Mark Brown Photography

RAW VENUE # 5 – See the inspirational, personal landscape collection photos by portrait artist Mark Brown from his travels though the years.These images mostly in nature capture the beauty of his surroundings, many taken behind the scenes of his portrait work

Richard Shipps

RAW VENUE #5 – Richard Shipps is a Chicago-based multi-discipline artist currently working primarily in cut paper abstractions. His expressions also are realized through drawings, sculpture, painting, and kinetic mobiles. His current studio is located on the first floor of the historic Deagan Building in the Ravenswood Industrial Corridor.

Ars Memoria

RAW VENUE #TBD – Ars Memoria is a tattoo and art gallery that has transformed former warehouse space into what the owners describe as “a church to art.”

Mr. & Mrs. DIGZ

RAW VENUE #5 – Mr. & Mrs. DIGZ is a boutique for men and women that carries items made by 20+ local artists as well as new items, and designer resale. Helping people do what they love for a loving is very important to us. We are honored to help make it happen!

Century Mallet

RAW VENUE #5 – Century Mallet Instrument Service was founded in 1980 by master tuner Gilberto Serna. Located in the same building that J.C. Deagan, Inc. occupied for nearly 100 years, Century has many connections to its historic predecessor. Gilberto worked for J.C. Deagan for over 15 years and was trained by its master tuners. He founded Century Mallet in the original building, with machinery, tuning instruments, and tools purchased from Deagan. For the Ravenswood ArtWalk’s 15th anniversary, current owner Andres Bautista, who studied under Serna, will be opening the doors to this historic space and allowing visitors to connect with 100 years of musical industry.

Chicago Glass Collective

RAW VENUE #5 – Chicago Glass Collective is a community-based art studio dedicated to celebrating the versatile medium of glass through educational workshops and dedicated studio space for new and experienced glass artists.

Our studio is a welcoming spot to learn about glass, exchange ideas, create art, and share the enthusiasm and knowledge of glass techniques in the hope that it will encourage and inspire others to create.