2009 Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival photos

    Join the Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival
    for this unique 3-day celebration of art.
    Visit the many and varied Art Exhibitions,
    Art Events, Open Studios, and Art Markets
    featuring over 175 artists in over 20 venues
    along Milwaukee Avenue. Events are free.

    ► Download map of exhibitions

Galleries (most gallery hours are Fri 4-9pm, Sat noon-8pm and Sun noon-7pm unless listed below)

► The Black Market 
► Chicago ARTillery 
► Chicago Independent Film Festival 
► Lucy Krieg: Works 1960–Present at Elastic Arts Foundation 
► A Few Favorite Things 
► 5-hour Masterpieces 
► Art Market 
► Know Art Collective 
► Life-Long Learners 
► Logan Square Connections 
► Logan Square: Past and Present 
► Milwaukee Avenue Street Art Collection 
► Music For Your Eyes 
► No Borders/No Walls
► No Nos Moveran 
► Per Seconds Project: a muilti-channel video installation
► Puerto Rican Arts Alliance 
► The Whistler Window 
► Women/Mujeres 

Events

Fri only
► 5-10pm   Opening Party: Logan Square Connections
► 5-10pm   Opening Party: Know Art Collective Gallery

Fri–Sun
► 1-5 pm   ART for Kids Stage
► 5-10pm  Chicago ARTillery Stage: Live Music and DJs
► (check link for times)   Chicago Independent Film Festival Gallery Screenings
► (check link for times)   Live Music at the Black Market Exhibition

Sun only
► noon-1pm   Vaudeville Underground

Open Studios

► Anywhere Space  ► AvioVirgin Studios  ► Sulzen Fine Art Studio

Art Directory

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Artists!
Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival Live art Masterpiece Battle ($500 prize)
Paint/make art live around Logan Square Monument on Saturday August 1.
Register on Friday, or before noon on Saturday, at Know art Collective Gallery 2764 N Milwaukee.

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For more information about MAAF exhibitions email ArtForMAAF@gmail.com.

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Galleries & Art Events
Listed from SE to NW.

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► AvioVirgin Studios
    2557 W Logan Blvd., Unit 1 (East of California off of Rockwell)
    This Open Studio features work by Marita Sanchez and Peter Collins.

 

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► Sulzen Fine Art Studio
    2720 W St. Georges Court (1 block Southeast of California and Milwaukee)
    Hours: Fri July 31 4–10pm, Sat Aug 1 noon–11pm, Sun Aug 2 noon–5pm    
    This Open Studio features paintings Julie Sulzen and photography of Dan Zamudio

 

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► Chicago ARTillery Window Gallery
    2314 N Milwaukee

The Chicago ARTillery Window Display was collectively created by:
Liz Farias, Tracy Kostenbader, Chrystal McGrew, Camila Montañez,
Rene R. Montañez, Victor M. Montañez, Iris Iris Pasic, Chaun PridGeon,
Erica Swinney Stein, Noah Swinney Stein and introducing
Raquel Delgado of Barcelona, Spain

 

 

 

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► Anywhere Space
    2328 North Milwaukee, 2nd Floor
    Hours: Fri, July 31 4–11pm, Sat Aug 1 noon–11pm, Sun Aug 2 noon–5pm
    This Open Studio features Video Art of Mason Dixon,
    Select Visual and Multi-media art from Psymbolic, 
    Paintings and Mixed Media of Tracy Kostenbader and Johanna Silva.

Psymbolic's theme orientated visuals are composed of customized video modules, in which they have been personally creating and producing by means of animation, compositing and programming since 99. During a live performance they use customized realtime visual software and hardware to synch video loops, camera inputs and effects to the mood of the momentous music. Traveling with a library of custom created content to choose from on the fly... All of which is categorized by genre / style / theme and programmed to multiple keyboards and midi controllers. Full information on Psymbolic Visuals link to psymbolic.com.

