Cornelia Arts
Building
May Open House Studios
Friday May 19, 6-10 pm
The Cornelia Arts Building
1800 W Cornelia, Chicago
Celebrate spring's change
into summer with your friends at the Cornelia Arts Building (Where Art
Works)
and enjoy their last Open House
event until the fall season! Experience real art in the working art studios of
Cornelia Arts Building’s talented artists and artisans.
Come meet the creators
in person, and explore their working art practices up close. See artwork from
the building’s numerous new resident artists, and enjoy the latest offerings from
all your favorites.
The
building opens its doors to the public only four times a year. At this May 19th
event, come explore two full floors of working artist studios,
and have a chance to purchase artwork and hand-made crafts directly from the people
who made them. Over fifty local artists and artisans work here, including
sculptors, painters, photographers, ceramic artists, print-makers, jewelry
designers, textile artisans, and much more.
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| Guest Artist Joey Wozniak |
You will
get a chance to meet both long-term and new building resident artists. In studio #204 Jason Messinger showcases
his signature tile murals, free flowing ceramic sculptures, and
painting and drawings on paper. Also find new paintings by Chicago
artist Joey Wozniak, in his signature 'modern cave painting' style.
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| Guest artist Joey Wozniak |
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On the lobby level, come see
the juried-in guest artist exhibitions by artists Yvonne
Doll and Meredith Dytch. Find one-of-a-kind gifts for yourself and
others. Enjoy handcrafted gourmet sandwiches from Jack's Fork in the Road food truck outside. Open studio
events are free and open to the public.
Established
in 1986 in a former ice-house, the Cornelia Arts Building is one of the largest
and one of the oldest all-artist studio buildings on Chicago's North side. The
building rests at the border of three distinct Chicago Neighborhoods; Lakeview,
Roscoe Village, and North Center. Located close to public transportation and
only two blocks south of the Addison Brown Line CTA stop, the building also has
free parking available in parking lot out front, and on neighborhood streets
nearby.
Cornelia Arts Building May Open Studios
Friday,
May 19, 6 - 10 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.
