Jason Messinger Art: A Cornucopia of Art at the Cornelia Arts Building October Open Studios 2023

10/11/23

A Cornucopia of Art at the Cornelia Arts Building October Open Studios 2023

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.

Work by Jason Messinger

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

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

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

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.

"Last Call" by Jason Messinger

"Amber gears" by 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 has a free parking lot and street parking nearby. Events are free and open to the public.