<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:georss="http://www.georss.org/georss" xmlns:geo="http://www.w3.org/2003/01/geo/wgs84_pos#" > <channel> <title>Richard Willis - The Visualist</title> <atom:link href="https://thevisualist.org/tag/richard-willis/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://thevisualist.org</link> <description>Chicago Visual Arts Calendar</description> <lastBuildDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:01:19 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1</generator> <image> <url>https://thevisualist.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/13715238_1656465681341114_192907186_a1-200x200.jpg</url> <title>Richard Willis - The Visualist</title> <link>https://thevisualist.org</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <site xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">232801582</site> <item> <title>World of Variety Holiday Party</title> <link>https://thevisualist.org/2024/12/world-of-variety-holiday-party/</link> <comments>https://thevisualist.org/2024/12/world-of-variety-holiday-party/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[flor123]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 21 Dec 2024 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Exhibition]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Performance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reception]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Release Party]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sale]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Screening]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ACRE]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ACRE Projects]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Adam Elias Hine]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Aitis Something]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Alessandra Norman]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Allen McNair]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Almighty & Insane]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ash Hudson]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ben Driggs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Caitlin Arnold]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Gail Placko]]></category> <category><![CDATA[GBAY Powerseller]]></category> <category><![CDATA[GnarWare]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Goodbye Press]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Half Letter Press]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ike Floor]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Jetsy Merchblatt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Kimberly Kim]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Lakeview]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Lauren Walsh]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Molly Anne Bishop]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Molly Colleen O'Connell]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Nature's Trace]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Project Onward]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Richard Willis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Rock Pile Western]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sílice Masa by VFrnchy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Spring Valley Artisans]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Stella Brown]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Weaving Mill]]></category> <category><![CDATA[World of Variety]]></category> <category><![CDATA[World of Variety Holiday Party]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thevisualist.org/?p=169939</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Feeling festive? On Saturday, December 21 from 5 – 9pm, stop by World of Variety’s holiday party at ACRE Projects for some last minute gifts, artist-made goods, and delicious snacks. — World of Variety, organized by artist Stella Brown, is a curatorial project that brings fun and joy to retail shopping. This modern, curated variety<a href="https://thevisualist.org/2024/12/world-of-variety-holiday-party/" class="read-more">Continue Reading</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thevisualist.org/2024/12/world-of-variety-holiday-party/">World of Variety Holiday Party</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thevisualist.org">The Visualist</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Feeling festive? On Saturday, December 21 from 5 – 9pm, stop by World of Variety’s holiday party at ACRE Projects for some last minute gifts, artist-made goods, and delicious snacks.</p> <p>—</p> <p>World of Variety, organized by artist Stella Brown, is a curatorial project that brings fun and joy to retail shopping. This modern, curated variety store focuses on artist-made objects; local and regionally-produced products; and a range of unique goods collected from around the world.</p> <p>Purchase handmade wares and unique goods and support over 25 local artists, makers, and small businesses including: Adam Elias Hine, Aitis Something, Alessandra Norman, Allen McNair, Almighty & Insane, Ash Hudson, Ben Driggs, Caitlin Arnold, Gail Placko, GBAY Powerseller, GnarWare, Goodbye Press, Half Letter Press, Ike Floor, Jetsy Merchblatt, Kimberly Kim, Lauren Walsh, Molly Anne Bishop, Molly Colleen O’Connell, Nature’s Trace, Project Onward, Richard Willis, Rock Pile Western, Sílice Masa by VFrnchy, Spring Valley Artisans, The Weaving Mill, and more.