EVENTS CALENDAR
Join us at AGITATOR GALLERY for these exhibitions, performances, lectures, recurring classes and workshops; all open to the public.
Artists Salon Crits
Agitator Gallery invites artists to present their work to be critiqued. In one evening up to 6 artists will display select pieces to a group of peers invited to analyze and discuss the artwork. Each artist will have 15-20 minutes to introduce your work, answer questions and receive feedback. These critique sessions are a great opportunity to network, workshop ideas and get input as you promote projects or develop new pieces. To participate contact Agitator member Alex Wilson at AudioImageChicago@gmail.com. Include your name, description of your art project and jpeg picture files of each piece. $10-15 donation encouraged to help support gallery operating costs, or pay what you can / no one turned away.
Figure DRAWING
We strive to offer as wide a range of figure models as possible, to reflect the fact we live in a very diverse society. Beginners and attendees without prior figure drawing experience are welcome. Feel free to ask the session monitors for guidance and advice. We’ve got basic drawing materials to share too. Donations: sliding scale $15 - $20
Free Jazz Orchestra
The Chicago Noise / Free Jazz Orchestra is an experiment. By intention there is no one prescribed way the orchestra will function. Musicians arrive by 7:00pm for refreshments and set up. We start at 7:30pm and finish up around 10:30pm. The conductor sets the rules. Free jazz and noise musicians are invited to participate. Bring your own amps, cables, extension cords, and power strips.
Stand & Bear Witness - PERFORMANCE NIGHT
Join us at the gallery for an evening of monologues, activism and solidarity.
Agitator provides space for artists, writers, journalists, citizens, musicians, activists, organizers, and the rest of us to tell our stories and our truth. Performers include:
• Pat Battle - reading poetry
• Darya Foroohar - reading from Death to the Dictator
• Clarisse Casalino - reading from Leo (a short story)
MISSING - a TTRPG
Everybody has heard the tale of Cassidy Sullivan by now. She’s practically a local legend; a boogeyman to scare children. “Don’t go out at night. Too dangerous; see what happened to Cassidy!?” “Don’t talk to strangers or you’ll end up like Cassidy!” It’s been a year since her disappearance (she was 16 years old when last seen)… Join GM Katy Crow for an evening game of FANTASY STORYTELLING via audience participatory table top role-playing gaming. More details in the post…
Figure DRAWING
We strive to offer as wide a range of figure models as possible, to reflect the fact we live in a very diverse society. Beginners and attendees without prior figure drawing experience are welcome. Feel free to ask the session monitors for guidance and advice. We’ve got basic drawing materials to share too. Donations: sliding scale $15-$20
Stand & Bear Witness - exhibit Closing
Join us and the exhibiting artists for this last look at the art of the exhibition. There may also be additional performances or music (still TBD) so look at the gallery’s Instagram platform (@AgitatorGallery) for further posts with event details.
We look forward to seeing you! Lets come together as a community of concerned citizens, activists, artists and more.
We—and those who came before us—have been at this for a very long time. We want to show that we're not going anywhere!
Figure DRAWING
We strive to offer as wide a range of figure models as possible, to reflect the fact we live in a very diverse society. Beginners and attendees without prior figure drawing experience are welcome. Feel free to ask the session monitors for guidance and advice. We’ve got basic drawing materials to share too. Donations: $15-$20
Propagation Lab - Stop Motion Plant
STOP MOTION PLANT are the 2025-2026 Artists in Residence at Agitator Gallery. They host monthly PROPAGATION LABS to offer open studio time to share ideas, create community and work on projects together. Just like their Salon Series, the Propagation Labs are “masks required” (to keep all safe). Join us, meet new people, make new art and have fun!
MONDAY EVENINGS - First Monday of the month
Labs are 6:30 - 9:00pm / Free to join in!
