Cornelia Arts Building

CAB artist Josh Garber featured in Zolla Lieberman’s collection, Chicago Gallery News

Emily Rapport — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:35:25 +0000

Josh Garber, Sculptor

It’s been a good year for Chicago sculptor Josh Garber: a 2011 recipient of the prestigious Pollack-Krasner Foundation Grant, Mr. Garber also travelled with his work to participate in Art Miami and is featured in a recent Chicago Gallery News article highlighting local art collectors (his work can be seen in the the photo at top-right of PDF).

Although his 2007 “Hope and Renewal” sculpture for the Kimball Brown Line Station elicited some controversy when first installed (as public artworks often do), CTA riders and passerby seem to appreciate the utilitarian benefit of outdoor seating provided by the sculpture as well as admire the aesthetic appeal it lends to this busy and somewhat dreary intersection.

The two 10-foot flower like pieces which symbolize growth, optimism and unity are now an important fixture in the diverse landscape of Chicago public artworks that include Picasso, Miro, Chagall and the many contemporary public artists selected to beautify Chicago’s public transportation stations through our Arts in Transit program, funded by the Federal Transit Administration and coordinated locally through the City of Chicago’s Department of Tourism and Culture.

Mr. Garber works out of his studio in the Cornelia Arts Building and you might see him at work during one of our regular open house events. Go to www.JoshGarber.com for more information about Josh Garber’s work.

The 24th annual Holiday Show at Cornelia, this Dec. 2-4

Emily Rapport — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 03:54:38 +0000

Join us for the annual Holiday Show at the Cornelia Arts Building.

Friday December 2nd through Sunday, December 4th.

Voted BEST Holiday art show by Chicago’s NewCity readers!

A selection of open studios and guest artists and artisans. For details visit the Cornelia Holiday site: corneliaarts.com

HOURS:

Friday, Dec. 2: 6 – 9 pm
Saturday, Dec. 3: 11 – 5 pm
Sunday, Dec. 4: 11 – 5 pm

Featuring arts and crafts by local artists and artisans. GIVE ART and support local artists (and the local economy) this holiday season!

The Cornelia Arts Building will be open Friday, December 2, from 6-9pm and during from 11am – 5pm on both Saturday and Sunday, December 3-4. Please, join us for our family friendly holiday show!

Digital Revolution at 2nd FL Gallery

Emily Rapport — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:56:50 +0000

DIGITAL REVOLUTION

@ 2ND FLR Gallery
903 w. 19th St. Chicago, IL 60608

Opening Friday, October 14th, from 6PM – 10PM

On view through Saturday, October 29. In celebration of Chicago Artist Month, 2ND FLR Gallery is proud to present Digital Revolution. By participating in CAM “Artful Networks,” we will be expanding on their theme the communities that nurture and inspire Chicago artists and their work. Our artists, Stephanie Burke, Annie Heckman, Tom Burtonwood Fraser Taylor , and Chris Hammes represent contemporary film, performance, installation, photography and animation.

More info at http://www.thevisualist.org/2011/10/digital-revolution/

The CAB Fall Friday Night Open House is back!

Emily Rapport — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:28:02 +0000

Our next Friday Night Open House will be November 18, from 6-10pm.

CAB November Poster: photography © Birkenheuer Photography/Design by Eat Paint Studio

Relax, mingle, find a work of art that speaks to you. Our Friday night open houses are casual to-do’s for the serious or novice collector – or, just stop by to say hello! Many excellent dining options before or after you peruse the studios are nearby. Ask an artist for their recommendations.

See you this November 18th!

Super Crazy Art Supply Studio Sale

Emily Rapport — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:20:08 +0000

Awesome Array of ART Supplies:

Glass – fusing, casting, lampwork
Ceramic supplies
Metals
Mosaics- glass
Misc stuff galore
Shelving and storage units

When:

Saturday, OCTOBER 8 from 10am-5pm
Sunday, OCTOBER 9 from 10am-5pm

Where:

1800 West Cornelia Arts Building, Studio 101
Ring Beth Kamhi #116 on the buzzer

October 1 – 2, Cornelia Arts Building Open House

Emily Rapport — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:47:53 +0000

In conjunction with Chicago Artists’ Month, and the 10th Annual Ravenswood ArtWalk, the Cornelia Arts Building opens its door to the public for a weekend of art. Please join us!

Hours will be October 1, 11am – 6pm and October 2, 11am – 5pm.

Click to view slideshow.

