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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 »

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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 »

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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

Winter 2016 Member Meeting

The Annex @ Spudnik 1821 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL, United States

Meet and mingle with fellow Spudnik members at our quarterly Member Meeting! Here all the details about our new and improved Volunteer Program, our Exhibitions Committee and our annual Hashbrown Chili Cook-Off. Share your ideas for how we can make Spudnik (and your membership) best support you and your art-making. Chat with fellow Spudnik members, share artwork,... Read more »

Discipline and Distraction–Opening Reception

The Annex @ Spudnik 1821 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL, United States

Discipline and Distraction is a body of work by Devin Owsley-Aquilia inspired by her transition into Chicago, into isolation and a new understanding of what it means to be present. “To accept challenge and change, I use material to guide myself through these mental obstacles to reach a place of poise and clarity. Layered images of abstracted... Read more »

Type Sort Party!

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

Calling Spudnik Members! Volunteers! Type Enthusiasts! Spudnik Press Cooperative is hosting the "Type Sort Party" of the century. Just what is a Type Sort Party? It's a chance to hang out with fellow print people and help whip our letterpress area into shape. We've recently acquired a whole new type cabinet of lead type, bags of... Read more »

2016 Hashbrown Chili Cook-Off

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

Join Spudnik Press Cooperative at the 6th Annual Hashbrown Chili Cook-Off! Help us fight off the (hopefully) waning days of Chicago’s cold winter months with a hearty sampling of our favorite comfort food: chili. Spudnik Press will continue to represent with our “house chili” but the excitement lies in the rotating list of guest chefs vying for the coveted “Golden Ladle”.

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