New Mural "Legacies II"
16 8"x8" cermaic tiles with backer frames and wall cleats.
See more work on line at
JasonMessingerArt.com
8/31/09
Legacies II
New Mural "Legacies II"
16 8"x8" cermaic tiles with backer frames and wall cleats.
See more work on line at
JasonMessingerArt.com
8/25/09
US Postage with Jason Messinger Art
JASON MESSINGER ART ON ACTUAL US POSTAGE STAMPS
15 designs by Jason Messinger now available as actual US Postage.
Sheet of 20 stamps start at $19.95 for the 44-cent First Class Stamp.
Other stamp denominations are available.
Perfect for framing, or making a unique letter!
Jason Messinger Zazzle Gift Shop for Stamps
8/17/09
Shoe design wins Todays Best at Zazzle.com
Thursday August 17, 2009
Shoe Design by Jason Messinger wins TODAYS BEST award at Zazzle.com
Today's Best on Zazzle Aug 17,2009
Review all my shoes designs and order on line at
Jason Messinger Art Zazzle Store
8/15/09
NEW SHOES
New SHOES designed by JasonMessingerArt!
THIRTY DESIGNS now available!
Available in all women's sizes
Genuine Ked's canvas shoes in Lace-up and Slip-on styles.
Review and order on line at
Jason Messinger Art Zazzle Store
8/8/09
NOTE CARDS by Jason Messinger
Note/Greeting Cards available in two sizes, with envelopes.
Personalize cards with your own custom message inside, or make it blank!
Review and order on line at
Jason Messinger Art Zazzle Store
7/23/09
Books now available on Amazon
Maui Love Letters
A romantic collection of poems and artwork
inspired by the beautiful island of Maui, Hawaii.
Eating the Child Within
An entertaining collection based on classic children's fairy tales
reworked into adult poems of violence, lust, and betrayal.
Order books ON-LINE at Amazon
Or download PDF version Jason Messinger Bookstore
7/18/09
Other Sites by Jason Messinger
If you enjoy Jason Messinger Art,
you might also enjoy these sites
JasonMessingerArt.com
- the main site for Jason Messinger;
including full gallery of artwork both sold and available,
links to other sites, CV/bio, and more
JasonMessingerWrites.blogspot.com
- short fantasy fiction, poetry, and biographical essays
by writer and artist Jason Messinger
ArtistsOfChicago.blogspot.com
- reviews of artists and artisans living and working in Chicago,
written by artist, writer, and curator Jason Messinger
Crazy8Art.com
- a virtual Gallery of several Chicago area artists
Thanks for following!
you might also enjoy these sites
JasonMessingerArt.com
- the main site for Jason Messinger;
including full gallery of artwork both sold and available,
links to other sites, CV/bio, and more
JasonMessingerWrites.blogspot.com
- short fantasy fiction, poetry, and biographical essays
by writer and artist Jason Messinger
ArtistsOfChicago.blogspot.com
- reviews of artists and artisans living and working in Chicago,
written by artist, writer, and curator Jason Messinger
Crazy8Art.com
- a virtual Gallery of several Chicago area artists
Thanks for following!
7/14/09
New Egypt
"New Egypt" design available on several affordable gifts:
T-shirts in Men and Women's styles and all sizes,
Greeting Cards in two sizes with custom message or blank,
Mugs in several styles, and US Postage stamps.
Review and order on line at
Jason Messinger Art Zazzle Store
Want this image on other merchandise?
Contact the artist directly and he will custom make it for you!
7/1/09
Over There
"Over There" original artwork drawing in metallic ink on black paper available at gallery website:
Jason Messinger Art
"Over There" design available on several affordable gifts:
Greeting Cards in two sizes with custom message or blank,
Posters - choose size and paper quality,
T-shirts for men, women, kids, and a Mousepad!
Review and order on line at
Jason Messinger Art Zazzle Store
Want this image on other merchandise?
Contact the artist directly and he will custom make it for you!