Figure DRAWING
We strive to offer as wide a range of figure models as possible, to reflect the fact we live in a very diverse society. Beginners and attendees without prior figure drawing experience are welcome. Feel free to ask the session monitors for guidance and advice. We’ve got basic drawing materials to share too. Donations: sliding scale $15 - $20
Figure DRAWING
We strive to offer as wide a range of figure models as possible, to reflect the fact we live in a very diverse society. Beginners and attendees without prior figure drawing experience are welcome. Feel free to ask the session monitors for guidance and advice. We’ve got basic drawing materials to share too. Donations: sliding scale $15 - $20
Artists Salon Crits
Agitator Gallery invites artists to present their work to be critiqued. In one evening up to 6 artists will display select pieces to a group of peers invited to analyze and discuss the artwork. Each artist will have 15-20 minutes to introduce your work, answer questions and receive feedback. These critique sessions are a great opportunity to network, workshop ideas and get input as you promote projects or develop new pieces. To participate contact Agitator member Alex Wilson at AudioImageChicago@gmail.com. Include your name, description of your art project and jpeg picture files of each piece. $10-15 donation encouraged to help support gallery operating costs, or pay what you can / no one turned away.
Free Jazz Orchestra
The Chicago Noise / Free Jazz Orchestra is an experiment. By intention there is no one prescribed way the orchestra will function. Musicians arrive by 7:00pm for refreshments and set up. We start at 7:30pm and finish up around 10:30pm. The conductor sets the rules. Free jazz and noise musicians are invited to participate. Bring your own amps, cables, extension cords, and power strips.
THURSDAY EVENINGS – the third Thurs of the month
Figure DRAWING
We strive to offer as wide a range of figure models as possible, to reflect the fact we live in a very diverse society. Beginners and attendees without prior figure drawing experience are welcome. Feel free to ask the session monitors for guidance and advice. We’ve got basic drawing materials to share too. Donations: $15-$20
Figure DRAWING
We strive to offer as wide a range of figure models as possible, to reflect the fact we live in a very diverse society. Beginners and attendees without prior figure drawing experience are welcome. Feel free to ask the session monitors for guidance and advice. We’ve got basic drawing materials to share too. Donations: $15-$20
Propagation Lab - Stop Motion Plant
STOP MOTION PLANT are the 2025-2026 Artists in Residence at Agitator Gallery. They host monthly PROPAGATION LABS to offer open studio time to share ideas, create community and work on projects together. Just like their Salon Series, the Propagation Labs are “masks required” (to keep all safe). Join us, meet new people, make new art and have fun!
MONDAY EVENINGS - First Monday of the month
Labs are 6:30 - 9:00pm / Free to join in!
Figure DRAWING
We strive to offer as wide a range of figure models as possible, to reflect the fact we live in a very diverse society. Beginners and attendees without prior figure drawing experience are welcome. Feel free to ask the session monitors for guidance and advice. We’ve got basic drawing materials to share too. Donations: $15-$20
Figure DRAWING
We strive to offer as wide a range of figure models as possible, to reflect the fact we live in a very diverse society. Beginners and attendees without prior figure drawing experience are welcome. Feel free to ask the session monitors for guidance and advice. We’ve got basic drawing materials to share too. Donations: sliding scale $15-$20
Figure DRAWING
We strive to offer as wide a range of figure models as possible, to reflect the fact we live in a very diverse society. Beginners and attendees without prior figure drawing experience are welcome. Feel free to ask the session monitors for guidance and advice. We’ve got basic drawing materials to share too. Donations: $15-$20
Artists Salon Crits
Agitator Gallery invites artists to present their work to be critiqued. In one evening up to 6 artists will display select pieces to a group of peers invited to analyze and discuss the artwork. Each artist will have 15-20 minutes to introduce your work, answer questions and receive feedback. These critique sessions are a great opportunity to network, workshop ideas and get input as you promote projects or develop new pieces. To participate contact Agitator member Alex Wilson at AudioImageChicago@gmail.com. Include your name, description of your art project and jpeg picture files of each piece. $10-15 donation encouraged to help support gallery operating costs, or pay what you can / no one turned away.
Free Jazz Orchestra
The Chicago Noise / Free Jazz Orchestra is an experiment. By intention there is no one prescribed way the orchestra will function. Musicians arrive by 7:00pm for refreshments and set up. We start at 7:30pm and finish up around 10:30pm. The conductor sets the rules. Free jazz and noise musicians are invited to participate. Bring your own amps, cables, extension cords, and power strips.
