ABG members participate in the Chicago Printmakers Collaborative 24th Annual International Small Print Show and Holiday Sale

 Chicago Printmakers Collaborative

The 24th Annual International Small Print Show
and Holiday Sale

 

Opening: Saturday and Sunday, December 7 & 8
open 11am - 7pm, both days

PREVIEW the show: Friday, Dec 6, 12-5pm with special holiday open hours:
12-5 Tuesdays - Sundays (December 10 - 22 only)

The exhibition runs through January 31, 2013

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

This show will also feature a HUGE selection of small artist-made cards, books, t-shirts, posters and other DIY gifts.

GORGEOUS, whimsical, fun and AFFORDABLE works on paper. We've been doing this for 24 years, and it just keeps getting freakingly better! Lots of new artists, as well as your veteran faves, from all over the planet. Over 60 artists and hundreds of prints, many under 100 bucks. An opportunity to buy local and meet and support the artists in your community and beyond. Purchase utterly unique and meaningful gifts for your loved ones this holiday. Meet and greet over hot cider, fresh brewed coffee and artist-made treats in an oasis of warmth on Western Avenue!

"Last Queen", Stamp print & collage © Kim Laurel

Participating Artists: Grazvyda Andrijauskaite (Lithuania), Hiroshi Ariyama, Colleen Aufderheide, Chris Blume, Matt Bodett, George Bodmer, Jill Chittenden, Aaron Coleman, Caitlin Driscoll, Zach Fitchner, Christine Gendre-Bergere (France), Sanya Glisic, Karinna Gomez, Misha Goro, Dan Grzeca, Eric Hoffman, Eric Johnson, Phineas Jones, Ryan Kapp, Amos Paul Kennedy Jr., Scott Kiefer, Deborah Maris Lader, Jeff Lassahn, Kim Laurel, Andrea Lauren, Letterform, Kate Lilly, Siu Jane Liu (China), Barton Longacre, Maggie Marlin, Ray Maseman, Michelle McCoy, Bert Menco, Maria Mungai, Ashley Nason, Dennis O'Malley, Mary O'Shaughnessy, Neal Pitak, Artemio Rodriguez (Mexico), Maria Sanchez, Justin Santora, Casey Searles, Andrea Schumacher, Jeff Sippel, Sarah Smelser, Shawn Smith, Chase Sperry, Starshaped Press (Jen Farrell), Megan Sterling, Shawn Stucky, Joseph Taylor, Kyra Termini, Charlie Van Gilder, Kim Vanderheiden, Amy Ventura, Scott Westgard, Cleo Wilkinson (Australia), Nele Zirnite (Latvia)

contact:
Chicago Printmakers Collaborative
info@chicagoprintmakers.com
www.chicagoprintmakers.com
 773.293.2070

http://chicagoprintmakers.com/docs/gallery/gallery.php

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ABG Members are featured in Straight Up Chicago: Art with a Twist

Straight Up Chicago: Art with a Twist

Artists' Reception:
Wednesday, November 20, 6:30-9:00pm

at "Southport and Irving Cafe" and "SIP Lounge"
4002 N. Southport, Chicago, Illinois

"Straight Up Chicago: Art with a Twist"

Nov. 5 – Dec. 5, 2013

An exhibition of Chicago artists' "twists" on the city
Organized by Sandra Bacon

Exhibiting Chicago Artists:

Adam Adamczyk • Elizabeth Ahlem
Nancy Bank • Sandie Bacon
Tom Biegalski • Catherine Cajandig
Noreen Cashman • George C. Clark
Eric Esper • Frank Fitzgerald
Art Fogg • Fletcher Hayes
Jeanine Hill-Soldner • Sandy Holubow
Kim Laurel • Rob McQuillan
Charlie Thorne • Sharyne Tu • Jill Zylke

 "Southport and Irving Cafe" and "SIP Lounge"
4002 N. Southport, Chicago, Illinois

http://southportandirving.com/

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New show coming up at Koehnline Museum of Art in DesPlaines

SANDRA HOLUBOW and JUDITH ROTH
"Unforgettable Places, Memorable People"

December 12, 2013 – January 24, 2014
A fascinating side-by-side look at works by contemporary Chicago artists Sandra Holubow and Judith Roth, each of whom brings a unique perspective to capturing the city. Roth’s paintings and drawings focus on the individual from head to toe, while Holubow’s paintings and collages examine the collective aspects of community and “the ties that bind.” Yet, their art is similar in its use of strong form, color, and asymmetry. "Unforgettable Places, Memorable People" highlights Roth’s expressionistic depiction of the human form and Holubow’s close study of urban environments.

Public Reception: Thursday, December 12, 5 - 8 p.m.

John Kurtz Open Studio

You are invited to John Kurtz's Open Studio

Ken Gold heading for San Francisco and a new position

Ken Gold will be taking his talents to California!

He has been selected to head up the Gorilla Foundation, http://www.koko.org/index.php
It is definitely Koko's gain and our loss!
We wish you the very best in this incredibly exciting venture!

(While Ken was enroute to SF on a rainy Wednesday, we had a cake in his honor!!)

We'll really miss you, Ken!!