6/25/09
Bromance With Benefits
"BROMANCE WITH BENEFITS"
In honor of Gay Pride Month-
T-shirt Available through Zazzle.com/JasonMessingerArt
Available in every size
with Black letters on white or pastel shirts,
or White letters on black or dark colored shirts,
and in 20 different styles - including short sleeve, long sleeve, sweatshirts, muscle and singlets.
Review and order on line at
Jason Messinger Art Zazzle Store
Want this image on other merchandise?
Contact the artist directly and he will custom make it for you!
6/20/09
Grrrr....Animals! - a Group Exhibition of Creature Art
Grrr...Animals!
Eyeporium Gallery
1543 N Milwaukee
(Inside Eyewant store)
(773)782-1744
June 12 - July 3, 2009
Gallery Hours Mon-Fr 12 - 7, Sat 12 -5
Closing Party Friday July 3rd
Features work from over a dozen artists,
including a couple pieces by me.
Eyeporium Gallery
1543 N Milwaukee
(Inside Eyewant store)
(773)782-1744
June 12 - July 3, 2009
Gallery Hours Mon-Fr 12 - 7, Sat 12 -5
Closing Party Friday July 3rd
Features work from over a dozen artists,
including a couple pieces by me.
6/10/09
Writ on Water IV
"Writ on Water IV",
22"x30" painting in watercolor and ink on cold-pressed heavyweight water color paper with deckled edge.
(top - detail, bottom - full view)
6/6/09
OPEN STUDIO EVENT - 14 artists - This Monday
Monday, June 8, 6 PM:
Behind the scenes at the Cornelia Arts Building
Behind the scenes at the Cornelia Arts Building
On behalf of the Hyde Park Art Center's 70 days for 70 years anniversary, Darrell Roberts will be leading people through the Cornelia Arts Building studios. Fourteen of the forty artist will have their studios open just for you on Monday June 8th, 2009 at 6pm. Meet on the steps of Cornelia Arts building located at 1800 W. Cornelia and we will start on the first floor and guide you through the building's first and second floor studios. We will be viewing the spaces artist work in while seeing how they work and what their latest creative creations are.
This event is FREE and open to the public. You may bring guests.
6/1/09
This Friday! Closing Party 7-9 pm
"The Travel Blooms"
Solo show of work by Jason Messinger
1543 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago
Closing Party: Fri, June 5 , 7-9 pm
Show runs now through through June 6th.
Gallery hours: Mon-Fri, 12-7 pm, Sat 12 - 5 pm
Gallery phone: (773)782-1744
On display are colorful new Tile Murals of the beauty of travel and a series of large watercolor and ink paintings inspired by Sumi-ink painting traditions and the organic exuberance of gardens.
5/14/09
ARTIST RECEPTION - Fri May 22
"The Travel Blooms"
Artist Reception: Friday, May 22, 7-10 PM
Solo show of work by Jason Messinger
Eyeporium GalleryArtist Reception: Friday, May 22, 7-10 PM
Solo show of work by Jason Messinger
(gallery located through 'Eyewant' shop entrance)
1543 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago
773.782.1744
Show runs through June 6th.
Gallery hours: Mon-Fri, 12-7 pm, Sat 12 - 5 pm
Gallery phone: (773)782-1744
Please join us for wine, desserts, and refreshments
to celebrate a new show of artwork by Jason Messinger
in his first Wicker Park solo show.
On display are colorful new Tile Murals of the beauty of travel
and a series of large watercolor and ink paintings
inspired by Sumi-ink painting traditions
and the organic exuberance of gardens.
Artist Jason Messinger and Gallery owner Annette Sollars at Preview Party
5/10/09
4Culture Artist Registry
Jason Messinger has selected to be part of a new venture by 4Culture.org, a non-profit organization based in Seattle, WA, dedicated to public arts, heritage, and preservation.
The 4Culture ARTIST REGISTRY is a comprehensive source of pre-qualified artists prepared to realize both public and private commissions. Juried by a panel of peer professionals, each artist's work meets rigorous standards of quality and expertise.