THURSDAY EVENINGS – the THIRD Thurs of the month
Figure DRAWING
We strive to offer as wide a range of figure models as possible, to reflect the fact we live in a very diverse society. Beginners and attendees without prior figure drawing experience are welcome. Feel free to ask the session monitors for guidance and advice. We’ve got basic drawing materials to share too. Donations: sliding scale $12-$20
Propagation Lab - Stop Motion Plant
STOP MOTION PLANT are the 2025-2026 Artists in Residence at Agitator Gallery. They host monthly PROPAGATION LABS to offer open studio time to share ideas, create community and work on projects together. Just like their Salon Series, the Propagation Labs are “masks required” (to keep all safe). Join us, meet new people, make new art and have fun!
MONDAY EVENINGS - First Monday of the month
Labs are 6:30 - 9:00pm / Free to join in!
Figure DRAWING
We strive to offer as wide a range of figure models as possible, to reflect the fact we live in a very diverse society. Beginners and attendees without prior figure drawing experience are welcome. Feel free to ask the session monitors for guidance and advice. We’ve got basic drawing materials to share too. Donations: sliding scale $15 - $20 to pay the model
Figure DRAWING
We strive to offer as wide a range of figure models as possible, to reflect the fact we live in a very diverse society. Beginners and attendees without prior figure drawing experience are welcome. Feel free to ask the session monitors for guidance and advice. We’ve got basic drawing materials to share too. Donations: sliding scale $15 - $20 to pay the model
Figure DRAWING
We strive to offer as wide a range of figure models as possible, to reflect the fact we live in a very diverse society. Beginners and attendees without prior figure drawing experience are welcome. Feel free to ask the session monitors for guidance and advice. We’ve got basic drawing materials to share too. Donations: sliding scale $15 - $20 to pay the model
Artists Salon Crits
Agitator Gallery invites artists to present their work to be critiqued. In one evening up to 6 artists will display select pieces to a group of peers invited to analyze and discuss the artwork. Each artist will have 15-20 minutes to introduce your work, answer questions and receive feedback. These critique sessions are a great opportunity to network, workshop ideas and get input as you promote projects or develop new pieces. To participate contact Agitator member Alex Wilson at AudioImageChicago@gmail.com. Include your name, description of your art project and jpeg picture files of each piece. $10-15 donation encouraged to help support gallery operating costs, or pay what you can / no one turned away.
Free Jazz Orchestra
The Chicago Noise / Free Jazz Orchestra is an experiment. By intention there is no one prescribed way the orchestra will function. Musicians arrive by 7:00pm for refreshments and set up. We start at 7:30pm and finish up around 10:30pm. The conductor sets the rules. Free jazz and noise musicians are invited to participate. Bring your own amps, cables, extension cords, and power strips.
Figure DRAWING
We strive to offer as wide a range of figure models as possible, to reflect the fact we live in a very diverse society. Beginners and attendees without prior figure drawing experience are welcome. Feel free to ask the session monitors for guidance and advice. We’ve got basic drawing materials to share too. Donations: sliding scale $12 - $20 to pay the model
Figure DRAWING
We strive to offer as wide a range of figure models as possible, to reflect the fact we live in a very diverse society. Beginners and attendees without prior figure drawing experience are welcome. Feel free to ask the session monitors for guidance and advice. We’ve got basic drawing materials to share too. Donations: sliding scale $15 - $20 to pay the model
Propagation Lab - Stop Motion Plant
STOP MOTION PLANT are the 2025-2026 Artists in Residence at Agitator Gallery. They host monthly PROPAGATION LABS to offer open studio time to share ideas, create community and work on projects together. Just like their Salon Series, the Propagation Labs are “masks required” (to keep all safe). Join us, meet new people, make new art and have fun!
MONDAY EVENINGS - First Monday of the month
Labs are 6:30 - 9:00pm / Free to join in!
Figure DRAWING
We strive to offer as wide a range of figure models as possible, to reflect the fact we live in a very diverse society. Beginners and attendees without prior figure drawing experience are welcome. Feel free to ask the session monitors for guidance and advice. We’ve got basic drawing materials to share too. Donations: sliding scale $15 - $20 to pay the model
Figure DRAWING
We strive to offer as wide a range of figure models as possible, to reflect the fact we live in a very diverse society. Beginners and attendees without prior figure drawing experience are welcome. Feel free to ask the session monitors for guidance and advice. We’ve got basic drawing materials to share too. Donations: sliding scale $15 - $20 to pay the model
Free Jazz Orchestra
The Chicago Noise / Free Jazz Orchestra is an experiment. By intention there is no one prescribed way the orchestra will function. Musicians arrive by 7:00pm for refreshments and set up. We start at 7:30pm and finish up around 10:30pm. The conductor sets the rules. Free jazz and noise musicians are invited to participate. Bring your own amps, cables, extension cords, and power strips.
THURSDAY EVENINGS – the THIRD Thurs of the month
Figure DRAWING
We strive to offer as wide a range of figure models as possible, to reflect the fact we live in a very diverse society. Beginners and attendees without prior figure drawing experience are welcome. Feel free to ask the session monitors for guidance and advice. We’ve got basic drawing materials to share too. Donations: sliding scale $15 - $20 to pay the model
Figure DRAWING
We strive to offer as wide a range of figure models as possible, to reflect the fact we live in a very diverse society. Beginners and attendees without prior figure drawing experience are welcome. Feel free to ask the session monitors for guidance and advice. We’ve got basic drawing materials to share too. Donations: sliding scale $15 - $20 to pay the model
Figure DRAWING
We strive to offer as wide a range of figure models as possible, to reflect the fact we live in a very diverse society. Beginners and attendees without prior figure drawing experience are welcome. Feel free to ask the session monitors for guidance and advice. We’ve got basic drawing materials to share too. Donations: sliding scale $15 - $20 to pay the model
Figure DRAWING
We strive to offer as wide a range of figure models as possible, to reflect the fact we live in a very diverse society. Beginners and attendees without prior figure drawing experience are welcome. Feel free to ask the session monitors for guidance and advice. We’ve got basic drawing materials to share too. Donations: sliding scale $15 - $20 to pay the model
Figure DRAWING
We strive to offer as wide a range of figure models as possible, to reflect the fact we live in a very diverse society. Beginners and attendees without prior figure drawing experience are welcome. Feel free to ask the session monitors for guidance and advice. We’ve got basic drawing materials to share too. Donations: sliding scale $15 - $20 to pay the model
Figure DRAWING
We strive to offer as wide a range of figure models as possible, to reflect the fact we live in a very diverse society. Beginners and attendees without prior figure drawing experience are welcome. Feel free to ask the session monitors for guidance and advice. We’ve got basic drawing materials to share too. Donations: sliding scale $15 - $20 to pay the model
Figure DRAWING
We strive to offer as wide a range of figure models as possible, to reflect the fact we live in a very diverse society. Beginners and attendees without prior figure drawing experience are welcome. Feel free to ask the session monitors for guidance and advice. We’ve got basic drawing materials to share too. Donations: sliding scale $15 - $20 to pay the model
Figure DRAWING
We strive to offer as wide a range of figure models as possible, to reflect the fact we live in a very diverse society. Beginners and attendees without prior figure drawing experience are welcome. Feel free to ask the session monitors for guidance and advice. We’ve got basic drawing materials to share too. Donations: sliding scale $15 - $20 to pay the model
Figure DRAWING
We strive to offer as wide a range of figure models as possible, to reflect the fact we live in a very diverse society. Beginners and attendees without prior figure drawing experience are welcome. Feel free to ask the session monitors for guidance and advice. We’ve got basic drawing materials to share too. Donations: sliding scale $15 - $20
Free Jazz Orchestra
The Chicago Noise / Free Jazz Orchestra is an experiment. By intention there is no one prescribed way the orchestra will function. Musicians arrive by 7:00pm for refreshments and set up. We start at 7:30pm and finish up around 10:30pm. The conductor sets the rules. Free jazz and noise musicians are invited to participate. Bring your own amps, cables, extension cords, and power strips.
Figure DRAWING
We strive to offer as wide a range of figure models as possible, to reflect the fact we live in a very diverse society. Beginners and attendees without prior figure drawing experience are welcome. Feel free to ask the session monitors for guidance and advice. We’ve got basic drawing materials to share too. Donations: sliding scale $15 - $20
Stand & Bear Witness - exhibit opening
With the past year of chaos, and domestic terrorism from ICE, Border Patrol agents, and the Fed, this exhibition provides space for artists, writers, journalists, citizens, musicians, activists, organizers, and the rest of us to tell our stories and our truth. The artists in this show directly reference this past year in the U.S. and they go far beyond this place and time.
Figure DRAWING
We strive to offer as wide a range of figure models as possible, to reflect the fact we live in a very diverse society. Beginners and attendees without prior figure drawing experience are welcome. Feel free to ask the session monitors for guidance and advice. We’ve got basic drawing materials to share too. Donations: sliding scale $15 - $20
Propagation Lab - Stop Motion Plant
STOP MOTION PLANT are the 2025-2026 Artists in Residence at Agitator Gallery. They host monthly PROPAGATION LABS to offer open studio time to share ideas, create community and work on projects together. Just like their Salon Series, the Propagation Labs are “masks required” (to keep all safe). Join us, meet new people, make new art and have fun!
MONDAY EVENINGS - First Monday of the month
Labs are 6:30 - 9:00pm / Free to join in!
Bike Winter Art Show 2026 Closing
Last chance to meet the artists and see the artwork; Also a chance to join the Critical Mass ride today which will end at the closing of our exhibition of artworks, iconography and object ephemera that celebrate, revere, lionize, criticize and focus on THE BICYCLE. The Bike Winter Art Show (BWAS) has been presented in various studios, lofts and galleries since 1997. Celebrate Chicago’s “Bike-strong” community together!
Figure DRAWING
We strive to offer as wide a range of figure models as possible, to reflect the fact we live in a very diverse society. Beginners and attendees without prior figure drawing experience are welcome. Feel free to ask the session monitors for guidance and advice. We’ve got basic drawing materials to share too.
TUESDAY EVENINGS – every week
Donations: sliding scale $15 - $20 to pay the model
Free Jazz Orchestra
The Chicago Noise / Free Jazz Orchestra is an experiment. By intention there is no one prescribed way the orchestra will function. Musicians arrive by 7:00pm for refreshments and set up. We start at 7:30pm and finish up around 10:30pm. The conductor sets the rules. Free jazz and noise musicians are invited to participate. Bring your own amps, cables, extension cords, and power strips.
Artists Salon Crits
Agitator Gallery invites artists to present their work to be critiqued. In one evening up to 6 artists will display select pieces to a group of peers invited to analyze and discuss the artwork. Each artist will have 15-20 minutes to introduce your work, answer questions and receive feedback. These critique sessions are a great opportunity to network, workshop ideas and get input as you promote projects or develop new pieces. To participate contact Agitator member Alex Wilson at AudioImageChicago@gmail.com. Include your name, description of your art project and jpeg picture files of each piece. $10-15 donation encouraged to help support gallery operating costs, or pay what you can / no one turned away.
Figure DRAWING
We strive to offer as wide a range of figure models as possible, to reflect the fact we live in a very diverse society. Beginners and attendees without prior figure drawing experience are welcome. Feel free to ask the session monitors for guidance and advice. We’ve got basic drawing materials to share too. Donations: sliding scale $15 - $20
Figure DRAWING
TUESDAY EVENINGS – every week
We strive to offer as wide a range of figure models as possible, to reflect the fact we live in a very diverse society. Beginners and attendees without prior figure drawing experience are welcome. Feel free to ask the session monitors for guidance and advice. We’ve got basic drawing materials to share too! Donations: sliding scale $15 - $20 to pay the model
Bike Winter Art Show 2026
See creative artworks, iconography and object ephemera from our local ARTS and ADVOCACY communities that celebrate, revere, lionize, criticize and focus on THE BICYCLE as symbol of Chicago’s activism, invention, agency, community, strategy and sustainable transportation. The Bike Winter Art Show (BWAS) has been presented in various studios, lofts and galleries since 1997. Agitator Gallery is proud to host the 28th annual exhibit in Chicago.
Figure DRAWING
We strive to offer as wide a range of figure models as possible, to reflect the fact we live in a very diverse society. Beginners and attendees without prior figure drawing experience are welcome. Feel free to ask the session monitors for guidance and advice. We’ve got basic drawing materials to share too.
TUESDAY EVENINGS – every week
Donations: sliding scale $15 - $20 to pay the model
Propagation Lab - Stop Motion Plant
STOP MOTION PLANT are the 2025-2026 Artists in Residence at Agitator Gallery. They host monthly PROPAGATION LABS to offer open studio time to share ideas, create community and work on projects together. Just like their Salon Series, the Propagation Labs are “masks required” (to keep all safe). Join us, meet new people, make new art and have fun!
MONDAY EVENINGS - First Monday of the month
Labs are 6:30 - 9:00pm / Free to join in!
Figure DRAWING
We strive to offer as wide a range of figure models as possible, to reflect the fact we live in a very diverse society. Beginners and attendees without prior figure drawing experience are welcome. Feel free to ask the session monitors for guidance and advice. We’ve got basic drawing materials to share too.
TUESDAY EVENINGS – every week
Donations: sliding scale $15 - $20 to pay the model
Artists Salon Crits
Agitator Gallery invites artists to present their work to be critiqued. In one evening up to 6 artists will display select pieces to a group of peers invited to analyze and discuss the artwork. Each artist will have 15-20 minutes to introduce your work, answer questions and receive feedback. These critique sessions are a great opportunity to network, workshop ideas and get input as you promote projects or develop new pieces. To participate contact Agitator member Alex Wilson at AudioImageChicago@gmail.com. Include your name, description of your art project and jpeg picture files of each piece. $10-15 donation encouraged to help support gallery operating costs, or pay what you can / no one turned away.
boxing day: Secrets of the Beehive Perform
Join us for the close of the Winter Holidays and the end of the Ghosts of Winters Past & Future exhibit (last chance to see the art) as we take down the trimmings from our trees and enjoy the warmth of the holidays one last time. Chicago-based band, Secrets of the Beehive, will be performing a music set from 8-9pm. Also enjoy tarot card readings and other festive cheer.
Free Jazz Orchestra
The Chicago Noise / Free Jazz Orchestra is an experiment. By intention there is no one prescribed way the orchestra will function. Musicians arrive by 7:00pm for refreshments and set up. We start at 7:30pm and finish up around 10:30pm. The conductor sets the rules. Free jazz and noise musicians are invited to participate. Bring your own amps, cables, extension cords, and power strips.
DREADed Winter’s Call - a tt.rpg evening
Welcome to DREAD- the horror TTRPG that uses a Jenga tower instead of dice! (Please note that DREAD is, at base, a HORROR game. That means spooky situations, monsters, and potential character death.) The main mechanic used will be a simple Jenga tower. Pull and successfully place a piece for specific actions. The rest is just roleplay! And what happens if the Tower falls? Your character is doomed, but players can access a special post-death game if desired.
Winter Solstice Swap Party
Join Pagan Action Network Chicago for P.A.N.I.C.’s first annual Yule Party! We will be hosting a Yuletide swap of whimsical trinkets, knick-knacks and gifts with local pagans while enjoying the warmth of community. Featuring tarot readings, a Winter Solstice yule goat ritual, and closing with a community drum circle. PLEASE BRING ITEMS for the YULETIDE SWAP & GIFT DRIVE: The swap is for people to trade gently used goods, keeping money out of corporations’ pockets and reducing waste while satisfying the crow-like urge to gather pretty, shiny things. You do not have to identify as a witch or pagan to participate. Open respectfully to one and all! We will hold a ritual to celebrate the solstice and cast light on the darkest day of the year. Bring a drum or instrument to participate in the jam!
Community Garden - Stop Motion Plant
From Stop Motion Plant @stopmotionplant / We’d love for you to come to our 3rd Annual Community Garden: Highlights from the Salon Series. This year we’re having 2 NIGHTS of performances with different performers each night! Come on Friday, December 19th and/or Saturday, December 20th at 8 PM at Agitator Artist Collective at 3851 W Fullerton. Doors open at 7:00 PM. Reserve your free ticket. Face masks required.
Free Jazz Orchestra
The Chicago Noise / Free Jazz Orchestra is an experiment. By intention there is no one prescribed way the orchestra will function. Musicians arrive by 6:30pm for refreshments and set up. We start at 7:30pm and finish up around 10:30pm. The conductor sets the rules. Free jazz and noise musicians are invited to participate. Bring your own amps, cables, extension cords, and power strips.
Artists Salon Crits
Agitator Gallery invites artists to present their work to be critiqued. In one evening up to 6 artists will display select pieces to a group of peers invited to analyze and discuss the artwork. Each artist will have 15-20 minutes to introduce your work, answer questions and receive feedback. These critique sessions are a great opportunity to network, workshop ideas and get input as you promote projects or develop new pieces. To participate contact Agitator member Alex Wilson at AudioImageChicago@gmail.com. Include your name, description of your art project and jpeg picture files of each piece. $10-15 donation encouraged to help support gallery operating costs, or pay what you can / no one turned away.
Ornament tournament 2025
Renegades of Funk, AnySquared, and Agitator Gallery team up to bring you the OT25! See artist-created one-of-a-kind ornaments while we bring together artists plus community. Take your picture with the Grinch. Help us choose the best in show. Check out the Christmas trees. Ornaments will be for sale. This is an all ages event. Join us for music and a hot drink station.
Opening: Ghosts of Winters Past & Future
The days are short and the nights are long, join us to welcome the coming of the light. This exhibition invites the community to participate in holiday mirth, solemnity, and remembrance as we struggle together through the scourge of this post-capitalist ice hell. The exhibiting artists celebrate the folkloric and forgotten roots of the season, remembering the traditions of the monstrous, ghostly, and fiendish characters of Yuletide, and reminding us that the holidays are about solidarity, community, and giving. Honor our grief at the darkest part of the year, and make space for hope in the coming year.
Figure DRAWING
We strive to offer as wide a range of figure models as possible, to reflect the fact we live in a very diverse society. Beginners and attendees without prior figure drawing experience are welcome. Feel free to ask the session monitors for guidance and advice. We’ve got basic drawing materials to share too. Donations: sliding scale $12 - $20
Closing Performances of Gender Multifariousness
An evening of music with this ensemble of Sound Artists (collaborating and with individual’s solos) + Opening performance by Tina LeFauve. Agitator member, Andrea Kasparyk & guest curator, Ralph Skunkie Davis curated a juried exhibition that closes tonight. These artists give a wide range of creative expression and support to gender variance and variety…and its artists!
Figure DRAWING
We strive to offer as wide a range of figure models as possible, to reflect the fact we live in a very diverse society. Beginners and attendees without prior figure drawing experience are welcome. Feel free to ask the session monitors for guidance and advice. We’ve got basic drawing materials to share too. Donations: sliding scale $12 - $20
Free Jazz Orchestra
The Chicago Noise / Free Jazz Orchestra is an experiment. By intention there is no one prescribed way the orchestra will function. Musicians arrive by 6:30pm for refreshments and set up. We start at 7:30pm and finish up around 10:30pm. The conductor sets the rules. Free jazz and noise musicians are invited to participate. Bring your own amps, cables, extension cords, and power strips.
Figure DRAWING
We strive to offer as wide a range of figure models as possible, to reflect the fact we live in a very diverse society. Beginners and attendees without prior figure drawing experience are welcome. Feel free to ask the session monitors for guidance and advice. We’ve got basic drawing materials to share too. Donations: sliding scale $12 - $20
Performances of Gender Multifariousness
Guest curator, Ralph Skunkie Davis is proud to present these artists who express, embrace, define, critique & celebrate a wide range of gender variance and demonstrate a wide variety of creative expression in their art-making.
PEFORMING ARTISTS:
Juna LaCalamita / Leah Lara / Izah / Solaris / Cache QT / Tony Colombe. K / Ralph Skunkie Davis