</p><p>The post <a href="https://thevisualist.org/2024/12/world-of-variety-holiday-party/">World of Variety Holiday Party</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thevisualist.org">The Visualist</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://thevisualist.org/2024/12/world-of-variety-holiday-party/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">169939</post-id> </item> <item> <title>World of Variety Holiday Shop</title> <link>https://thevisualist.org/2024/11/world-of-variety-holiday-shop-2/</link> <comments>https://thevisualist.org/2024/11/world-of-variety-holiday-shop-2/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[flor123]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 30 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Exhibition]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reception]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sale]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ACRE]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ACRE Projects]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Adam Elias Hine]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Aitis Something]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Alessandra Norman]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Allen McNair]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Almighty & Insane]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ash Hudson]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ben Driggs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Caitlin Arnold]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chicago]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Gail Placko]]></category> <category><![CDATA[GBAY Powerseller]]></category> <category><![CDATA[GnarWare]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Goodbye Press]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Half Letter Press]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ike Floor]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Jetsy Merchblatt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Kimberly Kim]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Lakeview]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Lauren Walsh]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Molly Anne Bishop]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Molly Colleen O'Connell]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Nature's Trace]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Project Onward]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Richard Willis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Rock Pile Western]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sílice Masa by VFrnchy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Spring Valley Artisans]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Stella Brown]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Weaving Mill]]></category> <category><![CDATA[World of Variety]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://thevisualist.org/?p=169103</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>To usher in our first holiday season at our Lakeview gallery space, ACRE Projects presents a World of Variety Holiday Shop. World of Variety, organized by artist Stella Brown, is a curatorial project that brings fun and joy to retail shopping. This modern, curated variety store focuses on artist-made objects; local and regionally-produced products; and<a href="https://thevisualist.org/2024/11/world-of-variety-holiday-shop-2/" class="read-more">Continue Reading</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thevisualist.org/2024/11/world-of-variety-holiday-shop-2/">World of Variety Holiday Shop</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thevisualist.org">The Visualist</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To usher in our first holiday season at our Lakeview gallery space, ACRE Projects presents a World of Variety Holiday Shop. World of Variety, organized by artist Stella Brown, is a curatorial project that brings fun and joy to retail shopping. This modern, curated variety store focuses on artist-made objects; local and regionally-produced products; and a range of unique goods collected from around the world.</p> <p>Whether contemporary art objects; used and found home goods; collected rocks and bits of natural history; or novelty toys, objects tell the story of the time, place, and culture that created and collected them and World of Variety exists to celebrate the things that can make our lives wonderful.</p> <p>Purchase handmade wares and unique goods and support over 25 local artists, makers, and small businesses including:<br /> Adam Elias Hine, Aitis Something, Alessandra Norman, Allen McNair, Almighty & Insane, Ash Hudson, Ben Driggs, Caitlin Arnold, Gail Placko, GBAY Powerseller, GnarWare, Goodbye Press, Half Letter Press, Ike Floor, Jetsy Merchblatt, Kimberly Kim, Lauren Walsh, Molly Anne Bishop, Molly Colleen O’Connell, Nature’s Trace, Project Onward, Richard Willis, Rock Pile Western, Sílice Masa by VFrnchy, Spring Valley Artisans, The Weaving Mill, and more.</p> <p>We invite you to join us for the grand opening of World of Variety’s Holiday Shop on Saturday, November 30th from 12 – 6pm for Small Business Saturday or during gallery open hours on Thursdays & Fridays from 2 – 7pm; Saturdays & Sundays from 12 – 6pm; and by appointment.</p><p>The post <a href="https://thevisualist.org/2024/11/world-of-variety-holiday-shop-2/">World of Variety Holiday Shop</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thevisualist.org">The Visualist</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://thevisualist.org/2024/11/world-of-variety-holiday-shop-2/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">169103</post-id> </item> <item> <title>15th Annual Art on Cardboard Show</title> <link>https://thevisualist.org/2017/10/15th-annual-art-on-cardboard-show/</link> <comments>https://thevisualist.org/2017/10/15th-annual-art-on-cardboard-show/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Meg Duguid]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2017 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Exhibition]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reception]]></category> <category><![CDATA[15th Annual Art on Cardboard Show]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Adam Hives]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Al Pocius]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Alicia Obermeyer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Allison Corr]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Andre Pace]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Anne Olson]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Art Fag (Mike Pocius)]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Betty Heredia]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Betty Johnson]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Bill