The Art of Human Rights Preview Exhibition

Stop by Gallery 180 of The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago and check out the Preview Exhibition for the Art of Human Rights. All of the work is available for purchase and all proceeds go directly to Heartland Alliance. Opening Reception: Friday, January 22, 2010 - 5:30pm

Gallery 180 of The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago is located at 180 N. Wabash - at the corner of Lake and Wabash - in Chicago’s loop.

Please read what Chuck Gniech - curator of Gallery 180 has to say about my piece: "Sometimes I feel like a fallen angel"

http://chicagofineart.blogspot.com/

Opening Reception of Collective Conversations in Clay: Merging Media

The opening reception of Collective Conversations in Clay: Merging Media was really beautiful. People of all walks of life attended, a steady flow most of the evening.

There is still a chance to see the show and I highly recommend it. The collaborations are incredibly unique. Joanna Kramer (clay) and her husband Andrew Kerr (concrete/construction) created a wall installation that screams clever. Kramer's wood fired pillow vases also sit on concrete tables designed by Kerr that I want in my home. Cathi Bouzide (clay) and Danny Mansmith (textiles) created a mold of a silo wrapped in fabric and repeated over and over again as an installation. The colors and textures are amazing. Shane Grimes (clay) and Anni Betts (illustration) sold one of their wall pieces. Her scrolly, intricate patterns are hand drawn and fired on Grimes' large gorgeous, soda-fired platters and silos. Gina Hutchings (clay) and Tom Lucas (printmaking) continue Hutching's signature geisha women giving them a new dimension. Gina also sold her solo piece opening night. Emily Murphy (clay) and Sarah Chapman's piece is an oblong soda fired piece that is wrapped in metal and sits on a stand. Chapman's side has gems and stones embedded in little pods - such talent.

My collaboration "Daphne Adorned" ~ Nancy Pirri (clay) with Veronica Riley Martens (jewelry design) caused people to stare, walk around, read her story and inspired interesting conversations. I loved watching this. She stands with a very curvy piece of birchwood behind her with chains falling from the branches with Tagua/Babacu nuts placed in random sections. Please visit http://www.npgraphx.com/galleryfour.html for story of daphne.

Hours:

Friday, October 16 (eastbank studio artists open house)

6-10pm

Saturday/Sunday, October 17-18

12-5pm

also by appointment: info@lunarmedia.com

Thanks for reading and hope you can stop by and see the show.

Nancy

Collective Conversations in Clay: Merging Media

In this third annual exhibition, ten ceramic artists collaborate with an artist of a different medium including printmaking, film, tattoo artistry, textiles, metalsmithing, garment design, painting, graphic arts, jewelry design, crafts and concrete design. Twenty-one artists in total will present both their own individual and collaborative works. These unique collaborative artworks exhibit a creative alliance between artists while still providing the classic individuality of each artist’s own design and vision.

Artists Include:

Dustin Yager (http://www.ceramicsandtheory.com/) and Cheri Charlton (http://www.cherileecharlton.com/)

Jay Strommen (http://www.jaystrommen.com/), Deirdre Lee (http://portfolio.colum.edu/deirdrelee01), & Matt Rousseau (http://www.yourfleshtattoo.com/)

Nancy Pirri (http://www.npgraphx.com/) and Veronica Riley Martens (http://www.veronicarileymartens.com/)

Emily Murphy (http://www.emilymurphy.com/) and Sarah Chapman (http://www.chapmanmetals.com/)

Joanna Kramer (http://www.joannakramer.com/) and Andrew Kerr (http://www.kerrhomeservices.com/)

Gina Hutchings (http://www.ginahutchings.com/) and Tom Lucas (http://www.hummingbirdpresslac.net/)

Sarah Hicks (http://www.sarahhicks.com/) and Isaac Facio

Shane Grimes (www.picasaweb.google.com/shane.grimes) and Anni Betts (http://www.annibetts.com/)

Emily Chapman and Sara Wright

Cathy Bouzide (http://www.casbah3d.com/) and Danny Mansmith (http://www.scrap-dannymansmith.squarespace.com/)

ARTIST RECEPTION:

Saturday ~ October 10, 2009: 6pm-10pm

ADDITIONAL HOURS:
Friday ~ October 16, 6pm-10pm

Saturday ~ October 17, 1pm-5pm
And by appointment

LOCATION:

Artists of Eastbank Building

1200 W. 35th, 5th Floor

Chicago, IL 60609

312-331-0453

Visit our web site for more information and previous exhibitions: www.beingtobeing.com

Collective Conversations in Clay: Merging Media is part of Chicago Artists Month 2009, the fourteenth annual celebration of Chicago’s vibrant visual art community organized by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and made possible through Support Provided by Bank of America. For more information, visit www.chicagoartistsmonth.org.

Ample Parking Available

Enter on North Side of Building

Contact Email:
info@lunarmedia.net

Serene La Femme
This collection of work is a contemporary twist on the timeless beauty of the female form as a muse, featuring innovative techniques in platinum photography by Ted Preuss, ceramic methods and figurative sculpture by Audry Cramblit and Nancy Pirri, and paintings by Mary Qian. Show will exhibit for 10 days.

