Art Springs Into Focus at the
Cornelia Arts Building
May Open Studios
See
work by talented local artist and artisans at one of the largest artist
studio building on Chicago’s North side. On Friday May 9th, from 6 - 10
pm, and on Saturday May 10th, from 11 am - 3 pm, the Cornelia Arts
Building at 1800 West Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, opens its
doors to the public. Visit two floors of over two dozen working art studios to shop art and crafts directly from their makers.
Over 100 artists and artisans
work in the building, including painters, sculptors, photographers,
ceramic artists, print-makers, jewelers, designers, and much more. The
front lobby guest artist is Beatriz E. Ledesma, showcasing her ink,
graphite and mixed media drawing series “Bird’s Song Series.” With
one-of-a-kind artwork and special artisan-made gifts, the event offers
something for the whole family to enjoy.
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| Beatriz E. Ledesma - BirdSong #4 |
Join Jason Messinger in Studio 109 where he showcases his signature ceramic tile murals, flowing ceramic sculptures, patterned drawings and paintings on paper, and artist-made gifts and books.
The
art center was established in 1986 in a former ice-house, and has
fostered creativity in Chicago ever since. The Cornelia Arts Building is
located at 1800 West Cornelia, at the border of three distinct Chicago
Neighborhoods; Roscoe Village, Lakeview, 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 May Open Studios
Friday, May 9, 2025, 6 pm - 10 pm
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 11 am - 3 pm
Friday, May 9, 2025, 6 pm - 10 pm
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 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.
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.
