Calendar of Events

Check out the Little Things Artist Talk HERE!

The Vote Is In! The Collector's Choice for the Black Love Matters! Exhibition goes to Marcus Sterling Alleyne with Honey Locs.

You can find more of his work at alleyneart.com
Follow him on instagram @alleyneart or @cosmicyoga3000 for his yoga series!

BUTTERFLY COMMUNITY presents
“The Little Things” ExhibitAt Dionne Victoria Studios, INC.
in the lower level of the Zhou B. Art Center
1029 W. 35th Chicago IL 60609
November 16th-December 21st 2018

Opening Reception November 16, 2018 6pm-10pm.

Who we are:

By igniting the flame within ourselves we ignite the flames within others. We teach empathy through art and inspire transformation through education in our classrooms, events and exhibitions. To learn more about Dionne Victoria Studios, INC. visit www.dionnevictoria.com. To find out about the Butterfly Community, like our page a https://www.facebook.com/ButterflyCommunity, follow us on instagram @butterflycommunitychicago.

“Little things make big things happen.”  -John Wooden

This exhibition acknowledges the little things it takes to be the big people we are. Little things make big things happen. Big things make change occur! We are the change we want to see. Our goal is to have at least 100 paintings, 14” x 14” or less including frame, subject is open to the artists' discretion.

Requirements

• Artist must be 18 years or older or must have a guardian sign in their work
• 14" or less in any given direction
• 2D and 3D artwork accepted

To apply send the following details to butterflycommunitychicago@gmail.com:*

• Up to 5 examples of your work**
• Website
• Social Media
• Phone or email (best way to contact you)

*Once selected artist pays hanging fee: $15/piece (Returning artists receive a discount). Fees are due upon delivery. 
**Label all materials with your first initial last name_title: (example) dmilton_title.jpg

All submissions are due October 26th 11:59pm!

Schedule:

Submissions deadline October 26th
Notifications by October 29th
Art delivered by November 7th
Opening Reception November 16th
Closing Reception December 21st
Art pickup by January 11th

The gallery does not take commission but all donations from sales through this exhibition will go towards a location for our community center. 

Third Annual Spring Art Fair!

Looking for vendors, artists and performers for our annual Spring Art Fair in South Shore.

Date: May 6th
Time: 1-6pm
Location: Studio 71 1834 E 71st St, Chicago, IL 60649

Street parking available.
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This fair is about forming unity in our communities and promoting economic growth. The theme is life and we have a few different ways you can participate.
Vendors
We are looking for a variety in goods for example body and hair care products, jewelry, accessories, artwork, food, etc. If you make it, we want it! Vendors who donate to the raffle receive up to $10 off depending on the value of the item donated.
Vendor fee: $35
Performers
We are interested in people concerned with uplifting the community.  The performances will be in the form of open mic. There is no fee to perform.
Donations
We will be having a baby drive for expectant parents. Please bring an item for the drive to receive a raffle ticket for items up for grabs. 

If you’re interested in being a vendor or performer please email complete this google form here: https://goo.gl/forms/IisoCCevVA3PrRPA3
Once you have been accepted, you will receive information about payment and further instructions.

On the day:
Setup begins at 12pm and doors open at 1pm. Clean up is at 6pm. Standard card ables are provided. You are welcome to bring your own table. 
Food will be served.
Open Mic will begin at 3:00 and last until 5:30 depending on participants.

We always have something going on in the community. Find out about events, exhibitions and workshops here!

Black ♡ Matters
​Artist Call!
Deadline: January 22nd

Black Love Matters!
Who We Are:
We are the Butterfly Community. We are a group of entrepreneurs, artists, small business owners and community leaders positioned in and serving the South Side. Our goal is to educate and uplift the community and promote teamwork by modeling for the youth.

We will be showing this collection at Tye Johnson Artistry located within the Zhou B. Art Center. Tye Johnson Artistry, Inc. is a non-profit dedicated to empowering people to be who they were created to be. Their mission is to provide social justice experiences and ignite social change and reform through the arts. Their vision is that direct engagement with the arts can change the world. They accomplish this through providing quality events, programs, and merchandise with the sole purpose of raising funds for direct care organizations.
 
Exhibition Opportunity:
Black Love Matters! is an exhibition that will promote love in our communities by promoting justice and vice versa. This exhibit will hang during Black History month and is a lens on how love in our community promotes social justice and awareness. By representing people of color and expressing a love for their image, we work to equalize a plane of over saturated whiteness in gallery spaces of Chicago. We write our own history by deciding what the love of the black community looks like. Artists wishing to participate do not need to be of African descent but the art must focus on black love, what does it mean to you and what does it mean for the community. Each piece accepted will portray a culture that inspires change and promotes social justice.

Submission Guidelines:
·       Must be 2D or 3D
·       Longest side must not exceed 36”
·       Must concern issues surrounding community, love and justice
·       Made within the last 2 years
·       Artist must be 18 years and older.
·       All levels of artists are welcome to apply.