Opening Reception: Friday, May 29, 2009 • 6 to 10pm
Open House: Saturday, May 30, 2009 • 1 to 6pm
Closing Reception: Sunday, June 7, 2009 • 2 to 6pm
Un-Twelve Concert: Saturday, June 6, 2009 • 8pm featuring special guest Dante Rosati

the ceramic print...
The Ceramic Print is an exhibition of work by artists who integrate traditional printmaking techniques like etching and silkscreen printing into ceramics. Exhibiting artists include Eric Jensen, Matt Harris, Nancy Pirri, Paul Wandless, Thomas Lucas, Marcia Adler and Nancy Anderson. Paul is also the author of Image Transfer on Clay, published by Lark Books. A lecture and discussion on ceramics and printmaking take place during the opening reception in the Lillstreet Gallery.
When: March 7 - 30, 2009
Where: Lillstreet Gallery • 4401 N. Ravenswood • Chicago
Reception: Saturday, March 28, 5 - 8 pm
Open House: March 28, Noon -5 pm (workshops and demonstrations!)
Hours: Monday - Thursday 10 am - 7:30 pm, Friday - Saturday 10 am - 6 pm, Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

The 2009 Global Implications Conference affiliated with Southern Graphics Council features exhibitions, demonstrations, lectures, panel discussions, private collection viewings, and special events at over 40 locations around Chicago. March 25 - 29, 2009 ~ Hosted by Columbia College

art against aids...
An evening of food, fun, and fine art! Bring health, hope, and opportunity to the frontlines of an epidemic. Donation of ‘The Arts’ will be up for auction. Please visit: http://www.heartlandalliance.org/howtohelp/events/artagainstaids/ for further information and to purchase tickets. When: Thursday, February 26 • 6:00pm Where: River East Art Center • 435 East Illinois Street • Chicago

Empty Bowls Project in Chicago

The Empty Bowls Project in Chicago takes place Friday, December 12th.

Please spread the word to any artists you know that would be willing to donate a ceramic bowl. You can contact Joanna Kramer if you have any questions. Her information is also below including ‘drop off’ location.

Empty Bowls is a nationwide effort by artists/potters to help fight hunger. Lillstreet Art Center is proud to host the 3rd annual Empty Bowls Project to benefit Chicago-area hunger-fighting organizations. We're asking student and professional potters to donate bowls for this cause.

Empty Bowls works like this: guests choose a bowl and are served a generous serving of soup and bread made by First Slice Cafe, in exchange for a $20 suggested donation. Guests keep the bowl as a reminder that there are always empty bowls in the world. Bowls with an estimated price of over $30 will be placed up for auction.

Empty Bowls will take place on Friday, December 12, 2008, 5-8 pm in the Lillstreet Gallery.

100% of the money raised will be given to First Slice (www.firstslice.org), so they may continue to create healthy meals for these local organizations whose mission includes helping those who are hungry and/or homeless: Heartland Alliance, The Night Ministry, American Indian Center Youth Program, Howard Area Alternative High School, Broadway Youth Center, Center on Halstead, and Chicago-area soup kitchens.

With the revenue generated from last year’s EMPTY BOWLS event, First Slice was able to donate 1000 meals to youth in need.

Joanna Kramer
Empty Bowls Coordinator
(773) 263-5581
joannachicago@mindspring.com

Drop off:
Lillstreet Art Center
4401 N. Ravenswood - 2nd Floor (there is a box labeled ‘Empty Bowls Here’
Chicago, IL 60640
773-769-4226
Website for Lillstreet: www.lillstreet.com
Website for Empty Bowls: www.emptybowls.com

Collective Conversations in Clay

Please join us for a CLOSING RECEPTION on Sunday, November 2 ~ 4:3o-7pm

Five pairs of artists create their own distinctive forms and exchange with their partner to complete using signature finishing techniques. These unique collaborative artworks exhibit a creative alliance between artists while still providing the classic individuality of each artist’s own design and vision. Please join us for the unveiling of these unique art forms.

Artists include: Jay Strommen & Debra Fritts • Joanna Kramer & Dustin Yager • Gina Hutchings & Sarah Hicks • Emily Murphy & Gary Jackson • Shane Grimes & Nancy Pirri

The Exhibition will run the entire month of October and coincide with Chicago Artist Month.

COLLECTIVE CONVERSATIONS IN CLAY
Closing Reception: Sunday, November 2, 2008
Time: 4:30-7pm

Lillstreet Gallery
4401 N. Ravenswood
Chicago, IL 60640
773-769-4226
Website: http://www.beingtobeing.com/

'Tre Femme' Art Show

Website: www.trefemme.com

Description: "Tre Femme”... visually, eclectic art exhibition showcasing the works of three nationally recognized artists: Audry Cramblit, Nancy Pirri, and Ted Preuss.

This collection represents three varied perspectives on the female form, featuring innovative techniques in figurative sculpture, ceramic print methods, and platinum photography.

A percentage of sales will be donated to Chicago’s Union League Civic and Arts Foundation.

“Tre Femme”

Palette and Chisel Academy of Fine Art
1012 North Dearborn
Chicago, IL 60610
312-642-4400

Opening Reception: Friday, May 30
Time: 6-10pm
Martinis from 6:30-8:30 sponsored by: Qino One Vodka
Live Music
Open House: Saturday, May 31
Time: 2-7pm
Closing Party: Sunday, June 8
Time: 2-6pm with an artist's talk at 5pm ~ show runs until June 9, 2008