Paperish Mess

Paperish Mess Paperish Mess is a storefront and art gallery located in Chicago's Ukrainian Village neighborhood.

Paperish Mess is a retail space showcasing original artwork in a variety of mediums and styles, as well as handmade goods and wares by independent artists. The space also hosts featured art exhibits, installations, and community centered events. We've created a place where those coming through our front doors, whether they be a local resident, a creative mind, or an independent artist can intertw

ine with one another. We’re so psyched to bring this to our neighborhood and we hope that you’ll want to be a part of it with us too. If you are an artist (or have an artist friend!) interested in selling work or having an art exhibit, literary event, film screening, live music, etc. then please do get in touch– feel free to shoot us an email at [email protected]. If you are a visual artist please include a brief artist bio/description of your artwork or handmade items, a link to your website (if you have one) and/or a selection of JPEG images.

Think of it like a temporary tattoo but for your car…we have sticker and magnet bumper stickers for you to give your rid...
07/26/2026

Think of it like a temporary tattoo but for your car…we have sticker and magnet bumper stickers for you to give your rides a cool makeover and send a message to your fellow drivers!

Severance lover or not, devour feculence is such an amazing and classy way to say eat sh*t and I’m here for it. Who woul...
07/25/2026

Severance lover or not, devour feculence is such an amazing and classy way to say eat sh*t and I’m here for it. Who would you tell this to?

We are a junk journaler and snail mailer’s dream come true (or nightmare if you’re overwhelmed by amazing options) (Stic...
07/24/2026

We are a junk journaler and snail mailer’s dream come true (or nightmare if you’re overwhelmed by amazing options)
(Stickers, washi tape, penpal kits, greeting cards, stickers, stationery)

Personalization royalty over here! Customize your cards, envelopes, letters, scrapbooks, and more with endless decorativ...
07/21/2026

Personalization royalty over here! Customize your cards, envelopes, letters, scrapbooks, and more with endless decorative stickers and washi tape!

Just to be clear...this is an Anti-AI establishment! And i can vouch for asking the raccoons (or even the rats) it will ...
07/12/2026

Just to be clear...this is an Anti-AI establishment! And i can vouch for asking the raccoons (or even the rats) it will 10/10 times give you a better result than Chat GPT.

Two of our most popular card makers have all your favorite greeting cards restocked for birthdays, weddings, and more!!
07/12/2026

Two of our most popular card makers have all your favorite greeting cards restocked for birthdays, weddings, and more!!

07/11/2026

Paperish Mess in less than 30 seconds... for anyone who can't zoom in at lightning speed we have goods from independent artists, many from Chicago, including and definitely not limited to greeting cards, notebooks, pens, stickers, magnets, postcards, mugs, tote bags, glassware, soaps, scrubs, shower & bath stuff, perfumes, candles, incense, towels, earrings, necklaces, hair clips, candle holders, scarves, washi tape, and art prints! Come in to 1945 W Chicago Ave and take a much chiller longer than 30 second stroll through all we have to offer!

Bookmarks in action! We have a plethora of bookmarking devices for y'all to try out, traditional to magnetic to cut out ...
07/08/2026

Bookmarks in action! We have a plethora of bookmarking devices for y'all to try out, traditional to magnetic to cut out packs, all very cute and cool! Plus other book related merch!

Happy 4th of July! 🥵🇺🇸 🌭 🧨 🎆 👙🦅🍉🗽🎉 🤪 We’ll be open and celebrating our great country til 6 pm today!In all seriousness, ...
07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July! 🥵🇺🇸 🌭 🧨 🎆 👙🦅🍉🗽🎉 🤪 We’ll be open and celebrating our great country til 6 pm today!

In all seriousness, when we live on stolen land that has been built off of and continues to benefit from enslavement and oppression of Black, trans, q***r, disabled, and immigrant people there is really not much to celebrate. We DO love to celebrate the love and resistance of systems of domination by our neighbors, friends, family, and artists at the shop though! Thank you to all people resisting!

Okay so it’s hot and rainy but you can come into Paperish Mess and get some nice AC and be very dry and purchase these i...
07/03/2026

Okay so it’s hot and rainy but you can come into Paperish Mess and get some nice AC and be very dry and purchase these incredibly cute goodies from ! Like who doesn’t need a little strawberry plush pouch for your Ventra card or IDs or photos and all your change and cash and other valuables??? Or some cute beibichhichi or Japanese purin stickers, and puffy stickers for all you junk journalers and collage makers….Yeah I think you should brave the storm

Address

1945 W Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL
60622

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 6pm
Tuesday 12pm - 6pm
Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+13122651497

Website

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