February 2013 Drink & Draw: Tattoo Flash
The Annex @ Spudnik 1821 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL, United StatesWe’ll dig up some samples of Anchors, Barbed Wire, Bettie Page, and other inspirations for your very own tattoo design!
$5
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Growth / Street Puzzles Exhibition
The Annex @ Spudnik 1821 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL, United StatesOn view in The Annex, Spudnik’s newly opened gallery and collaborative workspace, will be a juried exhibition entitled “Growth” as well as new work from Spudnik’s recent Artist in Residence, Victoria Martinez.
In honor of their recent addition of The Annex (the third expansion in as many years!) Spudnik released an open call on the theme of growth. This exhibition takes a close look at the idea of metamorphosis in all its forms and celebrates exceptional work in the field of printmedia.
Free
April 2013 Drink & Draw: Food
The Annex @ Spudnik 1821 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL, United StatesBring the oddest item your grocer supplies. A classic bunch of grapes, crab legs, tropical fruit, bundt cake: it’s all fun to draw!
$5
Long-Arm Stapler First Aid Exhibition
The Annex @ Spudnik 1821 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis exhibition of largely self-published works tackles self-care from many angles: health, grooming, food preparation, self-defense, coping strategies, defense mechanisms, mental or spiritual development and even soul enrichment. At their core these pieces suggest we must be our own advocates for our own health and well being.
Free
June 2013 Drink & Draw: Life Drawing
The Annex @ Spudnik 1821 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL, United StatesWe’ll feature a real live model! And who knows, maybe you can draw the person sitting next to you too. This is one Drink & Draw you don’t want to miss!
$5
Charlie Megna: Lost Tribes of Renni
The Annex @ Spudnik 1821 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL, United StatesHeavily influenced by Eastern philosophy, Native American rituals and American skate culture, Charlie Megna’s colorful gouache and gold-leaf paintings combine loaded, symbolic motifs with the banal, the humorous and the commonplace.
Free
Printers Ball 2013: Trip & Return
Hubbard Street Lofts 1821 W Hubbard, Chicago, IL, United StatesSpudnik Press Cooperative is thrilled to announce the 9th annual Printers’ Ball: Trip & Return.
The theme for 2013 is “Trip & Return.” A letterpress printing term, it’s also a playful acknowledgement of the return to discussion of the craft. This daytime event will host letterpress and screen printing demonstrations, discussions by well-known print and poster makers, readings from local poets, and performances from Elastic Arts Foundation musicians throughout the many art and design spaces within the spacious building. Local food trucks and beverage vendors will also be on hand. As is tradition, magazines, literary organizations, and design studios—over 400—from across the country will provide complimentary magazines and ephemera to all attendees of this free event.
Free
August Drink & Draw : Comics
The Annex @ Spudnik 1821 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL, United StatesTheme: Comics
Beverage: Vodka BYO Mixer
$5
August 2013 Drink & Draw : Comics
The Annex @ Spudnik 1821 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL, United StatesAugust’s theme is “Comics,” and we’ll have a BAM! good time. There will be a variety of comics to look through and books on the subject of comic drawing techniques. You can walk out with the start of your own funny book! We’ll provide vodka if you bring your favorite mixer!
$5
Neanderthal Planet
The Annex @ Spudnik 1821 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL, United StatesNeanderthal Planet is a print-based installation, time capsule, and anthropological anomaly. Travel there firsthand at the Annex. Refreshments will be served.
Free
Annual Member Meeting
The Annex @ Spudnik 1821 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us at our Member Meeting August 21 at 6:30pm. We will be discussing upcoming events, including our Silent Auction, and voting on new board members.
Free
In Progress Benefit Auction
Spudnik Press Cooperative 1821 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL, United StatesTo progress is to advance; to do more; to do better. Yet, progress is not something you complete, but something that should remain a constant. Progress is an ongoing expedition critical to growth and development. It is with this in mind that each fall, Spudnik Press pays homage to the role progress plays in an artist’s practice, while raising the funds needed to keep our studio in progress.
$20