Brutal winter, right?! Break out of the winter doldrums and get some Good Vibrations going over at Spudnik with the March show in the print shop featuring a few of Chicago’s best: Joey Potts, Austra, and Chema Skandal! Each artist’s work uniquely uses character in bright color palettes creating an environment of good good good...good... Read more »
This is as close as Drink & Draw will get to a traditional still life. We encourage you to contribute the oddest edible item you can find. Our themed beverage is wine.
Jay Besemer’s most recent poetry collections are A New Territory Sought and Aster to Daylily. As Jen Besemer, he also authored Telephone and Object with Man’s Face (a book of collage-poems in the form of a deck of cards). To find out more, visit www.jenbesemer.com.
In Tenebris, James Bouché and Kyle Tata engage in the historically grounded practice of taking objects in the studio and translating them into finished works. Bouché takes a tangible, action-oriented approach by using the psychical half tone pattern of mesh fabric as both a surface treatment and a positive for screen printing. The images emerging from Tata's studio are instantly recognizable and informed by contemporary still lives. He crafts the atmosphere, clarity and composition to reflect each object's unique qualities; a meticulous, yet hazy composition of a drink ring and wishbones, sharp concrete forms and a deep darkness with subtle fauna.
Artwork by Connor Crable, Jenn Kim, Niaz Kausar, Hallie Brewer, Madeline Vaccaro, Katie Vota, Qing Wang, Claire Wetterer, Alaiia Gujral. Curated by Erin Minckley Chlaghmo.
Spring is finally in the air! In addition to being outside, there's nothing better than opening up windows at home, airing things out & cleaning off the winter sediment. At Spudnik we're excited to do the same! Mark your calendars for Sunday April 27th from 11 - 3. We'll be sweeping, organizing, scrubbing and generally beautifying our lovely studio. If... Read more »
Kellie Hames’ new body of work, “Oh, won’t you be my neighbor?”, debuts in The Printshop at Spudnik Press. Hames explores isolation and connectivity in the Midwest suburbs. “I find it unusual that, despite the close proximity there is a distance between neighbors in these communities, especially among young individuals. I attribute this to modern... Read more »
In Clipping Signal is an exhibition of new and selected works by poets involved in the dual practices of writing and making visual collage. The show explores the connections between the practice of collage and its role in the formal, semantic and imaginative landscapes of contemporary poetic practice. The materials in the exhibition will consist... Read more »
Please join us for Spudnik's next Member Meeting! There are two exciting events on the horizon: Printers Ball, Spudnik's Rummage Sale & Birthday BBQ. We're excited to fill you in and begin a roster of volunteers excited to join the festivities. This meeting will be potluck style; please bring a dish or snack to share.... Read more »
Once a year we bring a live model to our community drawing night. Pairing up with local burlesque artists, our model with hold a variety of long and short poses, with costumes including Poison Ivy of Batman. This is not a humdrum figure drawing class! Drink and Draw is a low-key event devoted to drawing practices.... Read more »
Spudnik is turning 7 years old! To celebrate, we are throwing a birthday BBQ for members, for friends, and for just about anyone who wants to tailgate in the parking lot of the 1821 Hubbard Street Lofts. We are breaking out the grill, stocking the coolers with beer and lemonade, and playing all the songs... Read more »
Old Mother Hubbard had no food in her cupboard only ink and paint and page, When the poets and printers came begging in tatters She said, "Artists feed themselves with Chatter!" Visit printersball.org for details and RSVP
