AROUND THE COYOTE FALL ARTS FESTIVAL–OCT. 17-19

I will be participating for the first time in the Around the Coyote fall art festival in Chicago’s WEST LOOP@ PLUMBERS’ HALL : 1340 W. Washington Blvd. Some of the country’s best undiscovered painters, sculptors, photographers, installation artists, printmakers, filmmakers, actors, performance artists, musicians and poets will exhibit, sell and perform their work – all under one roof.

Tickets:
Tickets can be purchased in advance at the ATC offices, 1935-1/2 W. North Av, or online at www.chicago.going.com
Tickets are also sold at the door throughout the festival.

FRIDAY OPENING PARTY ADMISSION: $40 patron ticket
(includes pass for all three days, food and drinks)

Festival Day Pass: $10
(Saturday or Sunday)

Weekend Pass: $15
(includes Saturday and Sunday admission to entire venue)

Click Here to Purchase Tickets to the Festival

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24–2008 ARTISTS OPEN STUDIO–6pm-11pm

Join me for an evening of art and celebration at my painting studio! You will be able to tour my studio to view recently completed works and also get a rare sneak peak at some exciting new projects in progress! In addition to paintings, I will have photography from my travels to Ethiopia for sale. Stop by from 6pm-11pm for great cocktails, conversation and art!

1200 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL
(follow the signs to the North Entrance of the Building on 34th & Racine)

On Saturday, October 25 from noon-6pm, there will also be a Bridgeport Art Walk of various Art spaces in the neighborhood (This tour is self-guided). Participating organizations include: Zhou Brothers Art Center, 32nd Urban Gallery, mn gallery and the Bridgeport Coffee House. Maps will be available at the East Bank Storage Building.

For more information on participating artists click here

RECENT NEWS–Amanda Williams Featured Artist for MoAD Family Day

As MoAD’s featured artist for their September Family Day, I led a great group of enthusiastic parents and kids through a workshop on photography, portraiture and collage. It was a fun and ambitious afternoon of creative exploration. When it was all said and done, the group created an amazing temporary installation that now hangs in the stairwell next to the permanent Chester Higgins photomosaic. Stop by the museum and ask for the Family Day Installation! Visit www.moadsf.org for more information.

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RECENT PRESS–DREAMS CAN COME TRUE EXHIBITION

Art in Bronzeville
Saturday, September 20, 2008 – 12 PM until Midnight

By Adeline Sides, edited by James Sandrolini

It was a burst of inspiration in Bronzeville’s South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC). A call for artists brought together a group of richly creative minds for a one-day exhibition paying tribute to the historic 2008 Presidential Election. The event was a soulful and moving experience, promoted and performed by local community talent. Exhibitors and patrons expressed tacit support of Barack Obama as he continues onto the stage of American history in a time of growing unrest, frustration and disparity. And hope…

visit: http://chicagohyperlocal.typepad.com/ to read the article in its entirety

to see more images from the event click here