2018 RAW Venues

- 4500 Artists
  
  RAW VENUE #20 - Peek inside a fully functional Ravenswood industrial space and see work from a variety of local makers, including multi-discipline artist Joan Game, quilter Sue Hansen, painter Barb Kirpluk, and a selection of new ink and acrylic works from Lilly Torres.
  
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- a. favorite design
  
  RAW VENUE #27 - a. favorite design was created in 2005 by graphic designer turned letterpress artist, Amber Favorite. Amber specializes in creating letterpress greeting cards, stationery and prints. Each letterpress print is lovingly hand fed thru an antique press 2-4 times in her Chicago studio. The process is time consuming but Amber is committed to craftsmanship.
  
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- All Saints' Episcopal Church
  
  RAW VENUE #15 - Add some architecture to your ArtWalk! All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Chicago’s oldest wood-frame church, recently went through a $1.7 million dollar renovation. Built in 1883 and still in vibrant use today, All Saints’ is one of the finest examples of Stick Style architecture in Chicago, which is counted (along with Shingle Style) as one of the two most purely American styles of the nineteenth century.
  
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- Ambertique
  
  RAW VENUE # 16 - Ambertique, located on scenic Wilson Ave in Ravenswood, is a friendly family owned boutique that specializes in 100% genuine amber jewelry & women's clothing.
  
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- Armando Pedroso Contemporary Art
  
  Explore the work of mixed-media abstract artist Armando Pedroso at his 1,100 sq. ft personal art studio, located on the second floor in Suite 221. He’ll be holding an open house for the Ravenswood Art Walk. Art, snacks and drink served.
  
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- Awakenings
  
  RAW VENUE #1 - Awakenings is an arts nonprofit dedicated to making visible the artistic expression of survivors of sexual violence. Our gallery serves as a safe space for our year round programming which spans rotating art exhibits, workshops, and performances all by, for, and about surviving sexual assault. Awakenings is here to provide a home for survivors' art, increase their access to artistic services, foster a community that wants to hear their stories, and to challenge the perspective of those who need to be educated about the reality of sexual violence.
  
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- Begyle Brewing Company
  
  RAW VENUE #29 - The first taproom to open along the historic Ravenswood Industrial Corridor, Begyle has quickly become a neighborhood institution. Stop by during RAW to sample beers, cool off and purchase beer to go as well as swag and local gifts from their retail shop.
  
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- Beyond Design
  
  RAW VENUE #10 - Beyond Design is a strategic design consultancy specializing in New Product Development. Located in Ravenswood, they have been solving complex problems with innovative design solutions for a global market since 1994. Pass through their beautiful private courtyard as you head inside to see work from 11 local artists!
  
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- Big Teeth Productions
  
  RAW VENUE #1 - Visit Big Teeth at their 3rd floor studio for the third annual Big Teeth 60 Second Film Festival! Each of the participating filmmakers has created a short inspired by a famous work of art. The entire festival can be viewed in less than fifteen minutes, after which guests are invited to vote for their favorite film.
  
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- Bill Bartelt Watercolors
  
  RAW VENUE #17- I am a watercolor painter specializing in studies of the urban and rural landscape. My studio is my workspace, where I conduct watercolor and drawing classes and workshops, and where I exhibit my work.
  
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- Blackbird Gallery and Framing
  
  RAW VENUE #21 - Custom picture framers located in Ravenswood, here to help you select the perfect frame design for your treasures, always with your budget in mind. We are also happy to help you find art that will fit your home, your office, and your lifestyle.
  
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- 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.
  
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- CHEX Studio
  
  RAW VENUE #14 - CHEX Studio is shared by Christine Watkins, Alexandra Stevenson and Sara Lenart who have been painting and showing work at RAW for the the last several years. We all work in a variety of media and styles, and we love this special day when like Brigadoon, the mist clears and our doors are open to the public.
  
