BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Spudnik Press - ECPv6.10.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Spudnik Press X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.spudnikpress.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Spudnik Press REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20170312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20171105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170203T210000 DTSTAMP:20260826T115549 CREATED:20161213T162137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170207T154755Z UID:19221-1486144800-1486155600@www.spudnikpress.org SUMMARY:Paper to Plastic - Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:A Solo Exhibition by Viraj Mithani\nPaper to Plastic explores time and contemporary printmaking. It investigates the relationship between the hierarchy of print\, painting and drawing by challenging the established norms of the mediums. By combining painting techniques with both traditional printing processes and digital prints\, Paper to Plastic questions the historical segregation between the mediums. It further explores the fading practice of traditional printmaking processes and sustainable way of living with the oversaturation of digital technology. Responding to these phenomena\, the constructed forms and images capture the permanence of constant change\, and evoke feelings of inevitable destruction. \nPaper to Plastic will kick-off with a Gallery Talk with Viraj Mithani at 6:00 p.m. on February 3\, followed by the Opening Reception. \nPaper to Plastic is the first of three Residency Exhibitions\, a series of solo exhibitions that feature the 2016 Spudnik Press Resident Artists and the new work they each produced through the Spudnik Press Residency Program. URL:https://www.spudnikpress.org/event/paper-to-plastic-opening-reception/ LOCATION:The Annex @ Spudnik\, 1821 West Hubbard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spudnikpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Website_3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170215T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170215T200000 DTSTAMP:20260826T115549 CREATED:20170207T192624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T195817Z UID:19576-1487181600-1487188800@www.spudnikpress.org SUMMARY:Winter 2017 Member Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first quarterly Spudnik Member Meeting of 2017. This gathering will be held in the Spudnik Annex on Wednesday\, February 15th from 6:00p-8:00p. \nSpudnik Member Meetings allow our diverse community of printmakers to connect through the sharing of artwork\, artist opportunities\, and collaborative initiatives. Share your ideas for how we can make Spudnik (and your membership) best support you and your art-making! \nOn The Agenda:\nWhat’s NEW in 2017\nWe will briefly discuss our new Studio Membership options\, monthly and special event volunteer opportunities\, weekly artist-driven critiques\, and much more! \nThe 2017 Hashbrown Chili Cook-off and Carnival\nOur all-you-can-eat chili fundraiser is only a few weeks away on Saturday\, February 25th. Let’s chat about all of the chili-slinging\, ring-tossing\, print-making\, fund-raising excitement! \nBirthday Bash Printer’s Dash \nOur 10 Year Anniversary Steering Committee members Stephen Desantis\, Jill Rusicka\, and Angelika Piwowarczyk\, will be presenting the eagerly-awaited plans for Spudnik’s summer fundraiser and celebration on June 3\, 2017. It’s time to save the date\, get excited\, and get involved! \n2017 Equipment Fund \nWe want to hear what YOU would like to see improved\, upgraded\, and added to our studio in the coming years. Cast your vote & make a difference. Learn about upcoming member-driven fundraising efforts that will make your dreams become a reality! \nPrinters “Show & Tell”\nEach member meeting\, we invite a Spudnik Press member to share their artwork and discuss their art practice. URL:https://www.spudnikpress.org/event/winter-2017-member-meeting/ LOCATION:Spudnik Press Cooperative\, 1821 West Hubbard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spudnikpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/guests_posing10.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170225T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170225T220000 DTSTAMP:20260826T115549 CREATED:20161229T163907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180101T160145Z UID:19181-1488045600-1488060000@www.spudnikpress.org SUMMARY:2017 Hashbrown Chili Cook-Off & Carnival DESCRIPTION:All-You-Can-Eat Chili  |  Sweet & Savory Tamales  |  Printmaking Carnival Games | Audience Choice & Jurors Choice Awards | Silent Auction | Music by DJ Pickled Beets\n\nSaturday\, February 25\, 2017\n6:00 pm – 10:00 pm\n\nGuest Chefs:\nReturning Chefs:\nChicago ACT Collective\nChicago Alternative Comics Expo\nChicago Design Museum\nChicago Printmakers Collaborative\nCHIRP Radio\nHomeroom\nFirst Time Competitors:\nCandor Arts\nCul de Sac Press\nDouble Trip Press\nFata Morgana Press\nHoofprint Workshop\nMetal Magic Interiors\nMetropolitan Brewing\nTransit Residency\nTeam Chi-Chi-Chili\nThe Birthday Bash Printing Dash Team\nPlus More Spudnik Member Teams\n\n\nAll levels include unlimited chili and games.\n\nVIP Package: $40 Presale / $45 Door\nOpen bar\, limited edition “Spud-Mug”\, golden spoon\nGeneral Admission: $20 Presale / $25 Door\nTwo complimentary beverages\nYouth: 12 & Under: $10\nComplimentary non-alcohol beverages\nDownload the Press Release\n&amp;amp;lt;a href=”https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/Sm2OtuniF8K3caJgrtoN8Q”&amp;amp;gt;Fill out my LGL form!&amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;lt;br /&amp;amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;<br />
\n \nWith thanks to our beverage sponsor: \n  URL:https://www.spudnikpress.org/event/2017-hashbrown-chili-cook-off-carnival/ LOCATION:Spudnik Press Cooperative\, 1821 West Hubbard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spudnikpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Hasbrown-New-Website.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170303T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170303T210000 DTSTAMP:20260826T115549 CREATED:20161213T163801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170309T210738Z UID:19225-1488564000-1488574800@www.spudnikpress.org SUMMARY:I Will Love You Forever/Hans + Eva Rausing 4/1/12-7/10/12 - Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:A Solo Exhibition by Jake Saunders\nI Will Love You Forever/Hans + Eva Rausing 4/1/12-7/10/12 is a body of work by Chicago artist\, Jake Saunders. In this series of etchings\, the artist employs events surrounding a three month period in the relationship between Eva and Hans Kristian Rausing. These works mine for aesthetic tropes and symbolism while occupying landscapes reminiscent of European Romantic Era artists such as Fuseli\, Gericault and Goya. Amalgamating these events and symbols with those of his own life\, Jake conveys the deeply personal through the veil the Rausings. Merging the idiosyncratic with that of the publicly known\, Jake contemplates love\, anxiety\, loss and the malleability of narrative. \nI Will Love You Forever/Hans + Eva Rausing 4/1/12-7/10/12 will kick-off with a Gallery Talk with Jake Saunders at 6:00 p.m. on March 3\, followed by the Opening Reception. \nI Will Love You Forever/Hans + Eva Rausing 4/1/2012-7/10/12 is the second of three Residency Exhibitions\, a series of solo exhibitions that feature the 2016 Spudnik Press Resident Artists and the new work they each produced through the Spudnik Press Residency Program. URL:https://www.spudnikpress.org/event/i-will-love-you-foreverhans-eva-rausing-4112-71012/ LOCATION:The Annex @ Spudnik\, 1821 West Hubbard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spudnikpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/jake_saunders_1280x800.