See Art in a New Light at the
Cornelia
Arts Building May 17 Open House
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| Artist Jason Messinger |
Edgar Degas wrote “Art is not what you see, it is what you
make others see.” On Friday May 17, 2019, from 6 to 10 pm, Jason Messinger and the other artists of The Cornelia
Art Building, located at 1800 West Cornelia, invite the public to see their
art and experience the space they make it in. Visit one of the largest
all-artist buildings on Chicago’s Northside, and experience the wonder of two-full
floors of working art studios. See new artwork by Jason Messinger in Studio #204 and enjoy a glass of his infamous white wine sangria served by his partner Michael Reid.
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| Artist Jason Messinger |
With one-of-a-kind hand-made artwork and gifts by both the
building artists and special guest lobby artists Tom Gallagher and C Grey
Litaker, and live Flamenco performances by "Rogue
Flamencas" with dancer Isabelle LaPlant and guitarist Ayme Frye, the
event offers something for the whole family to enjoy.
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| "Rogue Flamencas" |
For thirty-three years this
artist incubator space has provided Chicago artists with professional studio
spaces to pursue their craft. Over fifty local artists and
artisans work here, including sculptors, painters, photographers, ceramic
artists, print-makers, jewelry designers, textile artisans, and much more. Meet the
building’s talented artists and artisans in person, explore their art practices
up close, and enjoy the opportunity to purchase artwork and hand-made crafts
directly from the people who made them.
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| Artist Jason Messinger |
Established in 1986 in a former ice-house, the Cornelia Arts
Building is located at 1800 West Cornelia, 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. Event is free and open to the public.
Cornelia Arts Building March Open Studios
Friday, May
17, 6 pm - 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.