"Artists bring unique skills to the process of building and help us create vibrant, inviting places that resonate with meaning. Just as your building projects are diverse and wide-ranging, so are the processes by which different artists work. To reflect this, the REGISTRY is organized into three categories: PARTS, SITES and PLANS.
Rely on PARTS to implement small-scale projects, SITES for large-scale, wholly integrated works, and PLANS when you require art integration services. Each category presents artists who apply creative problem solving in ways that immediately enrich, challenge, and excite. With over 3,000 images, ARTIST REGISTRY VOLUME VI is one of the only web publications of such magnitude in the industry. Think of it as a collective, user-friendly portfolio that you can access whenever you wish. Here, you will find the right artist to help you to transform space into an authentic and fully realized artistic vision."
Jason Messinger was selected and curated into the PARTS section.
See his page here, where six of his projects are detailed:
Jason Messinger on 4Culture Artist Registry
5/5/09
SOLO SHOW in WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
"The Travel Blooms"
Solo show of work by Jason Messinger
Eyeporium GallerySolo show of work by Jason Messinger
(gallery located behind 'Eyewant' shop)
1543 N. Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
773.782.1744
Preview reception:
Friday, May 8, 7-9 PM
Please come see new tile murals
and watercolor and ink paintings
by Jason Messinger
in his first Wicker Park solo show
4/22/09
Cornelia Arts Open House
THIS WEEKEND !
ART OPEN HOUSE & BOOK SIGNING
Friday April 24 - 6-9pm
Saturday April 25, 11am - 5pm
Cornelia Arts Open House
1800 West Cornelia, entrance on Ravenswood
Chicago, IL.
See two floors of artists and artisans in this seasonal Open House Event! Painting, sculpture, prints, clothing, jewelry, ceramic tile, woman's apparel, inexpensive gifts and major art pieces.
Writer and Artist Jason Messinger's second-floor studio/showroom
will be open for a book release celebration of
EATING THE CHILD WITHIN
& MAUI LOVE LETTERS
Both books available at 40% off retail price!
Visitors can also save a 40% off the listed gallery prices on
Jason Messinger's original artwork
when they buy directly from his studio.
Major credit cards accepted.
Parking in front of building and nearby in neighborhood.
Two blocks south of the Addison Brown line stop,
one block west of Lincoln Avenue, two blocks south of Addison.
CorneliaArtsBuilding.com
Artists Include:
JASON MESSINGER, SCOTT SIMONS, NANCY CHARAK, DARRELL ROBERTS, KEVIN SWALLOW, JAVIER A LARA, JOHANNAH SILVA, TIFFANY STRONSKY, JEFF BRYNER, EMILY ROYNESDAL, TRACY SYPERSKI, GUILLERMO CARRILLO, ALLEY MARANTO, DOUG BIRKENHEUER, BETH KAMHI, BASIA KROL, BAHAR PARTOW, NORBERT MARSZALEK, SUSANNE SIEGEL, JACKIE FIELDS, KATHERINE DRAKE CHIAL, GREG MILNE, HEATHER AND QUENTIN MC QUEEN.
4/15/09
PORTUGAL
"Portugal" new tile mural.Designed to be modular, mural can be rearranged in any sequence and any configuration. Each tile 8"x8", with hidden floating wooden backer-frame and wall cleat (included).
See more work on line at
JasonMessingerArt.com
4/4/09
DENMARK
"Denmark" new tile mural. Designed to be modular, mural can be rearranged in any sequence and any configuration. Each tile 8"x8", with hidden floating wooden backer-frame & wall cleat.
See more work on line at
JasonMessingerArt.com
4/1/09
SPAIN
"Spain" new tile mural. Designed to be modular, mural can be rearranged in any sequence and any configuration. Each tile 8"x8", with hidden floating wooden backer-frame and wall cleat (included). See more work on line at
JasonMessingerArt.com
3/29/09
Interview about role of art in teenager life
Recently I had was interviewed by Taylor Conklin, who writes for his school newspaper, The Prep News, of Rockhurst High School in Kansas City, Missouri. He is putting together a story for their next edition about the role of art in a teenager's life. Here are Taylor's questions and my commments:
1. It may sound broad, but please describe the role of art in our culture, especially when pertaining to teenagers. Honestly speaking, how important is it for teenagers to establish a deep interest in fine arts?
