A Cornucopia of Art at the Cornelia Arts Building October Open Studios
The
Cornelia Art Building October Open Studios offers a veritable
cornucopia of original artwork on Friday October 20th, from 6 - 10 pm,
and Saturday October 21st, from 11 am - 3 pm. Find art and gifts sold
directly from the creators who made them. Shop and mingle with fellow
art lovers and artists in this newly renovated working studio building,
located at 1800 West Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
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Work by Jason Messinger
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Visit
two-full floors of working art studios at one of the largest artist
studio buildings on Chicago’s North side. With one-of-a-kind artwork and
special artisan-made gifts by the building artists, the event offers
something for the whole family to enjoy.  |
| Work by Jason Messinger |
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| Work by Jason Messinger |
Join Jason Messinger in Studio #109 where he offers his signature tile murals, ceramic sculptures, works on paper, and artist made gifts.  |
Detail of "Sun Kissed" commission for College of Lake County, Waukegan
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Currently
over 85 local artists and artisans work here, including painters,
sculptors, photographers, ceramic artists, print-makers, jewelers, and
much more. The guest front lobby artist is Russell Muits, showcasing his unique relief prints cast from street maintenance hole covers from around the country and the world. |
Russell Muits, Print from Paris street hole cover
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Building
on nearly four decades of fostering creativity, the venue nears
completion on a multi-year remodeling effort, with double the studios
and artists, and more art than ever before. Visitors can meet talented
artists and artisans in person, explore their art practices up close,
and purchase artwork and hand-made crafts from their creators.
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"Last Call" by Jason Messinger
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"Amber gears" by Jason Messinger
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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 has a free parking lot and street parking
nearby. Events are free and open to the public.
Cornelia Arts Building October Open Studios
Friday, October 20, 2023, 6 pm - 10 pm
Saturday, October 21, 2023, 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.
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