From William Shakespeare to Rembrandt, countless artists of every discipline have used the simple dip-pen to create art that changed the world. We aren’t asking you to do that. We’re just asking you to come down and have some fun working with one of the most ubiquitous tools in the illustrator’s tool kit, and see... Read more »
This workshop is for members of Spudnik Press only. If you are not currently a member please join or renew prior to registering for the workshop. “No unsolicited submissions” is a fairly universal stance for galleries to take. Which leaves many artists lost on how to proactively pursue opportunities for gallery representation. In fact, there... Read more »
A Revision of Everyday Life is a series of screen-printed and dyed fabric monoprints that capture the splendor of quotidian life. Through an expression of geometric and abstract shapes, these prints explore the emotional experience of color, tensions between opposites, and the nature of daily life. Tompkins’ technique merges industrial (screen-printing) and traditional (dyeing) craft to amplify... Read more »
Member Meetings allow our diverse community of artists to connect through the sharing of artwork, artist opportunities, and collaborative initiatives. The Annual Member Meeting is when our members exercise their right vote on who will join our Board of Directors. Our board is a committee of 7-12 generous supporters who work hard to ensure our long-term... Read more »
This workshop is for members of Spudnik Press only. If you are not currently a member please join or renew prior to registering for the workshop. This twofold workshop begins with a focused panel discussion featuring representatives from Ox-bow, Ragdale, and Spudnik Press, each representing their respective programs for artists. Following the group discussion, each... Read more »
Doors at 6:00 p.m. Music at 7:00 p.m. Tickets start at $15 Event Location: Experimental Sound Studio 5925 N Ravenswood Presented by Spudnik Press, Homeroom, and Experimental Sound Studio Reserve Your Tickets The fifth and most conceptually broad iteration of Ten x Ten, ‘Ten x Ten 2017: Dual Practices’ brings together 10 notable Chicago artists... Read more »
Surrealist games are a great way to break habits, generate ideas, and make new friends while drawing. Our October Guest Artists, Logan Kruidenier, has been leading "Doodle Jams" throughout the city inspired by his practice of making quick drawings on post-it notes every morning. This practice has become an essential part of his day and... Read more »
Saturday, October 7, 2017 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. After Party with DJ Sadie Woods Low Res 1821 W Hubbard Chicago, IL 60622 View the Online Auction Featuring artwork by Alberto Aguilar, Claire Ashley, Dan Devening, Edie Fake, Judith Geichman, David Leggett, Jason Pickleman, and more. Spudnik Press Cooperative is turning ten, and since day one,... Read more »
Presented in conjunction with: Run, Run, Run | Annual Member Exhibition Hubbard Street Lofts (1821 W Hubbard St., Chicago, IL 60622) 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Run, Run, Run Artist Talk @ Spudnik Press Annex 10:00 p.m. After Party @ Low Res Gathered together in a loft building just around the corner from the Grand Avenue... Read more »
Join us for our last Member Meeting of the year and meet a very special guest artist, Shinzaburo Takeda, visiting all the way from Oaxaca, Mexica! Our gathering will be held in the Spudnik Annex on Wednesday, November 15th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Spudnik Member Meetings allow our diverse community of printmakers to connect through the sharing... Read more »
From the bowling alley where you had your 7th birthday party (complete with bumpers) to your high school stomping grounds, your hometown is a limitless source of memories and inspiration. Tap into your youthful musings as we drink and draw our way down memory lane. We’ll provide pencils, card stock, and micron pens and you... Read more »
Holiday times are here! Join Spudnik Press staff, members, teaching artists, students, friends and family for a celebratory drink at Damen Tavern (formerly Bar Deville). Tuesday, December 12, 8pm - midnight Damen Tavern, 701 N Damen Ave between Chicago and Grand Plus, this is a great way to meet our new staff, Marcela Serment, Mike... Read more »
