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Annual Pre-Holiday Open House and Studio Sale

Please join the Cornelia Arts Building artists  for their Annual Pre-Holiday Open House and Studio Sale. Festivities begin Friday, November 22, from 6-10pm and continue on Saturday, November 23, from 1-5pm. Over 45 local artists and artisans work in this former ice-house, including sculptors, painters, photographers, ceramic artists, print-makers, jewelry designers, textile artisans, and much more.

With special hallway guest artist exhibitions, complimentary refreshments, live music Friday night by “Minus One Quintet”, local gourmet food truck, and some of Chicago’s best artists, in a friendly atmosphere evening event – this is one holiday art party you don’t want to miss!

Participating artists include:

This season’s poster designed by Jeremiah Ketner.

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FALL SEASON: Open Studios + GUEST ARTIST Opportunities

The Cornelia Arts Building is accepting applications for juried guest outside artists to show and to sell during their 2013 Fall Open Studio Events. General Requirements and Info:

  •  FINE ART artists can apply for selection into Juried locations at either or both of our two fall shows:
    1.  October Open Studio Events on Friday Oct. 4, from 6-10 pm
    2.  November Open Studio Event held on BOTH Friday Nov. 22 6-10 pm AND Saturday Nov. 23 1- 5 pm
  • CAB Open Studio events regularly receive from 350 – 750 visitors.
  • The Fall open houses will feature open studios of most of the 40+ resident artists in the building. In addition, live music and guest food truck will provide outdoor interest and event buzz.
  • We offer two premium Hall/Entry-way spaces where artists can present work and sell directly to the public.

For complete details and Application Guideline, please visit the Chicago Artists’ Resource web listing:

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Next Open House: Friday, May 10 • 6-10pm

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Friday, November 16, 2012, 6-10PM

cornelia-arts-building-octobe-open-houseContinuing the celebration of 25 years in operation, the Cornelia Arts Building hosts it’sThird Annual Pre-Holiday November Open Studios – featuring paintings, photography, jewelry, sculpture, tile murals, prints, drawings, textiles, ceramics, and other unique gifts.

The Cornelia Arts Building is one of the largest all-artist-studio buildings on Chicago’s Northside, straddling the border of three distinct Chicago Neighborhoods; Lakeview, Roscoe Village, and Ravenswood/North Center. Take this unique opportunity to visit artists on two full floors of working artist studios in this former ice-house. Over 45 local artists and artisans work here. Enjoy the new interior building improvements, and two special featured hallway guest artist exhibitions: Paul Callahan and Randy Darnell.

Over thirty resident and guest artists are involved in this unique event, including:

Doug Birkenheuer, Jeff Bryner, Paul Callahan, Nancy Charak, Katherine Chial, Randy Darnell, Tor Dettwiler, Beth Kahmi, Reed Kirst, Basia Krol, Jason Messinger, Greg Milne, Ahavani Mullen, Matt Nichols, James Parenti, Darrell Roberts, Randi Russo, Judy Schumacher, Susanne Siegel, Scott Simons, Keith Sklar, Tiffany Stronsky, Kevin Swallow, Fraser Taylor, Eric Weinstein, Joey Wozniak, and more!

View the complete listing on ArtSlant!

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Summer 2012 Open House

CABMay2012PostersmWith this, the last open-house until October, help us continue celebrating 25 years in the only all-artist building on the Northside of Chicago! Come see what the 40+ artists of the Cornelia Arts Building have been working in two full floors of working artist studios, and special hallway guest artwork exhibitions.

Featuring Work By:

Doug Birkenheuer • Jason Messinger • Jeff Bryner • Joan Minsky • Jonathan Cernak • Ahavani Mullen • Nancy Charak • Jans Pasma • Katherine Chial • Darell Roberts • Tor Dettwiler • Judy Schumacher • Doug Frohman • Susanne Siegel • Lauren Harlowe • Scott Simons • Beth Kamhi • Jeremiah Ketner • Kevin Swallow • Reed Kirst • Eric Weinstein • Basia Krol • Joey Woznaik • Alley Maranto • Leo Kogan • Emily Rapport

Special French Music guests Flon Flon Et Musette will set the musical tone for this delightful evening. Free and open to the general public.

Paintings, Photography, Jewelry, Sculpture, Tile Murals, Printmaking, Drawings, Textile Arts, Ceramics, and other unique gifts.

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Spring Open House: Friday, March 23, 2012

CABmarch23PosterJoin over 40 local artists in their open studios and peruse NEW work, enjoy refreshments and relax after a hard week at the office. All events are FREE so bring your friends and see Where Art Works.

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24th annual Holiday Show at Cornelia

The 24th annual Holiday Show at Cornelia – voted BEST Holiday art show by Chicago’s NewCity readers

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Featuring arts and crafts by local artists and artisans. GIVE ART and support local artists (and the local economy) this holiday season!

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Fall Friday Open House & Exhibition, 2011

Featuring the open studios of approximately 40 local artists the Cornelia Arts Building provides a truly unique experience of the art-making process.

The Cornelia Arts Building will be open Friday, November 18, 2011, 6-10pm. Please, join us for our family friendly open house!

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CAM 2011: Artful Networks

October is Chicago Artists’ Month and we are proud to participate in the 16th CAM event: Artful Networks.

The Cornelia Arts Building is a major venue during Chicago Artists’ Month and the 10th Annual Ravenswood Arts Tour (Find us on the RAW map, we are venue #38!) . Featuring the open studios of approximately 40 local artists the Cornelia Arts Building provides a truly unique experience of the art-making process.

CAM 2011 Theme: Artful Networks
The 2011 theme, Artful Networks, explores the communities that nurture and inspire Chicago artists and their work. The people with whom artists choose to work can be supportive in encouraging creative growth, experimentation, dialogue among peers, and community building. Ranging from traditional residency programs to collaboratives to informal relationships, our communities impact the way we create, support, and appreciate art. Learn more about Chicago Artists’ Month »

The annual Spring Open House is scheduled for Friday, May 13, 2011 from 6-10pm. Join our mailing list at left for timely exhibit announcements. Featured on the May postcard is “Bikini Beach” by artist Kevin Swallow.

Participating artists:

Doug Birkenheuer, Anthony Bowers, Jeff Bryner, Nancy Charak, Kelsi Crivaro, Tor Dettwiler, Doug Frohman, Lauren Harlowe, Beth Kamhi, Jeremiah Ketner, Reed Kirst, Alley Maranto, Teresa Matchett, Jason Messinger, Alisa Miller, Greg Milne, Ahavani Mullen, Matt Nichols, James Parenti, Emily Rapport, Judy Schumacher, Susanne Siegel, Scott Simons, Eric Steele, Kevin Swallow, Eric Weinstein, Joey Wozniak + musical guest Northbranch

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You are Beauty, Saturday, February 5th, 2011

1-day only Valentine themed open house

Goddess Paintings by Melinda Gordon, Erotic Paintings by Joey Wozniak, ’52 Pick Up’ Erotic Collages and Watercolor Valentines by Jason Messinger plus painting, jewelry, sculpture, photography and more by Tor Dettwiler, Judy Lichtenstein, Beth Kahmi, Sandy Stannez, Sharon Burns, Alley Maranto, Judy Shumacher, Emily Rapport, James Parenti, Eric Weinstein, Reed Kirst, Kelsi Crivaro and more.