Almost everything we see, whether its a film, tv show, piece of clothing, internet site, or box of cereal, has a creative person somehow involved in the design and execution of that thing. Art is bigger than the Museum show, the 'wine and cheese' gallery event, the 'literary' novel, or the local symphony. Art is a part of everything that we as human beings produce, and there are creative jobs in every part of the economy. Teenagers, like everyone else, already have an interest in 'the arts'. It sometimes takes just a broader understanding of what the arts encompass to recognize that interest.
2. How would you rate the value of fine arts to a teenager on a scale of one to 10, with one being worthless and 10 being crucially valuable. Why?
Oh 10, for sure. Because without the arts their would be no cultural life as we know it. A good way of thinking about it is reflected in some recent Public Service Announcements for the importance of the arts in education. What would the world be like without the arts? We would all have identical clothing, eat food out of identical boxes, live in identical homes with blank walls, have no forms of entertainment AT ALL - no music, no television, no internet, no movies. Sport teams would have identical jerseys! How could you even follow that! You begin to see how important the arts are in everyday life when you recognize how important the creative stimulation of our minds is to every aspect of our lives.
3. Although there are some teens who take a deep interest in fine arts, a majority of them hardly acknowledge and consider fine arts? Why do you think this is so?
This is a mistake on the 'fine art' world, for fostering this idea that Art is somehow an elitist area, where only experts can tell you what is valuable or not, where certain art forms are important and others not. Excuse my French, but that is a crock of something best left unsaid. Art is all around us in everything that human beings do. Cooks who present a beautiful plate of food? That is art. That great song you just downloaded? That is art. The commercial that makes you laugh every time you see it? That is art. Art is the paintings and sculptures that we expect as art, but it also is the furniture design and the architectural building design and the feature length film. Art is the story you can't put down and the rap lyric you can't get out of your head, art is the dress that makes heads turns at the prom and the t-shirt that everyone wants. Understanding that there are creative jobs in a larger arena than making paintings and sculptures gives people who have that creative 'itch' more options to express themselves.
4. In what ways can fine arts help fully form and develop a teenager? How can teens benefit from learning and experiencing fine arts?
Even though art surrounds us all the time, from the package design for a pack of gum to the graffiti tag on the side of the vacant building, the 'best' art is that that stirs something inside of us; sometimes an emotion, sometimes an idea, sometimes both. All forms of art are reflections of the culture that produced them, and looking/listening/experiencing any art form not only can give you a better understand of what it means to be alive, what it means to be human, but what it means to be those things now - or 'then' if the art is older Anything that can help a teen understand what the world is about can only be an advantage for that teen! Life is hard enough to figure out when you are also figuring out who you are, and art can give you a place to to find out both.
5. How do the majority of teens express their interest in fine arts? What things in society distract teens from seeing the legitimacy of fine arts(i.e. technology)?
Technology has changed the traditional roles of fine art, and for the better! Now, if you want others to see your work, you don't need a gallery or museum to approve of it first, anyone with an internet connection can look or listen! Technology has 'leveled' the playing field, and allows so many more people to act creatively. This will prove to be a positive thing for society in the long run; more voices can get heard, more ideas can be spread, more people can be touched by each other. Now making money in this new world can be tricky, but it always has been in the 'art' world. The truth is, if you are willing to open your mind to what art really is, you will see many more opportunities to make some sort of living out of it than you might have seen before.
Read the full article (only part of my answers were in it) here:
PrepNews.org - "Fine arts crucial in cultivating cultural growth of teens"
1. It may sound broad, but please describe the role of art in our culture, especially when pertaining to teenagers. Honestly speaking, how important is it for teenagers to establish a deep interest in fine arts?