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170405T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170405T210000 DTSTAMP:20260826T115549 CREATED:20170217T222109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170406T124040Z UID:19689-1491417000-1491426000@www.spudnikpress.org SUMMARY:Drink & Draw April : Memes DESCRIPTION:In this internet age\, where binge watching an eight-season television show in a single weekend is common and celebrated\, and videos are shared and forgotten in no time at all\, it can be difficult to make sure your references land. The last thing you want to do is face the awkwardness of telling a friend that you’re “back at it at Krispy Kreme” only to be met with blank\, unknowing stares. Join us for a night of art to celebrate all the pop culture references that we love\, and make some art based on your favorite shows\, memes\, movies and other assorted internet ephemera. We’ll provide the materials and guidance from talented (and hilariously quirky) artist Alicia Obermeyer; you provide your very specific sense of humor! \nAlicia Obermeyer is an artist living and working in Chicago. Her projects include one-off drawing zines and immersive installations investigating celebrity\, camp\, and femme iconography with a psychotic cartoon aesthetic. She exhibits in local small press expos with a collective of artists called “Pubes & ‘Tudes.” Recently she has released a collaborative drawing book with two other artists\, and is co-editing an anthology of drawings by regional femme freaks to debut at CAKE. She co-organizes a DIY art space called Learning Machine\, located in Bridgeport. \nDrink and Draw is a low-key drop-in social workshop devoted to drawing practices. There are no pretensions\, no prerequisites\, and newcomers are always welcome. Bring a sketchbook and basic drawing materials\, and invite your friends! Drink & Draw occurs the first Wednesday of every other month and features a special theme and a guest artist. Admission to Drink & Draw is a $10 suggested donation. The event is BYOB\, but we do have some wine and beer available with a donation. URL:https://www.spudnikpress.org/event/drink-draw-april-memes/ LOCATION:Spudnik Press Cooperative\, 1821 West Hubbard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States CATEGORIES:Drink and Draw ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spudnikpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DDApril2017.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170407T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170407T210000 DTSTAMP:20260826T115549 CREATED:20161213T165000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170423T234240Z UID:19228-1491588000-1491598800@www.spudnikpress.org SUMMARY:I'm calling from a great distance DESCRIPTION:A Solo Exhibition by Alex Kostiw\nI’m calling from a great distance\, through a variety of miniature and postcard-sized prints\, large-scale artworks\, and an artist’s book of indecipherable texts\, relates the communications between a lighthouse keeper and an interplanetary explorer. The work explores the tension between physical distance and the closeness that technology can create; memory; and the scale of humanity. The prints are divided into two series. One details a sequence of a woman turning around. The other depicts planets and abstracted landscapes. The gallery becomes as a space for this two-part story to unfold. \nDuring recent travel\, Kostiw’s interest in immeasurable spaces shifted from metaphorical interior or mental spaces to physical ones. She was drawn to parallels between explorers in history who crossed oceans and the speculative exploration of other planets. She finds intrigue in the gut-wrenching contrast in size between the ocean or space and the individual\, as well as in exploration as an expression of\, and cause for\, longing. \nThroughout her practice\, Kostiw’s interest is as much in what a story presents as in what it does not—in what is not said or done\, as in what is. Oceans and outer space are settings that sharply highlight the inconsequentiality of humankind\, but also our need for intimacy and our yearning for connection at the heart of the story. \nI’m calling from a great distance will kick-off with a Gallery Talk with Alex Kostiw at 6:00 p.m. on April 7th\, followed by the Opening Reception. \nI’m calling from a great distance is the last of three Residency Exhibitions\, a series of solo exhibitions that feature the 2016 Spudnik Press Resident Artists and the new work they each produced through the Spudnik Press Residency Program. URL:https://www.spudnikpress.org/event/im-calling-from-a-great-distance/ LOCATION:The Annex @ Spudnik\, 1821 West Hubbard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spudnikpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/exh_horizontal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170517T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170517T200000 DTSTAMP:20260826T115549 CREATED:20170428T194751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170428T200331Z UID:20172-1495044000-1495051200@www.spudnikpress.org SUMMARY:Spring 2017 Member Meeting DESCRIPTION:Spudnik Member Meetings allow our diverse community of printmakers to connect through the sharing of artwork\, artist opportunities\, and collaborative initiatives. \nFor our Spring 2017 meeting we have a SUPER SPECIAL AGENDA planned: \n\nThe Birthday Bash Printers Dash on June 3- Volunteer Opportunity!\n\n\n2017 Member Driven Equipment Fund\n\nCast the final VOTE on how we should spend our $500 starter fund.\nLearn about upcoming fundraising opportunities\nHelp the EFC plan the Member Birthday Party (June 29\, venue TBD)\n\n\n\n\nOur new SP-25 Vandercook Letterpress!\n\nPrint a limited edition commemorative broadside poster using our NEW collection of wood type! This mega-babe of a press has been in her new home in the Spudnik Press studios for a little over a week now\, and she can’t wait to introduce herself! URL:https://www.spudnikpress.org/event/20172/ LOCATION:Spudnik Press Cooperative\, 1821 West Hubbard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spudnikpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/woodtype1web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170601T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170601T200000 DTSTAMP:20260826T115549 CREATED:20170419T124028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170606T150623Z UID:20075-1496340000-1496347200@www.spudnikpress.org SUMMARY:Crossing of the Fellows: Pop-Up Exhibition & Artist Talks DESCRIPTION:The Spudnik Press Fellowship Program provides emerging artists unfettered access to our studios for seven months. The twice-annual Crossing of the Fellows event brings together our graduating class of fellows and our incoming cohort to present their artwork and discuss their projects. \nMany know the Fellows through their role as Open Studio Studio Monitors. This is an opportunity to celebrate the leadership they bring to Spudnik\, welcome new fellows\, but most importantly to view artwork by each fellow and learn about projects they completed or will be completing through their Fellowship. \nOutgoing Fellows:\nMary Climes\nCarolina Martinez\nYasaman Moussavi \nIncoming Fellows:\nJessica Cadwell\nJazmin Dua\nYewon Kwon\nGrace Makuch\n  URL:https://www.spudnikpress.org/event/crossing-of-the-fellows-pop-up-exhibition-artist-talks/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spudnikpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Crossing-of-Fellows-SU17.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170602T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170602T200000 DTSTAMP:20260826T115549 CREATED:20170424T214038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170509T021411Z UID:20135-1496426400-1496433600@www.spudnikpress.org SUMMARY:Crossing of the Fellows: Private Reception DESCRIPTION:Spudnik Press donors are invited to join the Board of Directors for a special cocktail reception celebrating seven emerging artists supported by our 2017 Fellowship Program. This meet-and-greet event will provide guests with a behind the scenes look at the production of prints at Spudnik Press through a pop-up group exhibition with work by each incoming and outgoing fellow\, brief artist talks\, and works-in-progress highlighting processes used by the artists. \nRSVP by May 31 to angee@spudnikpress.org  URL:https://www.spudnikpress.org/event/crossing-of-the-fellows-private-reception/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spudnikpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Crossing-of-Fellows-SU17-Private.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170603T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170603T170000 DTSTAMP:20260826T115549 CREATED:20170216T153807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170606T150731Z UID:19678-1496491200-1496509200@www.spudnikpress.org SUMMARY:The Birthday Bash Printing Dash DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 10 Years of Community Printmaking \nPrintmaking Competitions / Games & Prizes / Hands-on Studio Tours / Member Art Sale / Food & Refreshments / & More\nIf anyone knows how to party it’s us nerdy printmakers! No seriously\, we turn ten this year and are letting our hair down. We’re throwing a party so big it takes over the entire Hubbard Street Lofts and spills out into the parking lot. \nWe’re proud to have accomplished so much and want our friends to celebrate with us. Join us on Saturday\, June 3\, 12pm – 5pm as we gift our friends\, family\, and neighbors a day of printmaking competitions\, games & prizes\, hands-on art projects\, studio tours\, member art sale\, food & refreshments. \nFor our ten-year anniversary\, we’ve created ten hands-on printmaking projects and friendly art-making challenges that will give you an understanding of what Spudnik Press Cooperative is all about.  