ARTISTS' BREAKFAST GROUP: May 2014

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

An Invitation from Richard Maltz and Charlotte Segal

A very special event will take place soon: the artists of Studio 1040 are hosting an open studio evening to present their creations.

Sadie the wonder dog, Annie and I would love to see you there!

If you come by car, no worries there is free parking in the lot behind the building off Aberdeen Street.

Till Then,

Richard

Friday, May 23, 2014

Congratulations to two Breakfast Groupers

Sandy Reibscheid has won First Prize in the Chicago Society of Artists Calendar competition, for one of her linoleum cuts.

Judith Roth won First Prize in the drawing/photography category.

Congratulations to both of these fine artists.

From Sandy Holubow. Send me pictures I will put the up

Thursday, May 22, 2014

ABG members included in Chicago Printmakers Collaborative 7th Annual Cash 'N Carry SALE

Chicago Printmakers Collaborative
7th Annual Cash 'N Carry SALE
It's that time of year again...
to BUY HUGELY DISCOUNTED FINE ART PRINTS for only $20!!
7th Annual Cash 'N Carry $20 SALE

Opening THIS FRI-SAT
May 23-24
11am - 6pm

4642 N. Western Ave., Chicago IL

HUGE sale of prints, posters, cards and tees!
Plus studio sale of odds and ends, random equipment, and art supplies. Mark your calendars. You KNOW you don't want to miss this.

It will be a mad house, but in a fun, cupcake food truck kind of a way.

Artists: Sanya Glisic, Dan Grzeca, Todd Irwin, Phineas X Jones, Ryan Kapp, Amos Kennedy, Deborah Maris Lader, Jeff Lassahn, Kim Laurel, Dan MacAdam (Crosshair), Maggie Marlin, Michelle McCoy, Jillian Nickell, Dennis O'Malley, Anna Papadimitriou, Jay Ryan, Justin Santora, Evan Silver, Maria Sanchez, Starshaped Press, Megan Sterling, Screwball Press (Steve Walters), and more more more from the archives!

p. 773.293.2070
f. 773.293.2071
ink1101@aol.com

http://www.chicagoprintmakers.com/

fin

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

ABG Members Exhibit in Identity Interpreted and Assumed: Self Portrait

Identity Interpreted and Assumed: Self Portrait

Exhibit Dates: May 23-July 12, 2014
Opening Reception: Friday, May 23, 7-9pm
Open House discussion with artists and juror: Saturday, May 24, 11am
Juror: Ruth Crnkovich
Curator: Thomas Lanham

TALLGRASS ARTS ASSOCIATION
367 Artists Walk, Park Forest, IL 60466
www.tallgrassarts.org 708 748 3377

Join us at Tall Grass for two events this coming weekend: the Opening Reception for an exciting new exhibit, Identity Interpreted and Assumed: Self Portrait, on Friday, May 23, 2014, 7-9pm, and a follow-up Open House for Coffee and Conversation with the juror and artists from the show on Saturday, May 24, beginning at 11am.

Juror Ruth Crnkovich selected works from 38 artists from around the country who have explored through direct representation and expressive interpretation the self-portrait as a symbol for identity.

Artists included are:
Jamilah Adebesin Mason, Marjorie Anderson, Dale Augustson, Sabine Betschart, Chris Cicala, Catherine Danae, Leonard Ferris, Lynn Garwood, Janet Glazar, Karen Anne Gllick, John Gutierrez, Margi Hafer, Linda Lane Haynes, Mike Helbing, Gregg Hertzlieb, Jeanine Hill-Soldner, Fran Hollander, chawne kimber, Kim Laurel, Laura Lein-Svencner, Jean Lewis, Mikelle Lindsey, Carol Luc, Susan Mahan, Claudia McCarthy, Jennifer Meyer, Mary Lou Novak, Alison Oakes, Joseph Perryman, Alicia Post, Mark Reed, Don Sala, Liz Clayton Scofield, Kim Vanderheiden, Seth Victorious, Jennifer Weigel, Everett Williams, Kristin Woodruff, John Zilewicz.