Almost everything we see, whether its a film, tv show, piece of clothing, internet site, or box of cereal, has a creative person somehow involved in the design and execution of that thing. Art is bigger than the Museum show, the 'wine and cheese' gallery event, the 'literary' novel, or the local symphony. Art is a part of everything that we as human beings produce, and there are creative jobs in every part of the economy. Teenagers, like everyone else, already have an interest in 'the arts'. It sometimes takes just a broader understanding of what the arts encompass to recognize that interest.
2. How would you rate the value of fine arts to a teenager on a scale of one to 10, with one being worthless and 10 being crucially valuable. Why?
Oh 10, for sure. Because without the arts their would be no cultural life as we know it. A good way of thinking about it is reflected in some recent Public Service Announcements for the importance of the arts in education. What would the world be like without the arts? We would all have identical clothing, eat food out of identical boxes, live in identical homes with blank walls, have no forms of entertainment AT ALL - no music, no television, no internet, no movies. Sport teams would have identical jerseys! How could you even follow that! You begin to see how important the arts are in everyday life when you recognize how important the creative stimulation of our minds is to every aspect of our lives.
3. Although there are some teens who take a deep interest in fine arts, a majority of them hardly acknowledge and consider fine arts? Why do you think this is so?
This is a mistake on the 'fine art' world, for fostering this idea that Art is somehow an elitist area, where only experts can tell you what is valuable or not, where certain art forms are important and others not. Excuse my French, but that is a crock of something best left unsaid. Art is all around us in everything that human beings do. Cooks who present a beautiful plate of food? That is art. That great song you just downloaded? That is art. The commercial that makes you laugh every time you see it? That is art. Art is the paintings and sculptures that we expect as art, but it also is the furniture design and the architectural building design and the feature length film. Art is the story you can't put down and the rap lyric you can't get out of your head, art is the dress that makes heads turns at the prom and the t-shirt that everyone wants. Understanding that there are creative jobs in a larger arena than making paintings and sculptures gives people who have that creative 'itch' more options to express themselves.
4. In what ways can fine arts help fully form and develop a teenager? How can teens benefit from learning and experiencing fine arts?
Even though art surrounds us all the time, from the package design for a pack of gum to the graffiti tag on the side of the vacant building, the 'best' art is that that stirs something inside of us; sometimes an emotion, sometimes an idea, sometimes both. All forms of art are reflections of the culture that produced them, and looking/listening/experiencing any art form not only can give you a better understand of what it means to be alive, what it means to be human, but what it means to be those things now - or 'then' if the art is older Anything that can help a teen understand what the world is about can only be an advantage for that teen! Life is hard enough to figure out when you are also figuring out who you are, and art can give you a place to to find out both.
5. How do the majority of teens express their interest in fine arts? What things in society distract teens from seeing the legitimacy of fine arts(i.e. technology)?
Technology has changed the traditional roles of fine art, and for the better! Now, if you want others to see your work, you don't need a gallery or museum to approve of it first, anyone with an internet connection can look or listen! Technology has 'leveled' the playing field, and allows so many more people to act creatively. This will prove to be a positive thing for society in the long run; more voices can get heard, more ideas can be spread, more people can be touched by each other. Now making money in this new world can be tricky, but it always has been in the 'art' world. The truth is, if you are willing to open your mind to what art really is, you will see many more opportunities to make some sort of living out of it than you might have seen before.
Read the full article (only part of my answers were in it) here:
PrepNews.org - "Fine arts crucial in cultivating cultural growth of teens"
3/27/09
GREECE
"Greece"new tile mural. Designed to be modular, mural can be rearranged in any sequence and any configuration. Each tile 8"x8", with hidden floating wooden backer-frame and wall cleat (included). See more work on line at
JasonMessingerArt.com
3/23/09
FRANCE
"France" new tile mural. Designed to be modular, mural can be rearranged in any sequence and any configuration. Each tile 8"x8", with hidden floating wooden backer-frame and wall cleat (included). See more work on line atJasonMessingerArt.com
3/20/09
Congrats to artist selected for Belmont CTA Station Public Art Commission
Congratulations to David Csicsko, who was selected as the winner of the Public Art Commission for the Belmont CTA Station Renovation. David Csicsko's work adorned the Belmont CTA station in the past, and he is highly regarded in the community. You should be able to see his completed mosiac some time before fall 2009, when renovations of the station are complete.