Learn about a variety of print processes while watching professional printers pull prints while blindfolded – both educational and highly entertaining. Then get a little inky yourself by completing in our all-ages (and experience levels) Audience Printing Dashes. \nTo keep you fueled for the festivities\, we’ll have food on hand with meat & vegetarian options\, iced coffee\, cold beer\, and DJ Pickled Beets and Ian Dinsmor spinning vinyl. You’ll need your energy as you try to get a B.I.N.G.O. (ah-hem P.R.I.N.T.) by getting a screenprint tattoo\, letterpressing your own birthday card\, viewing our member exhibition and much more. \nA suggested admission of $15 ($5 for kids/students) directly supports the Equipment Fund\, a special fund set aside to help the community press maintain their rare presses and bring new tools and equipment to the shared workshop. Donate $25 and save 10% as you stock up on Spudnik merchandise and score a reusable shopping bag that you get to print yourself in the Spudnik Press studios! \nWe’ve made it a decade! Come celebrate with us!\n\nVIP (Very Important Potato): $25\nChoice of printed gift: Poster\, patch\, or mystery print\nPrint-Your-Own Tote Activity ($10 value)\n10% off Spudnik Merchandise\nSweet Potato (General Admission): $15\nChoice of printed gift: Sticker\, mini print\, or ???\nTater Tot (Kids & Students): $5\n&lt;a href=”https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/5i4MF_7VtJL008cBwCNvtw”&gt;Fill out my LGL form!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
\n\nThanks to our Birthday Bash Printing Dash Sponsors:\n    URL:https://www.spudnikpress.org/event/19678/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.spudnikpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BBPD_Web2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170607T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170607T210000 DTSTAMP:20260826T115549 CREATED:20170405T204800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170609T131411Z UID:19986-1496860200-1496869200@www.spudnikpress.org SUMMARY:Drink & Draw June: Comics Jam & Cake DESCRIPTION:Our June Drink & Draw is extra special as we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Spudnik Press Cooperative. Join us for a double serving of CAKE: \nFirst of all\, CAKE (The Chicago Alternative Comics Expo) is right around the corner. Gear up by creating your own CAKE-worthy comics at this month’s Drink & Draw. Comix artist and illustrator Chloë Perkis will be your guide to sequential arts by leading an evening of collaborative comic making via a good old-fashioned Comics Jam. Each guest will starts comic\, pass it to their neighbor for the next panel. \nThen\, head to the snack table to grab a slice of birthday cake. What could be sweeter? \nChloë Perkis is a visual artist whose work explores the notion of absurdity and focuses on the brutal nature of the world. Abject figures and textures arise as focus points in her illustrations as a means to document societal observations and exercise the artist’s autonomous vision\, while humor becomes the catalyst to demystify the grotesque and empower the vulnerable. \nDrink and Draw is a low-key drop-in social workshop devoted to drawing practices. There are no pretensions\, no prerequisites\, and newcomers are always welcome. Bring a sketchbook and basic drawing materials\, and invite your friends! Drink & Draw occurs the first Wednesday of every other month and features a special theme and a guest artist. Admission to Drink & Draw is a $10 suggested donation. The event is BYOB\, but we do have some wine and beer available with a donation. URL:https://www.spudnikpress.org/event/drink-draw-june-comics-jam-cake/ LOCATION:Spudnik Press Cooperative\, 1821 West Hubbard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States CATEGORIES:Drink and Draw ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spudnikpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/DD-June-2017-Comics-WEB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170612T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170612T200000 DTSTAMP:20260826T115549 CREATED:20170522T144846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210202T200748Z UID:20332-1497292200-1497297600@www.spudnikpress.org SUMMARY:Publishing Prints: Artist in Dialog DESCRIPTION:Printers have a long history of collaborating with artists. Why are printers so excited to get artists working in other media\, often very disparate from flat ink on paper\, to publish prints? What do artists get from the experience? Meet artists Kelly Kaczynski and Jeroen Nelemans in conversation with artist and printer\, Stan Shellabarger. Shellabarger has been working side-by-side with artists at Spudnik Press to produce new bodies of print-based art work. The discussion will be moderated by curator and arts writer Kristin Korolowicz. \nPresenter Bios\nKristin Korolowicz is an independent curator and writer. She has worked previously at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden\, the Bass Museum of Art\, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. As the Marjorie Susman Curatorial Fellow at the MCA Chicago\, she curated solo exhibitions of commissioned works by Gaylen Gerber and José Lerma. Her current independent curatorial research interests include investigating multivalent forms of collaboration. She recently curated an exhibition of Deb Sokolow’s work at The Stolbun Collection; developed in response to Joseph Grigely’s stewardship of the Hans-Ulrich Obrist archive at SAIC. Korolowicz earned her MA in Curatorial Practice from California College of the Arts. \n\nKelly Kaczynski is an artist working within the language of sculpture. \nSelected exhibitions include Peregrine Program\, IL; Ortega y Gasset Projects\, NY; Soap Factory\, MN; Comfort Station\, IL; Gahlberg Gallery\, IL; Threewalls\, IL; Hyde Park Art Center\, IL; Rowland Contemporary\, IL; University at Buffalo Art Gallery\, NY; Triple Candie\, NY; Islip Art Museum\, NY; Josee Bienvenu Gallery\, NY; DeCordova Museum\, MA; Boston Center for the Arts\, MA. \nPublic installations include projects with the Main Line Art Center\, Haverford\, PA; the Interfaith Center\, NY; Institute for Contemporary Art\, Boston and the Boston National Historic Parks\, MA; Boston Public Library\, MA. \nCuratorial projects include the 2014 exhibitions\, Roving Room at Habersham Mills\, GA and Virtually Physically Speaking at Columbia College\, Chicago\, IL and the 2011 exhibition Mouthing (a sentient limb) at the Hyde Park Art Center\, Chicago\, IL. \nKaczynski received an MFA from Bard College\, NY and BA from The Evergreen State College\, WA. She has taught with Northwestern University\, University of Chicago\, University of Illinois\, Chicago\, University of Pennsylvania and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts\, Boston. Kaczynski is currently a Lecturer with the School of the Art Institute\, Chicago\, IL. \n\nJeroen Nelemans\, born in the Netherlands\, currently resides in Chicago. Nelemans is interested in the construct of a digital image. In order to access a new set of contemporary notions related to sight and seeing\, he dissects the image as a physical entity. \nHis work has been exhibited at the MISSION gallery in Chicago; Aspect/Ratio gallery\, Chicago; the Fabric Workshop and Museum\, Philadelphia; the de la Cruz Collection Contemporary Space\, Miami; the Institute of Contemporary Art\, Philadelphia; the Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art\, Greece; Elmhurst Art Museum in Illinois; the Nice&Fit gallery\, Berlin and the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts\, Grand Rapids. \nHis works has also been screened at the Museum of Contemporary Art\, Miami; the Banff Center\, Canada; Gallery 400\, Chicago\, as well as the Werkleitz Centre for Media Art\, Halle\, Germany; the Magmart International Video Art Festival\, Napoli; the Dublin Electronic Arts Festival\, Ireland and the Kortfilm festival\, Copenhagen as well as the 25th Festival Les Instant Video in Marseille France. \n\nStan Shellabarger‘s performances\, works on paper\, prints and artist books employ alternative drawing methods\, addressing the body and the Earth to create minimal