Jason Messinger Art: October 2022

10/5/22

Join Jason Messinger at the Cornelia Arts Building October Open House, with New Artists in Remodeled Studios

This October 21 & 22,

Join Jason Messinger at the

Cornelia Arts Building

October Open House,

with New Artists

in Remodeled Studios

The Cornelia Art Building, at 1800 West Cornelia Avenue, Chicago IL, announces their October Open Studios Event. On Friday October 21, from 6 - 10pm, and Saturday October 22, from 11 am - 3pm, the building opens its doors to the public for the start of the Chicago Fall Art Season.

Spring Open House, Photo Credit Lauralynn White

Building on nearly four decades of fostering creativity, the Cornelia Arts Building is nearing completion on a multi year remodeling effort, with many new artist residents, extensively remodeled common spaces and studios, and more art than ever before.

Artist Jason Messinger "Urban Sentinels"

Artist Jason Messinger "Labyrinths"

Join artist Jason Messenger in his new first floor studio #109, where he will showcase his signature ceramic tile murals, special ceramic sculptures, and framed paintings and drawings on paper. He’ll also have some small gift and decor items perfect for early holiday shopping. Don’t miss his famous white wine sangria!

Artist Jason Messinger "Novas"

Visitors to the Open House events can meet many of 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, including Juried Guest Lobby artist Dan Nelson, showing his joyful paintings and prints.


Guest Lobby Artist Dan Nelson "Indifference"

Artist Jason Messinger "Date Night"

Visitors are invited to see one of the largest all-artist buildings on Chicago’s North side, and experience two-full floors of working art studios. The extensive remodeling upgrades will more than double the studios from 40 to 85 when remodeling is complete.

Artist Jason Messinger "Bliss"

Artist Jason Messinger "Map"

With one-of-a-kind artwork and special artisan-made gifts by the building artists, the events offer something for the whole family to enjoy. Currently over 70 local artists and artisans work here, including painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramic artists, print-makers, and much more.

Artist Jason Messinger "Gothic"

Artist Jason Messinger "Sands Shift"

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, and on neighborhood streets nearby. Events are free and open to the public.

Artist Jason Messinger "Studio #109

Cornelia Arts Building October Open Studios

Friday, October 21, 2022, 6 pm - 10 pm
Saturday, October 22, 2022, 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.

Artist Jason Messinger "Last Call"