountain Houseinfo@wsworkshop.orgDig the buzz.http://

Andrea & Bart Harris Opening Reception

2010-05-20T17:53:00.001-05:00

ANDREA HARRIS RECENT PAINTINGS http://www.AndreaHarris.com BART HARRIS A SELECTION of LIMITED EDITION PRINTS http://www.BartHarris.com "IMPRESSIONS" Friday, May 21, 2010 6-9 PM Artists Reception & Book Signing Hors d'oeuvres and wine served. RSVP before May 18, 2010 773.248.0050 HOMEY GALLERY 3656 N. Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL 60613 773.248.0050 ARTISTS TALK:

Roberta Miles Sings!

2010-05-20T17:52:00.001-05:00

May 28th, 8pm-12am, Roberta Miles Sings! with the Andy Meacham Trio at CityGate Grill, Naperville, IL

JEANINE HILL-SOLDNER “Portraits of American Veterans Project”

2010-04-27T13:44:00.003-05:00

Artist Talk: Monday May 3, 2010 7:00 p. m. Lake Bluff Park District 355 W.Washington Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044 Info: 847-668-1503 (Sandie)Join artist as she shares with you her painting process and oral history project that is the foundation for the “Portraits of American Veterans Project” that she began in August 2009 and exhibited in November 2009 in the Sage Gallery in Crystal Lake, and will

Sandra Holubow won First Prize at the SAN

2010-04-02T12:38:00.000-05:00

Sandra Holubow won First Prize at the SAN (Senior Artists Network) Members' Show 2010, at the South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. Shore Drive, Chicago, March 8-April 8. Jurors were Arlene Rakoncay, Eleanor Speiss-Ferris, and Leslie Wolfe. info. 773-256-0149

Divulgence by Tara Fadenrecht

2010-03-29T04:43:00.003-05:00

"Created by Tara Fadenrecht, the installation Divulgence references both positive and negative attributes of security. In addition to video and sound components, three unique tubes, constructed of hand-woven polypropylene and steel strapping, grow into the Pop-Up Art Loop space. Although the tubes carry similar features, each takes its own path and ultimately comes to its individual ending.

Eleanor Spiess-Ferris

2010-03-22T19:29:00.004-05:00

Creative Chicago Arts Expo - April 10, 2010 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

2010-03-20T17:40:00.000-05:00

The Creative Chicago Expo is a free, daylong event that takes place throughout the Chicago Cultural Center. It has three main components: Vendors, Workshops and Consultants. Vendors are grouped by discipline or service in GAR Hall, GAR Rotunda, the Randolph Street Cafe, and under the dome in Preston Bradley Hall. Workshops and Consult-a-thon are held in meeting rooms and the wings of Preston

Interiors - Opening Reception March 20, 2010

2010-03-20T17:39:00.002-05:00

Interiors is a new show opening at Ann Ponce Studio located at 1819 West Wilson Avenue which includes work from five RAW artists. Artists explore the interior through their art forms. For more information contact Ann at www.annponce.com. Painting: Margart Nicosia "Interior"

April RAWednesday: April 14 - Edgar Miller and the Handmade Home

2010-03-20T17:37:00.002-05:00

Richard Cahan and Michael Williams, co-authors, will present a lecture on their recently published book,Edgar Miller and the Handmade Home: Chicago's Forgotten Renaissance Man. The book reveals Miller's accomplishments and his mastery of some two dozen crafts including painting, metal smith, stained glass, carpentry, and just so much more. The photographs are gorgeous, as they need to be in order

“MAYAN PROCESSION” TRAVELS TO THE CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER

2010-03-20T16:57:00.002-05:00

Paintings by Winifred Godfrey depicting the distinctive textiles of the Mayan people of the Guatemalan Highlands will be on display at the Renaissance Court Gallery in the Chicago Cultural Center at 78 E. Washington St., Chicago, Ill., from March 26 through May 2, 2010. There will be an opening reception on Friday, March 26 from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Included will be a sale of

Winifred Godfrey will have a solo show of her Mayan Procession

2010-02-28T18:34:00.001-06:00

Life size paintings, March 26 - May 2, 2010. Opening reception: Friday, March 26, 5 - 7:30 p.m., featuring sale of Mayan Crafts. Slide Lecture: Wednesday, March 31, 2:00 p.m.Renaissance Court Gallery, Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph St. , Chicago

Art Chicago

2010-02-28T18:10:00.002-06:00

Converge Chicago:Contemporary Curators Forum: Production of the NewatArt ChicagoNEXT: The Invitational Exhibition of Emerging ArtApril 30 – May 3, 2010Art Chicago and NEXT are pleased to announce Converge Chicago: Contemporary Curators Forum | Production of the New. Panels created with the Renaissance Society, Independent Curators International and other partners will consider new models, fresh

> Join Us for a Discussion of the National Arts Index on March 3.

2010-02-28T17:56:00.002-06:00

But how do we measure the vitality of the arts?The National Arts Index is designed to do just that. The National Arts Index is an annual single-number score -- distilled from 76 national indicators -- that measures the strength of the arts in America.Arts Alliance Illinois is proud to present a discussion of the National Arts Index in partnership with the Cultural Policy Center at the University

Valley Ridge Art Studio presents: Golden Paint Lecture/demo

2010-02-28T15:05:00.001-06:00

Golden Paint Lecture/demo March 26th, 6-8:00 & The Painterly Print: for Fine Art, Altered Photographs and Collage March 27th and 28th, 9:30-4:30 Learn to create seductive surfaces for paint skins and grounds. Using your digital printed images, we will then layer and texture to make rich “painterly prints” . Work with Golden paint specialist, Sandie Bacon as she answers your

Vorab Fabrik - New work from Nadine Nakanishi and Nick Butcher

2010-02-28T11:59:00.002-06:00

As Sonnenzimmer, Nadine Nakanishi and Nick Butcher have created screen printed posters for clients as varied as Throbbing Gristle, Andrew Bird, The Newberry Library, and Human Rights Watch. Using a mixture of chance abstraction, modernist typography, and representational imagery, the duo has developed a unique aesthetic that pulls from various movements in art history while remaining distinctly

Women’s History Month 2010 — Joanna Gardner-Huggett “Women’s Collective Art Practice in Chicago: 1937-2007”

2010-02-28T11:45:00.003-06:00

Chicago Public Library Celebrating DiversityThursday, March 18 at 6:00 pm, Video Theater, Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, Chicago Historians frequently assert that women artists fared better in Chicago than New York or Los Angeles. Despite this perceived reality, many women participated in collaborative groups, such as women artists

More Pictures from Awards Ceremony

2010-02-14T11:54:00.002-06:00

by Nancy Charak....

CWCA Awards Ceremony

2010-02-14T11:51:00.001-06:00

Just some casual pictures--from Nancy Charak....

FusedChicago proudly announces its second exhibition of encaustic art

2010-02-11T19:27:00.001-06:00

---drawing the line--- Feb 5 - March 6

2010-02-11T19:25:00.000-06:00

Juried WCA Exhibition- JWAN The Jewish Women Artists' Networkspecial Interest group within the National Women's Caucus for Art. Artists reception Feb. 14 2-4PM Beverly Arts Center2407 W. lllth St.Chicago, IL. 60655773-445-3838M-F: 9an-9pm,S:10AM-4PM: S: 12-8pmBeth ShaderLorre SlawSimone SoltanCynthia SoltanKaren WeyandtMariam YapGloria AskinMarilyn BannerCatherine CajandigEmily CorbatoAnne

CWCA Juried Mid-West Region WCA Members' Exhibit "OFF CENTER"

2010-01-28T04:59:00.000-06:00

Joan Minsky has paintings on display

2010-01-25T06:55:00.000-06:00

Joan Minsky has some paintings and sketches on display and for sale at the Lakeview Art Supply Store, Lincoln and Melrose Avenues. Additional work by the artist are in the artwork for sale drawers.

ANNA SHTEYNSHLEYGER

2010-01-07T19:15:00.001-06:00

OPENING SUNDAY, JANUARY 3, 2010 Anna Shteynshleyger, "Masha" 2004 - 2009pigment print, 24 x 29.9 inches, courtesy of the artist.Please join The Renaissance Society for an opening reception for Anna Shteynshleyger, Sunday January 3, 2010, from 4:00 to 7:00pm. There will be a talk with the artist in Kent Hall room 120, from 5:00 to 6:00pm.Chicago-based artist Shteynshleyger belongs to a

Saying Goodbye, Again!!!

2009-12-27T15:56:00.002-06:00

Hello! CWCASaying Goodbye, Again! Homage to the Christmas tree…and its demise. Second annual conceptual show inspired by the idea of getting rid of one’s Christmas tree…whatever that brings up!Including work from CWCA members Sandra Bacon, Judith Hladik-Voss, Judy Langston and Cheri Naselli. Opening: Saturday, Jan. 16th, 2010 7-9 p.mBrickton Art Center, 306 Busse Highway, Park Ridge, Illinois

Nancy Charak Art News

2009-11-04T14:12:00.006-06:00

November Open House at the Cornelia Arts Building Chicago! 1800 W. Cornelia, Chicago, Illinois Friday, 13th from 6 to 9 Saturday, 14th from 12 to 5 Sunday, 15th from 12 to 5 Visit with the Many Fine Artists of the CAB! Visit with the Many Fine Artists of the CAB! See a preview of an upcoming show of art by Marian Carow, Sharon Swidler and myself "Marks in Time," in

WCA 2010 Chicago Bus Tour Stop:

2009-11-04T13:54:00.004-06:00

For all of you that are planning to come to Chicago in February these are two the shows that we will be seeing on the Bus Tour on February 14th 2010 at the International Museum of Surgical Science.HIDDEN AGENDAARTiculating the Unspeakable Carol Chase Bjerke An installation about life after ostomy THE WAY OF THE FLESH Masako Onodera A memento mori

Upcoming Golden Workshops/Sandie Bacon

2009-11-03T12:10:00.005-06:00

The New Open Acrylics The new "open" acrylics, with their extended "wet" open times are amazing paints for a variety of effects- from beautiful soft glazes over grissailles for a traditional painting, to immediate plein air techniques, sgraffitto and monoprinting. This will be a fast paced introduction to the beauty of these paints with a sampling of techniques. All paints

Sandra Holubow participates in Chicago Artist's Month

2009-10-20T07:42:00.004-05:00

ARC Members Exhibition: “Collaboration,” ARC Gallery, 832 W. Superior. Each member or affiliate of ARC Gallery chose an artist(s) to create a work. Judith Roth invited me to collaborate with her for “LIFE—AN ON-GOING PROCESS.” September 30--October 24.Opening Reception: Friday, October 2, 6-9 PM. 312-733-2787 http://www.arcgallery.org/ Chicago Women’s Caucus for Art-

Chicago WCA artist reception Sat, Oct 17

2009-10-12T19:51:00.000-05:00

Hollis Sigler: Expect the Unexpected

2009-10-08T19:14:00.001-05:00

Oct 9, 2009 — Jan 10, 2010 Members Preview | Fri, Oct 95:30 pm | Gallery Walk led by art educator, critic and author James Yood6:30 pm | Members ReceptionPublic Opening | Sat, Oct 1010 am – 5 pm | FREE Admission ALL DAY11 am | Gallery Walk led by artist Riva LehrerFrom the east (Chicago/Indiana)Take Interstate-90 West to Rockford (90 miles northwest of Chicago). Exit at E. Riverside Blvd. Turn

Some New Things Happening for Peter & Gwen Jones

2009-10-06T19:20:00.005-05:00

Peter & Gwen will be showing some of their new(post retirement) work at Murphy Hill Gallery, 3333 Arthington Chicago. Gwen will be showing a series of small quilts that merge into a larger work. Peter will be showing some prints from a new series, "The Road to Cibola" The images are about 25 inches by 20. The exhibition, " Art Across Cultures", will continue to November 7.

FusedChicago proudly announces its first exhibition of encaustic art

2009-10-06T19:09:00.004-05:00

FUSED! Art + Wax in ChicagoReception October 9, 5-9 PMOssia Artspace, 537 Fine Arts Building,410 S. Michigan Ave., ChicagoOctober 9-30 Information: 312 351-3939 Tina Elkins • Dawn Korman • Paul Rinaldi Alicia Forestall-Boehm • Jenny Learne • Emily RutledgeShelley Gilchrist • Barbette Loevy • Karen TichyKen Gold • Jane Michalski • Brenda G.

Opening tonight: Family View at the Family Room Gallery

2009-09-11T09:54:00.001-05:00

Family View opens tonight!featuring Paul Elledge, Leasha Overturf & Jo-Nell SierenWhat is family?The answer can be comforting to some, and terrifying to others. For most of us the answer lies somewhere in-between those two extremes, and that’s where things just begin to get interesting.Join us in welcoming Paul Elledge, Leasha Overturf and Jo-Nell Sieren to the Family Room Gallery this September

Deborah Adams Doering - Deborah’s installation proposal was juried into ArtPrize 2009

2009-09-11T00:37:00.001-05:00

“Code for the Grand River, Grand Rapids_09”Earthwork Installation Series, Sept. 23 – Oct. 10, 2009 Deborah Adams Doering Deborah’s installation proposal was juried into ArtPrize 2009, the international art exhibitionand competition taking place in Grand Rapids, MI from September 23 – October 10, 2009. Her earthwork will contain over 200 of her “Codes,” eco-painted on the 500 x 100 footexpanse of

Art Exhibition

2009-09-10T17:30:00.001-05:00

Alchemy and Archetype: Images In Black and White - New Drawings by Ginny Sykes, July 2-Sept 1 Ode to Pandora #2,Mixed Media on Paper, 25" X 34" (All images from show are on the gallery website www.opgallery.com under "Artists" and Ginny Sykes)When one encounters Ginny Sykes’ exhibition Alchemy and Archetype they are immediately drawn into an intimate and powerful dialogue.

Funding for the Arts - Illinois Arts Alliance Alert

2009-07-05T18:56:00.005-05:00

Gov. Quinn Vetoes Bare-Bones Budget, Arts in LimboWithout further action on the budget, state funding for the arts will be drastically reduced.To protect the arts infrastructure in Illinois, it's going to take all of us working together....the State begins the fiscal year without a solid operating budget... Gov. Quinn Vetoes Bare-Bones Budget...Future of Arts Funding Uncertain...As things stand,

New Drawings by Ginny Sykes

2009-07-01T07:09:00.002-05:00

Alchemy and Archetype: Images in Black and WhiteNew Drawings by Ginny SykesJuly 2, 2009-August 1, 2009Opening ReceptionJuly 2, 20095:30 PM- 8:30 PMOgilvie and Pertl Gallery435 E. Illinois St. Ste. 151Chicago, IL 60611312.321.0750

"The Chicago Project" - Eric Holubow

2009-07-01T07:01:00.002-05:00

Sandra Holubow's son, Eric Holubow, is an award winning photographer whose work is part of the Catherine Edelman Gallery online gallery, "The Chicago Project." Some of his pieces have been chosen to be part of an exhibit, "The Chicago Project III," in the gallery at 300 W. Superior Street. The show opens Friday, July 10, with an opening reception 5:00--8:00 PM. The exhibit will close September 4,

The Spiezer Collection Makes Its Once-a-Decade Appearance

2009-06-15T05:58:00.003-05:00

This is the big one, at least for those interested in Chicago art. The Rockford Art Museum's once-a-decade showcase of the magnificent Spiezer Collection brings together the world's largest collection of post-1975 Chicago art. The Spiezer Collection features work by every major master of Chicago art created the last 34 years, including Ed Paschke, Hollis Siegler, Roger Brown, Carl Wursum, Gladys

4x4 HPAC Fundraiser

2009-06-14T22:00:00.000-05:00

You are invited to a unique fundraiser to benefit the Hyde Park Art Center. On June 16th, myself and three other artists will be reverting Design Within Reach Tree Studios into artists 'studios.' Each of us will be painting live at the event, while a silent auction takes place. At the end of the evening, our work will be sold to the highest bidder, and all proceeds will go to the Hyde Park Art

Jeanine Hill- Soldner accepted in Monterey Bay WCA show

2009-06-14T07:08:00.002-05:00

Jeanine Hill- Soldner had two paintings “Winter” and “Summer”accepted in the Monterey Bay WCA show, “A Passion for Trees: Women from Coast to Coast” Galeria Tonantzin Center for Arts and Humanities115 Third Street, San Juan Bautista, CAExhibition dates: June 5 – July 26, 2009Artist reception: June 13 and July 11, 5 – 7 pm

Ellen Roth Deutsch group exhibit

2009-06-08T06:49:00.000-05:00

Ellen Roth Deutsch is in a group show showing drawing and beadwork with Kate Ingold, Katie Kahn and Riva Lehrer, until August 7. Reception, June 12, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Illinois State Museum, Chicago Gallery, James R. Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph St., 2-100, Chicago.