abstract objects. He takes everyday activities — walking and writing\, sometimes breathing —to extreme measures in endurance-based performance work. The repetition of the activity leads to massive accumulations of marks\, recording discrete units of time and space that amplify traces humans leave on the Earth; repetition is necessary so that these extremely subtle marks emerge as visible artistic interventions. \nStan Shellabarger has work in the permanent collections of The Art Institute of Chicago\, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago\, The Baltimore Museum of Art\, The Minneapolis Institute of Art\, The National Gallery of Canada and the Newark Public Library. His work has been written about in Art in America\, Artforum.com\, The Chicago Tribune\, Art in Print\, Chicago Magazine and ArtSlant. His work has been shown at Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MAMAC) in Nice\, France; MCA Chicago; Contemporary Art Museum Raleigh\, North Carolina; Madison Museum of Contemporary Art\, Wisconsin; Hyde Park Art Center\, Chicago; and he’s been invited to perform at the VOLTA show in Basel\, Switzerland; the Time-Based Art Festival in Portland\, Oregon; Macy’s downtown department store window during the Looptopia festival in Chicago; Millennium Park in Chicago; Illinois State University in Bloomington\, Illinois; The Suburban in Oak Park; and the Center of Contemporary Art in St. Louis. Shellabarger received his MFA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is represented by Western Exhibitions in Chicago and he lives and works in Chicago. URL:https://www.spudnikpress.org/event/publishing-prints-artist-in-dialog/ LOCATION:Spudnik Press Cooperative\, 1821 West Hubbard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spudnikpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Panel-discussion-WEB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170616T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170616T200000 DTSTAMP:20260826T115549 CREATED:20170407T224800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170621T225115Z UID:20013-1497636000-1497643200@www.spudnikpress.org SUMMARY:Where we have been\, before we go: Opening Reception & Gallery Talk DESCRIPTION:Curator:\nJennifer Scheuer   \nFeatured Artists:\nAnne Beidler\, John Bergmeier\, Ed Bernstein\, Kaitlyn Collyer\, Benjy Davies\, Pamela Drix\, Fred Hagstrom\, Raluca Iancu\, Eleanor Jensen\, Kathryn Maxwell\, Katherine Miller\, Greg Page\, Minna Resnick\, Mary Robinson\, Nick Ruth\, Carrie Scanga\, Jennifer Scheuer\, Hannah Skoonberg\, Taro Takizawa\, Ruth Weisberg \n\nWhere we have been\, before we go features twenty prints that investigate the art making process as a progressive and ever-evolving exercise. Twenty artists were each asked to produce new work in the form of a diptych that reflects their own current artistic practice in contrast with their earlier artistic aesthetics\, themes or processes. How does self-perception affect artistic creation? \nThis exhibition brings together a diverse group of artists from across the country\, many exhibiting for the first time in Chicago. Participants represent a broad range of artistic approaches and careers. This portfolio of prints utilizes many print processes including screenprinting\, lithography\, relief\, photographic processes\, and more. \nIn addition to the flat prints on paper\, the portfolio incorporates a decisive book arts component. Each portfolio is packaged with book binding supplies and instructions. Participating artist is charged with manipulating the prints to a unique drum leaf book\, each deciding how they prefer to sequence the images. This process highlights the role of personal interpretation\, narration\, and perspective. The “Where we have been\, before we go” exhibition features just one solution of how the book can be assembled. \nThe portfolio was organized in conjunction with the 2017 Southern Graphics International Conference in Atlanta\, Georgia. The drum leaf book will be donated to Cornell Universities’ Fine Arts Library as a book available for checkout through their new book arts collection program. \nWhere we have been\, before we go will kick-off with a Gallery Talk at 6:00 p.m. on June 16th\, followed by the Opening Reception. The exhibition runs through August 5\, 2017. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday\, noon to 5pm\, or by appointment. Where we have been\, before we go was selected by the Spudnik Press Member Exhibitions Committee. \nImage by Fred Hagstrom URL:https://www.spudnikpress.org/event/where-we-have-been-before-we-go-opening-reception-gallery-talk/ CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spudnikpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/01_Hagstrom_2016_for-Portfolio-WEB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170617T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170617T180000 DTSTAMP:20260826T115549 CREATED:20170501T143602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170530T184804Z UID:20200-1497697200-1497722400@www.spudnikpress.org SUMMARY:Pop-Up Print Sale @ Galerie F DESCRIPTION:Our members are mounting a one-day print sale and BBQ at this Logan Square haven for print collectors. The event is free\, but bring $ for art\, burgers and brats. \nLocated in Chicago’s historic Logan Square neighborhood\,Galerie F specializes in silkscreen gig posters\, art prints and street art. In their own words\, “We seek to contextualize printmaking and street art in the contemporary art scene\, while promoting local and international artists. Our community and our city are essential to our mission. We are open to the public seven days a week\, with no appointment necessary. Come in to check out our latest exhibition\, browse through our print archives and extensive collection of street art and other collectibles.” \nAfter picking up a few new art prints the art\, head to the back patio to enjoy a beverage and grilled fare. Spudnik volunteers will be cooking up hot dogs and burgers (of the meat and veggie variety) on the private patio of Bangtel (think fresh design meets amazing hospitality). \nFeatured Artists:\n\nTiffany Breyne\nGenevieve DeVille\nZoraida Castilblanco\nAndrea Kaspryk\nRobert Kelsey\nRayna Khan | Grey + Box\nNicole Harriman | Twinpop Press\nMargaret Hitch\nAlex Kostiw\nLogan Kruidenier\nCarrie Lingscheit\nYasaman Moussavi\nTravis Roozée\nRaychel Steinbach Lauen | Current Location Letterpress & Curiosities \n\nLocation:\nGalerie F\n2415 N Milwaukee Ave\nChicago\, IL 60647 URL:https://www.spudnikpress.org/event/pop-up-print-sale-galerie-f/ LOCATION:Galerie F\, 2415 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.spudnikpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/GalerieF_Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170629T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170629T210000 DTSTAMP:20260826T115549 CREATED:20170428T201354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170705T144534Z UID:20188-1498762800-1498770000@www.spudnikpress.org SUMMARY:Spudnik Birthday Party & Equipment Fundraiser at Revolution Taproom DESCRIPTION:Beer! Food! Cake! Raffle Prizes! Help us get closer to our Equipment Fund Goals!\nJoin us for some good ol’ classic Birthday Party fun and suds\, celebrating 10 years of Spudnik at Revolution Brewing‘s beautiful taproom in Avondale. Not only will this event be a great opportunity to catch up with friends\, family\, and your spud buds- ALL proceeds from ticket sales will go directly to the Member-Driven Equipment Fund. Make sure to arrive by 7:30pm and join us for a Private Brewery Tour! \nThis year’s Equipment Fund Committee (EFC\, for short) has set their sights on a Digitized Screen Exposure Unit! Let’s do this!! \n$15 Admission Ticket (available upon entry)\n-Pizza\, snacks\, birthday cake\, and non-alcoholic beverages\n-Private Brewery Tour ticket (7:30pm sharp)\n-One raffle ticket for a chance to win some really great prizes!\n-Cash/Credit Bar – Check out the rotating tap list and pick your poison!\n \nRaffle Prizes include official Spudnik Merchandise\, Open Studio Passes\, Original Artwork Mystery Tubes\, and a chance to win THE GRAND PRIZE– two VIP tickets to the Print Factory Art Party: 10th Anniversary Benefit this Fall (a $200 value)! \nIncrease your chances- additional raffle tickets available for $5 each. \nYour friends and family are welcome to join in the fun\, but keep in mind\, you must be 21+ to attend this event. Sorry kiddos. URL:https://www.spudnikpress.org/event/member-birthday-party/ LOCATION:Revolution Brewery Taproom\, 3340 N Kedzie Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spudnikpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Hashbrown-Photobooth04.