Throughout the month of October, Art Walks Chicago, will present a variety of performances in, but not limited to, the City of Chicago. Please check the calendar below for times and locations:
Thursday, September 28, 2006, 6 - 9pm:
"@rtNight" at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St., Chicago.
Official Kick-Off Party for Chicago Artists Month 2006. An evening of art and entertainment, featuring live music and performances,complimentary hors d'oeuvres, and exhibition viewing. Art Walks Chicago will present three performances at this event, curated by Anni Holm & Mathew Wilson.
See images from this event here.Sunday, October 1, 2006, 10am - 12pm:
"NetWorking" - at the Federal Center Plaza, Adams & Dearborn Streets, Chicago.
Art Walks Chicago invites the public to join in on an unusual knitting networking session. Knitting needles and yarn are provided, however, you are also welcome to bring your own.
See images from this event here.
Monday, October 2, 2006, 8am - 9am:
"Half Steps = Double Time" - start: Ogilvie Transportation Center, at Madison Street & Canal Street, end Columbia College, 600 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago.
Getting to work in time is not always easy, many commuters, including artist Anni Holm, speed-walk between the train station and work in order to make it in time. However, on this particular morning time seems to have been slowed down.
See images from this event here
Tuesday, October 3, 2006, 8am - 9am:
"When it Rains it Pours" - corner of LaSalle & Monroe, in front of Harris Bank, Chicago.
Anni Holm, attempts to collect one liter of liquid in one hour.
See images from this event hereWednesday, October 4, 2006, 8am - 9am:
"The Tie" - Chicago Board of Trade Plaza
In the financial district you see a lot of men with ties, to fit in Anni Holm will knit a tie and then wear it to work.
See images from this event hereThursday, October 5, 2006, 8 - 9am:
"Getting My Name Out There" - Washington, bridge over highway, Chicago.
Art Walks Chicago Artist Anni Holm, execises alternative methods in getting her name into the public domain.
See images from this event hereFriday, October 6, 2006, 8am - 9am:
"Walking Art I - Loop" - from Ogilvie Transportation Center to the Washington/Wells "L" stop, via Madison. Hereafter following the "L" below the tracks counter clockwise around the loop.
With the intention of bringing art to the streets, artist Anni Holm, takes one of her paintings for a walk in the Loop.
See images from this event hereFriday, October 6, 2006, 4pm - 6pm:
"The Chicago Prayer Wheel Project" - Daley Plaza
Chicago artist Renee Una presents an interactive traveling sculpture. Viewers are asked to participate buy composing their own prayer or wish for Chicago on a small piece of paper and inserting it into one of the wheels, then gently spinning all the wheels."Beat-Bike v.1" - Daley Plaza
Chicago artist Michael Una presents a bicycle-controlled drum machine that rewards excercise and coordination with funky outer-space disco beats. Join him and have fun!
See images from both performances hereMonday, October 9, 2006, 8 - 9am:
"NetWorking" - in the park area to the right of the Art Institute, Chicago.
Art Walks Chicago invites the public to join in on an unusual knitting networking session. Knitting needles and yarn are provided, however, you are also welcome to bring your own.
See images from both performances hereTuesday, October 10, 2006, 8 - 9am:
"Protesting Protesting", Along Michigan Ave., between Madison & Jackson, but also around City Hall, the Daley Center Plaza, and the Dirsksen Federal Building, Chicago.
Chicago has long since been a perfect atmosphere for protests. In this piece, Performance Artist Chris Roberts will conduct a silent, peaceful protest and march along Michigan Ave.
See images from this performances here
Tuesday, October 10, 2006, 4pm - 6pm:
"The Chicago Prayer Wheel Project" - Daley Plaza
Chicago artist Renee Una presents an interactive traveling sculpture. Viewers are asked to participate buy composing their own prayer or wish for Chicago on a small piece of paper and inserting it into one of the wheels, then gently spinning all the wheels."Beat-Bike v.1" - Daley Plaza
Chicago artist Michael Una presents a bicycle-controlled drum machine that rewards excercise and coordination with funky outer-space disco beats. Join him and have fun!Wednesday, October 11, 2006, 8 - 9am:
"NetWorking" - in the park area on the corner of Franklin & Monroe, by the "L"
Art Walks Chicago invites the public to join in on an unusual knitting networking session. Knitting needles and yarn are provided, however, you are also welcome to bring your own.
See images from this performances hereThursday, October 12, 2006, 8 - 9am:
"When it Rains it Pours" - corner of Riverside and Madison, Chicago.
Anni Holm's second attempt to collect one liter of liquid in one hour.
This performance was cancelled due to lack of rain, we are sorry about the inconvenience.Friday, October 13, 2006, 2006, 8 - 9am:
Walking Art II - River" - starting at Ma.
With the intention of bringing art to the streets, artist Anni Holm, takes one of her paintings for a walk in the Loop.
This performance was cancelled due to strong wind, we are sorry about the inconvenienceFriday, October 13, 2006, 2006, 6.30 - 8pm:
"But can you get there from here?" in the window of 4125 W. Armitage, Chicago.
An interactive performance and installation that is framed by the notion that life is a journey. It is a timeless story of search, want and hope told through text, spoken work, sound and objects of various kinds and sizes. Rose Camastro-Pritchett and Thomas Plum map out their trip. Where are they going? Is their journey a quest or a destination? Is it an internal or external voyage? Is it fueled by passions of the heart?Monday, October 16, 2006, 8.45am - ?:
"I've got your back - the indivisible link between art and commerce" - a performance/walk from the sears tower to the MCA, James Beckman and Tzusing Tho. Starting out on the Southwest corner of the Sears Tower.