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- Chicago Academy of Sciences / Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
  
  RAW VENUE #1 - The Chicago Academy of Sciences was founded in 1857 to give scientists and nature aficionados a place to study and share the specimens they collected. Dubbed the first “Museum in the West,” the Academy's collection has expanded to 280,000 specimens with a focus on the natural history of the Midwest, and is a valuable resource for researchers. Our Collections staff will be bringing out specimens, artifacts, field notes, and historic photographs just for the ArtWalk!
  
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- 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.
  
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- Defy MFG Co
  
  RAW VENUE #11 - Founded in 2008 the DEFY MFG. Co. has made Ravenswood their home where they design bags and accessories that are hand-crafted in Chicago and built to last a lifetime.
  
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- Dovetail Brewery
  
  RAW VENUE #27 - Visit Dovetail Brewery's taproom for a pint, see work from painter Emily Rapport, then head upstairs to their second floor loft space for a RAW Pop-Up Market! Over twenty local artists will be showing their work over the weekend.
  
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- Forteza Fitness & Martial Arts / The Chicago Swordplay Guild
  
  RAW VENUE #8 - We are Chicago’s most unique gym and martial arts studio, with clashing swords, adventure-racing, kettle-bells and more! Stop by our open house this weekend to see on-going demonstrations of rapier duels and longsword battles, heft a polearm or try on a piece of armor!
  
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- Hayes Properties Pop-Up Market
  
  RAW VENUE #2 - This historic industrial building was once the home of Manz printing company and has been beautifully restored by our partners at Hayes Properties. Shop from a dozen local artists in the first floor atrium and keep an eye out as you enter for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Garden Sprite, a replica of one of the statues designed by Wright in 1913 for Chicago’s Midway Gardens.
  
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- Honey Hive Salon
  
  RAW VENUE #18 - Honey Hive Salon, where you come to feel at home. Whether you want bright, fun colors or more of a low maintenance balayage for your busy life, we love making you feel awesome. For ArtWalk, we’ll be showing work by mixed-media artist Kevin Cusack, photographer Aaron Porter, plus we’ll be joined by local screenprinter Modest Merch, and the colorful creatures of Creepy Animals!
  
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- Laurie Shaman/Nancy Hall - Studio 505
  
  RAW VENUE #1 - Our studio features Laurie Shaman's ceramic tabletop and wall pieces with hand drawn surface imagery, as well as works on paper. Nancy Hall will be exhibiting oil paintings and vibrant watercolors that include landscapes, figures and abstract works.
  
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- Lillstreet Art Center
  
  RAW VENUE #7 - Since 1975, Lillstreet Art Center has served Chicago communities with opportunities for personal and professional growth through the arts, providing the innovative programming and welcoming environment to ignite creative passions. Rebecca Zemans Jewelry and samceramics studio will be open to the public over RAW weekend.
  
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- Lucila's Homemade Alfajores
  
  RAW VENUE #12- Lucila’s Alfajores are traditional South American pastries consisting of two soft and crumbly cookies sandwiched around a luscious dollop of Dulce de Leche (creamy caramel). Lucila handcrafts her authentic Argentine alfajores in small batches using unique artisanal techniques. Share them Argentine style with friends & family as the perfect complement to coffee and tea, as an afternoon snack, or plated for a decadent dessert. Share...Eat...Chat...repeat.
  
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- Manifold
  
  RAW VENUE #22 - Manifold is a storefront gallery and manufacturing workshop. The direct connection between the gallery and the workshop reinforces Manifold's guiding mission: to overtly preserve the link from the object presented to the process of its crafting. Manifold was conceived by Ross and Elizabeth Fiersten to engage in the ongoing conversation occurring between art and design, makers and manufacturers. Along with their own work, Manifold will be showcasing work from artist Marco Chavarry.
  
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- 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
  
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- Mathias Spider Schergen Garage Gallery
  
  RAW VENUE #6 - Mathias roams the alleys, railroad prairies, industrial parks, and truck depots that permeate his neighborhood. From these places, he finds and collects indigenous materials that he uses to make art. Discarded household items, drift wood, branches, exotic bits of hardware, broken signs, and debris from cars found along curbs are incorporated and repurposed into assemblages, shadowboxes, and fabric collages that attempt to re-imagine the visual conventions of established art forms through subversive imitation.
  