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► The Black Market Exhibition
    Coles, 2338 N Milwaukee (a 21 and over venue)
    Gallery Hours: Fri July 31 4pm–9am, Sat Aug 1 noon–8pm, Sun Aug 2 noon–7pm
    After Party Every Night with Live Music: until 2am on Fri and Sun, until 3am on Sat

    The Black Market Exhibition features Chicago-area artists reflecting on hidden lives,
    stories, and thoughts about sex, immigration, addiction, and politics. The interactive works
    in exhibition, both traditional and non-traditional, highlight different points of view and
    unknown or undiscussed sides of these subjects.

With work by: Armando Avila, Everett Bates (Live Art), Carol Brice,
Mason Dixon, Cecilia Flores, Joe Kirk, Sam Kirk (Curator), Tracy Kostenbader,
Francesco Levato, Jeff Libersher, Immy Mellin, Victor M. Montañez,
Nancy Rios, Smokie 'Guns N Brushes', Emma Wassielk, Allison Williams,
and Aaron Wooten.

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► The Whistler Window Exhibition
    2421 N Milwaukee

 

 

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► N.A.I.L.S. Exhibition: A Few Favorite Things
    New Wave Coffee, 2557 N Milwaukee
    Hours: Fri-Sun, July 31-Aug 2, noon-11pm

    A Few Favorite Things exhibition features Chicago-area artists and N.A.I.L.S.
    member-artists and their broad interpretations of  their "favorite things."

With work by: Robert Andre Gregorio, Alta Buden, Gabriella Boros,
Barbara Clark, Sarah deHebreard, Dan Figatner, Jori Foreman, Jennifer Hines,
Tracy Kostenbader, Jeff Libersher, Samantha Mitchell, Victor M. Montañez,
Lucy Mueller, Amanda Penny, Gina Portelli, Thomas Plum, Julia Rochholz,
Alexander Rosenbaum, Tracy Ann Simmonds, Laura Slota, and Caitlin Wicker.

Above left by Jeff Libersher and above right by Caitlin Wicker

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► Point Space
    2569 N Milwaukee

    The Point Space—just off the square and in the center of it all—
    will have Information about all of the art galleries and schedules.

 

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► Puerto Rican Arts Alliance
    Kedzie and Milwaukee at the Logan Square CTA bus depot.

 

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► Peter Lemke's Collection of Milwaukee Avenue Street Art
    2630 North Milwaukee

A time capsule of Chicago Street Art from 2005-2008. The work is from Milwaukee Avenue and its feeder streets, made and installed by local artists with some pop and outsider pieces that fit into the mix. It represents an alternative artform to the ubiquitous and unsightly graffiti and tagging so commonly refered to as "art". But that's another discussion so stop in, see for yourself and tag the guestbook.

 

 

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► Indoor Art Market
    Fine Art & Artfully-Made Crafts
    2643 N Milwaukee

    The Indoor Art Market features a diverse and high-quality spectrum of unique
    handmade crafts and fine art for sale.

With work by:  Cristal Alcala, Camille Canales, Kim Courtade,
Rhett Johnson, Rachel Katzman, Moira K. Lime, Lisa Centner Originals,
Mary McKey, Jessica Price, Paul Rodriguez, Marvin Tate and Mia Schon.

 

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Ring pictured above by Moira K. Lime

 

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► No Borders | No Walls   
    2725 N Milwaukee  

    No Borders/No Walls features work of emerging and established artists and their
    broad interpretion of "No Borders/No Walls: including installation by Raquel Delgado
    of Barcelona, Spain: "Post-Colonial Malinches: Tongues of Fire."

With work by: Amy Jo Arndt, Joseph Cruz, Alicia De La Pena, Geoff Dohrman,
Hunter Doyle, Rex Flodstrom, Alicia Forestall-Boehm, Amanda Lee Franck,
Larry Green, Brian Goldfine, Jennifer Hines, Barbara Hirschfeld, Susan Kwon,
Lewis Lain, Victor M. Montañez, Gabriel Patti, Katina Petsas, Sandra Posadas,
Kim M. Rahal, Ryan W. Ruelen, Clare Rosean, Bonnie Sohn, Lauren Strehlow and Rafael Zambrano

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► 5-Hour Masterpieces Galleries
    2725 N Milwaukee

    5-Hour Masterpieces Galleries feature works on canvas created at the CeaseFire Campaign
    Live Art Events  (the June 14/Paseo Prairie Garden and the June 21/Logan Square Farmers
    Market) as well as works from Unity Park’s “Art in the Park” Live Art Event/July 18.
    Artwork will be auctioned off as a benefit for sponsoring organizations.

