EXPLORING WOMEN’S IDENTITIES THROUGH DIVERSE MEDIA

EXHIBITION :: January 25 through February 7, 2025

Curated by Agitator Artist-In-Residence, SAM FRANCO– this group exhibit investigates the intricate layers of women’s experiences through a broad spectrum of artistic practices, offering an immersive exploration of labor, identity and creativity. It foregrounds the contributions of cisgender, genderfluid, and other identifying women, reframing unseen or undervalued labor as both art and an act of resistance.

OPENING Reception :: Saturday, Jan 25 / 6:00 – 9:00 pm
MEET THE ARTISTS / ART PARTY :: Saturday, Feb 1 / 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Use the galleryas an OPEN WORKSPACE; bring your art (make new work or continue projects from previous weeks).  Every session begins with a DEMO provided by a lead artist (an Agitator Member or guest artist) that will focus on a specific art material or process. Then work on your art, ask questions, give & receive feedback. This is a great opportunity to workshop your ideas and get input as you develop existing or new pieces.

Jan 12 :: Drawing for Pupperty / Alonso Galue
Jan 26 :: Assemblage Sculpture / Alonso Galue
Feb 2 :: Cutting Mat Windows / Andrea Kasparyk
Feb 9 :: Creative Calligraphy / Ramin Takloo-Bighash
Feb 16 :: Writers Workshop / Gretchen Hasse
Feb 23 :: Shadow Puppets / Wendy Madrigal
Mar 2 :: Photo Studio Lighting / Jason Greenberg

Agitator hosts weekly & monthly recurring classes, creative workshops, figure drawing sessions and more. Visit our calendar listings for details, dates and registration information.

IN REPOSE - Live Figure Model Drawing :: Tuesdays, weekly

GALLERY SITTING - Free Jazz Jams :: 2nd Thursdays, monthly

ARTISTS SALON - Critique Sessions :: 3rd Wednesdays, monthly

THE CHICAGO NOISE - Free Jazz Orchestra :: 3rd Thursdays, monthly

STUDIO SUNDAYS- DIY Art Projects & Demos :: Sundays, weekly