Government Office Meets Art Gallery: Art Talk at Essanay Studios

Thank you to everyone who attended the Art Talk last night Essanay Studios – Chicago, Illinois with@Patricia Larkin Green and Alderman Ameya Pawar: Government Office Meets Art Gallery. We hope to post photos and video once those artists send me the final edits! Thanks to a surprise visit and introduction by the president, @Andrew Sund who enriched us with the unique history and perspective of @St. Augustine College and got us off to a flying start!

Art Talk Friday is 7-8 PM at the Historic Essanay Studios, 1333-1345 West Argyle Street. Chicago, IL.
The opening reception of “1+1=Community” is in conjunction with Chicago Artists Month and features the artwork of the OpenWall committee members (the first 1) plus one artist of their choice (the second 1) that live within the 47th Ward.
The current installation has widely known artists like William Conger, Judith Roth, and some surprises, such as Phil Ponce’s first art exhibition. Stunning paintings, pottery and photography showcase the diverse and talented artists living within the neighborhood. The public is invited to mingle with the alderman and his staff, the local community and the artists to discuss their works.
Featured Artists: William Conger, Patricia Larkin Green, Bill Moran, Phil Ponce, Agustina Diez Sierra, @Judith Roth, Sasse Engel, @SPE stes, Maria Ponce Berre, Jayson Lawfer, Allison Svoboda, Nancy Charak, Maggie Rife Ponce and Laura Engel. To learn more about the artists and the event please check out the OpenWall blog at http://openwall forartists.blogspot.com/ and leave your comments!