Join Jason Messinger at the Cornelia Arts Building October Open House, with New Artists in Remodeled Studios

This October 21 & 22,

Join Jason Messinger at the 

Cornelia Arts Building 

October Open House,

with New Artists 

in Remodeled Studios

The Cornelia Art Building, at 1800 West Cornelia Avenue, Chicago IL, announces their October Open Studios Event. On Friday October 21, from 6 - 10pm, and Saturday October 22, from 11 am - 3pm, the building opens its doors to the public for the start of the Chicago Fall Art Season. 

 

Spring Open House, Photo Credit Lauralynn White

Spring Open House, Photo Credit Lauralynn White

Building on nearly four decades of fostering creativity, the Cornelia Arts Building is nearing completion on a multi year remodeling effort, with many new artist residents, extensively remodeled common spaces and studios, and more art than ever before.

 

Artist Jason Messinger "Urban Sentinels"

Artist Jason Messinger "Labyrinths"

 

Join artist Jason Messenger in his new first floor studio #109, where he will showcase his signature ceramic tile murals, special ceramic sculptures, and framed paintings and drawings on paper. He’ll also have some small gift and decor items perfect for early holiday shopping. Don’t miss his famous white wine sangria!

 

Artist Jason Messinger "Novas"

 

Visitors to the Open House events can meet many of the building’s talented artists and artisans in person, explore their art practices up close, and enjoy the opportunity to purchase artwork and hand-made crafts directly from the people who made them, including Juried Guest Lobby artist Dan Nelson, showing his joyful paintings and prints.

Guest Lobby Artist Dan Nelson "Indifference"

 

Artist Jason Messinger "Date Night"

 

Visitors are invited to see one of the largest all-artist buildings on Chicago’s North side, and experience two-full floors of working art studios. The extensive remodeling upgrades will more than double the studios from 40 to 85 when remodeling is complete.

Artist Jason Messinger "Bliss"

 

Artist Jason Messinger "Map"

With one-of-a-kind artwork and special artisan-made gifts by the building artists, the events offer something for the whole family to enjoy. Currently over 70 local artists and artisans work here, including painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramic artists, print-makers, and much more.

 

Artist Jason Messinger "Gothic"

Artist Jason Messinger "Sands Shift"

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 also has free parking available, and on neighborhood streets nearby. Events are free and open to the public.

Artist Jason Messinger "Studio #109

Artist Jason Messinger "Studio #109

 

Cornelia Arts Building October Open Studios

Friday, October 21, 2022, 6 pm - 10 pm
Saturday, October 22, 2022, 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.

 

Artist Jason Messinger "Last Call"

Event Page: 

https://www.corneliaartsbuilding.com/events/join-us-for-october-open-studios-fri-sat-oct-21-22/

Facebook Event - RSVP

https://facebook.com/events/s/cornelia-arts-building-october/463413389046509/

Cornelia Arts Building May Open Studios Event - May 20 and 21

Cornelia Arts Building May Open Studios Two Day Event

On Friday May 20, 2022, from 6pm to 10pm, and Saturday May 21, 11am to 3pm, the artists of The Cornelia Art Building, located at 1800 West Cornelia Avenue in Chicago, invite the public to their May open house! Visit one of the largest all-artist buildings on Chicago’s North side, and experience two-full floors of working art studios.

Photo credit Jordan Scott

The building has undergone extensive remodeling upgrades, and has welcomed many new artists into the building. With one-of-a-kind artwork and special artisan-made gifts, the event offers something for the whole family to enjoy.

Photo credit Lauralynn White

Join Jason Messinger in his newly remodeled first floor studio #109, where he will showcase his signature tile murals, ceramic sculptures, paintings and drawings on paper, and small gift items. For thirty-six years this artist incubator space has provided Chicago artists with professional studio spaces to pursue their passion.

Photo credit Lauralynn White

Over sixty local artists and artisans work here, including painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramic artists, print-makers, jewelry designers, textile artisans, and much more. Visitors to the May Open Studio can meet many of the building’s talented artists and artisans in person, explore their art practices up close in their working art studios, and enjoy the opportunity to purchase artwork and hand-made crafts directly from the people who made them.

The juried guest artist in the remodeled lobby is John Thompson, who is exhibiting landscape and still life oil paintings on canvas. The Cornelia Arts Building will also be presenting art from the Stolen Sky exhibition, originally held in Chicago in April. Stolen Sky is an art exhibit and print sale of the latest artworks by modern Ukrainian artists. Most creators displayed in the exhibit are currently living and creating in Ukraine, and all displayed artworks have been created since the war began. All raised funds go to the National Humanitarian Aid Funds Of Ukraine.

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.

Photo credit Lauralynn White

Located close to public transportation and only two blocks south of the Addison Brown Line CTA stop, the building also has free parking available in front parking lot, and on neighborhood streets nearby. Event is free and open to the public.  

Photo credit Jordan Scott

Cornelia Arts Building May Open Studios
Friday, May 20, 2022, 6 pm - 10 pm
Saturday, May 21, 2022, 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.

Building Website: https://www.corneliaartsbuilding.com

Event Page: https://www.corneliaartsbuilding.com/events/may-2022-open-studios/

Cornelia Arts Building March Open Studios; Fri Mar 25 and Sat Mar 26

 

Cornelia Arts Building March Open Studios Two Day Event

On Friday March 25, 2022, from 6pm to 10pm, and Saturday March 26, 11am to 3pm, artists of The Cornelia Art Building, located at 1800 West Cornelia Avenue in Chicago, invite the public to their first open house of the new year! Visit one of the largest all-artist buildings on Chicago’s North side, and experience two-full floors of working art studios.

The building has undergone extensive remodeling upgrades, and has welcomed many new artists into the building. 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.

Artist Jason Messinger celebrates his nineteenth year at the Cornelia Arts Building in his new studio space on the first floor, studio #109. Visit the artist to see his signature tile murals, unique sculptures, and paintings and drawings on paper, in his newly remodeled working studio space. 

For thirty-six years this artist incubator space has provided Chicago artists with professional studio spaces to pursue their passion. Over fifty local artists and artisans work here, including painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramic artists, print-makers, jewelry designers, textile artisans, and much more.

Visitors to the Open House can meet many of the building’s talented artists and artisans in person, explore their art practices up close, and enjoy the opportunity to purchase artwork and hand-made crafts directly from the people who made them. The building has selected the abstract watercolor painter Victoria Slone as their special March Guest Artist, who will be share her unique work in the newly remodeled front lobby.

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 also has free parking available in parking lot out front, and on neighborhood streets nearby. Event is free and open to the public. 

Photo credit Jordan Scott

Cornelia Arts Building March Open Studios
Friday, March 25, 2022, 6 pm - 10 pm
Saturday, March 26, 2022, 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.

Building Website: https://corneliaartsbuilding.com 

 All photos artwork by Jason Messinger

Where Art Works: Closing reception, online ordering, print catalog

Where Art Works: Artist Communities and Creative Placemaking

Closing reception Saturday Jan 22, 12-5pm 

On Line Ordering available

Print Catalog now available

Installation views of "Where Art Works" at Eat Paint Studio through Jan 22, 2022. Sixteen artists whose studios are located at The Cornelia Arts Building on view, including: Nelson Armour, Doug Birkenheuer, Sara Boyle, Katherine Drake-Chial, Doug Frohman, Beth Kahmi, Jason Messinger, James Parenti, Madeline Shea, Tiphanie Spencer, Tiffany Stronsky, Kevin Swallow, Sharon Swidler, Kathryn Trumbull Fimreite, Kathy Weaver, and Eric Weinstein.

“Where art works,” alludes to the fact that although an artist’s studio practice may be unseen, creative work is an integral part of Chicago’s vibrant neighborhoods and our local economy. Read more about the show here »

Gallery Hours

Friday and Saturday, 12 – 5PM
and by appointment.

 

Contact emily@eatpaintstudio.com to schedule a private viewing the final week to see the show - or if you have any questions about the work, the artists, etc.

Limited Capacity and Safety Protocols

As per Chicago's latest recommendations, masks are required of our patrons age 2 and up regardless of vaccination status. All gallery staff are vaccinated.