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- Montrose Metra Community Gardens
  
  RAW VENUE #25 - Montrose Metra Community Gardens, along the west side of Ravenswood from Montrose to Berteau, have been created and tended to by dedicated volunteer gardeners of all ages and levels of expertise since 2015. It is the skinniest community garden you’ll ever see; however this formerly unused stretch of land is now home to 45 raised vegetable gardens, native fruit trees and bushes, a pollinator flyway, picnic table, benches and five bee hives!
  
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- 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!
  
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- Platform Coworking Pop-Up Market
  
  RAW VENUE #24 - As a coworking office space, Platform is a constant hub of creativity. This is especially true during RAW, as they host a pop-up market featuring photography, jewelry, encaustics, greeting cards, hand spun scarves and more. Located just north of Viva Vintage and just south of Manifold and Tam Wim Rugs, Platform is a great spot to start or end your trip through the Ravenswood ArtWalk.
  
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- Ravenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church
  
  RAW VENUE #9 - Ravenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church welcomes you to view new work by our favorite local artist, Jack Matsumoto, browse through our fair trade gift shop, Midori Market, and visit our upstairs café between 12:00-3:00, Sat and Sun, to enjoy a delicious Japanese box lunch filled with a juicy, quarter-chicken, marinated in our special teriyaki sauce, fluffy white rice, tantalizing salad/veggie, and a refreshing sweet to complete your meal.
  
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- RAW Street Fest
  
  RAW VENUE #5 - At the center of the ArtWalk is the RAW Street Fest, which features over 50 exhibitors, two stages of live music, the return of Begyle Brewing’s popular craft beer garden, a children’s activity corner and our food truck roundup. Grab coffee and pastries from Julius Meinl and see artwork from members of Thresholds in the pop-up gallery (Venue 4). The RAW Street Fest is a great rest and meet-up point where attendees can grab a bite and a drink while enjoying live entertainment. A $5 donation is requested upon entry, a small offering that goes a long way in keeping the rest of the festival free and un-ticketed. We want to extend our sincere thanks to those of you who help us make RAW a continued success through your generosity.
  
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- 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.
  
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- Richard Stromberg's Chicago Photography Classes
  
  RAW VENUE #1 - Richard Stromberg's Chicago Photography Classes has taught thousands of individuals the hobby and profession of Photography for over 25 years. Each year, we enjoying having our students showcase their best work during the ArtWalk.
  
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- Tam Wim
  
  RAW VENUE #23 - Tesigner Tam Wimolvan Vidulich is the founder of Tam Wim. With a background as an Interior Architect, Tam understands how living spaces are central to our lives, and how simple, well-designed objects can make life more harmonious.
  
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- The Attractivators
  
  RAW VENUE #19 - We are The Attractivators. Started by Anna Volkmann and Valerie Isotalo to heed the call of all people in need of hair super heroes. We will support everyone in their pursuit of hair satisfaction. We use our super powers of talent, experience, and creativity to achieve harmony between each strand. For RAW weekend, we will be showcasing work from painter Brian Morgan and ceramic artist Claire Micklin!
  
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- Thresholds
  
  RAW VENUE #3 - Thresholds provides healthcare, housing, and hope for thousands of person with mental illnesses and substance use disorders in Illinois. We are proud to support art and business in Ravenswood and to showcase our client art during the 2018 ArtWalk
  
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- Viva Vintage Clothing
  
  RAW VENUE #26 - Our Ravenswood showroom (usually open for your shopping enjoyment by appointment only) houses our collection of vintage clothing, accessories and jewelry. Most pieces date from the 1930s to the 1970s, although you’ll find a few vintage gems from the 1920s and 80s, as well. We love our local clients, but our day-to-day focus is selling via our website. We love having the opportunity to open our showroom to the public during this wonderful event!
  
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- Wellbeing Personalized Healthcare
  
  RAW VENUE #15 - Wellbeing Personalized Healthcare provides high quality holistic natural healthcare for the whole family. They will be showing work by Monika Lozinska and Lisa Zschunke.
  
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