To submit email these items to butterflycommunitychicago@gmail.com
·       Email subject line: BLACK LOVE MATTERS
·       Artist Statement 
·       1-5 images .jpg format labeled artist first initial, lastname_title.jpg (dmilton_myarttitle.jpg)
·       Examples of performances (i.e. video, photographs, etc.)
*Once accepted, artists will be required to pay a $35 acceptance fee. Fees collected pay for the space, refreshments and printed materials. There is no commission on sales.
 
 
Exhibit timeline:
 
December 13th                               Call for Artists
January 22nd                                  Exhibit Deadline
January  26th                                  Notifications sent 
January 29th- February 2nd          Artwork drop off/shipped
February 17th                                  Exhibition opens
March 4th                                        Closing Reception
March 5th-10th                               Take down /pick up artwork (schedule pickup)**

**Artwork left at the space after March 10th will be charged a storage fee of $5/day and after 10 days will become property of the studio.

This exhibit will be displayed at: 
Tye Johnson Artistry at the Zhou B. Art Center
1029 W. 35th 4th floor Chicago, IL 60609
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Artists are also encouraged to bring any merchandise for purchase during our exhibition. Please mention in the email if you’d like to do this.
Please submit interests, responses and any questions to Dionne at butterflycommunitychicago@gmail.com.   

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Little Things Exhibit
​June 17th-June 15th

“Little things make big things happen.” -John Wooden

In a time when change is happening so quickly, we have to acknowledge the little things it takes to be the big people we are. Little things make big things happen. Big things make change occur! We are the change.

Who we are:

We are a group that aspires to inspire change in others. By igniting the flame within ourselves we ignite the flames of people who participate in our workshops, art exhibitions and classes. We teach empathy through art and inspire others to do the same in their classrooms and events. To learn more about Tye Johnson Artistry visit tyejohnsonartistry.org. To find out about the Butterfly Community, like our page athttps://www.facebook.com/ButterflyCommunity/

We will be having vendors out this week for your last minute Father's Day needs or if you just want to get something for yourself. 

Make sure to come out artists from The Little Things Exhibition including:

George Larson
Kristen Mosley
Natalie Gonzales
Jenniger Weigel
Alexander Gregory
Taehoon Kim
Bora Kwon
Dionne Victoria

Then take some time to check out The Big Picture 3 Woman Show with works by:

Naima Bond
Sophie Elder
Dionne Victoria

Little Things Art Fair and Opening June 17th
Closing July 15th

Spring Art Fair 2016, Carla Miles from Popped Handmade: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PoppedHandmade

Join us June 17, 2016 as we host vendors from all over Chicago! During our Little Things Exhibit, we will be having small business owners come out and show what little things make them the big people they are!

 May 14th - Art of Yoga

Yoga can be a different experience for everyone who tries it and quite honestly can be a little intimidating. This class is designed to help support you to feel safe and comfortable while exploring flexibility and strength in your own body, and will focus on the foundations of healthy alignment and body awareness for a physical practice. As it is a basics class it is much slower paced with simpler poses, and is ideal for anyone who is new to yoga. Sign up for the course here.

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Art Call: Little Things Exhibit Due May 23rd

Butterfly Community presents
 
“The Little Things”
Exhibit
 
At Tye Johnson Artistry in the Zhou B. Art Center
1029 W. 35th Chicago IL 60609
June 17th-July 15th 2016
Opening Reception June 17th, 2016 7pm-10pm.
 
“Little things make big things happen.”  -John Wooden
 
In a time when change is happening so quickly, we have to acknowledge the little things it takes to be the big people we are. Little things make big things happen. Big things make change occur! We are the change.
 
Who we are:
 
We are a group that aspires to inspire change in others. By igniting the flame within ourselves we ignite the flames of people who participate in our workshops, art exhibitions and classes. We teach empathy through art and inspire others to do the same in their classrooms and events.  To learn more about Tye Johnson Artistry visit tyejohnsonartistry.org. To find out about the Butterfly Community, like our page at https://www.facebook.com/ButterflyCommunity/
 
We are looking for artwork that shows the big picture from the little things. Pieces should be the artists’ take on John Wooden’s quote.
 
Requirements:
 
Artist must be 18 years or older
12” or less in any given direction
2D and 3D artwork accepted.
 
To Apply*:
 
Submit up to 4 images
Completed Artist Agreement
*Once selected artist pays hanging fee: $25/1 piece  $35/2 pieces $45/3 pieces Fees are due upon delivery.
 
Label all materials with your first initial last name_title:
 
Example:
 
Artwork: dmilton_freedom.jpg
Files: dmilton_artistagreement.pdf or. doc
 
Please follow directions closely and email submissions to butterflycommunitychicago@gmail.com All submissions are due May 23rd!
 
Schedule:
 
Submissions deadline May 23rd
Notifications May 27th
Art delivered by June 3rd 
Opening Reception June 17th 
Closing Reception July 15th 
Art pickup by July 29th

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