Parking and Transportation

Metered street parking available. We are close to Western, Foster, Lincoln, and Lawrence bus routes. The Western brown line station is about a 5-10 min walk south from the gallery.

SHOP THE GALLERY

Shop ALL the artwork from "Where Art Works." 

View and purchase in the online shop here. 

Milk Hive

$1,500.00

Artist: Jason Messinger Media: hand built ceramic and glazes Dimensions: 19 x 14 x 14”

View

 

Preorder the "Where Art Works" Exhibit Catalog Includes all images from the exhibition along with artist bios. All printed book orders include download link for high resolution PDF and eBook. Full color, 40 pages, magazine style (8.5×11in). Currently in production, expected ship date is mid-late January.

View sample pages and preorder

 

Two event weekend: Fri Dec 17 Where Art Works reception, Sat Dec 18 Jason Messinger Studio Sale / Itty Bitty Makers Market

Two event weekend: 

• Fri Dec 17 "Where Art Works" reception at Eat Paint Studios
  
• Sat Dec 18 Jason Messinger Studio Sale and Itty Bitty Makers Market at the Cornelia Arts Building
  

Jason Messinger Studio Sale and the Itty Bitty Makers Market, plus Tiffany Stronsky Open Studio

Sat Dec 18, 2- 6 pm

Cornelia Arts Building,

Studios #204, #205, #203B

Jason Messinger is moving his art studio in the Cornelia Arts Building downstairs to the first floor. Take this opportunity to visit him at his current studio #204 for this special one day event, where all artwork displayed will be available for 25% off the already low studio price!

On display will be paintings and drawings on paper in a large variety of sizes, as well as a large presentation of his signature hand made ceramic wall tile murals. 

25% off sale lasts one day only, from 2 - 6 pm!

At the same time, in studio #205 next door:

Itty Bitty Makers Market features a group show of furniture, decor, art, gifts and more. Featuring work by Swanky Modes, Erik Morrison, Sadie Lancrete, Elsie How, Andreas Aristides, Forestt Strong LaFave, and Boy Names. Selling custom remade furniture, original artwork, illustrations, art prints and cards, and screen printed apparel and bags. Find great gifts for the holidays! (The Itty Bitty Makers Market extends hours until 8pm.)

And in Studio #203B across the hall - Tiffany Stronsky opens her studio doors showing her newest paintings!  

This THREE STUDIO event is one day only!

paintings by Tiffany Stronsky

"Where Art Works" 

Reception Fri Dec 17, 6-9 pm 

Eat Paint Studios

 

Where Art Works: Artist Communities and Creative Placemaking 

Jason Messinger and another fifteen artists whose studios are located at the Cornelia Arts Building in Roscoe Village will participate in a group exhibition at Eat Paint Studio, December 17, 2021 - January 22, 2022. “Where art works,” alludes to the fact that although an artist’s studio practice is unseen, creative work is an integral part of Chicago’s vibrant neighborhoods and our local economy.

 

An opening reception will take place on Friday, December 17, from 6 - 9 PM.  Eat Paint Studio is located at 5036 N Lincoln Ave in the Lincoln Avenue North Arts District (LANA), close to public transportation and metered parking.

The artists on view in “Where Art Works,” include Nelson Armour, Doug Birkenheuer, Sara Boyle, Katherine Drake-Chial, Doug Frohman, Beth Kahmi, Jason Messinger, James Parenti, Madeline Shea, Tiphanie Spencer, Tiffany Stronsky, Kevin Swallow, Sharon Swidler, Kathryn Trumbull Fimreite, Kathy Weaver, and Eric Weinstein. 

 

Where Art Works: Artist Communities and Creative Placemaking

Dec 17 2021 - Jan 22 2022 

Opening Reception: Friday Dec 17, 6 - 9 pm  

Eat Paint Studio, 5036 N Lincoln, Chicago 

 

Jason Messinger Studio Sale and Itty Bitty Makers Market and Tiffany Stronsky Open Studio

Saturday Dec 18, 2 - 6 pm

Cornelia Arts Building,  

Studios #204 and #205 and #203B

1800 W Cornelia, Chicago

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