Fall Residency Kick-Off and Open House

Spudnik Press Cooperative 1821 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL, United States

This fall, Spudnik Press Cooperative is proud to introduce our Fall Resident Artists: Julia Arredondo Devin Owsley-Aquilia Lisa Vinebaum Each of these three local artists will be able to create new bodies of print-based work through the Spudnik Press Residency Program. In addition to the access to our professional studio, Residents will have the opportunity to meet with... Read more »

Free

Ten x Ten 2015 Release Concert & Exhibition

Elastic Arts 3429 W Diversey Ave #208, Chicago, United States

On Saturday, September 12, 2015, the Ten x Ten 2015 Collection will be released with a concert and exhibition at Elastic Arts. The Ten x Ten 2015 Collection is the manifestation of a year-long collaboration involving ten unique partnerships between musicians and visual artists. Producing organizations Homeroom and Spudnik Press along with Guest Curator Elastic... Read more »

$15

Spudnik Press Cooperative 2015 Annual Benefit

Spudnik Press Cooperative 1821 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL, United States

Sip an expertly crafted elixir from Artisanal Imports. Nosh a delicious morsel. Explore the fine art, live printing, and rare printing presses at Spudnik Press. Marvel at an exclusive collection of original monoprints available in the silent auction…. Get lost in the entertainment and the company of friends. Support Spudnik Press Cooperative. Feel amazing. Repeat.... Read more »

$15 – $250

Drink & Draw: October 2015 – Typographical Identity

Spudnik Press Cooperative 1821 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL, United States

Who and what... Without an identity, any subject would be unrecognizable. Who is it? What is it? What makes it what it is? After choosing a subject (person, place, plant, imaginary friend, alter ego, etcetera), next comes determining the important aspects of its identity. How can a letter form fit that identity AND your personal... Read more »

$10

The People’s Pamphlets–Opening Reception

Spudnik Press Cooperative 1821 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL, United States

The People’s Pamphlets is a risograph edition of 25 tri-fold pamphlets by contemporary artists. Brochures are not thematically oriented, rather they animate the interests of each individual artist in a wildly disparate, fantastically in-cohesive manner. While digitally distributed media has fast usurped pen and paper as a means of communication, certain public spaces remain deeply... Read more »

Free

Hubbard Street Lofts HUGE ART SHOW & OPEN STUDIOS

Hubbard Street Lofts 1821 W Hubbard, Chicago, IL, United States

Fulton Street Collective, Platform Studios Chicago, Post Family, Spudnik Press Cooperative and plus 5 other artistic venues are thrilled to open our doors to the public during our “Huge Art Show and Open Studios” event. All housed within 1821 Hubbard Street Lofts, our established art collectives foster, develop and promote the growth of over 300... Read more »

Free

Ten x Ten 2015 Gallery Reception

Chicago Art Department

On Friday, November 13, Ten x Ten 2015 heads to the Chicago Art Department in Pilsen as part of the Pilsen 2nd Fridays Gallery Night and Chicago Artist Month. In addition to the ten commissioned prints by diverse and accomplished Chicago artists, the event will include an installation by Vesna Jovanovic documenting her collaboration with bass clarinetist Jason Stein. Plus, Ten... Read more »

Free

Fall Member Meetup: Roger Brown Study Collection

Roger Brown Study Collection 1926 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, United States

This November, in lieu of a "traditional" member meeting, Spudnik will be hosting a Member Meetup at the Roger Brown Study Collection. We've arranged for a tour of the collection just for Spudnik Members! The staff at the Roger Brown Collection have been kind enough to extend a discounted rate ($5/person instead of the normal... Read more »

$5.00

Drink & Draw: December 2015 – Hand Lettering

Spudnik Press Cooperative 1821 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL, United States

Hand lettering, which is as much a type of drawing as is it writing, encompasses a huge spectrum of styles and approaches. It is an artistic process that harmonizes form and function and can be appreciated and applied to anything from a grocery list to a formal invitation. Join our Drink & Draw to pick... Read more »

$10

Member Holiday Party & Art Sale Preview

Spudnik Press Cooperative 1821 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL, United States

Hey Members! It’s that holiday time of year so let’s gather at Spudnik Press Cooperative to enjoy some free Metropolitan Brewing suds and pizza from Dimo's, receive your Member Gift, and raise our glasses to another proud year of making prints! What: Member Holiday Party & Art Sale Preview Who: Spudnik Press Members & their guests When:... Read more »

Free

Sweet Paper Dreams: 4th Annual Winter Art Sale

Spudnik Press Cooperative 1821 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL, United States

This year's winter art sale, Sweet Paper Dreams, is going to be a real hibernation celebration! Join us for a night of art, treats, and reveries. Stock up on prints, zines, apparel, stationery and other sweet items made by our members. We’ll even custom gift wrap your purchases for you right in the shop. Warm... Read more »

Free

Drink & Draw: February 2016–Memory & Magic Through Comics

Spudnik Press Cooperative 1821 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL, United States

With the guidance of teaching artist and graphic novelist Leila Abdelrazaq, participants will use personal stories and memory as a jumping off point to create their own short, surreal mini comics from another world! Admission to Drink & Draw is a $10 suggested donation. The event is BYOB, but we are happy to share our... Read more »

10 suggested donation