Benefit for Sponsoring Organizations:
Silent auction: Fri–Sun before 2pm
Auction Event: Sun 2:30pm
(Need not be present to win)

With work by: Jeremy Barbour, Ann Cibulskis, Alexandria Cmaylo,
Sarah deHebreard, Liz Farias, Jori Foreman, Claudia Gehrke,
Tracy Kostenbader, Laura Kurtenbach, Charlie Lindsey, Justin Longnecker,
Abdi Maya, Chrystal McGrew, Helem Maya, Jane Michalski, Rene R. Montañez,
Victor M. Montañez, Benjamin Osbourne, Thomas Plum, Camilo Q. Quintana,
Franklin Riley, Julia Rochholz, Eddie Rogers, Lizette Salgado, Cody Sanders,
David Spjut, Jenn Susner, Erica Swinney Stein, Noah Swinney Stein,
Rocio Urbano and more community artists!

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► No Nos Moverán Gallery
    An exhibition about resistance to displacement.
    2727 N Milwaukee

    No Nos Moverán features Chicago-area artists whose work addresses issues of
    displacement  induced by urban development, war, immigration, natural disasters,
    economic or emotional changes.

 

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► Women / Mujeres
    2727 N Milwaukee

    Women / Mujeres is an all women exhibit  featuring Chicago-area artists.
    This exhibition is a  sample of contemporary artwork made by women, adding
    a female vision and perspective to the Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival.

With work by: Sandra I. Antongiorgi, Monica Brown, Alicia De La Peña,
Allison Williams, Tara Fadenrecht, Heather Hathaway Miranda, Amanda Iliadis,
Susan Inverso, Anna Karewicz, Rachel Katzman, Nachieli Macias, Nuria McNeal,
Elsa Muñoz, Katina Petsas, Analia Rodriguez, Kat Silverstein, Diana Solis, 
Paola A. Valera, and Syniva Whitney.

Above by Anna Karewicz

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► Chicago Independent Film Festival Gallery
    2733 N Milwaukee
    Hours: Fri July 31 5-8pm, Sat August 1 noon-8pm, Sunday August 2 Sun noon-8pm
    Featuring selected works curated Luis Valenzuela. Check back for times.
    A schedule will also be posted at the gallery.

Spanish Language Only Feature: El Santo & Blue Demon en Atlantida

English Language or English subtitled Films: Features —
Senator Barack Obama goes to Africa and Los Zapatos de Zapata.

Chicago based Independently Produced Films—
Alquimia, A lesser scene,Incredible Radio, Frozen in Time and Bar Talk.

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► Life-Long Learners Gallery
    2741 N Milwaukee

    This exhibition features students and teaching artists including art from:
    Clemente High School students, NEIU El Centro students, Little Village North
    Lawndale students, Infinity High School Students, Eli Whitney High School,
    Morton College students, Reinberg School students, Avondale School Students
    GEAR UP Alliance Programs' Art and Chicago Teachers' Center staff artists.

 

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► Know Art Collective Gallery & Chicago ARTillery Stage
    2764 N Milwaukee
    Opening Party: Fri 5-10pm
    Food courtesy of Famed Chef Paul Kahan.
    A judge on Bravo’s Top Chef Competition, Chef Kahan owns Blackbird, Avec,
    and the Publican. Food served will be from the Publican.
    Thank you to Hilda and Grant Jensen for sponsoring the wine for all three days.

    Saturday Food generously donated by Friendship Restaurant.

    Gallery Hours: Fri 5pm-10pm, Sat noon-10pm, Sun noon-10pm.
    Stage Hours: 5-10pm each day.

