American Idol

by Kristin Freeman

This is a screen print made by an artist new to the medium. She took our introductory class last year, and produced a gem of a print. This three color print was made in an edition of 30, but we have only a few on hand. She also works avidly in her sketchbook. Check out her Flickr page to see more of her creations.

Medium: Silkscreen
Dimensions: 8″x8″

Price: $13

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As you may have heard, Spudnik Press recently collaborated with Artifice Magazine, an amazing brand new literary magazine. This magazine is so good, that I find myself reading short stories aloud to my roommate at the breakfast table. And now they have have put together a must see photo journal of their trip to Spudnik Press! If you appreciate good things, I highly recommend you read the following:

AN ORBIT OF SPUDNIK: A PHOTO JOURNAL by Andy Farkas

And when that leaves you wanting more, you can check out the release party this Saturday at Loft3A.

Listen to Spudnik printer Megan Klāwitter as she discusses caves, Chicago, and loving Spudnik Press with Brandon Wetherbee on the You, Me, Them, Everybody podcast.

FAIR @ Gallery 400

400 S. Peoria Street
February 26-27
Noon-6pm

Spudnik Press will be taking part in a two-day local maker and publisher fair at Gallery 400, on the UIC campus. This event is in conjunction with ArtWork: A National Conversation About Art, Labor, and Economics. From what I hear, many of Chicago’s best community oriented spaces and projects will be on-hand to show off what they make and what they do.

Artifice Issue #1 Release Party

Saturday, February 27

Loft 3A
3036 N Lincoln Ave

7pm
10:30pm: DJ Bret Randle spins funk and soul
Free beer; $10 suggested donation

Spudnik Press recently completed an exciting collaboration with Artifice Magazine. Ten Spudnik Press printers were selected to illustrate ten stories from the first issue of this brand new non-profit Chicago-based literary magazine. We invite you to celebrate the release of this new magazine (and this new beautiful suite of screen prints). The party will include live readings, and editional artwork by the illustrators.

Featured artists: Liz Born, Lilli Carré, Sanya Glisic, Kim Heiney, Angee Lennard, CJ Mace, Michelle Mashon, Jeremy Lundquist, Colin Palombi, and Tom Wilder.

Sanya Glisic’s reinterpretation of “Collectors” by Ori Fienberg is depicted above.

Drink and Draw

Theme: Collage

Wednesday March 3, 2009
7:00-9:30pm
Pabst Blue Ribbon provided (or BYOB)
Suggested Donation: $5
@ Spudnik Press
1821 W Hubbard, Suite 308
Chicago, IL 60622

March’s theme is Collage- come tear it up & bring some inspired materials to share (maps, ancient encyclopedias, old porn, found objects..)! This month’s theme drink is Maiden’s Kiss in honor of International Women’s Day!

Drink and Draw is our monthly night devoted to drawing practices. There’s no teacher and no pretensions. We provide a theme for the evening and a little booze. Please come, and bring your friends while your at it.

Friday, February 26, 2010, 7 – 10 pm

This January and February, artists who printed at Spudnik worked collaboratively to create one-of-a-kind prints using the projects they were already working on. Layer by layer, printers added their mark to not only four collaborative prints, but our gallery wall as well.

On Friday, February 26th, we are inviting you to stop by the studio, say hi, eat some layer cake, and learn about making artwork in a community studio. While you’re here, head downstairs to The Post Family. The fine printers at Sonnenzimmer, Nick Butcher and Nadine Nagasaki, will be hosting their first solo show of entirely non-commissioned art.

Drink and Draw

Theme: Tattoo Flash Art

Wednesday Feb. 3, 2010
7:00-9:30pm
Theme Drink provided (or BYOB)
Suggested Donation: $5

@ Spudnik Press
1821 W Hubbard, Suite 308
Chicago, IL 60622

Drink and Draw is our monthly night devoted to drawing practices. There’s no teacher and no pretensions. We provide a theme for the evening and a theme drink. Attendees provide a sketchbook and drawing utensils. Please come, and bring your friends while your at it.

February’s theme is Tattoo Flash. We’ll provide researched Tattoo Flash Art so participants can learn to draw the classics or design their own! There will be Sailor’s Rum & Cokes on hand, or BYOB.

Call for Printers: Layer Make!

This January and February, everyone who printed at Spudnik worked collaboratively create one-of-a-kind prints using the projects they were already working on. Layer by layer, printers added their mark to not only four collaborative prints, but our gallery wall as well.

On Friday, February 26th, we are inviting you to stop by the studio, say hi, eat some cake, and learn about making artwork in a community studio.