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Thanks Everyone! What an amazing opening event for the Bridging Borders exhibit! Part of the Contra Corriente Festival at Chicago Art Department with sibling exhibit “Aprendí a Sembrar” by Second Floor Gallery
 
On display through July 25: Contact CAD during business hours to make an appointment to see exhibit: 312-291-9743. TBA: programs + gallery hours!
 
So proud our team: Maria Requena Maria Requena • Sofia Brunwin Sofia • Maribel Cruz Perez Maribel • Pamela Trejo PamDsigns • Angelica Garcia angelica • Allison Hill Allison Hill • Tracy Kostenbader Tracy Kostenbader
 
ARTISTS:
Aileen Nicole Castro Aileen Castro
Akira
Alejandra Lemus Alejandra
Red Cave L
Anna Silvonchik
Arte Duran Arte Durán Charicata
Bane.xxa Vanessa
Christian Varela Christian Joshua Varela Solis
Cindy Uriostegui Catt.co_
Cristina Marquez Cristina
Elena Pach Elena Bar
Elena Diadenko Elena Diadenko
EMNI emni ★ evelyn
Gabriel Guzman Gabriel/Méno
Grecia Solorio Grecia Solorio 🫀
Idil Duman Idil Duman
Isaac Galvan Isaac Galvan
Janis Appleton Sir Janis Appleton
Javier Viñuela javier
Kaltra kaltra
Kybo kyra (ky)
Mariana Perez mar
Mary Antar
Pamela Trejo PamDsigns
Pauline Ruiz Pauline Ruiz
raqui raqui
Riesling D**g Riesling D**g
Rocio “Chio” Cabrera-Coz Chio Cabrera-Coz
Sailee Charlu Sailee Charlu
Shalala Salamzadeh Shalala Salamzadeh
Sharvani Chittem Sharvani Chittem
Stef Skills Stef Skills
Victoria Park Victoria Park (beautyvictoria) 화가 박승리
朴承里

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The Butterfly Effect Project celebrates the unity of migration stories and aims to unearth the roots that connect us all. Creating an interdisciplinary experience weaving together personal stories showcasing the shared way humans move and adapt, recognizing and respecting that our work exists on indigenous land.
 
BEP is volunteer-run and associated with AnySquared.
 
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Install all week! We are so proud of the butterflies and friends who have been making the exhibition happen! Gratitude to the butterflies: Sunflower Summit • Maribel • Sofia • PamDsigns • angelica • Allison Hill • Tracy Kostenbader … and friends
Chio Cabrera-Coz kaltra and Josh!

See you at the opening tomorrow!

The Butterfly Effect: Bridging Borders Exhibit Opening is Friday, June 12 from 6pm–9pm at Chicago Art Department, 1926 S Halsted, Chicago

On display Through July 25, 2026 | Part of Chicago Art Department’s Contra Corriente Festival: The Butterfly Effect: Bridging Borders brings together artists sharing personal and communal stories of immigration, environmental displacement, and loss of land. The exhibition reflects on the ways people adapt, survive, and remain connected across borders and generations.

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Opening Friday! Bridging Borders Exhibit at Chicago Art Department We're excited for our newest Butterfly Effect Project event on June 12th at 1926 S. Halsted. The exhibit features 30+ artists.

https://mailchi.mp/anysquared/mosaics

Mosaics Workshop This Friday June 5th 6pm–9pm at AnySquared Join Diotzinantzin Rios-Sierra and Sofia Brunwin share their expertise as they guide you through the basics of working in mosaics.

Recap: Last Saturday was our Launch Party for the Little Pigeons Publication!

Be there! Always a good time! Renegades of Funk & AnySquared bring you the all-community 1-day mini-art-fest with • Art on the Fence • Art-Making Station • Live Art • Art in Tents • Painting on the Mural Walls• and 75+ artists! A Free Community Event for All Ages!

AGAINST DA FENCE: 1 Day Mini-Art-Fest! is Sunday, June 28th 1pm-6pm at PROJECT LOGAN: 2929 W. Fullerton, Chicago (Behind Bank Parking Lot: Look for Purple Tent) —> ENTRANCE 1: alley west of the parking lot. —> ENTRANCE 2: 2924 W. Medill.

Inbox to participate!

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Last week’s excellent workshop was super fun! Thanks everyone who participated and made it happen.

Join us for Printmaking Workshop Part 2 on Friday May 29 from 6pm-9pm at AnySquared, 2328 N Milwaukee in Chicago.

Led by and in preparation for a Logan Square project with Jane Austin.

Materials provided for relief printing (linocuts).

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This Saturday! “Little Pigeons” Launch Party! We are so excited to celebrate the printing of our first edition on May 23rd from 5pm-8pm at Sheep Cult Comics, 1632 N. Milwaukee, Chicago. Special thanks to all the artists and writers who are featured in the publication! We couldn’t have done this without you!

Live Readings & MadLibs, Open Mic, Music, and Vibes! BYOB! Have fun with us!

Special thanks to our Editors/Creators and — we are so proud of you!

Our closing event on May 16th was an amazing afternoon of artist interviews, readings, and music!

We were so happy to share the last moments of the “Butterfly Effect: Cross Land, Generations, and Time” exhibit together!

Much gratitude to our artist speakers and readers for their art and thoughtful insights! .studio

Thank you also to .delaflor and for their beautiful and meaningful music and for being a wonderful host!

Much love to Pilsen Arts and Community House for collaborating with AnySquared and the Butterfly Effect Project (BEP) on this powerful and poignant exhibit.

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Look for more BEP project programming next month!

The Butterfly Effect Project (BEP) celebrates the unity of immigration and migration stories. In a time where communities are pulled towards division, BEP aims to unearth the roots that connect us all. Creating an interdisciplinary experience that will weave together a series of unique personal histories and stories to create a tapestry showcasing the shared way humans move and adapt all over the world, recognizing and respecting that our work exists on indigenous land.

The Butterfly Effect Project is volunteer-run and associated with AnySquared.

Butterfly Effect Project

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AnySquared

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Pilsen Arts & Community House

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