A special thanks to those who were able to come out and support my proposal for this project. It was quite an honor to be a finalist for this project (as well as a finalist for the Howard Station).
Now that the selection has been made, I am free to publicly identify my proposal - a tile mural fantasy tribute to the Belmont lakefront, with embossed fish making up the lake water, embossed leaves making up the park line, hi-rise buildings composed of gears (as a tribute to both the 'city that works' and the industrial nature of the CTA itself) and blue sky composed of butterflies and gears. The mural was to be visually experienced from a distance, and a tactile surprise once up close. Perhaps I will have the opportunity to make something similar in the future. Here are 'mock ups' of my proposal (which also included 'gear' tiles on large interior columns) and details of the 12" x 12" tiles I had proposed.
Click on the images to see a larger version of the pictures.
WALL:
DETAILS:
A special thanks to those who were able to come out and support my proposal for this project. It was quite an honor to be a finalist for this project (as well as a finalist for the Howard Station).
Now that the selection has been made, I am free to publicly identify my proposal - a tile mural fantasy tribute to the Belmont lakefront, with embossed fish making up the lake water, embossed leaves making up the park line, hi-rise buildings composed of gears (as a tribute to both the 'city that works' and the industrial nature of the CTA itself) and blue sky composed of butterflies and gears. The mural was to be visually experienced from a distance, and a tactile surprise once up close. Perhaps I will have the opportunity to make something similar in the future. Here are 'mock ups' of my proposal (which also included 'gear' tiles on large interior columns) and details of the 12" x 12" tiles I had proposed.
Click on the images to see a larger version of the pictures.
WALL:
DETAILS:
3/5/09
Kingmaker II
"Kingmaker II" carved ceramic tile and mutiple glazes
designed to be arranged in any configuration or sequence. Composed of 8"x8" tiles.
designed to be arranged in any configuration or sequence. Composed of 8"x8" tiles.
2/27/09
2/18/09
NEW FUN MERCHANDISE STORE
New Fun Merchandise Store from Jason Messinger:
T-Shirts, Mousepads, Greeting Cards, Postcards,
US Postage Stamps, Skateboards!!!!
Jason Messinger FUN STORE
T-Shirts, Mousepads, Greeting Cards, Postcards,
US Postage Stamps, Skateboards!!!!
Jason Messinger FUN STORE
2/15/09
2/11/09
2/9/09
2/3/09
Artists of Chicago BLOG
Check out my new blog:
Artists of Chicago
Follow or subscribe for updates on Chicago artists I've reviewed
Artists of Chicago
Follow or subscribe for updates on Chicago artists I've reviewed
1/31/09
MAUI LOVE LETTERS
"Maui Love Letters" is a collection of poems and artwork inspired by the romantic island of Maui, Hawaii.
*The Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift!*
NOW AVAILABLE AT:
August House Gallery
2133 W. Roscoe, Chicago, IL
Hours: Tue - Sun, Noon - 6 PM
(773)327-5644
&
Illinois Artisans Shop
James R Thompson Center
100 W. Randolph Street, suite 2-200
Chicago, IL 60601
(312)814-5321
Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Order book ON LINE or Download PDF
Jason Messinger Bookstore
1/29/09
Belmont Station Public Art Forum
A special thank you to all who were able to attend the Public Forum for the Artwork for the Belmont CTA Station Renovation Project. Everyone there could tell you it was an 'eye opening' experience. My proposal was very well received by many members of the community, but I am not sure what the final results will be.