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170720T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170720T204500 DTSTAMP:20260826T115549 CREATED:20170619T171125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T183820Z UID:20534-1500575400-1500583500@www.spudnikpress.org SUMMARY:Print like a Professional: Starting a Business DESCRIPTION: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.\nThis twofold workshop begins with a focused panel discussion featuring three successful print-based entrepreneurs followed by each participant benefiting from an individual consultation with one of the panelists. \nThe panel discussion will investigate how each artist has defined the scope of their business\, who are their customers\, how they find clients\, and how they approach and balance risk taking\, artistic production\, marketing and self-promotion\, and the administrative side of being an entrepreneur. \nAfter the panel\, each presenter will meet one-on-one with participants. Participants can use this mini business consultations to simply practice their elevator speech\, ask about their specific concerns like setting up wholesale accounts\, or get feedback on their website and online presence. Each participant will have one 10-minute session with one of the presenters. \nLastly\, each panelist will bring along and share a useful resource to help manage their business (such as a budget analysis worksheet) to help participants apply what they learn to their own business ideas. \nOnline Enrollment:\n\nPresenter Bios:\nJenna Blazevich\, Vichcraft \nVichcraft is the independent and collaborative\, multi-disciplinary studio of Jenna Blazevich. \nWith a focus on visual storytelling\, she strives to craft and perfect charmingly unique brand experiences. Her agency experience has allowed for a portfolio ranging from small to large client projects. Vichcraft has a current focus on building small\, meaningful brands\, and partnering with their purpose-driven leaders to build an authentic visual identity. \nCombining hand craft processes and tactile mediums with a digital design skill-set\, Jenna strives to work right around the line between art and design to visually translate ideas. Her background in textiles and pattern-making continues to inform her approach as a graphic designer and feminist artist. \n\nJill Ruzicka\, Hello Paper \nHello Paper Co. is a design studio specializing in letterpress greeting cards and wedding invitations. Our cards are handprinted on 100% cotton paper using a vintage press. We create hand-made\, environmentally friendly paper products without the stuffy attitude. \nAll of our letterpress and foil stamped cards are designed\, hand-printed and assembled in Chicago\, IL. We use vintage presses and 100% pure cotton paper\, making each card a unique piece that is also tree free\, acid free and biodegradable. \n\nErin Chlaghmo\, Relativity Textiles \nErin Minckley Chlaghmo is an artist\, teacher and mother of two boys. Her passion for pattern led her to screen printing and fabric dyeing while studying in Chicago. After receiving her MFA in Fiber & Materials Studies\, she worked for a variety of fabricators and artists\, including a local wallpaper manufacturer. Learning how to set up an artwork in Illustrator for print production for many accomplished design houses\, Chlaghmo decided to branch out on her own and start her own label. It is through the process of learning textile design techniques and teaching them to others that Relativity’s philosophy was born. URL:https://www.spudnikpress.org/event/print-like-a-professional-starting-a-business/ LOCATION:Spudnik Press Cooperative\, 1821 West Hubbard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.spudnikpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2017-Print-like-a-Pro-01-01-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170802T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170802T210000 DTSTAMP:20260826T115549 CREATED:20170526T205430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T183900Z UID:20448-1501698600-1501707600@www.spudnikpress.org SUMMARY:Drink & Draw August: Pen & Ink DESCRIPTION: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 what you can create. Join guest artist Andrew Ghrist and practice drawing with a pen & nib\, crosshatching\, textures\, and mark-making variations.\n\n\n \n\n\nAndrew Ghrist is a Chicago based artist\, illustrator\, and printmaker with a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. His work consists of equal parts fantastic organic illustration of nature and graphic elements created by the printmaking process. Andrew Ghrist’s prints\, and even more so his original drawings\, exhibit dedication to craftsmanship and detail\, transforming the work into artifacts of countless hours spent diligently crouched over an image.\n\n\n \n\n\nDrink and Draw is a low-key event devoted to drawing practices. There is no teacher and no pretensions. Spudnik provides a theme for the evening\, props\, and festive drink. You provide a sketchbook and basic drawing materials\, and come with friends! Drawing nights take place the first Wednesday of every other month. URL:https://www.spudnikpress.org/event/drink-draw-august-pen-ink-with-guest-artist-andrew-ghrist/ LOCATION:Spudnik Press Cooperative\, 1821 West Hubbard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States CATEGORIES:Drink and Draw ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spudnikpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Aug2017DDWeb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170803T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170803T200000 DTSTAMP:20260826T115549 CREATED:20170619T174449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T183951Z UID:20548-1501783200-1501790400@www.spudnikpress.org SUMMARY:Print like a Professional: A Candid Gallery Talk with Aron Gent DESCRIPTION: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.\n“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 are many ways in which the “gallery world” can seem shrouded in mystery to emerging artists. \nLuckily\, Spudnik Press members are invited to visit Document and meet with Founder and Director\, Aron Gent. After viewing the current exhibition\, participants will sit down for an open conversation to demystify the inner workings of galleries\, dealers\, and collectors. How can artists get (and prepare) for studio visits? What exactly does gallery representation entail? What does the relationship look like between a gallery and their artists? How important is it for artists to “network” at gallery openings? \nDrinks and snacks will be provided but\, but artists should bring their own questions. Space in this gallery discussion is limited. Please RSVP in advance. Event location is 1709 W. Chicago Ave. \nOnline Enrollment:\n\nPresenter Bio:\nDOCUMENT is a commercial gallery located in Chicago that specializes in contemporary photography\, film and media based art. The gallery has organized more than 30 solo exhibitions since its opening in 2011 and actively promotes the work of emerging national and international artists. Operating conjointly as a professional printmaking studio\, DOCUMENT facilitates the production of works by artists from Chicago and the US. \n  URL:https://www.spudnikpress.org/event/print-like-a-professional-a-candid-gallery-talk-with-aron-gent/ LOCATION:Document\, 1709 W Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.spudnikpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2017-Print-like-a-Pro-02.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170811T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170811T210000 DTSTAMP:20260826T115549 CREATED:20170709T212748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170724T161847Z UID:23590-1502474400-1502485200@www.spudnikpress.org SUMMARY:Cassie Tompkins: A Revision of Everyday Life–Opening Reception & Artist Talk DESCRIPTION: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 the space between the exquisite and the drab. She strives to capture her wonder and appreciation of natural and manmade phenomena through material explorations. The flowing drape of the wall-mounted cotton panels\, inclusion of design elements\, and the imprecision of the processes speaks to her improvisational philosophy of making—work makes work—each step informs the next\, each panel inspires the following\, and if there is a plan it’s\, on the whole\, guesswork. The resultant imagery is bright and graphic\, inviting the viewer to take another look at their own surroundings— a revision of everyday life —through material and designed transformations. \nCassie Tompkins: A Revision of Everyday will kick-off with a Artist Talk at 6:00 p.m. on August 11th\, followed by the Opening Reception. The exhibition runs through September 30\, 2017. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday\, noon to 5:00 p.m.\, or by appointment. Cassie Tompkins: A Revision of Everyday Life was selected by the Spudnik Press Member Exhibitions Committee. \nImage: “Purple and Orange Gradient\,” Cassie Tompkins. Cotton\, plain weave; shibori dyed\, screen printed. 2017. \n  URL:https://www.spudnikpress.org/event/cassie-tompkins-a-revision-of-everyday-life-opening-reception-artist-talk/ LOCATION:The Annex @ Spudnik\, 1821 West Hubbard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spudnikpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cassie_fb_event-WEB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170816T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170816T200000 DTSTAMP:20260826T115549 CREATED:20170724T155236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170825T162139Z UID:23789-1502906400-1502913600@www.spudnikpress.org SUMMARY:2017 Annual Member Meeting DESCRIPTION:Member Meetings allow our diverse community of artists to connect through the sharing of artwork\, artist opportunities\, and collaborative initiatives. \nThe 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 health and that we remain vigilantly work towards our mission. \nThe Agenda:\n\n6pm: Doors open. Grab pizza and a beer!\nThe Member-driven Equipment Fund Committee\nCasting ballots for the Board of Directors\nArtist Spotlights: Meet our income Fall 2017 Resident Artists!\nPost-meeting drinks at High Dive.\n\nAre you intrigued but not a member? Become a Spudnik Press member!\n \nThe Board of Directors Ballot\nAngie Snell\, Attorney\, Faegre Baker Daniels\nBrowne Goodwin\, Retired Architecture & Planning Professional URL:https://www.spudnikpress.org/event/2017-annual-member-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spudnikpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/2017-Member-Yearbook-Photo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170817T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170817T204500 DTSTAMP:20260826T115549 CREATED:20170629T220845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170816T004122Z UID:20628-1502994600-1503002700@www.spudnikpress.org SUMMARY:Print like a Professional: Residencies & Artist Proposals DESCRIPTION: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.\nThis 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 participant will have the opportunity for an individual proposal review with one of the panelists. \nThe panel discussion will first present the current landscape of opportunities for Chicago artists to find support to develop new bodies of work outside of academia. By looking more closely at the unique programs of each organization\, we’ll examine how the review and selection process varies between opportunities\, what types of artists and projects are sought out\, and the tacit criteria that jurors desire in applications. \nWe’ll also discuss how artists can ensure they get the most out of their experience as a resident\, fellow\, grantee\, etc. What does it take for an opportunity to not just support one project\, but to create more opportunities or initiate a pivot career shift? How have alumni benefits from being in the network of graduates? \nParticipants can then stick around to meet individually. For those who want specific feedback on a proposal (either universal or for a specific opportunity) should submit materials to angee@spudnikpress.org no later than August 13 for panelists to review in advance. General questions and impromptu review of materials are also welcome. Each participant will have have the opportunity for one 10-minute session with one of the presenters. \nLastly\, each panelist will bring along and share a resource their organization uses as part of their review process (such as juror guidelines)\, giving participants rare insight into what happens with their application after they click “submit”. \nOnline Enrollment:\n\nPresenter Bios:\nAmy Sinclair\, Grants and Admissions Manager\, Ragdale\nAmy Sinclair is a visual artist from Chicago with special interest in performance art\, books arts\, and fashion. She is Grants and Admissions Manager at the Ragdale Foundation. She graduated magna cum laude from DePaul University and joined the Ragdale staff in spring 2013. \n\nRebecca Parker\, Program Director\, Ox-bow\nRebecca Parker is interested in creating opportunities for artists to engage with communities that support and grow their practice. As Program Director at Ox-Bow School of Art and Artists’ Residency\, she works with faculty\, visiting artists\, artists-in-residence\, and students to create programming that connects artists to the landscape of Ox-Bow as a site for experimentation and community. As an arts administrator\, she has worked in a number of capacities\, including commissioning public art\, working with university admissions and grants management. She received her Master of Fine Arts\, with a performance focus\, from the University of Connecticut\, and continues her practice as an artist. \n\nNicolette Ross\, Studio Manager\, Spudnik Press Cooperative\nNicolette is the Studio Manager for Spudnik Press Cooperative. She has long been a contributor to the Spudnik Press community. First joining our organization in 2012\, Nicolette has been an active member\, volunteer and teacher. In her staff role\, she manages the Fellowship Program and Exhibitions Programs. \nNicolette Ross holds a BFA in Printmaking and Book Arts from the University of Central Florida\, and an MFA in Interdisciplinary Fine Arts from Washington University in St. Louis. URL:https://www.spudnikpress.org/event/print-like-a-professional-residencies-artist-proposals/ CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spudnikpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2017-Print-like-a-Pro-Residencies-03-03-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170909T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170909T210000 DTSTAMP:20260826T115549 CREATED:20170802T192324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170921T205848Z UID:23901-1504980000-1504990800@www.spudnikpress.org SUMMARY:Ten x Ten 2017: Dual Practices | Release Event DESCRIPTION:Doors at 6:00 p.m.\nMusic at 7:00 p.m.\nTickets start at $15\nEvent Location:\nExperimental Sound Studio\n5925 N Ravenswood\nPresented by Spudnik Press\, Homeroom\, and Experimental Sound Studio\nReserve Your Tickets\nThe fifth and most conceptually broad iteration of Ten x Ten\, ‘Ten x Ten 2017: Dual Practices’ brings together 10 notable Chicago artists who have robust practices in both visual art and music. By considering questions about boundaries and location\, Ten x Ten 2017 will investigate Chicago neighborhood identities\, urban change\, and comfort in space and place. \nFive artist pairs have been collaborating over several months to each create a two-part work that includes a song or audio piece and an 18” x 18” screen print. The results of these partnerships will be released with a concert and gallery exhibition at Experimental Sound Studio on Saturday\, September 9th.The artists will perform excerpts from their collaborations and display their prints as well as other work. \nFeatured artists pairs for Ten x Ten Dual Practices are: \nMelina Ausikaitis / Ambrosia Bartošekulva\nMark Booth / Deidre Huckabay\nCathy Hsiao / Damon Locks\nLou Mallozzi / Joseph Clayton Mills\nAllen Moore / Sadie Woods \n\n\nThanks to Cushing Co for providing printing services. Ten x Ten is made possible with generous support from Circle Salon. and Cushing Co. \nReserve Your Tickets URL:https://www.spudnikpress.org/event/ten-x-ten-2017-dual-practices-release-event/ LOCATION:Experimental Sound Studio\, 5925 N Ravenswood\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spudnikpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/10x10-2017-Logo.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171004T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171004T210000 DTSTAMP:20260826T115549 CREATED:20170905T000255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171005T174001Z UID:24160-1507141800-1507150800@www.spudnikpress.org SUMMARY:Drink & Draw October: Surrealist Doodle Jam with Logan Kruidenier DESCRIPTION: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 has brought fresh ideas and new compositions to his art practice. \nBuild your own wacky narratives with the aid of surrealist exercises and a pad of post-it notes. Experiment with storytelling and composition by arranging (and rearranging) the post-its.  