Tall Grass Arts Association
367 Artists Walk
Park Forest, IL 60466
Tall Grass Arts Association is located in Downtown Park Forest, adjacent to Village Hall

Gallery Hours
11am-4pm, Tuesday through Saturday
Closed Sunday and Monday

The Gallery is open to the public, free of charge

Phone 708 748 3377
Web
http://www.tallgrassarts.org/

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Saturday, May 17, 2014

Pictures of the Caffeine VIII Reception

Pictures by Fred Holubow

Friday, May 16, 2014

Shelly Gilchrist is showing at ARC

And if you can brave the traffic cones on I-90, the Rockford Midwest Biennial opens this week (Friday, May 16; gallery talks at 5PM, reception 6-7:30). My wall sculpture myCloud is included in the exhibit. When I installed it on Monday, I saw some wonderful work waiting to be hung. It looks like a terrific Biennial, and is up until September 28.

Connie Vepstas at the Rockford Midwestern Biennial

"Leaving"

An image of mine has been included in the Rockford Midwestern Biennial 2014, May 16 will be the reception 6:00 and a gallery walk at 5:00pm. at the Rockford Musuem, free public opening will be held on Saturday May 17, from 10a.m to 5 p.m

Monday, May 12, 2014

Sally Hughes at Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo Institute of Art

West Michigan Area Show

May 17 through August 16
Reception May 16, 5:30 to 7:30

Friday, May 9, 2014

It is good to see that art is happening again at this address

"Interstizi"
Opening May 16, 2014

The Gallery of Contemporary Mosaics is excited to bring together the innovative works of nine internationally-recognized artists for the first time in a US exhibition. Using the language of mosaic, these artists examine the narrow spaces between tesserae, elements, and each other. Please join us for this outstanding opportunity at GoCM.

Featuring works by:

Toyoharu Kii Paolo Racagni Sue Giannotti
Marco De Luca Sue Coombs Matteo Randi
Dugald MacInnes Karen Ami Verdiano Marzi

Opening Artist Reception: May 16, 2014 6-9 PM
Meet several of the artists, including Toyoharu Kii.

The exhibition runs May 16 through June 27, 2014

Gallery of Contemporary Mosaics
1806 West Cuyler Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60613
773-975-8966

Street parking available; Public transportation 1/2 block from Irving Park Brown line El Train.

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Richard Maltz and Connie Vepstas are showing in Caffeine VIII


"Shadows" Richard Maltz "Soul Mates" Connie Vepstas

Save the date: Thursday, May 8th – Artists reception for Caffeine VIII at the Chicago Cultural Center, 3:30-6 pm. The Exhibition will be open Monday through Friday 10 am to 4 pm through June 21 Another Stimulating Blend of Work from the Artists' Breakfast Group of Chicago

Dana Robertson and Myrna Knepler are showing in Caffeine VIII

"3 of 4 v1" Dana Robertson "Lost in the Forest" Myrna Knepler

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Jacky Moses is showing in "Artemisia After 40"

Bridgeport Art Center Gallery

1200 W 35th St., 4th floor

May 2 - June 13, 2014

Closing reception: Friday, June 13th, 6-9pm

Parking & entrance on north side of building

hours: Mon:-Sat 8am-6pm; Sun 8am-noon

773 247 3000

www.jacquelinemoses.com

Sandra Reibsheid and Judith Roth are showing in Caffeine VIII

"Pat Olson Loved Chicago" Sandra Reibcheid "Nude with Socks" Judith Roth

Rita Dianni-Kaleel and Didier Nolet are showing in Caffeine VIII

"Thought Release" Rita Dianni-Kaleel "6 am in Provence" Didier Nolet

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Sally Hughes is showing in Caffeine VIII

"Grasses" Sally Hughes

Gwen Jones and Ruyell Ho are showing in Caffeine VIII

"Stitched Landscape" Gwen Jones "Don't Try This At Home" Ruyell Ho

Save the date: Thursday, May 8th – Artists reception for Caffeine VIII at the Chicago Cultural Center, 3:30-6 pm. The Exhibition will be open Monday through Friday 10 am to 4 pm through June 21
Another Stimulating Blend of Work from the Artists' Breakfast Group of Chicago

Peter Jones is showing in Caffeine VIII


"The Day the Model Didn't Show" Peterjones

Save the date: Thursday, May 8th – Artists reception for Caffeine VIII at the Chicago Cultural Center, 3:30-6 pm. The Exhibition will be open Monday through Friday 10 am to 4 pm through June 21
Another Stimulating Blend of Work from the Artists' Breakfast Group of Chicago

Lorre Ann Slaw is showing in Caffeine VIII

Save the date: Thursday, May 8th – Artists reception for Caffeine VIII at the Chicago Cultural Center, 3:30-6 pm. The Exhibition will be open Monday through Friday 10 am to 4 pm through June 21
Another Stimulating Blend of Work from the Artists' Breakfast Group of Chicago