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⏰ Last call for Community Art Show submissions!

If you’ve been thinking, “I should submit something…” this is your sign to stop overthinking and gather your three pieces.

I’m looking for artwork that represents your:

1️⃣ Beginning: something you made a long time ago
2️⃣ Middle: a piece from somewhere along the way
3️⃣ Now: something recent

Your work does not need to be polished, perfectly photographed, or part of one cohesive style. The point is the journey: what changed, what stayed, and what becomes visible when you place those moments beside each other.

Selected pieces will be featured in a collaborative zine and celebrated as part of the Community Art Show. Artists keep full ownership of their work, and proceeds from the zine’s first 30 days will be split equally among contributors.

📅 The deadline is TONIGHT, September 30, at 11:59 PM Central (give or take)

This is a passion project, not a competition. Let your creative history take up some space. 💛

Send me this post and I’ll reply with the l!nk to submit.

🎨 There are a few ways to be part of the Community Art Show—and I’d love to have you (yes, YOU!) join us.

1️⃣ Submit your art for consideration
Share a piece from your creative journey. The show is centered on the beginning, middle, and end—not just the polished final product, but the whole winding path that got you there.

2️⃣ Pre-order the zine
Support the project and take home a collection celebrating the artists and stories behind the show.

3️⃣ Celebrate with us at Sol Space
Save the date for an evening of art, creativity, and community:

📅 Tuesday, October 20
🕗 8 PM
📍 Sol Space Chicago
🎟️ Free!

Whether you contribute your work, pre-order the zine, come to the celebration—or do all three—I hope you’ll be part of it. 💛

Save this post and send it to a creative friend who should know about the show.

Looking for l!nks? Check my bio, or DM me this post and I’ll get it to you 🫡

Calling all artists!

I am putting together and zine and art show to celebrate the creative journey, and YOU are invited to contribute!

✨ Submit 3 pieces: beginning, middle, and now
➡️ preferably all selected from previous works; no need to create something entirely new
➡️ any and all mediums welcome
✨ Chosen submissions will be featured in the collaborative zine and art show
✨ Zine proceeds will be split equally among contributing artists

Deadline to submit is Sep 30 at 11:59 pm CT (give or take). Contributions will be chosen Oct 2, and the art show will take place Oct 20 in Chicago and TBD online.

While preference will be given to submissions from Creative Support Group and community members, ALL interested artists are encouraged to submit!

Learn more + submit your art at the 🔗 in the usual spot, or DM me this post and I’ll reply with it 😎



P.S. If your interest is piqued but you don’t want to contribute this time, maybe you could pre-order the zine or RSVP for the show 👀

What if making art wasn’t about getting it “right”? 🖍️

In this meditative drawing workshop, there are no mistakes and no perfect ‘finished product’ to aim for. You’ll learn approachable patterns and techniques that give your hands something soothing to do, and your mind a place to rest.

Come as you are. Leave with new art and a creative practice you can return to whenever you need a moment of calm.

Join me Friday, October 2, 7-8:30 pm at Sol Space Chicago for this workshop. Use my link to sign up for just $19!

Join me at the Grief Carnival to wander the grounds, spend time with your grief, explore offerings from different practitioners (like me, in the purple tent!), and maybe even make your own grief zine ✂️

Get your tickets at the l!nk in b!o 🔗 🎟️

so ummm in case you haven’t heard, .sam is hosting the Grief Carnival on June 20 at 12 noon Central time and before you even ask, YES I will be there to guide your zine-making journey 🙂‍↕️

Lots of other hosts with other activities, too! Grief of all kinds welcome. Get tickets at the l!nk in the usual place, or DM me your questions for more info.