The Public Art Department went to great lengths to indicate how carefully the system was designed to be impartial, including the enforced anonymity of the artists with their proposals. The Public Affairs Department asked how people heard about the forum, and all the usual suspects (newspaper listing, CTA web site, etc.) only accounted for a handful of attendants, so everyone else was either asked by an artist or another interested party to attend. It may be that some artists 'padded' the forum with their own carefully-scripted fans. Like everything in Chicago, Politics will no doubt play a large part of this process. I just hope that in the end the Belmont Station (which is 'my' local station) receives the best-looking proposal, not the best connected.
Regardless of the eventual outcome, I was pleased that my proposal generated such positive feedback from so many people who attended and whom I did not personally know. That kind of positive reinforcement is always appreciated. This whole proposal was very exciting for me, I feel that the work I proposed was designed for the station's prominence and longevity, and that if selected, would provide riders with a little joy each day. Thanks again for those who were able to make it.
And in particular, I would like to thank the people in the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs who selected my work, from among thousands of artists, for consideration in this commission. Final selection will take place by mid-February.
The Public Art Department went to great lengths to indicate how carefully the system was designed to be impartial, including the enforced anonymity of the artists with their proposals. The Public Affairs Department asked how people heard about the forum, and all the usual suspects (newspaper listing, CTA web site, etc.) only accounted for a handful of attendants, so everyone else was either asked by an artist or another interested party to attend. It may be that some artists 'padded' the forum with their own carefully-scripted fans. Like everything in Chicago, Politics will no doubt play a large part of this process. I just hope that in the end the Belmont Station (which is 'my' local station) receives the best-looking proposal, not the best connected.
Regardless of the eventual outcome, I was pleased that my proposal generated such positive feedback from so many people who attended and whom I did not personally know. That kind of positive reinforcement is always appreciated. This whole proposal was very exciting for me, I feel that the work I proposed was designed for the station's prominence and longevity, and that if selected, would provide riders with a little joy each day. Thanks again for those who were able to make it.
And in particular, I would like to thank the people in the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs who selected my work, from among thousands of artists, for consideration in this commission. Final selection will take place by mid-February.
1/16/09
Jan. 27: Public Forum for Belmont Station Artwork
Help select the new artwork for the Belmont Station
See proposals by Jason Messinger and five other finalists
If you live or work in the Belmont Station Chicago community, you are invited to attend a public meeting to review and help provide input in the selection of artwork for the New Belmont Station Renovation. The CTA Arts in Transit Program is continuing the selection process for permanent, site-specific artwork to be installed at the Belmont station, which is currently being renovated. Six artists, including Jason Messinger, were selected to as finalists for this prestigious project.
This large commission is VERY competitive, your voice can help select the best work for the community!
You are invited to join the CTA Arts in Transit Program for a public forum on Tuesday, January 27, 2009. The purpose of the forum is to present the various proposals and gather input from the Belmont station communities that will inform the selection process. The CTA Arts in Transit Program staff will be on hand to explain the process and to answer any questions.
The forum is open to the public and all Belmont station community artists and residents are encouraged to attend and provide feedback:
Belmont Station Art Public Forum
Tuesday, January 27, 2009, 6:00 p.m.
Ann Sather Restaurant
909 W. Belmont, Chicago, Illinois
See proposals by Jason Messinger and five other finalists
If you live or work in the Belmont Station Chicago community, you are invited to attend a public meeting to review and help provide input in the selection of artwork for the New Belmont Station Renovation. The CTA Arts in Transit Program is continuing the selection process for permanent, site-specific artwork to be installed at the Belmont station, which is currently being renovated. Six artists, including Jason Messinger, were selected to as finalists for this prestigious project.
This large commission is VERY competitive, your voice can help select the best work for the community!
You are invited to join the CTA Arts in Transit Program for a public forum on Tuesday, January 27, 2009. The purpose of the forum is to present the various proposals and gather input from the Belmont station communities that will inform the selection process. The CTA Arts in Transit Program staff will be on hand to explain the process and to answer any questions.
The forum is open to the public and all Belmont station community artists and residents are encouraged to attend and provide feedback:
Belmont Station Art Public Forum
Tuesday, January 27, 2009, 6:00 p.m.
Ann Sather Restaurant
909 W. Belmont, Chicago, Illinois
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