Join Jason Messinger for Unique Holiday Gift Shopping at the Cornelia Arts Building December Open Studios
Find
unique art and artisan made gifts directly from their makers at the
Cornelia Arts Building December Open Studios. Located at 1800 West
Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, the all-artist studio building opens
its doors to the public on Friday December 5th, 5 - 9 pm, and on
Saturday December 6th, from 11 am - 3 pm.
Visitors
can shop two floors of dozens of artists open that weekend, and find
unique gifts of art and crafts. Mingle with fellow art enthusiasts and
the talented local artist and artisans at one of the largest artist
studio buildings on Chicago’s North side. Guests of all ages are
welcome.
Jason Messinger in Studio #109 will be showcasing his signature modular ceramic wall tiles, ceramic sculptures, works on paper, and artist made gifts. Over
100 artists and artisans work in the building, including painters,
sculptors, photographers, ceramic artists, print-makers, jewelers,
designers, and much more. Different artists open at each of the four
events a year, so repeat visitors always find something new.
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| Artist and friend |
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| Artist and friend |
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| Richard Kasemsarn |
The
front lobby for December is showcasing “Urban Works” an exhibit of
urban sketches and paintings from local artists, including members of
Urban Sketchers Chicago, and students from the School of the Art
Institute Chicago, curated by Cornelia artist Richard Kasemsarn.The
art center, in a former ice-house, has fostered creativity continually
since 1986. Located two blocks south of Addison and one block west of
Lincoln Avenue, near where Chicago’s Roscoe Village, Lakeview and North
Center borders meet.
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 (no permit required). Entrance is located along
Ravenswood on the east side of the building. Events are free and open to
the public.
Cornelia Arts Building December Open Studios
Friday, December 5th, 2025, 5 pm - 9 pm
Saturday, December 6th, 2025, 11 am - 3 pm
The Cornelia Arts Building – Where Art Works
1800 West Cornelia, Chicago, IL
Entrance on NW corner of Ravenswood and Cornelia.
Two blocks south of Addison Brown Line CTA Station.
Free parking available in lot and in neighborhood.
