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SUMMARY:6311arts Presents May Exhibition\, Bringing Together Established Chicago Artists\, Emerging Student Voices\, and Inclusive Community Programming
DESCRIPTION:CHICAGO — This spring\, Edgewater community center 6311arts will present its May Exhibition\, a multi-faceted showcase running May 16 through July 4\, 2026\, with an opening reception on Saturday\, May 16 from 6–9 p.m. \nDesigned as both an exhibition and a gathering point for multiple strands of Chicago’s creative community\, the May Exhibition brings together work by established local artists\, emerging student makers\, and artists working within inclusive educational settings. \nQueue — Brad Gibbs\nThe center’s main gallery will feature Queue\, a presentation of works by Chicago artist Brad Gibbs\, whose mixed-media paintings combine abstraction\, layered texture\, and vivid figurative suggestion. \nArt on the Edge — Austin Special Chicago\nAlso featured is Art on the Edge\, a group presentation from Austin Special Chicago\, a program serving adults with developmental disabilities through arts-centered enrichment and community engagement. Five artists from the program\, working under the guidance of educator Edwige Massart\, will present work that underscores 6311arts’ commitment to accessibility\, expression\, and broad participation in the arts. \nAmerican Surrealism — DePaul Artist Coalition\nContinuing 6311arts’ investment in nurturing emerging local talent\, American Surrealism will present an end-of-year showcase by fifteen artists from the newly formed DePaul Artist Coalition\, a student-run organization dedicated to building community and visibility for young artists at a pivotal stage in their creative development. \nEntrance Installation — Piloto\nAnchoring the exhibition at the center’s entrance will be a life-size sculpture by Piloto\, whose sculptural practice merges mythic imagery\, found materials\, and social consciousness. Known throughout Chicago for creating works that speak to migration\, resilience\, and collective humanity\, Piloto approaches sculpture as a form of public conversation. \nTogether\, these presentations reflect 6311arts’ broader mission: to create an approachable\, neighborhood-centered venue where established artists\, young creatives\, and historically underrepresented voices can share space in meaningful dialogue. \nVisitors to the opening reception will have the opportunity to meet participating artists\, engage with a wide variety of media and perspectives\, and celebrate the ongoing growth of Chicago’s North Side arts community. \nOpening Reception\nSaturday\, May 16\, 2026\n6–9 p.m. \nExhibition Dates\nMay 16 – July 4\, 2026 \nLocation\n6311 N. Clark Street\, Chicago \nThe event is free and open to the public. \nFor more information:\nwww.6311arts.com\nInstagram: @6311arts
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LOCATION:6311arts\, 6311 N Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
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SUMMARY:6311Arts Invites the Public to Closing Reception for The Observed & The Imagined on May 8
DESCRIPTION:CHICAGO — 6311Arts invites the public to a closing reception for The Observed & The Imagined on Friday\, May 8\, 2026\, from 6–9 p.m.\, offering visitors a final opportunity to experience the exhibition and meet featured artists Yvonne Doll and Victoria Loeb. \nPresented in the gallery’s main space\, The Observed & The Imagined brings together two distinct but resonant artistic voices\, exploring the space between perception\, memory\, and invention through abstraction\, gesture\, and richly layered visual storytelling. The exhibition is complemented by works from ten local photographers installed throughout the east and west galleries. \nThe May 8 reception serves as a culminating evening for the exhibition — an invitation for a final look\, conversation with the artists\, and connection with fellow members of Chicago’s North Side arts community. \nDuring the exhibition’s final week\, collectors will have the opportunity to acquire most works at 15% below listed price\, with select pieces available at reductions of 25–30%. Special pricing will be offered May 3 through May 9. \nAs part of its ongoing mission\, 6311Arts continues to create approachable opportunities for neighborhood audiences to engage with original work by Chicago artists in an intimate and welcoming gallery setting. \nClosing Reception\nFriday\, May 8\, 2026\n6–9 p.m.\nLocation\n6311 N. Clark Street\, Chicago\nThe event is free and open to the public.\nFor more information:\nwww.6311arts.com\nInstagram: @6311arts
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/6311arts-invites-the-public-to-closing-reception-for-the-observed-the-imagined-on-may-8/
LOCATION:6311arts\, 6311 N Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mixed Media Mark Making
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sholo Beverly \nLet go of expectations and experiment with mixed media mark making \n· Participants will use different media and learn various techniques\n· There will be progressive creation of multiple pieces\n· You’ll leave with a finished self-portrait\n· All levels of artistic expertise are welcome \nMaterial list will be supplied after enrollment \nPlease Note: Due to high demand and limited space\, participant cancellations must be made no later than one (1) week prior to the workshop. Workshops may be cancelled by 6311arts if enrollment minimums are not reached. You will be notified at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled start date should cancellation and a full refund become necessary.
URL:https://chicagosocialbutterflies.com/wp-events/mixed-media-mark-making/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:6311arts\, 6311 N Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
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