Chicago Printmakers Collaborative The 23rd Annual International Small Print Show and Holiday Sale

Chicago Printmakers Collaborative

The 23rd Annual International Small Print Show
and Holiday Sale

Opening: Saturday and Sunday, December 1st & 2nd
11 - 7pm, both days with special holiday open hours,
12-5 Tuesday - Sunday (December 4 - 22 only)

4642 North Western Avenue
(in Lincoln Square, just across the street from the CTA Brown line
stop at Western - easy peasy!)

GORGEOUS, whimsical, fun and AFFORDABLE works on paper.
We've been doing this for 23 years, and it just keeps getting freakingly better!
We can't WAIT to see you and show you around!

During the opening weekend, December 1-2, the CPC is thrilled to present the remarkably gorgeous jewelry of Roulette 18, featuring Chicago-based designers Rhonda Welbel and Lyn Pusztai. Imaginatively realized in sterling silver, the Roulette 18 style blends sophisticated contemporary trends with soulful ethnic influences, and classic symbolism is accented with carefully selected gemstones throughout the entire collection:

Participating Artists:

Grazvyda Andrijauskaite (Lithuania), Colleen Aufderheide, George Bodmer, Corinna Button (UK), Eva Christensen, Brenda Friedman, Marnie Galloway, Christine Gendre-Bergere (France), Sanya Glisic, Misha Goro, Dan Grzeca, Patrick Herndon, Todd Irwin, Ryan Kapp, Amos Paul Kennedy Jr., Scott Kiefer, Eunji Kim (Korea), Jo Ana Kubiak, Carol Lader, Deborah Maris Lader, Jeff Lassahn, Kim Laurel, Letterform, Siu Jane Liu (China), Bart Longacre, Dan MacAdam, Maggie Marlin, Ray Maseman, Michelle McCoy, Bert Menco, Maria Mungai, Ashley Nason, Dennis O'Malley, Mary O'Shaughnessy, Artemio Rodriguez (Mexico), Maria Sanchez, Jeff Sippel, Sarah Smelser, Starshaped Press (Jen Farrell), Megan Sterling, Shawn Stucky, Kyra Termini, Charlie Van Gilder, Amy Ventura, Scott Westgard, Cleo Wilkinson (Australia), Nele Zirnite (Latvia)

The exhibition runs through January 26, 2013

Or check out more small prints from the show on our Facebook Page!
contact:
Chicago Printmakers Collaborative
info@chicagoprintmakers.com
www.chicagoprintmakers.com
773.293.2070

Anne Farley Gaines Collaborative Mural Dedication

You are invited to a Fundraiser and to the Dedication of

“PROGRESS HAPPENS HERE/AQUI EL PROGRESO OCURRE”

A collaborative 26’X72’ mural organized by Chicago artist Anne Farley Gaines

SAN JOSE OBRERO MISSION, 2408 S. ALBANY ST., CHICAGO, IL 60632

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8TH, 2:00 PM

  

This mural was partially funded by a 2012 Neighborhood Arts Program Grant from the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.  There has been considerable funding and in-kind donations from individuals and organizations, many of them from the Pilsen and Little Village communities.  All will be acknowledged at this event.  Mexican hot chocolate and hot tamales will be served.  PLEASE R.S.V.P. TO GAINESART@yahoo.com or to irodriquez@sjom.org.

This event is also an opportunity to donate funding to San Jose Obrero Mission, an organization that is committed to finding housing and employment to all participants who reside at the Mission.  There will be Christmas items for sale produced by the participants with the help of Anne and volunteers. As stated in the main lettering in the mural, “PROGRESS HAPPENS HERE/AQUI EL PROGRESO OCURRE” – AT THE MISSION!

Didier Nolet Memories of Provence

Didier Nolet exhibits at Franklin Framing in Blue Island Greetings! Please join us Saturday, December 1, 2012, from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. for an evening of fabulous art at Franklin Framing, 13019 S. Western Ave. in Blue Island. There is plenty of free parking nearby. Our open house will begin at the conclusion of the Blue Island Light Parade, which kicks off at 5:30 p.m. at Union & Western and continues south past the frame shop. The exhibition at Franklin Framing will feature a large pastel of a Provence landscape that was damaged in shipping, restored by me and framed in Blue Island, along with many other compelling pieces. We'll be serving cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Looking forward to seeing you and you are welcome to bring a friend. Didier Nolet Click here to view my Website   Didier Nolet 908 W. 19th Street Chicago, Illinois 60608 didiernolet@aol.com 773-470-7833   Gallery info   Franklin Framing 13019 S. Western Ave. Blue Island, IL 60406 708-389-0000     Reception details Saturday, December 1, 2012 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Exhibit runs through December 31 Click on this painting to view a video of artist Didier Nolet Didier Nolet was born and raised in Paris and has a Master's degree from Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts in France. He has exhibited in countless shows and his art is in numerous private and corporate collections. Winner of many prizes and awards, Didier teaches art in Oak Park, Evanston, Old Town, Highland Park and at the Vanderpoel Art Association. Current projects include a 60 x 90 inch winter landscape, as well as private commissions.

Nancy Charak at Chicago State University

January 29, 2013--March 15, 2013

"What's Abstract?" two-person exhibit at Chicago State University with Julian Williams, curated by Joyce Owens

Sandra Holubow Exhibiting

Sandra Holubow, artist, "Menorah"

Sandra Holubow has her work, "A Tapestry of Hanukkah Memories," featured in the Summer (current) issue of the bulletin of the Chicago Jewish Historical Society, an organization dedicated to the discovery, preservation, and dissemination of information about the Jewish experience in the Chicago area. Her work is part of the North Suburban Synagogue Beth El Exhibit which opens December 6, at 6:45 PM. The exhibit was curated by Molly J. Schiff. Information about the show is in a previous notice in the blog. 

www.chicagojewishhistoricalsociety.org/