Spudraiser 2021: VIP Reception

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

As part of our Spudraiser 2021 Annual Benefit, we invite our guests craving a visit to our studio to this intimate limited capacity reception (proof of vaccination required) where you’ll be able to tour the art, enjoy appetizers and drinks, partake in live art demonstrations, and more. For our VIP supporters (that’s short for “Very... Read more »

$250

Spudraiser 2021: Staff Skill Share Watch Party

Our Staff Skill Share is part of our Spudraiser 2021 Annual Benefit. Embracing that education is baked into every aspect of our organization, our staff has created the ultimate Skill Share: Join the Watch Party to learn six new skills from the fine folks who run the studio day in day out, or download the recording... Read more »

25 minimum donation

Drink & Draw [VIRTUAL]: Enchanted Characters: Illustration

This October, Drink & Draw explores character creation. Alongside this month’s guest artists, learn two unique approaches to developing imaginative characters for your next puppet play or comic book. Guest Artist: Micael Nuñez Micael uses the natural world as a starting point to invent and design whimsical characters and visual narratives. While her characters are... Read more »

Suggested Donation $15

Drink & Draw [VIRTUAL]: Collage as Archive

This November, Drink & Draw dives into collage. Alongside our guest artists, attendees will explore various collage techniques using hand-drawn elements, found material, and magazines. Guest Artist: Kelly Reaves Collage arts can be traced back hundreds of years but made a novel entrance into the art scene during the early 20th century. A plethora of... Read more »

Suggested Donation $15

Drink & Draw [Virtual]: Collage Activation

This November, Drink & Draw dives into collage. Alongside our guest artists, attendees will explore various collage techniques using hand-drawn elements, found material, and magazines. Guest Artist: Kelly Boner For this Drink & Draw collage event, we will be working with found imagery. Inspired by Pop Art and photomontage practices, our guest Kelly Boner seeks... Read more »

Suggested Donation $15

Drink & Draw [VIRTUAL]: Mail Art

We hope to see you at our last Drink & Draw event of the year! Guest Artist: Anna Mielniczuk Taking inspiration from surrealist party games, this week’s Drink & Draw event will guide us through a series of creative prompts and exercises in order to send a memory to a friend with a handmade postcard. ... Read more »

Suggested:15

Hubbard Street Lofts 3rd Floor Market

This Saturday, stop by Spudnik Press to shop local from a selection of the many artists who work out of the Spudnik Press studios: Alex Belardo Kostiw Cam Collins Alex Fox Ally Hembree Sad Sack Press | Dan Manion Yu Wei Plus, visit and support our creative neighbors within the Hubbard Street Lofts: Candice C... Read more »

Free

Teaching Artist Cohort Program: Virtual Information Session

The Spudnik Press Cooperative Teaching Artist Cohort is a brand new approach to how Spudnik Press fosters teaching and learning. The Teaching Artist Cohort provides a consistent foundation for classes and workshops, ensuring impactful educational opportunities for our community. Plus, through offering reliable arts-related income and professional experience to working artists, this program offers comprehensive support to... Read more »

Free

Drink & Draw [VIRTUAL]: Revived Relics

Guest Artist: Millicent Kennedy Millicent Kennedy uses mark making, embroidery, and sewing as a way to remember and to honor people, memories, and items. We invite you to join us for a creative project in which we will uplift a broken item, a piece of litter, or another small memento you’d like to remember. Any... Read more »

Suggested Donation: $15

Just the Essentials: Zine Release & Pop-Up Exhibition

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

UPDATE: Due to health & safety concerns there will be no public event. The Pop-Up Exhibition will be on display from February 8th to March 15th. Please check back for updates on the zine release Just the Essentials a pop-up exhibition, a release party for a collaborative zine by the same name, and a culminating... Read more »

Free

April 2022 Monthly Member Meeting

Our April Member Meeting will be led by the Board of Directors. Members will automatically be emailed an invitation with the zoom link. Members can also boardofdirectors@spudnikpress.org to request the link.  The Agenda:  TBA Are you interested but not a member? Become a Spudnik Press member!

Free

May 2022 Member Meeting

As a member-based organization, community participation is essential. Spudnik Member Meetings also allow our diverse community of printmakers to connect through the sharing of artwork, artist opportunities, and collaborative initiatives. Monthly membership meetings are scheduled through the summer with agendas determined by member input.  Members: Please Share Your Agenda Suggestions Here! Members will automatically be emailed an... Read more »

Free