65GRAND

Jenal Dolson’s installation “Interrobang” continues at the 65GRAND Project Space through September 26th.

Enveloped in an overtly bright, striped environment, Interrobang stages a dynamic interplay of color, pattern, and optical vibration, destabilizing perceptual assumptions and enacting a phenomenological encounter in which space, surface, and body are inseparably entangled. In this way, the paintings hold gesture as the body holds touch: as residue, as a lingering presence - embodying the interrogative tension of the interrobang itself.

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JAPETH MENNES
I will always love ewe
May 29 - July 11, 2026

Opening Reception: Friday, May 29th from 6-9PM

65GRAND is located at 3252 W North Ave . Chicago

Image: Japeth Mennes, No Lotto, Illinois, Yellow Deep, Yellow Medium, Light Green, 2026, Acrylic on canvas, 35 x 27 inches

Last day! Don’t miss this final opportunity to view Heather Mekkelson’s solo exhibition “base note snare” presented simultaneously at 65GRAND and boundary. There will be an artist talk at boundary today at 1pm.

65GRAND is open today Saturday, May 23rd 12-6pm.

Images: details of Heather Mekkelson’s exhibition “bass note” at 65GRAND. 📸

Please join us this upcoming final weekend for Heather Mekkelson’s exhibition “bass note.” Gallery hours: Friday & Saturday 12 - 6PM and by appointment

Please Note: Heather Mekkelson is presenting an artist talk at boundary on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM where she stages the simultaneous exhibition “snare”

boundary is located at 2334 W. 111th Place in Chicago

Image: Heather Mekkelson, spear, 2025-26, cast aluminum, cartridge brass, 89 x 2-1/4 in

Heather Mekkelson’s solo exhibition “bass note” continues through May 23rd with gallery hours on Fridays & Saturdays 12-6pm. Please note there are extended hours at 65GRAND this Friday, May 15th until 9pm for the opening of the project space featuring Jenal Dolson.

Mekkelson’s “bass note snare” emerges simultaneously from two galleries on opposite ends of Chicago. 65GRAND in the North Side neighborhood of Humboldt Park, features “bass note.” Sixteen miles away, in the South Side Morgan Park neighborhood, boundary presents “snare.”


Image: Heather Mekkelson, animal, 2025-26, cotton blotter paper, india ink, artist frame, 41-1/4 x 33-1/4 in 📸

Jenal Dolson at 65GRAND Project Space

JENAL DOLSON
Interrobang
May 15 - September 26

Opening Reception:
Friday, May 15 (6-9PM)

Please join us for a new installation, Interrobang, by Jenal Dolson to kick off the project space at 65GRAND. Enveloped in an overtly bright, striped environment, Interrobang stages a dynamic interplay of color, pattern, and optical vibration, destabilizing perceptual assumptions and enacting a phenomenological encounter in which space, surface, and body are inseparably entangled. In this way, the paintings hold gesture as the body holds touch: as residue, as a lingering presence - embodying the interrogative tension of the interrobang itself.

Jenal Dolson, Play House, 2026, oil and pumice on canvas, 41.25 x 34 inches

Saturday! Heather Mekkelson Artist Talk at 65GRAND

Please join us Saturday, May 9th at 2:30 PM for an artist talk with Heather Mekkelson as part of her current exhibition bass note

65GRAND is located at 3252 W North Ave

Image Heather Mekkelson, cord, 2024-26, wood, PVC, XPS foam, nylon screen, music stands, obsolete cords, jute, size variable and animal, 2025-26, cotton blotter paper, india ink, artist frame, 41.25 x 33.25 inches
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Please join us Saturday, May 9th at 2:30 PM for an artist talk with Heather Mekkelson as part of her current exhibition bass note

65GRAND is located at 3252 W North Ave

Image: Heather Mekkelson, cord, 2024-26, wood, PVC, XPS foam, nylon screen, music stands, obsolete cords, jute, size variable 📸

Details from Heather Mekkelson’s solo exhibition bass note. Please note that 65GRAND closes at 5:30pm today, Saturday, May 2nd. The exhibition continues through May 23rd.

Mekkelson’s “bass note snare” emerges simultaneously from two galleries on opposite ends of Chicago. 65GRAND in the North Side neighborhood of Humboldt Park, features “bass note” sixteen miles away, in the South Side Morgan Park neighborhood, boundary presents “snare.”

65GRAND presents
HEATHER MEKKELSON
bass note
April 24 - May 23, 2026

Opening Reception:
Friday, April 24 (6-9PM)


Mekkelson’s bass note snare emerges simultaneously from two galleries on opposite ends of Chicago. 65GRAND in the North Side neighborhood of Humboldt Park, features bass note, sixteen miles away, in the South Side Morgan Park neighborhood, boundary presents snare.

The exhibitions open on April 24 (65GRAND) and April 25 (boundary) and run through May 23.

Image: Heather Mekkelson, Polaroid, 2026