Birdhouse "Branching Out" Art Auction & Cocktail Party

Branching Out
2011 Birdhouse 
Art Auction & Cocktail Party
Benefiting Chicago House 
Thursday, June 23, 6 - 9 PM
Room & Board

55 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL 

Tickets: $70 In Advance (ends June 22 at 5PM), $85 @ Door

Call (773) 248-5200 x303 for more information

Join Jason Messinger and over 50 other artists, designers, and architects as they present birdhouses, artwork, and merchandise for auction to benefit Chicago House. This year, Chicago House and their Co-Chairs Denise Antonucci, Jerry Sanfilippo and Spyros Petros are Branching Out with birdhouses and artwork for the masses!  Bring home the functional or funky birdhouse designs you’ve grown to love, plus traditional, modern, and contemporary art pieces, all auctioned off to benefit the men, women, and children of Chicago House! 

ChicagoHouse.org/ 

Birds On The Wire  -by Jason Messinger

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Cornelia Arts Spring Open House, Fri, May 13

'All Your Cares Away' - Jason Messinger

'Spring Forest' - Jason Messinger

'Agriculture' - Jason Messinger

Cornelia Arts Spring Open House

Friday, May 13, 6 – 10 pm

Cornelia Arts Building, first and second floors

1800 West Cornelia, entrance on Ravenswood

'Touch of Beauty' - Joey Wozniak

Featuring over twenty-seven building artists and artisans in their working studios. Come enjoy refreshments in a casual atmosphere, see what the building artists have been working on, and find something that is sure to please you! 

'Trees and the Dunes' - Joey Wozniak

'Cliff House' - Jason Messinger

Jason Messinger ART @ Studio #204 presents a special show of landscapes in paint, pastel, ink, and glazed tile, by guest showcase artist Joey Wozniak and Jason Messinger.

'Evening Blue' - Joey Wozniak

'A River Between' - Jason Messinge

Studio #204 will also showcase a limited assortment of the popular ‘Goddess’ paintings by Melinda Gordon, the popular hand-painted Telephone Pole tiles by Jason Messinger, and Messinger’s signature tile murals, sculptures, and works on paper, all available at special studio-only prices. Customers may also purchase limited copies of the print editions of Jason Messinger’s new book releases; ‘The Insect Diviner’, ‘Storytelling’, and the new edition of ‘Eating the Child Within’. 

'Urban Sentinels' - Jason Messinger

Cornelia Arts Spring Open House Participants include: Doug Birkenheuer, Anthony Bowers, Jeff Bryner, Nancy Charak, Kelsi Crivaro, Tor Dettwiler, Doug Frohman, Melinda Gordon, Lauren Harlowe, Beth Kamhi, Jeremiah Ketner, Reed Kirst, Alley Maranto, Teresa Matchett, Jason Messinger, Alisa Miller, Greg Milne, Ahavani Mullen, Matt Nichols, James Parenti, Emily Rapport, Judy Schumacher, Susanne Siegel, Scott Simons, Kevin Swallow, Eric Weinstein, Joey Wozniak and musical guest the Northbranch Band

Artslant Listing

Messinger @ Center on Halsted thru May 17

Jason Messinger Ink PaintingsCenter On Halsted,
3rd Floor Gallery,
3656 N Halsted, Chicago
Shows run through May 17th, 2011 

If you weren't able to make the opening fundraiser / reception, the show still runs until May 17th. Over one dozen of Jason Messinger's ink paintings now showing in the Third Floor Gallery. Inspired by Sumi-ink traditions and the calligraphic line, painted on cold-pressed heavy-weight watercolor paper and framed behind glass, most paintings are 24" x 32"in size. 

  

A portion of the sale of all artwork sold goes to help support continuing cultural programming at the Center on Halsted. Priced to appeal to both beginning collectors, and the savvy seasoned art collector, Jason Messinger's artwork has been reduced from the artist's internationally listed prices on his web site, to encourage support for the Center.

   

  

 Center On Halsted - Art Listing
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Jason Messinger @ Center on Halsted

On Friday April 1, from 7 - 9:30 pm, 
The Center on Halsted invites you to 
an Art Opening Reception and Fundraiser 
showcasing artwork by guest artists  
Jason Messinger and Armando Pedroso.

Jason Messinger will be showcasing over one dozen of his ink and watercolor paintings in the Third Floor Gallery. 

Inspired by Sumi-ink traditions and the caligraphic line,  painted on cold-pressed heavy-weight watercolor paper and framed behind glass, most paintings are 24" x 32"in size. 

A portion of the sale of all artwork sold goes to help support continuing cultural programming at the Center on Halsted. Priced to appeal to both beginning collectors, and the savvy seasoned art collector, Jason Messinger's artwork has been reduced from the artist's internationally listed prices on his web site, to encourage support for the Center.