Bound together, back to back, performance artists James Beckman And Tzusing Tho, will walk the distance between the financial and artistic capitals of Chicago, stopping along the way at various pubs. Pictures coming soon.
Tuesday, October 17, 2006, 8 - 9am:
"Getting My Name Out There", corner of Adams St. & Chicago River, by Union Station entrance, Chicago.
Art Walks Chicago Artist Anni Holm, execises alternative methods in getting her name into the public domain. Collaborating with people across the globe, she gets her name out everywhere. Look out for your Anni Holm representative in Chicago, San Francisco, Pittsburg, New York, Marquette, Buenos Aires, Bombay, Toronto, London, Copenhagen, Aarhus, Randers... and the list goes on. To become an Anni Holm representative, send an email to anniholm@hotmail.com
See images from this performances hereWednesday, October 18, 2006, 8.15 - 8.45am:
"Running around Money", ABN-AMRO Plaza, 540 West Madison Street, Chicago.
With the Chicago Marathon spirit in mind - Art Walks Chicago Artist Anni Holm, takes a jog around the LaSalle Bank ABN AMRO Plaza.
See images from this performances hereFriday, October 20, 2006, 8 - 9am:
"The End of the 20th Century" - park on the corner of Monroe and Franklin, right by the "L".
Sit down and listen in on Baltazar Castillo's readings in the park. This performance will be cancelled if it rains - so check the weather.
See images from this performances hereFriday, October 20, 2006, 4 - 6pm:
"The Commute", Start on South Wacker Drive at Jackson, near the Sears Tower. Walk to Quincy Brown Line, transfer at Library to Jackson Red Line. Walk (underground) to Jackson Blue Line. Continue to Loop from Jackson Blue Line to Washington to Red Line Washington to Jackson, Chicago.
Meet Chicago based performance art trio: Chance of Showers, (Elizabeth Czekner, Bridget Kies, and Liz Wuerffel), when they disguised as three colleagues at a nondescript coorporation, COS, "commute home" throughout the Chicago Loop using public transporatation.
See images from this performances here
Friday, October 20, 2006, 2006, 6.30 - 8pm:
"But can you get there from here?" in the window of 4125 W. Armitage, Chicago.
An interactive performance and installation that is framed by the notion that life is a journey. It is a timeless story of search, want and hope told through text, spoken work, sound and objects of various kinds and sizes. Rose Camastro-Pritchett and Thomas Plum map out their trip. Where are they going? Is their journey a quest or a destination? Is it an internal or external voyage? Is it fueled by passions of the heart?Saturday, October 21, 2006, 2006, starting at 11.45am:
"Getting My Name Out There", Ogilvie Transportation Center to the MCA via Madison Street, Michigan Ave., and Chicago Ave. - and reverse, Chicago.
Art Walks Chicago Artist Anni Holm, execises alternative methods in getting her name into the public domain. Collaborating with people across the globe, she gets her name out everywhere. Look out for your Anni Holm representative in Chicago, San Francisco, Pittsburg, New York, Marquette, Buenos Aires, Bombay, Toronto, London, Copenhagen, Aarhus, Randers... and the list goes on. To become an Anni Holm representative, send an email to anniholm@hotmail.com
See images from this performances hereMonday, October 23, 2006, 8 - 9am:
"Skateboarding in My Suit" - Michigan Ave., Chicago.
John Collins questions materialism and philistinism of the business world. Asking if there is more to life that punching a paycheck and gaining prestige - and if we are missing a part of the bigger picture? Don't miss John on his skateboard - a great day to start a busy week.
See images from this performances hereTuesday, October 24, 2006, 12m - 1pm:
"Lunch with an Artist" - Greg Cameron, Deputy Director at the MCA and Art Walks Chicago Artist Anni Holm has lunch, where they talk about everything from food to art.
Thursday, October 26, 2006, 8.15 - 9.15am + 9.30am - 10.30am:
"NetWorking" - at the Chase Tower Terraced Plaza, Chicago.
Art Walks Chicago invites the public to join another unusual knitting networking session. Knitting needles and yarn are provided, however, you are also welcome to bring your own. Please dress for the weather and bring a pillow to sit on.
Due to the rain this performance moved at 9.15am into the Caribu Coffee in Ogilvie Transportation Center, right by the fireplace.Friday, October 27, 2006, 2006, 6- 9pm:
"But can you get there from here?" in the window of 4125 W. Armitage, Chicago.
An interactive performance and installation that is framed by the notion that life is a journey. It is a timeless story of search, want and hope told through text, spoken work, sound and objects of various kinds and sizes. Rose Camastro-Pritchett and Thomas Plum map out their trip. Where are they going? Is their journey a quest or a destination? Is it an internal or external voyage? Is it fueled by passions of the heart?Saturday, October 28, 2006, 2006, 5.30 - 6.30pm:
"Getting My Name Out There", in front of the MCA Warehouse on Hubbard, Chicago.
Art Walks Chicago Artist Anni Holm, execises alternative methods in getting her name into the public domain. This time she will appear right by the entrance to the MCA Warehouse.
See images from this performances hereTuesday, October 31, 2006, 8 - 9am:
"NetWorking" - at the Federal Center Plaza, Adams & Dearborn Streets, Chicago.
Art Walks Chicago invites the public to join in on the final performance for this year's Chicago Artists' Month. An experienced knitters or not, feel free to attend another unusual knitting networking session. Knitting needles and yarn are provided, however, you are also welcome to bring your own. Please dress for the weather and bring a pillow to sit on.Tuesday, October 31, 2006, 12pm - 1pm:
"Lunch with an Artist" - Matthew McDermott, Executive Director of Chicago City Arts Review and Art Walks Chicago Artist Anni Holm has lunch at Ben Pao.