Lillstreet Studios

February Resumes 2012 First Fridays!

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:59:41 +0000

Make sure to come by and see what the artists at Lillstreet have been up to for the past 2 months.

Also, we will have music by the wonderful Andrew Francis! Andrew played for us during the December First Fridays and did an incredible job, we are so glad to have him back!

Lillstreet Holiday Party and First Friday Event!

admin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:02:22 +0000

Be sure to stop by Lillstreet this Friday from 6-10pm when we will have our annual holiday party. It will overlap with our monthly First Fridays event. We will have food, music and art available for purchase.

Lillstreet First Fridays!

admin — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:20:50 +0000

November First Fridays

Tom Lucas featured artist for Chicago Artist Month!

admin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:18:13 +0000

Spirit Tools, by Tom Lucas

Check out the interview on Chicago Tonight!

Thomas Lucas from Andrew Roddewig on Vimeo.

Harvest Exhibition at the Edwardsville Art Center

admin — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:30:51 +0000

Here are some photos that artist Dan Anderson took of Emily Schroeder Willis’ work at the Harvest Exhibition in Edwardsville, Illinois. Other artist include: Karl Borgeson, Sam Chung, Susan Dewsnap, Rick, Hensley, Jan McKeachie-Johnston, Liz Quakenbush, Elizabeth Robinson, Mary Louise Carter, Shoko Teruyama, Sandra Trujillo, Kirk Lyttle.

Emily Schroeder Willis and Liz Quackenbush

Emily Schroeder Willis work at "Harvest"

Ravenswood ArtWalk Sunday and Saturday!

admin — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 13:34:15 +0000

Come and visit several Lillstreet Studio Artists (along with hundreds more along the Ravenswood Corridor) who will have their studios open Saturday, October 1st from 11 – 7 and Sunday October 2nd from 11 -6pm. For more details visit www.ravenswoodartwalk.org

Here is the list of Lillstreet Artists participating:

Karen Avery,Kate Biderbost, Jennifer FitzGerald, Abi A Gonzales, Lisa Harris, MAKA Designs/Alexandra Jamroz, Nathan Mason, Corinne D. Peterson, Elena Rakochy, Edith Robertson, Emily Schroeder Willis, Catherine Schwalbe-Bouzide and Rebecca Zemans

Ravenswood ArtWalk

Emily Schroeder Willis at Strictly Functional Exhibition

admin — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:44:33 +0000

This is a really fun juried show that Emily Schroeder Willis was selected to exhibit in. The juror this year was artist Mary Barringer. The opening reception is tonight from 6-8, but only for those of you who live out east! The opening is in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Check out the link for more images of the work on-line! www.strictlyfunctionalpotterynational.net

Ann Chikahisa at the Wilder Mansion Holiday Market

admin — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:43:12 +0000

This holiday market will run Friday, November 11th from 4-9pm and Saturday, November 12th from 11 -5pm. They will showcase ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media art, paintings and other unique holiday gift items. Admission is free and it is located at:

The Wilder Mansion

211 Prospect
Elmhurst, IL 60126

Here is a preview of Ann’s work that you will find at the Market!

Stacking Rings by Ann Chikahisa

Stone Necklace by Ann Chikahisa

Silver Lace Hoop Earrings by Ann Chikahisa

Lillstreet Artists in American Craft Magazine

admin — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:54:37 +0000

If you haven’t gotten your issue yet, Lillstreet was highlighted in this months American Craft Magazine. They highlight Lillstreet Art Center and our First Fridays as a “one-stop shop for artists as well as for craft lovers”.

check it out!

Clay Meets Light

admin — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:46:36 +0000

Lillstreets’ Yong Hyun Chung solo show, Clay Meets Light, is showing at Gallery Uno in Chicago from September 2nd – 25th.