    Know Art Collective Gallery features work by collective artists and guests:
    Chrystal McGrew, Tracy Kostenbader, Rene R. Montañez,
    Victor M. Montañez, Gene Pellgrene, Camilo Q. Quintana,
    Eric Swinney Stein and Noah Swinney Stein.
   
    The Chicago ARTillery Stage mixes it up with Djs and Live Music:

Fri 5-10 pm:
5:00pm    El DJ Rebel X (World & Ambient Mix & Mash)
5:45pm    Camilo Quintana (World Acoustic)
6:30pm    Dj ñez (Reggae Mix)
7:15pm    Christina Isabel Jones (Contemporary Folk)
8:00pm    Nick Jones Experience (Rock)
8:45pm    Benjamin Anaya & Los Extraños Unidos (Samba Funk)

Sat 5-10 pm:
5:00pm    El DJ Rebel X (World & Ambient  Mix & Mash)
5:40pm    Cristina Isabel Jones (Contemporary Folk)
6:20pm    Dj ñez (Experimental Ambient Mix)
7:00pm    Camilo Quintana (World Acoustic)
7:40pm    Mars Caulton (Urban Conscious Music)
8:20pm    Space Juice Psychedelic (Chicano Rock)
9:00pm    Phillip Morris (Hip Hop With a Political edge)

Sun 5-10 pm:
5:00pm    DJ El Rebel X (World & Ambient Mix & Mash)
5:45pm    Space Juice (Psychedelic Chicano Rock)
6:30pm    Dj ñez (Hip House Mix)
7:15pm    Camilo Quintana (World Acoustic)
8:00pm    Phillip Morris (Hip Hop With a Political edge)
8:45pm    Azul De Noche (Latin Blues)

Above by Victor M. Montañez

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► Logan Square Connections
    Discovering the Artists of Logan Square and Vicinity
    Voice of the City Studio, 3429 W Diversey, Suite 208 (near Kimball and Milwaukee)
    Opening Party Friday July 31, 5–10 p.m.
    Hours: Fri July 31 5-10pm, Sat Aug 1 noon-8pm, Sun Aug 2 noon-7pm

    Logan Square Connections features artists associated by residence, workplace, or spirit
    to Logan Square and its vicinity. This exhibition showcases the high caliber of artists
    with affiliations to the neighborhood.This exhibition is sponsored by FoodSmart.

With work by: Lynn Basa, Wayne Bertola, Bridget Guerzon Mills,
Sharon Hoogstraten, Tracy Kostenbader, Beth Le Fauve, Jane Michalski,
Victor M. Montañez, Lucy Mueller, Catherine Olson, Gabriel Patti,
Thomas Plum, Monica Rezman, Vanessa Shinmoto
Special Guest Artist: Karen Glaser

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► Music For Your Eyes
    Art with Music as a Theme
    Crown Tap Room, 2821 N Milwaukee (a 21 and over venue)
    Hours: Fri-Sun, July 31-Aug 2, noon-11pm

    Music For Your Eyes, curated by the Know Art Collective, displaying art
    with music as a theme. With work by Rene R. Montañez, Victor M. Montañez,
    Camilo Q. Quintana, Laura Slota, Rafael Zambrano and featuring New Orleans
    artist Claudia Gehrke, AKA "Mardi Claw."

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► Per Seconds Project   
    2827 N Milwaukee

    Per Seconds Project is a multi-channel video installation.
    Featuring Artists: Cole Pierce, Dustin Camilleri and Roxane Hopper
    This gallery is sponsored by Carolyn Fortman, Coldwell Banker, Residential Brokerage.

 

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► Lucy Krieg: Works 1960–Present at Elastic Arts Foundation Gallery
    2830 N Milwaukee, 2nd Floor
    Hours: Fri July 31: 7–9pm, Sat Aug 1: 1pm-8pm, Sun Aug 2: 1pm-7pm

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► Logan Square: Past and Present    
    2881 N Milwaukee

    Logan Square: Past and Present is an exhibition of historic photographs, contemporary art
    and contemporary photographs featuring the Logan Square Neighborhood.
    This exhibition is sponsored by the Logan Square Preservation Society

With work by: Nancy Bechtol, Sharon Hoogstraten, Tracy Kostenbader,
Gary Lehman, Lucy Mueller, Julie Sulzen, and Dan Zamudio.

