Uptown Arts Center News

10,000 Ripples/Changing Worlds  Uptown Artist Residency with Trisha O. Martin http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20130228/uptown/filipino-american-artist-lead-uptown-art-effort Through a diverse set of four workshops using recycled and found materials, Uptown community members, artists, and art enthusiasts will contribute parts and pieces to a culminating sculptural bookTransparent Depictions. This book, along with artist in residence, Trisha Oralie Martin, will be exhibited in early May 2013. Shaped Writing April 6th 9am-noon  Workshop #3 If words were shapes, what images could we make with existing text written by Uptown community members? With writing from the Illustrated Poems workshop, participants will create imagery using basic shapes cutout from the handmade paper made in the previous workshop. We will discuss how text plays into the design for each page in the sculptural book, Transparent Depictions.  Temporary Books April 13th 9am-noon  Workshop #4 What is a book? What defines a book? Where are books found? This workshop will explore ways we read books, approach books and engage with books. Using found objects, participants place temporary books in unconventional spaces inside and outside of the Preston Bradley Center. These installations will shake-up our ideas of the book and explore ways in which Transparent Depictions can be read in the exhibition space contact & questions:trishaomartin@gmail.com SKETCH!club  Saturday April 20th To sketch… a simply executed drawing or painting, especially a preliminary one, giving the essential features without the details.   A mixture of professional artists and art enthusiasts sketch one another, other situational models and still-life set ups. We usually include  timed poses and exercises. Colette’s Studio, 4th floor  941 W Lawrence  773-450-7246 if door locked. A relaxed, no pressure environment where we sip wine (or beverage of your BYOB choice), talk and listen to music. light snacks available $6  April 20th Saturday 5-7pm Uptown Arts Center Figure Drawing Group Friday April 5th  6:30-9:30pm  Molly's Cafe, floor 3 1/2 west $10  for professional model, light snacks & beverage, music and community! Join our group on Meetup.com contact: Gretchen 724-977-2107 Uptown Artist Residency Exhibition May 3-5th 2013  4th floor gallery Uptown Arts Center 941 W. Lawrence, Chicago, in the Preston Bradley Center

Ruyell Ho and Amanda Ross-Ho "War Baby/Love Child" at DePaul

Ruyell Ho and his daughter Amanda Ross-Ho will be in a show at The DePaul Art Museum: "War Baby/Love Child". Opening on April 25th, 2013. A 300 pg book of the same title is published by
University of Washington, available now.

CLICK THIS FOR THE EXHIBITION WEBSITE.

Amanda Ross-Ho at Mitchell-Innes & Nash

	AMANDA ROSS-HO GONE TOMORROW April 12 - May 18
	Please join us at our Chelsea location for the opening reception on Friday, April 12, from 6 to 8 pm.
	Mitchell-Innes & Nash www.miandn.com 534 West 26th Street New York, New York 10001 Tel 212-744-7400 Fax 212-744-7401 info@miandn.com Tuesday - Saturday 10am to 6pm

Eric Holubow at Chicago Art Source Gallery

Eric Holubow, photographer

Eric Holubow will be exhibiting at the Chicago Art Source Gallery, 1871 N. Clybourn Av., with the Chicago Six, a group representing a wide range of media. An Opening evening of discussions and refreshments will be held Thursday, April 4, 5-8 PM. Exhibition dates are April 5 - June 22, 773-248-3100.

Amanda Ross-Ho Solo at Mitchell-Innes & Nash, New York

Amanda Ross-Ho, artist

Ruyell Ho's daughter Amanda Ross-Ho has a solo show in New York City
At Mitchell-Inness & Nash Gallery
Opening on April 12, 2013.

CLICK HERE TO SEE A PREVIEW.

Cajandig, Kaleel, Mesple, Oehmke at Illinois State Museum

Wings: Art by Catherine Cajandig, Rita Dianne Kaleel, James Mesple and Julia Oehmke



Meet the Artists Friday April 19th from 2:00 pm til 4:00pm

The Illinois State Museum Chicago Gallery presents a special exhibition in conjunction with artists from the Chicago Society of Artists.
Special Exhibition in James R. Thompson Center, Atrium
April 15-19, 2013, Hours: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
Free and open to the public
"Wings: Art by Catherine Cajondig, Rita Dianne Kaleel, James Mesple and Julia Oehmke"

Four Illinois artists from the Chicago Society of Artists exhibit art inspired by birds since artists and birds both flock together for support.

For more information contact Jane Stevens at jstevens@museum.state.il.us or 312-814-5318.

ARC Juried Encaustic USA Show

ARC GALLERY, 2156 N Damen Avenue · Chicago, Illinois 60647 · 773-252-2232

Open Call for Artists in the U.S. Exhibit in Chicago at ARC Gallery June 26 - July 20

ARC Gallery seeks a broad range of styles and techniques for its summer exhibit featuring current uses of encaustic in painting, drawing and sculpture.
Send your A game to Chicago this summer!

Jurors: Paul Klein and Shelley Gilchrist
Submission deadline April 25.

Click here for prospectus and application form

Judith Roth exhibiting The Baseball Show

Batter Up, work in progress, Judith Roth, artist, 36"x48"

Judith Roth is inviting you to her event:
The Baseball Show, curated by Sandie Bacon
Wednesday, March 27, 6:30 to 9:30 pm., 4404 N. Southport, Chicago, Il

Catherine Cajandig Workshop on Linocut

CSA LINOCUT WORK SHOP

The Chicago Society of Artists will have a two-hour interactive workshop by CSA members, Catherine Cajandig and Rene' Hugo Arceo. Sunday, April 7, 2013. 2 PM to 4 PM at the
Old town Triangle Art Center, 1763 N. North Park (Corner of Menomonee nd N. North Park) Chicago, IL 60614. Catherine and Rene' will demonstrate the process , including techniques
for cutting the block and printing the image. No registration of fee is required for CSA members.Non-CSA members may be invited at a cost of $15.00 payble at the workshop.
Participants are asked to bring lilnoleum blocks and printing paper. Special emphasis will be on inking and printing. Participants are encourage to bring already prepared blocks and receive assistance regarding printing techniques.

"Windy City-Chicago", Catherine Cajandig, artist, linocut

Nancy Charak Open Studio Fri March 22 6 to 10pm

First of the 2013 Year!

The Cornelia Arts Building, Where Art Works, Open Studios, Friday, March 22, from 6 to 10pm.

Featuring the art of Nancy Charak and the other fine artists of the Cornelia Arts Building!
1800 W. Cornelia
Chicago
1 block south of Addison at Ravenswood

We've got live music and gourmet food trucks and stunning fine art. You don't want to miss this.

Come on by.

corneliaartsbuilding.com

www.rounderstudio.com

Guitar Lessons with Randi

GUITAR LESSONS WITH RANDI, take lessons with a patient and supportive teacher. Tap into your creativity, grow more confident, feel accomplished, be challenged, have fun.

Randi is a musician, songwriter, performer with over eight years of experience teaching guitar and songwriting. Randi has recorded three albums and toured extensively.

Lessons are available in two locations:

Wicker Park for kids only, near Division stop on Blue Line

and

Ravenswood, at Transistor on Lincoln near Grace for both adults and kids

www.guitarwithrandi.com

email: info@guitarwithrandi.com

phone: 917-434-2367