Friday, August 8, 2008 - 12:00pm - Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 6:00pm
Throughout the three-day 51st Gold Coast Art Fair more than half a million visitors will stroll through 11 city blocks in the heart of Chicago's chic cultural neighborhood to indulge their senses in magnificent fine and functional art by more than 350 professional artists from as near as the City and as far as Israel. Visitors can watch artist Jonas Gerard paint to music, catch live sculpture demonstrations by the Fine Art Studio of Rotblatt-Amrany see other artists demonstrate their unique talents, or listen to live music ranging from acoustic rock to smooth jazz, or relax with a wine and food tastings courtesy of Chef John Caputo’s and guest chef Ted Allen ("Queer Eye for Straight Guy") Blue Frog Restaurant. In the National City Family Art Tent families can collaborate on a variety of art projects and everyone can express their creativity in Paint-A-Car tent by painting on a real car donated by Fields Auto. Admission to the Festival is free. more...
Friday, July 11, 2008 - 6:30pm - Friday, July 11, 2008 - 9:00pm
Inkbombed is an art exhibit by Hugostyle “STEP ONE” which explores graffiti and hip-hop's role in addressing social, racial and economic justice. Since graffiti's earliest forms, globally it has been utilized as a tool for the voiceless and oppressed to express their struggle for social change and draw awareness to issues affecting their communities. Hip-hop's roots in poor inner-city communities are undeniable. Despite the current focus on bling, fame and clubbing, graffiti and hip-hop are still valuable and effective ways to promote progressive social justice movements today. Join us at the opening of Inkbombed as we celebrate the socially conscious side of graffiti and hip-hop. The evening will feature spoken word, art, performances, music, and a panel discussion.
Performers include Segundas Productions, Army of Juan, Misha Ferguson, and Rominna Villaseñor. Also featuring Step One, Eams, Static, About, and more. more...
Changing Worlds extends an invitation to celebrate diversity in Chicago by nominating an outstanding artistor educator for the 2008 Immigrant & Refugee Contributions Award.This awards and educational series was launched in 2005 to recognize the valuable contributions immigrants, refugees and their children are making to the Chicagoland area.Join us in our efforts to promote diversity by nominating an artist or educator by August 15, 2008.For more information about Changing Wor more...
Wednesday, June 4, 2008 - 7:00pm - Wednesday, July 9, 2008 - 10:00pm
"Comic Books: From Start To Print!" takes the artist through every necessary step to write, draw, and self-publish a professional quality comic book. In just six weeks, artist, David Downs will teach you how to write a script, translate a script into sequential frames, pencil great looking scenes, ink like a pro, color using both Photoshop and watercolor, properly scan your work, and publish it in print and on the web. Whether you're into narratives, fantasy, or super-heroes, this class will help you get started making and publishing comics on your own!
The cost for the class is $160, and includes all supplies!