Featuring historic works and information provided by:
Logan Square Neighborhood Association (LSNA),
Michael Jaskula, Drew Deering (Bauer-Latoza Studios),
Marsha Mrazeki/Hope O'Rell, and Lewis Coulson.

Photograph above by Tracy Kostenbader

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► Window Exhibition
    2957 N Milwaukee

 

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► Vaudeville Underground
    Whistler Stage, 2600 North Milwaukee, performance: Sun Aug 2 at Noon, free.

Vaudeville Underground is pleased to be a part of the Milwaukee Avenue
Arts Festival! Vaudeville Underground (VU) is a modern variety that features an array of artists from the Chicago area who work together to create an eclectic, dazzling and exciting show for the whole family! The producers of VU actively cultivate emerging talent by mentoring new artists, providing a safe yet challenging venue in which to develop their work, as well as ongoing feedback.  The producers also actively encourage professional artists to explore artistic media outside their realm of expertise, creating opportunities for experimental, interdisciplinary work for Vaudeville Underground. For the audience, Vaudeville Underground provides a safe and fun environment to experience live performance. If you don't like what you see, wait ten-minutes. Poets, modern dancers, filmmakers, and performance artists perform right along side circus artists, jugglers, and clowns. We invite the artist and audience to enjoy all of the arts, all under one roof.

 

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► ART for Kids stage, a Voice of the City, ALSO and ASM program
    2747 N. Milwaukee Avenue
    Hours: Fri, Sat, and Sun 1pm–5pm 

Youth Activities all 3 days of the Festival

A.R.T. — Artist Readiness Training Program
A.R.T. is a work-study program for teens that guides them as they create and market their original artwork and performance pieces. Teens present their artwork at professional and/or community venues, and they design and distribute their own postcards and posters. As part of the Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival, the participants of A.R.T. will be sharing original children's stories and small and large-scale puppetry with the festival-goers! This program is provided in partnership with ALSO (Alliance of Local Service Organizations), and is sponsored by After School Matters.
Free Performances: Ongoing Sat and Sun August 1 and 2.

 

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► Open Studios/Galleries
   Artists Studios and Galleries open up to the public during the festival at various locations!

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► Anywhere Space
    2328 North Milwaukee, 2nd Floor
    Hours: Friday, July 31: 4–11pm, Saturday; August 1: noon–11pm;
    Sunday, August 2: noon–5pm

    This Open Studio features Video Art of Mason Dixon and Paintings and
    Mixed Media of Tracy Kostenbader.

► AvioVirgin Studio
    2557 W Logan Blvd., Unit 1 (East of California off of Rockwell)
    Hours: Fri July 31 4–9pm, Sat Aug 1 noon–7pm, Sun Aug 2 noon–7pm
   *contact for special viewing

    This Open Studio features work by Marita Sanchez and Peter Collins.

    
     See Art Directory Listing

 

► Sulzen Fine Art Studio
    2720 W St. Georges Court (1 block Southeast of California and Milwaukee)
    Hours: Fri July 31 4–10pm, Sat Aug 1 noon–11pm, Sun Aug 2 noon–5pm

    This Open Studio features paintings Julie Sulzen and photography of Dan Zamudio

    
      See Art Directory Listing

 

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► Art Directory
    Listings of Logan Square and Chicago area artists, art spaces, studios,
    art groups, art organization, galleries etc.

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2009 Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival Photos

Many thanks to Lynn Stevens, Katina Petsas and Jane Michalski for the photos below.
If you have photos of the festival and would like to submit them,
email them to ArtForMAAF@gmail.com.

Links to more photos:
Robert Andre Gregorio's excellent photos of the Festival
Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival Slide Show by Lynn Stevens
Jason Castillo's blog about the fest
Video of Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival