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A nonprofit 501c3 artists collaborative & network that supports/produces/promotes projects+activities Our studio days are our most vital incubation space.
AnySquared Arts is a nonprofit 501c3 collaborative & artistic network. Propelled by a deep sense of cooperation with artists, neighbors and the wider community, our mission is to support, produce and promote collaborative projects that arts activities through inclusive participation. Our foundation is built upon the idea that we can do anything as long as we do it together. AnySquared is a people-powered collective providing space and mentorship for artists to begin, continue, and further their skills and develop projects. Our collaborative practice is deeply rooted in skillshare and mutual aid. We provide opportunities to artists and community members through a wide variety of exhibitions, screenings, markets, murals, and festivals. The desired outcome of the project is to develop artistic skills in addition to community impact. AnySquared has met for "Studio Day Wednesdays" almost every Wednesday for the last 12 years. We make relationships and art together, engage in discussions, and plan events. AnySquared has coordinated many visual art exhibits that regularly featured artwork from local artists and community members looking to become more active in the arts. For AnySquared, our cultural labor is our wealth. We've created sizeable visual art productions on a minuscule budget because we are willing to make every project happen with our labor. We function through our volunteers, in-kind donations, and other self-sustaining efforts. AnySquared believes in transparent administration, so we make sure to share all of our expertise and resources with our collaborators. Artists who work with AnySquared get to work on some fun projects and pick up marketing, fundraising, production, and strategic planning skills.
10/09/2026
Check out the program of performers!
RESOUNDING REVERB: MUSIC & POETRY
in collaboration with Tanda Poetry Collective!
Friday October 9th
Gallery Open from 5pm–9pm
Program runs 6:30pm-8pm
Chicago Art Department
1926 S. Halsted
Event Features:
+++ Poetry by
yazud brito-milian
𝕲𝖗𝖆𝖓𝖆𝖉𝖆-𝕹𝖆𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓
Caveman Poet
Iván
+++ Music by
Cristina
Sunflower Summit
Thank you Chicago Art Department for hosting!
The Bridging Borders exhibit is part of the Contra Corriente Festival at Chicago Art Department with “Aprendí a Sembrar” exhibit by Second Floor Gallery — Also at CAD see, “Cellulose Composition” exhibition featuring 21 papermaking artists!
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The Butterfly Effect Project celebrates the unity of migration stories and aims to unearth the roots that connect us all. The exhibit brings together artists sharing personal and communal stories of immigration, environmental displacement, and loss of land. The Bridging Borders exhibit is an interdisciplinary experience weaving together personal stories showcasing the shared way humans adapt, survive, and remain connected across borders and generations.
BEP is volunteer-run and associated with AnySquared.
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Butterfly Effect Project
butterflyeffect.anysquared.org
the__butterflyeffect_project
AnySquared
anysquared.org
AnySquared
Chicago Art Department
chicagoartdepartment.org
Chicago Art Department
Tanda Poetry
Tanda Poetry Collective
10/07/2026
AnySquared’s SkillShare Series! Join us for this free workshop with experienced book conservator and artist Tracy Kostenbader / Tracy Kostenbader. She will follow up from previous workshops to take you through more techniques and materials of bookbinding, how to make signatures, and sew a new kind of book.
Bookbinding Basics is Friday October 23rd 6:30pm–8:30pm at AnySquared 2328 N Milwaukee. Supplies Provided, But you are welcome to bring your own.Space is limited. To reserve your spot for Inbox [email protected]
We will schedule an informal second workshop if needed!
10/07/2026
https://mailchi.mp/anysquared/resounding-reverb
Fri Oct 9th RESOUNDING REVERB: Music & Poetry with Tanda Poetry Collective + More! Join us at the Bridging Borders Exhibition at the Chicago Art Department!
10/06/2026
Some excerpts from September 11th artist interviews about their pieces in the exhibit: Butterfly Effect: Bridging Borders.
Thank you to the artists for sharing your stories and insight!
Aileen Nicole Castro Aileen Castro
Riesling D**g Riesling D**g
Juana Duran Charicata Arte Durán Charicata
Vanessa Hernandez Vanessa
Victoria Park Victoria Park (beautyvictoria) 화가 박승리
朴承里
Cindy Urestegi Catt.co_
On display through October 31 | The Butterfly Effect: Bridging Borders exhibition 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.
Thank you, Chicago Art Department, for hosting this wonderful exhibit.
Look for more programming, including the Resounding Reverb event this Friday / October 9th.
10/06/2026
https://anysquared.org/New/oct-9th-resounding-reverb-an-evening-of-music-poetry/
Oct 9th Resounding Reverb: Music & Poetry - AnySquared Arts NFP Excited to be back at Butterfly Effect Project’s Bridging Borders exhibition: Resounding Reverb, an evening of music & poetry In collaboration with Tanda Poetry Collective! Friday October 9th6pm-9pmGallery Opens at 5pm Chicago Art Department, 1926 S. Halsted, Chicago Thank you CAD fo...
09/30/2026
https://mailchi.mp/anysquared/gallery-hours
Gallery Hours this Month + Oct 9 RESOUNDING REVERB: Music & Poetry Visit the Bridging Borders Exhibition at Chicago Art Department + Come to 2nd Friday Event!
09/26/2026
09/24/2026
Excited to be back at Butterfly Effect Project’s Bridging Borders exhibition on Friday October 9th for Resounding Reverb, an evening of music & poetry in collaboration with Tanda Poetry Collective Tanda Poetry Collective! Join us from 6pm-9pm (Gallery Opens at 5pm) at Chicago Art Department, 1926 S. Halsted.
The Butterfly Effect Project celebrates the unity of migration stories and aims to unearth the roots that connect us all. The exhibit brings together artists sharing personal and communal stories of immigration, environmental displacement, and loss of land. The exhibit is an interdisciplinary experience weaving together personal stories showcasing the shared way humans adapt, survive, and remain connected across borders and generations.
The Bridging Borders exhibit is part of the Contra Corriente Festival at Chicago Art Department with sibling exhibit “Aprendí a Sembrar” by Second Floor Gallery — Also at CAD see exhibit, Cellulose Composition: featuring 21 papermaking artists!
BEP is volunteer-run and associated with AnySquared.
Butterfly Effect Project
butterflyeffect.anysquared.org
the__butterflyeffect_project
AnySquared
anysquared.org
AnySquared
Chicago Art Department
chicagoartdepartment.org
Chicago Art Department
Tanda Poetry
Tanda Poetry Collective
09/21/2026
Thanks everyone who made it to the first Paper Mache Workshop! Thank you to Evrim for the excellent instruction!
Hope to see you for Paper Mache Part 2 on Friday September 25th again.
Also check out all the recap of part 1 in photos! Love to all!
09/19/2026
Our exhibit “Butterfly Effect: Bridging Borders” is on display through October 31 at CAD: 1926 S. Halsted. This exhibit is part of the Contra Corriente Festival at Chicago Art Department with sibling exhibit “Aprendí a Sembrar” by Second Floor Gallery
GALLERY HOURS:
• Sundays 11am–2pm
• Wednesdays 12pm–6pm
• Thursdays 6pm–8pm
Or visit by appointment: contact CAD at 312-291-9743 or inbox the__butterflyeffect_project. Look for performance programming on October 9th!
ARTISTS | Aileen Castro •akira_lightthatheals • Alejandra • L • Anna Silvonchik • Arte Durán Charicata • Vanessa • Christian Joshua Varela Solis • Catt.co_ • Cristina • Elena Bar • Elena Diadenko • emni ★ evelyn • Gabriel/Méno • Grecia Solorio 🫀 • Idil • Sir Janis Appleton • javier kaltra • kyra (ky) • mar • Mary Antar • PamDsigns • Pauline Ruiz • raqui • Riesling D**g • Chio Cabrera-Coz • Sailee Charlu • Shalala Salamzadeh • Sharvani Chittem • Stef Skills • Victoria Park (beautyvictoria) 화가 박승리
朴承里
butterflyeffect.anysquared.org | Our Organizing 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
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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.
Butterfly Effect Project
butterflyeffect.anysquared.org
the__butterflyeffect_project
AnySquared
anysquared.org
AnySquared
Chicago Art Department
chicagoartdepartment.org
Chicago Art Department
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