Break out of you normal routines\, enjoy a mid-week beverage\, and channel your inner Dalí! \nLogan Kruidenier is a multi-media artist who makes comics\, prints\, drawings\, and most recently\, public art installations and performances. Kruidenier uses narration to address themse of immersion\, identity\, and consumption. He recently completed a Bachelors in Fine Arts degree with an emphasis in Printmaking at California State University\, Chico and spent a year abroad at the Kunsthochschule Mainz in Germany. \nDrink and Draw is a low-key event devoted to drawing practices. There is no teacher and no pretensions. Spudnik provides a theme for the evening\, props\, and festive drink. You provide a sketchbook and basic drawing materials\, and come with friends! Drawing nights take place the first Wednesday of every other month. URL:https://www.spudnikpress.org/event/drink-draw-october-surrealist-doodle-jam-with-logan-kruidenier/ LOCATION:Spudnik Press Cooperative\, 1821 West Hubbard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States CATEGORIES:Drink and Draw ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spudnikpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/DD-October-2017-WEB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171007T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171007T235900 DTSTAMP:20260826T115549 CREATED:20170406T145511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171010T184305Z UID:19999-1507399200-1507420740@www.spudnikpress.org SUMMARY:Print Factory Art Party: 10th Anniversary Benefit for Spudnik Press Cooperative DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 7\, 2017\n6:00 – 9:00 p.m.\n9:30 p.m. After Party with DJ Sadie Woods\nLow Res\n1821 W Hubbard\nChicago\, IL 60622\nView the Online Auction\nFeaturing artwork by Alberto Aguilar\, Claire Ashley\, Dan Devening\, Edie Fake\, Judith Geichman\, David Leggett\, Jason Pickleman\, and more.\nSpudnik Press Cooperative is turning ten\, and since day one\, our studio has been humming with activity. By lowering the barriers for artists to produce their work\, Spudnik has been able to support over 2800 Chicago artists and makers since 2007. \nPrint Factory (Art Party) is more than a nod to our industrious production\,  the volume of artists that use our presses to make art\, and the reams of paper that are printed here day in and day out. Print Factory (Art Party) celebrates that Spudnik Press Cooperative is a place for ideas\, inspiration\, experimentation\, collaboration\, camaraderie\, and personal artistic growth. \nOn Saturday\, October 7\, we will bring together our supporters for a revelatory night of Warhol-inspired art\, music\, food and drinks to celebrate the power and impact of the community-based printshop\, Spudnik Press Cooperative. \nNew Editions by:\nEdie Fake | Karolina Gnatowski | Kelly Kaczynski | David Leggett | Jeroen Nelemans | Steve Reinke \n\nNew Monoprints by:\nAlberto Aguilar | Mark Booth | Eric J Garcia | Judith Geichman | Cec Hardacker | Erin Hayden | Kirsten Leenaars | Jordan Martins | Jessica Mott | Rachel Niffenegger | Claire Pentacost | Ryan Pfeiffer and Rebeca Waltz | Jason Pickleman | Orkideh Torabi | Scott Wolniak \nPlus Artworks by:\nClaire Ashley | Dan Devening | Erin Jane Nelson | Pedro Vélez | Michael Velliquette and more \nMember Artwork curated by Jason Foumberg:\nAlex Kostiw | David Krzeminski | Yewon Kwon | Carrie Lingsheit | Dutes Miller | Elise Parisian | Parita Shah \nGifts & Wares from:\nAroma Workshop | Center for Book\, Paper & Print | Fleur | Lady Faye Jewelry | Lou Malnati’s Pizza | MoCP | Pitchfork | Wolfbait and many more… \n\nTicket Details:\nVIP: $100\n\nAccess to VIP Lounge and Bar\nOpen bar with beer & cocktails from Artisanal Imports\nComplimentary hors d’oeuvres from Moonlight Vulture\nIncludes admission to After Party (same location as main event)\nThank you gift\n\nGeneral Admission: $40\n\nIncludes 1 drink ticket\nIncludes admission to After Party (same location as main event)\n\nAfter Party: $20\n\nAndy Warhol inspired dance party with DJ Sadie Woods\nTickets available for beer & cocktails\n(same location as main event)\n\nPre-Sales have Ended. Please grab your tickets at the door! See you tonight!\n&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a href=”https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/9vHyB37sRdMznSulzZlAlw”&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;Fill out my LGL form!&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br/&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;\nMore Details:\n\nRSVP on Facebook\nCheck out last year’s benefit \nView Sponsorship Opportunities\n\nThanks to our Print Factory Art Party Sponsors:\n           \n                 URL:https://www.spudnikpress.org/event/print-factory-art-party-10th-anniversary-benefit-for-spudnik-press-cooperative/ LOCATION:Low Res\, 1821 W Hubbard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spudnikpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Digital_Headers__585x370.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171020T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171020T220000 DTSTAMP:20260826T115549 CREATED:20171004T130226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171023T215842Z UID:24477-1508522400-1508536800@www.spudnikpress.org SUMMARY:Hubbard Street Lofts Annual Open House DESCRIPTION:Presented in conjunction with:\nRun\, Run\, Run | Annual Member Exhibition\n\nHubbard Street Lofts (1821 W Hubbard St.\, Chicago\, IL 60622)\n6:00 – 10:00 p.m.\n6:30 p.m. Run\, Run\, Run Artist Talk @ Spudnik Press Annex\n10:00 p.m. After Party @ Low Res\n\nGathered together in a loft building just around the corner from the Grand Avenue and Wood Street intersection\, Hubbard Street Lofts is a collection of Chicago’s most talented artists\, creatives\, designers\, organizations\, and galleries. Join us October 20th\, 2017 for a behind-the-scenes look at art and design studios\, gallery spaces\, community print shops and other brilliant spaces all under one large roof. \n\n\nSpaces include…\n\nAlmost Gold\nDoug Fogelson Studio\nFilter Space\nFolio Loft\nFulton Street Collective\nGerda Meyer Bernstein\nIt’s Oksana\nLatitude Chicago\nLow Res\nPlatform Studios\nPost Studio\nSpudnik Press Cooperative\nTsubo Salon\nUpgrade Art Studio\n\n\nAnd wait there’s more! The party continues into the night generously hosted by Low Res Studio with a DJ  spinning from  10pm -1am! URL:https://www.spudnikpress.org/event/hubbard-street-lofts-annual-open-house-2/ LOCATION:Hubbard Street Lofts\, 1821 W Hubbard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spudnikpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2017_10_04-1821_Open_House-WEB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171115T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171115T200000 DTSTAMP:20260826T115549 CREATED:20171101T220714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171120T185700Z UID:24622-1510768800-1510776000@www.spudnikpress.org SUMMARY:Fall 2017 Member Meeting DESCRIPTION: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. \nSpudnik Member Meetings allow our diverse community of printmakers to connect through the sharing of artwork\, artist opportunities\, and collaborative initiatives. Share your ideas for how we can make Spudnik (and your membership) best support you and your art-making! \nOn The Agenda:\nHow Did We Do This Year & What’s NEW in 2018\nWe want to hear from you! How was this year? Are there any changes or recommendations that you have for our space and studio hours? How can we build on what we accomplished this year and do even better next year? Help us plan for 2018 and let us know what opportunities and activities you would be most interested in being a part of next year. \nThe 2018 Hashbrown Chili Cook-off and Carnival\nOur all-you-can-eat chili fundraiser is only a few months away. Consider joining our Hashbrown Committee and partake in all the fun! \n2018 Equipment Fund & Exhibitions Committee\nLearn about upcoming member-driven fundraising efforts and our exhibitions program. \nPress Reservations\nIn light of recent discrepancies\, we’ll review and reflect on the guidelines for reserving a press and determine what\, if any\, changes should be made for 2018. Be sure to attend if you are a frequent press user! \nPrinters “Show & Tell”\nEach member meeting\, we invite a Spudnik Press member or guest artist to share their artwork and discuss their art practice. We are very excited to announce that we will be joined by Japanese Mexican printmaker and painter\, Shinzaburo Takeda. This is Takeda’s first time visiting Spudnik Press\, so please join us in giving him a warm welcome to our community! \nPlease rsvp to marcela@spudnikpress.org or become a Spudnik Press member. URL:https://www.spudnikpress.org/event/fall-2017-member-meeting/ LOCATION:The Annex @ Spudnik\, 1821 West Hubbard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spudnikpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Aug-2017-Member-Meeting-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171206T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171206T210000 DTSTAMP:20260826T115549 CREATED:20170908T005058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171207T170447Z UID:24166-1512585000-1512594000@www.spudnikpress.org SUMMARY:Drink & Draw December 2017: Home for the Holidays | Architectural Drawing with Kate Lewis DESCRIPTION: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 provide some nostalgic photos that take you back to snow days\, family traditions and early adventures. For those who look to Chicago as their hometown or source of pride\, we’ll have some images on hand of Chicago’s favorite landmarks.