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CAC PRESENTS A NEW "CREATIVE LOUNGE"
AT THIS YEAR'S PITCHFORK MUSIC FESTIVAL JULY 19-21
Large-scale art installations and an interactive art station
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CHICAGO, IL. July 8, 2013----The Chicago Artists Coalition is pleased to present a new "Creative Lounge" at the 2013 Pitchfork Music Festival, to be held July 19-21 at Union Park, located at 1501 W. Randolph Street in Chicago. Tickets are required to the Pitchfork Music Festival.
The "Creative Lounge" will include large-scale art installations by local artists Claire Ashley and Jenny Kendler, plus an interactive art station and SmileBooth photo area. There will be special giveaways and a chance to learn more about CAC's residencies and programs for artists. The area also includes vendor tents with Dark Matter coffee and ice cream.
WHAT: Chicago Artists Coalition's "Creative Lounge" at Pitchfork Music Festival
WHEN: July 19-21, 2013
WHERE: Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60607
COST: Tickets are required to the Pitchfork Music Festival
INFO: www.chicagoartistscoalition.org or www.pitchforkmusicfestival.com
CONTACT: sara@chicagoartistscoalition.org / 312-491-8888
Left image: Claire Ashley, installation shot of distant landscapes: peepdyedcrevicehotpinkridge at the ICEBOX: Crane Arts, Philadelphia, PA, spray paint on PVC coated canvas and fan, 2013
Right image: Jenny Kendler, Burial Mound, Vintage recycled raccoon fur coats, waxed thread, reclaimed wood, batting, brass, salt-dyed Habotai silk, polymer clay crystals, plastic crystals, smoke machine, 2012
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The mission of the Chicago Artists Coalition is to build a sustainable marketplace for entrepreneurial artists and creatives. As pioneers in advocacy and professional development, the Coalition capitalizes on the intersection of art and enterprise by activating collaborative partnerships and developing innovative resources. The Chicago Artists Coalition is committed to cultivating groundbreaking exhibitions and educational opportunities, and to building a diverse community of artistic leaders that defines the place of art and artists in our culture and economy.
Chicago Artists Coalition
217 N. Carpenter Street, Chicago, IL 60607. 312-491-8888
Gallery Hours are Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm, and Saturday 12:00pm-6:00pm
www.chicagoartistscoalition.org
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