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THE MISSION promotes art of the Americas by organizing a diverse program of provocative solo exhibitions and dynamic group shows. THE MISSION represents artists from the United States and Latin America, promoting an international dialogue through a diverse program of provocative solo exhibitions and group shows.
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Since 2010, THE MISSION has presented pioneering exhibitions of innovative contemporary and historical art, including numerous US debuts for influential artists from South America. Exploring distinctive cultural, social and historical contexts, THE MISSION advocates for artists that shape, inform and challenge contemporary art across media and genres. THE MISSION is dedicated to supporting artistic experimentation and forging new exchanges between artists and audiences throughout the Americas.
Operating as usual
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Jeroen Nelemans talking art and life with Danny Volk in our Live Made-Up w/ Danny Volk event at THE MISSION. @madeupwithdv @vdvdvvd @jeroennelemans
TODAY AT 3pm! Come by THE MISSION to see a Live Made-Up w/ Danny Volk featuring Jeroen Nelemans! @jeroennelemans @vdvdvvd @madeupwithdv
REMINDER: Deadline is this Friday, September, 1!
Proposals will be selected by the 2018 Selection Committee!
DEADLINE EXTENSION! THE SUB-MISSION is now accepting proposals through Friday, September, 1! For application details and guidelines, go to https://themissionprojects.com/thesubmission
Proposals will be selected by the 2018 Selection Committee!
Claudine Ise, Director of the Freeark Art Gallery + Sculpture Garden, Riverside Arts Center and Director of Goldfinch
Jose Lerma, Chicago-based artist
Jason Pickleman, graphic designer, artist, collector and Founder of Lawrence & Clark
Julie Rodrigues Widholm, Director and Chief Curator of DePaul Art Museum
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DEADLINE EXTENSION! THE SUB-MISSION is now accepting proposals through Friday, September, 1! For application details and guidelines, go to https://themissionprojects.com/thesubmission
Proposals will be selected by the 2018 Selection Committee!
Claudine Ise, Director of the Freeark Art Gallery + Sculpture Garden, Riverside Arts Center and Director of Goldfinch
Jose Lerma, Chicago-based artist
Jason Pickleman, graphic designer, artist, collector and Founder of Lawrence & Clark
Julie Rodrigues Widholm, Director and Chief Curator of DePaul Art Museum
We've got a new website up and running! Thanks, @silasdilworth! Check it out--along with our upcoming exhibitions with Susan Giles & Jeroen Nelemans in THE MISSION and Carla Fisher Schwartz in THE SUB-MISSION opening September 8! www.themissionprojects.com
@shgiles1 @jeroennelemans @carla_f_s
Chicago Artist Writers
CAW interviews Chicago-based sculptor Susan Giles on gesture research and her new body of work.
Thank you B. David Zarley for this review of Jean Alexander Frater's exhibition 'Softer' in New American Paintings: Jean Alexander Frater: Fold; Don't Spindle And Mutilate.
'Softer' is on view through June 10!
THE SUB-MISSION is now accepting proposals for the 2018 exhibition year! Visit our website for application guidelines: http://themissionprojects.com/thesubmission/
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Thanks to all who came out last night to The Art of Administration, a discussion in conjunction with Danny Volk's project Submissive Exhibitions. Special thanks to the panel Alison LaTendresse, Ann Meisinger, and Gibran Villalobos, and to Danny Volk for moderating.
"Aaaaaand done. See you on 4/20 at 6PM for The Art of Administration, a panel discussion with Alison LaTendresse, Ann Meisinger, and J. Gibran Villalobos." -DV #submissiveexhibitions #dannyvolktakesoverthesubmission
"Setting up for an all-day video and performance event starting at 11 and ending at 5. Check out the schedule and come on by to Submissive Exhibitions in the basement of 1431 West Chicago Ave." -DV #submissiveexhibitions #dannyvolktakesoverthesubmission #video #performance #timebasedmedia
This Saturday!
Come see the last week of object-based work in Danny Volk's piece, Submissive Exhibitions. If you've not seen it in a week, it's completely different!
Alex Tam performing/serving until 5pm. #dannyvolktakesoverthesubmission #submissiveexhibitions
"Saying goodbye to some shows this weekend and hello to even more." -DV #dannyvolktakesoverthesubmission #submissiveexhibitions
"What a great afternoon at Submissive Exhibitions! Many thanks to all who come out to celebrate these great artists and their work." -DV #submissiveexhibitions #dannyvolktakesoverthesubmission
"Let me walk you through a sweet preview of our opening tomorrow at Submissive Exhibitions!" -DV #submissiveexhibitions #dannyvolktakesoverthesubmission
Art in the workplace, work in the artplace. #submissiveexhibitions #dannyvolktakesoverthesubmission
"Exciting changes happening in the Submissive Exhibitions space. Come by Saturday for performances and more!" -DV #submissiveexhibitions #dannyvolktakesoverthesubmission
"As we install new shows for our opening on Saturday, we say goodbye to these two great shows. Stop by today before they're gone!" -DV #dannyvolktakesoverthesubmission #submissiveexhibitions
"New work by Cassie Tompkins coming into the Submissive Exhibitions space today. Dramatic redefining in progress!" -DV #dannyvolktakesoverthesubmission #submissiveexhibitions
Makin' it work! #submissiveexhibitions #dylancalejones #kevinblake
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Exciting new project with Panoptic Group and @ properties. Works included by @michelleprazak @adamgondek_ @nat_cacchiarelli @coleypierce @mattmagee1961 @marianasissia
Chicago Magazine, The City's New Art Hub by Jason Foumberg:
"After six years in West Town, the Latin American-focused gallery has become a cornerstone of the community, dedicating shows to both local and international talent, like Argentine sculptor Gustavo Díaz and Peruvian painter Michelle Prazak. Abstract painter Peter Skvara curates "History is Boring," a group show opening January 13 that includes a drawing by artist Deb Sokolow."
Welcome (in Jan) neighborhood newcomers @volume_gallery @documentspace @westernexhibitions @plhkgallery!
On view in THE SUB-MISSION from November 4 - December 17, 2016
On view in THE SUB-MISSION from November 4 - December 17, 2016
November 4 - December 17, 2016
November 4 - December 17, 2016
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Credit: Clare Britt Photography
November 4 - December 17, 2016
Credit: Clare Britt Photography
An interview with THE SUB-MISSION artist, Jessica Campbell is now available on THE MISSION's website: http://themissionprojects.com/texts/25.
To hear more about Campbell's work and her exhibition, Bria, in THE SUB-MISSION, please join us this Saturday at 5:30pm for A Conversation with Jessica Campbell and Erin Toale.
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