Discover Unique Art and Gifts at the Cornelia Arts Building this December
The Cornelia Arts Building welcomes the public to their December open house, where visitors can discover signature fine art and unique artisan-made gifts directly from the artists in their working art studios!
The Cornelia Arts Building welcomes the public to their December open house, where visitors can discover signature fine art and unique artisan-made gifts directly from the artists in their working art studios!
Join Jason Messinger in Studio 109 where he offers his newest signature tile murals, sculptures, works on paper, hand-made artisan gifts, and his gift books and novels, while you enjoy his infamous white sangria.
In the front lobby visitors can shop the artwork of guest artist Adrienne Nole,
who creates unique and engaging abstract paintings and mono prints
exploring the behaviors of paint and other materials, through the
process of layering, juxtaposing, removing and replacing. The event also
hosts an Encore presentation of The Urban Sketchers Route 66 Centennial Exhibition,
by Urban Sketchers - an international organization with chapters
throughout the United States, commemorating the 100 Year Anniversary of
Route 66. Featuring sketches by artists in Chicago, St. Louis,
Springfield, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Albuquerque & Santa Fe, and Los
Angeles.
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| "Flexure" 16"x20", by Adrienne Nole |
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| The Urban Sketchers Route 66 Centennial Exhibition |
Originally an Ice-house, the Cornelia Arts Building has
fostered Chicago creativity continually since its 1986 conversion to all
artist studios. Over 100 artists and artisans work in the building,
including painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramic artists,
print-makers, jewelers, designers, and much more. Repeat visitors always
find something new, as differing artists are open at each of only four
open house events held a year.
Located two blocks south of
Addison and one block west of Lincoln Avenue, near the borders between
Chicago’s Roscoe Village, Lakeview and North Center neighborhoods. The
“L” Brown Line Addison and Paulina stops are steps away; as are several
bus stops along Addison. Parking available in the building lot and on
adjacent streets. Entrance is located along Ravenswood on the east side
of the building.
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Please join me to find beautiful artwork for yourself or others! |
Cornelia Arts Building
December Open Studios 2026
Friday, December 4, 5 - 9 pm
Saturday, December 5, 12 - 4 pm
The Cornelia Arts Building – Where Art Works
1800 West Cornelia, Chicago, IL
December Open Studios 2026
Friday, December 4, 5 - 9 pm
Saturday, December 5, 12 - 4 pm
The Cornelia Arts Building – Where Art Works
1800 West Cornelia, Chicago, IL
Free parking available in lot and in neighborhood.
Entrance on NW corner of Ravenswood and Cornelia.
Two blocks south of Addison Brown Line CTA Station.