Douglas]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Blake Lenoir]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Bobby Tirelli]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Brett Johnson]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Brian Wells]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Bridgeport]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ceyda Aykan]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chicago]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Co-Prosperity Sphere]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Dave Holt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Dave Manno]]></category> <category><![CDATA[David Garrett]]></category> <category><![CDATA[David Hence]]></category> <category><![CDATA[David Jaremon]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Deana Burrows]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Elliot Eggler]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Frank Jackowiak]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Frank McCarthy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[George Larson]]></category> <category><![CDATA[George Peterson]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Geri Romano]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Glitterman]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hannah Larson]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Harley Foos]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Isabelle Bottger]]></category> <category><![CDATA[J Mogodor Griffin]]></category> <category><![CDATA[James Hall]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Jamie Porto]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Jay Smith]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Jean Wilson $30]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Joe Damal]]></category> <category><![CDATA[John Platt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Joseph Cobbs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Kelly Stone]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ken Bortman]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ken Hirte]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Kevin Heisner]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Kim Assaley]]></category> <category><![CDATA[LAURA SLOTA]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Lawrence Moragne $25]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Linda Kim]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Linda Platt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Loretta "Lola" Lubin]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Lucie Scanlon]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Lynn Chaloyoka]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Maria Vank]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Matt Geer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Matt Robinson]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Maureen Warren]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Michael Smith]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Molly McGrath]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Olivia Ortega]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Qiju Jiang]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Richard Willis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[RJ Juguilon]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Rosemarie Regulus]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ruby Bradford]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sam Arnold]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sara Castillo]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sarah Gourevitch]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Shanna VanVolt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Steven Stankowickz]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sue Suzane Pride]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tamara Wasserman]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Teresa Omiotech]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tom Torluemke]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tommy Hamby]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tony Perez]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Urban Radical]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Vittorio Carli]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Walter Fydryk]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Zitlali Yunuhem]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thevisualist.org/?p=71869</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The Birdhouse Museum of Bridgeport is delighted to invite you to the Art On Cardboard 15th Anniversary Reception, at Co-Prosperity Sphere (3219 S. Morgan) on Friday, October 6, from 6PM to 10PM! This annual event features original, transformative art, constructed from conventional cardboard. Be sure to arrive early to take a gander, as these cardboard<a href="https://thevisualist.org/2017/10/15th-annual-art-on-cardboard-show/" class="read-more">Continue Reading</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thevisualist.org/2017/10/15th-annual-art-on-cardboard-show/">15th Annual Art on Cardboard Show</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thevisualist.org">The Visualist</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Birdhouse Museum of Bridgeport is delighted to invite you to the Art On Cardboard 15th Anniversary Reception, at Co-Prosperity Sphere (3219 S. Morgan) on Friday, October 6, from 6PM to 10PM!</p> <p>This annual event features original, transformative art, constructed from conventional cardboard. Be sure to arrive early to take a gander, as these cardboard masterpieces will be removed immediately, as they are sold!