\nKate Lewis grew to love art through her passion for math. After studying accounting for years at the University of Florida\, she graduated with a BA in 2010\, and immediately decided to shift to the business of illustrating. To chronicle trips taken around the world while backpacking\, she found herself drawn towards buildings that best represented the experiences she was having and digesting in other cultures\, and things began to spiral from there. Using what she learned about calculated angles\, organization\, numbers\, and lines\, she felt like she was working the same part of her brain to draw as she was solving complicated equations\, so she ran with it and never looked back. \nDrink and Draw is a low-key drop-in social workshop devoted to drawing practices. There are no pretensions\, no prerequisites\, and newcomers are always welcome. Bring a sketchbook and basic drawing materials\, and invite your friends! Drink & Draw occurs the first Wednesday of every other month and features a special theme and a guest artist. Admission to Drink & Draw is a $10 suggested donation. The event is BYOB\, but we do have some wine and beer available with a donation. URL:https://www.spudnikpress.org/event/drink-draw-december-2017-home-for-the-holidays-architectural-drawing-with-kate-lewis/ CATEGORIES:Drink and Draw ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spudnikpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/DD-December-2017-WEB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171212T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171213T000000 DTSTAMP:20260826T115549 CREATED:20171127T211817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171215T192545Z UID:25016-1513108800-1513123200@www.spudnikpress.org SUMMARY:Spudnik's Friends & Family Holiday Party DESCRIPTION: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). \nTuesday\, December 12\, 8pm – midnight \nDamen Tavern\, 701 N Damen Ave between Chicago and Grand \nPlus\, this is a great way to meet our new staff\, Marcela Serment\, Mike Pennekamp\, and Tara Zanzig! \nWe’d love to see you! RSVP on Facebook URL:https://www.spudnikpress.org/event/spudnik-friends-family-holiday-party/ LOCATION:Damen Tavern\, 701 Nort Damen Ave\, Chicago\, 60622\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spudnikpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/champagne-toast.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180119T210000 DTSTAMP:20260826T115549 CREATED:20171213T171640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180206T220604Z UID:25232-1516384800-1516395600@www.spudnikpress.org SUMMARY:Chicago: A Cross-Town Exchange | Opening Reception & Artist Talk DESCRIPTION:Throughout Chicago’s history\, printmakers played an active role in the community as publishers and distributors. Local papers were printed and distributed as early as 1833. With easy access to freight lines\, numerous plants\, and a growing workforce\, Chicago rose to become a printing giant during the late 19th Century. At a time ruled by commercial printing\, many printers and publishers relocated south of the Loop into Printers Row\, also known as Printing House Row\, allowing them to expand into larger facilities and bringing them closer to the Dearborn Street train station. By 1960\, there were 2\,100 printing establishments in the city\, including the world’s three largest at the time. \nBut as use of automation and digital technology changed the face of commercial printing\, a new group of Chicago printers emerged. Independent\, artist-run shops\, including Landfall Press and Plucked Chicken Press opened in the 1970s. Since then\, and no longer centralized in Printers Row\, many print shops sprouted throughout the city and continue to engage the community through the creation of art that embraces socially engaged themes and/or by addressing a wide range of commercial needs. \nChicago: A Cross-Town Exchange is an exhibition that features a print portfolio of the same name\, bringing together 26 artists/collectives from numerous print shops and studios across the city and surrounding neighborhoods. While this is a small sampling of the city’s thriving printmaking community\, it is demonstrative of Chicago’s collaborative spirit and the many spaces that allow for the creation of printed work. This portfolio of prints includes multiple print processes such as screenprinting\, relief\, intaglio\, and more. \nFeatured Artists:\nVictoria Marie Barquin | Chicago Printers Guild\, Chicago Printmakers Collaborative\nKai Boogert\nLiz Born | Hoofprint\nMatthew Bozik | Hoofprint\, Chicago Printers Guild\nTiffany Breyne | Spudnik Press Cooperative\nNick Capozzoli | FugScreens Studios\nJohn Cizmar | Chicago Printers Guild\nElke Claus | Evil Scientist\nEric Cortez | The Printstitute at Harold Washington College\nExpressions Graphics\nLiana Faletto | Spudnik Press Cooperative\, Chicago Printers Guild\nAndrew Ghrist | A R Ghrist Prints\nMegan Hinds | Chicago Printmakers Collaborative\nGabe Hoare | Hoofprint\nCarolina Martinez | Spudnik Press Cooperative\nMichelle McCoy | Chicago Printmakers Collaborative\nEpifanio Monarrez | Instituto Gráfico de Chicago\nAlexandrea Pataky | Chicago Printers Guild\nRichard Repasky | The Printstitute at Harold Washington College\nNicolette Ross | Spudnik Press Cooperative\, Double Trip Press\nRobert Scheffler | Chicago Printers Guild\, Chicago Printmakers Collaborative\nEmily Shopp | Spudnik Press Cooperative\nRandi Stella | Spudnik Press Cooperative\nHannah R. Werner | Northeastern Illinois University Printmaking Studio\nConnie Wolfe | Chicago Printers Guild\, Mid America Print Council\, Southeastern Graphics Council International\nTara Zanzig | Tararchy Screenprinting\, Fugscreens Studios\, Spudnik Press Cooperative \nChicago: A Cross-Town Exchange will be on view at The Annex at Spudnik Press\, 1821 W. Hubbard St.\, Suite 302\, Chicago\, IL 60622\, January 19\, 2018 through March 3\, 2018. \nImage: Expressions Graphics\, “Brownstone\,” 2017. URL:https://www.spudnikpress.org/event/chicago-a-cross-town-exchange-opening-reception-artist-talk/ CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spudnikpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/WEB-2017-12-12-03.40.01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180126T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180126T200000 DTSTAMP:20260826T115549 CREATED:20171127T015328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171221T203020Z UID:24986-1516989600-1516996800@www.spudnikpress.org SUMMARY:Ink & Drink Art Party for Our Giving Circle DESCRIPTION:Private Event for members of our Giving Circle\nOpen Bar | Appetizers | Meet our Artists | Make a Print!\nAs a celebration of our supportive community and a thank you to our generous donors who joined our Giving Circle by contributing $250+ throughout 2017\, we are throwing an art party! Come by the studio for drinks\, appetizers\, and hands-on printmaking projects. \nGuests will be invited to check out a variety of project throughout the studio and experience the allure of printmaking first hand. Try your hand at operating a press! Make your own print! Plus chat with Spudnik Press artists who are excited to share current projects and a behind the scenes look at their art practice. \nThis is a private event for our Giving Circle donors who supported us at the $250+ level in 2017. Want to join us? Make a Tax-Deductible Donation \n  URL:https://www.spudnikpress.org/event/ink-drink-art-party-for-our-giving-circle/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spudnikpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Ink-and-Drink-Art-Party.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR