Public Works Focuses on Making Work from Art
By Betsy Mikel in Arts & Entertainment on Aug 13, 2010 5:40PM
It’s hard to craft a full-time job out of being an artist. But some say it’s possible. The Public Works Speaker Series is bringing artists and entrepreneurs - like the brains behind Designing Obama , the owners of a Chicago-based art and screen print studio, and a wallpaper designer - to talk about making a living in the independent arts. The series runs for the next four weeks and will speak to the idea that “Art makes work; work makes art.” It’s meant to educate and inspire more artists to turn their hobbies into jobs.
The speakers will have 45 minutes to discuss their work and share insights about their progress and processes. After a Q-and-A session, the beer will flow freely accompanied by DJs, so everyone can party together. We are really impressed by the bill for this series. For anyone interested in graphic design, publishing, illustration or decorative arts, there’s a big name in the industry speaking.
Friday August 13:
Scott Thomas (Post Family / Obama)
Stephen Gossett (Flavorpill Chicago)
DJ Pete Dougherty (Hey Champ)
Friday August 20:
Chuck Anderson (No Pattern)
Zach Dodson (Featherproof Press)
DJ Dinoscopy (Only Children)
Friday August 27:
Mike Perry
Dan Funderburgh
DJ Jobot (Jojo Yang)
Friday September 3:
Chris Force (Alarm / Design Bureau)
Nick and Nadine (Sonnenzimmer)
DJ Clerical Error (Jocelyn Brown)
Each speaker series will be at Andrew Rafacz Gallery, 835 W. Washington, at 7 p.m. and is free.