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Beth Kamhi voted “Best New Visual Artist 2011”
Congratulations to artist Beth Kamhi for rocking the vote in the 2011 Reader Poll: “Best New Visual Artist 2011” Beth also received an Honorable Mention from the Highland Park Art Center and is a 2011 CAAP Grant Recipient. View Beths work here… And check out her blog here…
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Nancy Charak exhibits at Wishbone this July
Nancy Charak displays watercolors this July at Wishbone Restaurant, 3300 N. Lincoln (at School), Chicago. Nancy makes watercolors, paintings and drawings in a studio in Roscoe Village, lives in Lakeview and is a lifelong Chicagoan. My function as an artist is not to tell the truth — it is to captivate viewers for as long as I can hold…
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Scott Simons work showcased in House Beautiful June 2011
Scott Simons, an artist at the Cornelia Arts Building, was chosen from over 100 artists as one of the 4 winners of the Ravenswood Pink Walk sponsored by House Beautiful. Scott created a “pink themed” painting specifically for the event. Scott’s artwork, along with a mention of my website, appear in a 2 page spread…
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Cornelia Arts Building Spring Open House, Friday, May 13
The Annual CAB Spring Open House & Group Exhibition is here. Explore working studios and meet the local artists who contribute to Chicago’s diverse cultural landscape. Painting, photography, jewelry and metalwork, sculpture, ceramics, fabric arts, printmaking and much more await you during our casual, family-friendly Open House! View details and artwork on ArtSlant. Featuring artwork…
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Eric Weinstein – painting the inner landscape
About his work Eric says, “As an artist, I am primarily interested in ideas and feelings that occur within the inner landscape of my mind. Historically I have been a person of few words and limited avenues to express myself until I discovered pen, paper and paints. As I have grown older and matured I…
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Jason Messinger – Center on Halsted Gallery exhibit and benefit
Jason Messinger exhibits Ink Paintings at Center on Halsted, 3656 N Halsted, Chicago Opening Reception & Fundraiser Friday, April 1, 7 – 9:30 pm $5 suggested donation – Cash bar Show Runs April 1 – May 17, 2011 The Center On Halsted invites you to an Art Opening Reception and Fundraiser showcasing artwork by guest…
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Beth Kamhi: Duality of materials, life and art explored
My work centers around the use of molten heat on natural materials such as glass, metals and clay. Offering me the opportunity to explore its reaction and energy. Creating a malleable and rigid yet fragile medium that enables the spontaneity of my design. The juxtaposition of feminine and masculine, surrealism and realistic, ridged and mobile…
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Interview with Tor Dettwiler, Sculptor
Q: Tell us a little bit about your background and how you began to develop as a sculptor. Tor Dettwiler: My background in art began as a kid making comic books which led to art school as a teen. In art school I fell in love with photography, eventually supplanting it for my drawing/painting/sculpture pursuits.…
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“You Are Beauty,” Valentine Show – Cornelia Arts Building, February 5th
You Are Beauty – a Valentine-themed group show at Cornelia Arts Building, Saturday, February 5th, noon – 4 pm. [slideshow] Local Chicago Artists exhibit original Jewelry, Textiles, Paintings, Photography, Prints, Ceramics, Sculpture, and Erotica in one of Chicago’s major artist studio buildings. Featuring: Goddess Paintings by Melinda Gordon, Erotic Paintings by Joey Wozniak, ’52 Pick…
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EAC Faculty Exhibition features CAB artists
EAC Faculty Exhibition, January 16 -February 6, 2011 Opening Reception, Sunday, January 16, 1 – 3:30 pm Where: 2603 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 Info: (847) 475-5300 An exhibition showcasing the work of Evanston Art Center faculty members in ceramics, digital arts, drawing, painting, fiber, figure sculpture, jewelry, metal sculpture, mosaics, photography, and printmaking. This…