AREA Chicago is pleased to announce it’s second annual art show and auction, featuring work inspired by Chicago and made by artists living in the city. The event will feature paintings, sculptures, photographs, and more, with starting bids as low as $5.The art sale is will take place Saturday, August 7, from 4 p.m to 11 p.m. at Yollocalli Arts Reach, 1401 W 18th St, in Little Village. It is a wheelchair accessible facility.
Founded in 2005, AREA Chicago comprises both a biannual magazine and a series of sponsored events. Its publications and events serve the double mission of researching art, education, and activist practices within the city of Chicago and producing and strengthening networks among grassroots practitioners. They publish Chicago Radicalendar as well.
Live music by Band Practice & Simon Strikeback (from Actor Slash Model) from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will also be map making and snacks.
Artists include: Charlie Vinz, DiDi Grim, Mary Patten, Mathias Regan and Amy Partridge, Jayne Hileman, Claire Pentecost, Mary Sea, Marian Hayes, Rachel Wallis, Robin Hewlett, Annie Siegler, Laura Szumowski, Csilla Kosa, Frank Rico, Nicole Marroquin, Rebecca Zorach, Claudia Garcia-Rojas, Kolektif Atis Jakmel, Josephine Ferorelli, Jhonathan F. Gómez, Neil Brideau, Alex Guzman and more.
For more information, email Rachel at rachel.a.wallis@gmail.com. See more info at: Facebook Event.