</p> <p>Featuring work from: Adam Hives, Al Pocius, Alicia Obermeyer, Allison Corr, Andre Pace, Anne Olson, Art Fag (Mike Pocius), Betty Heredia, Betty Johnson, Bill Douglas, Blake Lenoir, Bobby Tirelli, Brett Johnson, Brian Wells, Ceyda Aykan, Dave Holt, Dave Manno, David Garrett, David Hence, David Jaremon, Deana Burrows, Elliot Eggler, Frank Jackowiak, Frank McCarthy, George Larson, George Peterson, Geri Romano, Glitterman, Harley Foos, Isabelle Bottger, J Mogodor Griffin, James Hall, Jamie Porto, Jay Smith, Jean Wilson, Joe Damal, John Platt, Joseph Cobbs, Kelly Stone, Ken Bortman, Ken Hirte, Kevin Heisner, Kim Assaley, Laura Slota, Lawrence Moragne, Linda Kim, Linda Platt, Loretta “Lola” Lubin, Lucie Scanlon, Lynn Chaloyoka, Maria Vank, Matt Geer, Matt Robinson, Maureen Warren, Michael Smith, Molly McGrath, Olivia Ortega, Qiju Jiang, Richard Willis, RJ Juguilon, Rosemarie Regulus, Ruby Bradford, Sam Arnold, Sara Castillo, Sarah Gourevitch, Shanna VanVolt, Steven Stankowickz, Sue<br /> Suzane Pride, Tamara Wasserman, Teresa Omiotech, Tom Torluemke, Tommy Hamby, Tony Perez, Urban Radical, Vittorio Carli, Walter Fydryk, Zitlali Yunuhem</p> <p>The proceeds from this event directly support the showcased artists and benefit Lumpen Radio.</p> <p>The Birdhouse Museum of Bridgeport is still accepting submissions to this show. Please contact us for more information.</p> <p>Contact:<br /> phone: Mike Pocius, (630) 248-9008<br /> email: Hannah Larson, hannah@lumpenradio.com</p> <p>Viewing Hours:<br /> Friday, October 6th, 6PM-11PM (Opening Reception)<br /> Saturday, October 7th 12PM-5PM<br /> Sunday, October 8th 12PM-5PM</p> <p>To learn more information about exhibiting your art, visit this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2011304965823029</p><p>The post <a href="https://thevisualist.org/2017/10/15th-annual-art-on-cardboard-show/">15th Annual Art on Cardboard Show</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thevisualist.org">The Visualist</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://thevisualist.org/2017/10/15th-annual-art-on-cardboard-show/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">71869</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Places That Matter</title> <link>https://thevisualist.org/2017/08/places-that-matter/</link> <comments>https://thevisualist.org/2017/08/places-that-matter/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Meg Duguid]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 04 Aug 2017 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Exhibition]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reception]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Andrew Hall]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Anthony Hunter]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Brandon Jackson]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Bridgeport]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chicago]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Fernando Ramirez]]></category> <category><![CDATA[George Zuniga]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Janno Juguilon]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Jason Harris]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Louis Demarco]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Pedro Basantes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Places That Matter]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Project Onward]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Richard Willis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ryne Juguilon]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Bridgeport Art Center]]></category> <category><![CDATA[William Douglas]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thevisualist.org/?p=69728</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>After completing commissions for the Obama Foundation, ComEd and Press Ganey, more than 40 new pieces will be on display at Project Onward. All works are created by mentally and developmentally challenged artists. The August 4 exhibition highlights Illinois PLACES THAT MATTER, historic sites and buildings included on Landmarks Illinois’ annual Most Endangered Historic Places<a href="https://thevisualist.org/2017/08/places-that-matter/" class="read-more">Continue Reading</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thevisualist.org/2017/08/places-that-matter/">Places That Matter</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thevisualist.org">The Visualist</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After completing commissions for the Obama Foundation, ComEd and Press Ganey, more than 40 new pieces will be on display at Project Onward. All works are created by mentally and developmentally challenged artists. The August 4 exhibition highlights Illinois PLACES THAT MATTER, historic sites and buildings included on Landmarks Illinois’ annual Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois list. Event proceeds benefit nonprofit Project Onward and its artists. Additional work from over a dozen veteran artists will also be on display. Project Onward Executive Director CEO Rick Wade will be available for questions and interviews.</p> <p>Participating Artists Include:</p> <div><span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Pedro Basantes<br /> </span></div> <div><span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Louis DeMarco<br /> </span></div> <div><span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">William Douglas<br /> </span></div> <div><span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Andrew Hall<br /> </span></div> <div><span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Jason Harris<br /> </span></div> <div><span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Anthony Hunter<br /> </span></div> <div><span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Brandon Jackson<br /> </span></div> <div><span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Janno Juguilon<br /> </span></div> <div><span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Ryne Juguilon<br /> </span></div> <div><span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Fernando Ramirez<br /> </span></div> <div><span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Richard Willis<br /> </span></div> <div><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #000000;">George Zuniga</span><br /> </span></div><p>The post <a href="https://thevisualist.org/2017/08/places-that-matter/">Places That Matter</a> first appeared on <a href="https://thevisualist.org">The Visualist</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://thevisualist.org/2017/08/places-that-matter/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">69728</post-id> </item> </channel> </rss>