In Stitches:Smile now, Cry Later opens 5/13

In Stitches: Smile Now, Cry Later

5/13 - 6/4/11

This multidisciplinary exhibit explores the temporality, influence and illusions surrounding our emotions. Some illusions we build ourselves, while others are imposed. Either way, there is an eventuality to any emotion we cling to in comfort. That eventuality is waiting for us around the corner to flip our world on it's head.

Allison Lacher . Lynnette Miranda . Raul de laTorre . Ike Floor . Liz McCarthy . Salvador Dominguez . Anni Holm . Kate Hampel.  Jackie Orozco .  Lori Endo .  Jennifer Hines . Ray Arroyo . Vanessa Sanchez . Charity White .  Mikey Anderson and more 
*featuring contemporary craft

Reception Friday, May 13th 

6pm - 10 pm 

Cobalt Studio

1950 W. 21st St.

Imagenes religiosas Opens Friday, 4/8 6:30pm

Imágenes Religiosas is an international traveling exhibition that show cases artists from México and the USA who interpret the theme of religion and spirituality through painting.
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Imágenes religiosas es una exposición internacional que esta en gira la cual presenta artistas de México y EE.UU quienes interpretan la temática de religión y espiritualidad através de la pintura.

Curators / Curadores: Pascual Sahagún Godínez & Anast...acio Ortega Fernández (Jamay, Jal. México) Salvador Jiménez-Flores (Chicago, IL USA )

Roberto Ferreyra, Hector Duarte, El Antonio, Anastacio Ortega Fernández, Carlos Frésquez, Ricardo Santos Hernández, Olimpia Veronica Castellanos Garcia, John Salhus, Everardo Ceja Díaz, José L. Gutiérrez (ELGTZ), Angela Scalisi, Patrick Flaherty, Antonio Martinez, Ricardo Gonzalez, Ricardo X. Serment Leyva, Adriana Baltazar, Martina Romero Suárez, Eric J. Garcia, Nacho Chincoya, Salvador Jiménez Flores, Lucia Munguía Cervantes, Victor Hugo Castellanos and more.

Friday, April 8 · 6:30pm - 10:00pm

Cobalt Studio 1950 W. 21st St Chicago, IL

Artifice//Artifact Recap

Stories stories stories...They varied in style from documentary, self-reflective, interpretive to complete fiction. It was a great mix of artists and a warm reception. Thanks to all that joined us! The show will be up through the end of January. Viewings are available by appointment via email at least 1 day in advance: adi(dot)baltazar(at)gmail.com. I'm generally available on weeknights and weekend afternoons.

Artifice//Artifact- Reception January 14, 2011

 

New Photography

Sarah Best & Ira S. Murfin . Ernesto De Anda . Miguel Cortez . Linda Prieto . Rosy 'Campanita Torres . Thelma Uranga . Antonio Martinez . Leonel Hernandez . Anthony Marcos Rea . Jackie Orozco . Marisa Moy . Adriana Baltazar 

 

Every Photo Tells a Story

Inquiry into artifacts and photography as a medium to represent facts or to construct them frame the theme of this exhibit. Pulling from various interests and backgrounds, each artist will present a freshly made narrative.The subject of these narratives vary according to each artist's directive.

Join Cobalt in celebration of a new year and new work! 

	Friday, January 14, 2011 6:00pm - 10:00pm
	Cobalt Studio 1950 W. 21st St Chicago, IL

Pilsen Holiday Art Sale and Tianguis-12/11-12

Cobalt artists will be in the House!

Please join us for the Pilsen Holiday Art Sale and Tianguis (Market) featuring 30 + Independent,  local artists and crafters displaying and selling the best in arts, DIY handmade, and Latin American craft and paper arts.
This exciting two-day holiday Market located in the heart of Pilsen will take place on Saturday, December 11 and Sunday, December 12 from 12noon – 7pm at Casa Juan Diego, 2020 S. Blue Island Ave.  Admission is free! Select from original paintings, prints, unique clothing and fashion, ceramics, jewelry, DIY handmade crafts, cards, plush toys, screen printed t-shirts, zines, comics, free trade Latin American goods and handicraft.
In addition to the unique works of art and craft, the event will include live music by the group Jaro Chicanos, and singer, songwriter Sandra Antongiorgi. Traditional Mexican foods, delicious baked goods provided by Bella Nor pastries and Casa Girl Cupcakes, and a book and literature section by Contratiempo literary cultural magazine.

Open Studios' quick recap

Our Weekend was great! Everyone's work was enjoyed and appreciated. I'll post pics of each artist work in another posting.

And the Studio Warming party afterward wasn't bad either.. Cheers!

Thanks to everyone who came through and to the artists that shared their great work

Enlace Pocket Park Harvest Fest!

Where: NE corner of 27th Street & Kildare
When: September 30th, 5pm - 8pm
ALL ARE WELCOME!!

Enlace will hold a harvest fest to celebrate all the hard work over the summer put into its Pocket Parks in Little Village, resulting in a feast of yummy vegetables, gorgeous flowers and beautiful public art. 

'Pocket parks' are an effort of Enlace to transform vacant lots into community use spaces. The pocket park on 27th St. & Kildare has been reclaimed as a community garden of veggies, greens and flowers.

Festivities include:
- Delicious BBQ feast with homemade dishes cooked with pocket park veggies (squash, tomatoes, collard greens, cucumbers, peppers and more)!
- Take home fresh produce!
- Music, art and workshops and more to enlighten all the senses!

Cobalt Studio and Enlace are proud to announce the official unveiling of its contribution to the contemporary mural movement in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood. Cultura Nativa (Native Culture) is a mural depicting the native animals and plants of Illinois in a traditional Mexican textile pattern.

Enlace Chicago is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of the residents of the Little Village Community by fostering a physically safe and healthy environment in which to live and by championing opportunities for educational advancement and economic development.



More info:
Enlace Chicago
2756 South Harding Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60623
773-542-9233
Enlace@enlacechicago.org