Registered participants in the Ravenswood ArtWalk include:

Doug Birkenheuer #108
Nancy Charak #209
Tor Dettwiler #106A
Lauren Harlowe #101
Basia Krol #209
Jason Messinger #204
Joan Minsky #116
Ahavani Mullen #105C
James Parenti #106A
Judy Schumacher #212
Kevin Swallow #201
Tracy Syperski #106A
Alexander von Agoston #208B
Eric M. Weinstein #201
Judy Hinkes Zeddies #105A

Additional building artists will be open and displaying work including (but not limited to): Doug Frohman, Joey Wozniak, Emily Rapport, Scott Simons, Jeff Bryner, Beth Kamhi, Alexandra Paez-Quijano and more!

About Chicago Artist’ Month

The 2011 theme, Artful Networks, explores the communities that nurture and inspire Chicago artists and their work. The people with whom artists choose to work can be supportive in encouraging creative growth, experimentation, dialogue among peers, and community building. Ranging from traditional residency programs to collaboratives to informal relationships, our communities impact the way we create, support, and appreciate art. http://www.chicagoartistsmonth.org/

WRITE NOW: Artists and Letterforms

jasonmessinger — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:59:32 +0000

WRITE NOW: Artists and Letterforms
Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago Rooms Gallery, 2nd Floor, 78 E Washington, Chicago

Opens Friday Sept 30th, Reception from 5:30 – 7:30
Showcasing work from over sixty Chicago artist’s using the letter form, including work by Cornelia Arts Building artist Jason Messinger.

Show runs through April 29, 2012

All work shown by Jason Messinger. View more on Jason’s blog!

Cornelia Arts Building – A Network of Artists

Emily Rapport — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:18:33 +0000

The Cornelia Arts Building will participate in Chicago Artists’ Month 2011 – featuring our tri-annual Open House, over 40 artists practice a diverse range of art-making in our Ravenswood studio building. Cornelia is an example of a community driven network of artists who work collaboratively to promote their own artwork, and that of their peers, as well as highlighting the importance of maintaining working studio space for artists. The only all-artist studio building on the Northside of Chicago, we regularly open our building to the public providing and engaging and educational look at the creative process from the inside. We hope that you will join us this October 1st and 2nd for our open house in conjunction with Chicago Artists’ Month and the 10th annual Ravenswood ArtWalk.

Artful Networks

This year’s theme, “Artful Networks,”explores the communities that nurture and inspire Chicago artists and their work. The people with whom artists choose to work can be supportive in encouraging creative growth, experimentation, dialogue among peers, and community building. Ranging from traditional residency programs to collaboratives to informal relationships, our communities impact the way we create, support and appreciate art. In celebration of the Alliance of Artists Communities’ 20th Anniversary Conference, which takes place in Chicago from October 19 to 22, Chicago Artists Month 2011 looks at the various ways artists in Chicago are influenced by their social environments.

For more information visit these fine websites:

www.chicagoartistsmonth.org

www.ravenswoodartwalk.org

Scott Simons, House Beautiful in the pink!

Emily Rapport — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:59:12 +0000

Cornelia Arts Building artist Scott Simons was one of the 4 winners out of over 100 entries in the Ravenswood Pink ArtWalk sponsored by House Beautiful. The selections were made by a panel of judges comprised of members from Ravenswood ArtWalk, House Beautiful and Ravenswood Elementary School. The winners are:

Bobbie Bolociuch – Judy Jetson, Eat Your Heart Out
Peter Bialecki – San Diego Memories Triptych Series (VIII, VI and XII)
Carolyn Bull – Ravenswood PinkWalk
Scott Simons – Mother

There is a 2 page spread on pp. 38-39 about the event in the June issue along with a picture of the piece and his contact info. Check it out!!

33 Contemporary Gallery, 7th Annual National Self-Portrait Exhibition 2011

Emily Rapport — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:24:35 +0000

JURIED AND CURATED BY SERGIO GOMEZ, Over 12,000 sf of gallery space in the first floor of the Zhou B. Art Center

July 15 to August 13, 2011

In celebration of the 7th anniversary of the National Self-Portrait Exhibition and 33 Contemporary Gallery (formerly known as 33 Collective Gallery), this year’s exhibition will be the largest one to date. 33 Contemporary Gallery in collaboration with the Zhou B. Art Center present the 7th Annual National Self-Portrait Exhibition.

Participants include Tor Dettwiler, sculptor at the Cornelia Arts Building, and many more.

The entire first floor of the Zhou B. Art Center will become a national laboratory for the exploration and visual representation of the “self”. This exhibition will be entirely devoted to different aspects of self-awareness, individual perception and identity. It will include works ranging from representational, non-representational and conceptual ideas of the self. It will feature works in a variety of media. The Zhou B. Art Center is home to 33 Contemporary Gallery and it is located at 1029 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609.

http://www.33contemporary.com/