The Center on Halsted is a community center for youth and adults in Chicago's LGBT communities. The Center's mission is to serves as a catalyst for the LGBT community that links and provides community resources, and enriches life experiences in a safe and nurturing environment.  

Dual receptions for both Messinger and Pedroso will take place on both the Second and Third Floor Galleries. There is a suggested $5 donation to help support the Center On Halsted's programming, and a cash bar. 

Center On Halsted
3656 N Halsted, Chicago
Art Opening Reception and Fundraiser
Friday, April 1, 7 pm - 9:30 pm
$5 suggested donation, cash bar
Shows run April 1 - May 17th, 2011 
Center On Halsted - Art Listing
ART SLANT Listing
  
A portion of all art sales goes to continuing the Center's programming. 
Contact each artist directly at the reception, or after,  for sale inquiries:
Jason Messinger
Armando Pedroso

All works shown, by Jason Messinger

Sculptures Placed In Tianjin, China

Jason Messinger Art is pleased to announce the placement of four of his sculptures; 

FLOWS, SECRETS, CREST, and

FLUCTUATE NEC MERGITUR, 

into the art collection holdings of the new luxury resort and polo grounds:

The Tianjin Goldin Metropolitan Hotel, located in Tianjin, China.

Work was placed by Koru Contemporary Art, a contemporary art gallery and corporate art consulting firm located in Hong Kong. Koru Contemporary Art represents a diverse range of contemporary international artists and specializes in modern sculpture.

Jason Messinger's sculptures can now be seen in Public, Corporate, and Private collections in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. For information about Gallery and Art Consultant representatives in your area, Custom Commissions, or Representation, please contact the artist through his main web site: JasonMessingerART.com

Sat Feb 5 - Velentine Show @ Cornelia ARTS

YOU ARE BEAUTY

Valentine Show @ Cornelia Art

Saturday, Feb. 5th, 

12 noon - 4 pm

Cornelia Arts Building

1800 West Cornelia,

entrance on Ravenswood. 

 

Featuring:
Goddess Paintings by Melinda Gordon,
Erotic Paintings by Joey Wozniak,
'52 Pick Up' Erotic Collages  
and Watercolor Valentines by Jason Messinger

Original Jewelry, Textiles, Paintings, Photography, Prints, Ceramics, Sculpture, and Erotica by over a dozen Cornelia Arts Building Artists Including:  
Jason Messinger, Judy Lichtenstein, Beth Kahmi, Sandy Stannez, Sharon Burns, Alley Marranto, Judy Shumacher, Emily Rapport, James Parenti, Eric Weinstein, Reed Kirst, Kelsi Crivaro, Tor Detweiller, Match Ceramics, and others!

ArtSlant Listing

 

Valentine Gifts On Zazzle

A new assortment of Valentine Gifts from JasonMessingerART now on Zazzle.

Shirts in all styles, sizes, and colors for men and women, customizable Valentine Cards, Mugs, Jewelry, Heart Ornaments, Neckties, and other gifts. 

From romantic to racy, all feature original artwork and designs by Jason Messinger.  Cards feature famous romantic quotes, or change to your own private message.

Valentine Gifts Zazzle Store for JasonMessingerART

Happy Holidays and a Joyous New Year!

Art Shopping This month!

St. Nick’s Top Picks 

Eyeporium Gallery / Eyewant

1431 N Milwaukee, Chicago

Show runs Dec 11 – Jan 5.

Gallery Hours: 
Mon - Fri , noon - 7 pm
Sat, noon - 5 pm

Featuring artwork and gifts by local artists; Tony Fitzpatrick, Jason Brammer, Elke Claus, Nancy Deal, Ken Gold, Jason Messinger, Teresa Petersen, Charlie B. Thorne, Bruce Riley, Doug Stapleton, Scott Wills, and Joey Wozniak.  

ArtSlant Listing

 

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Home for the Holidays 

@ August House

2113 W Roscoe, Chicago

Show runs Dec 3 – 31.

Gallery Hours: Tue. – Sun., 12 – 6 pm

Featuring artwork and hand-made gifts by 24 Chicago artists and artisans!

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Missed the Cornelia ARTS Holiday Show?

Went but didn't buy the thing you wanted?

Jason Messinger is making informal private Studio Appointments throughout the month for last-minute gift buyers and astute shoppers. Also showing select works by guest Artists Joey Wozniak and Melinda Gordon.  
Call Jason Messinger @ (773)255-0993 to visit. 

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Over 400 Items now in Jason Messinger’s Gift Shop;

including Holiday Ornaments, iPhone Cases, IPad Cases, shirts in all styles, baby clothes, pet clothes, travel mugs, 2011 calendars, hats, sneakers for men – women - and babies, and much more! Find the perfect holiday gift today!
SPECIAL SALES EVERY DAY UNTIL CHRISTMAS!

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