Deadline Projects

Collectives Group Show-- this Saturday!

2008-10-22T07:57:00.000-07:00

COLLECTIVES GROUP SHOW
3144 W. CARROLL, 3RD FLOOR
ONE NIGHT ONLY-- 10/25, 7:00PM - 12:00AM

Deadline Projects teams up with fellow Chicago collectives Parts and Labor and Infidel Group in this "Chicago Artists Month" exclusive. Works from selected artists in each collective will be showcased.

ABOUT THE OTHER COLLECTIVES:
Parts and Labor Collective-- Founded in 2006 by Daniel Gerdes, the collective is a DIY network of creatives building an alternative to the tired gallery system. No two shows are alike. Artists represent themselves and keep 100% of the profits from their artwork. No contracts. No hullabaloo. Change the rules. Go Under the Radar. Take Back the Art.

Infidel Group--Infidel Group was formed in 2006 with the goal of uniting Chicago's artists and public through laid-back exhibitions in comfortable alternative spaces. The group members work collaboratively to put on unique events that feature artwork and live music in a welcoming and positive atmosphere.

Deadline Projects to Lecture at 2008 ATC Fall Fest!

2008-09-15T11:45:00.000-07:00

As part of Chicago Artists Month, selected members of Deadline Projects will exhibit work in one of Chicago's oldest and well-known annual art shows, the Around the Coyote Fall Arts Festival.

Participating Deadline Projects artists:

Damien James
nikki hollander
Sarah Perez
Shawn Stucky

In addition to exhibiting art, these selected members of Deadline Projects have been asked to speak about the benefits of working in a collective and how we develop our shows. This 40-minute presentation will take place as part of the ATC tour on Sunday, October 19th (please refer to the festival catalogue for exact time).

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL: After 19 years in Wicker Park , Around the Coyote (ATC) is moving its fall emerging art festival to the West Loop. For this exciting, break-out exhibition, ATC has found a beautiful new venue for its 2008 Fall Arts Festival in one of Chicago 's most vibrant art neighborhoods. Some of the country's best undiscovered painters, sculptors, photographers, installation artists, printmakers, filmmakers, actors, performance artists, musicians and poets will exhibit, sell and perform their work - all under one roof.

Michael Una in MAKE magazine!

2008-09-15T11:38:00.000-07:00

Deadline Projects's very own Michael Una has an article in the current edition of MAKE Magazine, Issue #15! Pick up a copy and check him out on page 60 in his article "Drumbot Activate!". More info and otehr links can be found here: http://makezine.com/15/drumbot/

CONGRATS, Michael!

2008-04-09T07:41:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends,

THANK YOU to all of you who celebrated our anniversary with us this past Saturday. You all made it such a fun and memorable event! We hope you enjoyed the show. All of our artists worked so hard and we think it showed. We are enjoying a little rest after such a successful and rewarding event. In the meantime, you can see some pictures from the show here.

We will be back with our next show, Squircle, on June 28th. Be sure to check our calendar and blog often for other local art events and happenings!

Love,

Deadline Projects

Michael Una at SYNC Fest 08

2008-03-22T14:53:00.000-07:00

Deadline Projects's very own Michael Una gave an amazing and flawless performance at this year's SYNC Fest 08 at the University of Michigan's Duderstadt Center. We are all so proud of him. Check out the video below and you'll see what we mean-- Congrats Michael! You can also see more photos and read his personal account of the event here: http://una-love.com/muna.html

Gordon Matta-Clark/Jeni Spota

2008-02-25T12:17:00.000-08:00

Gretel and I went over to the MCA this Saturday to check out the Gordon Matta-Clark exhibition, and I had a great experience. The displays were varied, kinetic (great use of film projectors) innovative (light box and protruding glass display, inset in the wall)and engrossing. The overall curatorial effort was refreshingly engaging compared to some exhibits I have attended in the past. There was a touching and haunting photo series that Matta-Clark took after his twin brother tragically died. For this, Matta-Clark documents his descent to the catacombs at Denfert-Rocherau. Circus or The Caribbean Orange was especially interesting due to it's Chicago/MCA connection. If you are going to see the exhibit, I recommend reserving a decent chunk of time.

An unexpected delight was a roomful of painting byJeni Spota, where the Calder stuff normally is.

Okay, the MCA probably doesn't really need my endorsement to get people into the door, so to summarize, great show, go see it.

Arielle Bielak
www.ariellebielak.com

nikki too!

2008-02-24T21:05:00.000-08:00

nikki hollander will also be showing at the Around the Coyote Select show in March. More info is available at http://aroundthecoyote.org. (Hopefully Damien and nikki will be showing next to each other!)

Around The Coyote Select

2008-02-24T13:37:00.000-08:00

Damien James, artist and friend of Deadline Projects, will be showing at the Around the Coyote Select show on March 7 through 9 in the Flat Iron Building. Damien will also join Deadline Projects as a guest artist in our upcoming anniversary show. You can check out more of his work by clicking on the image above. Thanks!

Goose Island to sponsor next show!

2008-02-24T13:19:00.001-08:00

Exciting news: Deadline Projects is proud to announce that its anniversary show is sponsored by Chicago's own Goose Island Beer Company! We thank them for their support of the local arts community. Please take a moment to visit their website by clicking on their logo above.

Details on our next show:

Bigger Than Your Life
SATURDAY, APRIL 5th, 2008
7PM-MIDNIGHT
HAPPY DOG GALLERY
1542 N. MILWAUKEE
CHICAGO, IL 60622
One night only.

Bigger Than Your Life
A one-night art event not to be missed: Deadline Projects's one-year anniversary show!

All art has been created for and inspired by a particular idea, concept, or subject that each participating artist perceives to be immense, overwhelming, or "too large to comprehend all at once." Artists will use their art as a means of understanding, exploring, researching, and/or breaking down their chosen subject.

Participating Artists:

Arielle Bielak
Gretel Garcia
nikki hollander
Damien James
Blake Parish Lewis
Sarah Perez
Holly Sabin
Marc Salha
Stephen Shapiro
Shawn Stucky
Kyra Termini
Michael Una

A big Thanks and pics from the show!

2007-11-11T14:00:00.000-08:00

Thanks so much to everyone who came to the show. You all helped make it our best show yet! And a huge thanks to Happy Dog Gallery for hosting us-- we got so many compliments on the space. Another huge thanks to Going.com and their awesome photographer! We hope he had a great time and enjoyed the show. You can check out his photos here:

http://chicago.going.com/event-183861?type=album

Deadline Projects will be back in early 2008 with another show. Keep an eye on www.deadlineprojects.com for updates and more photos, coming soon. Thanks again!

Love,
Deadline Projects

Deadline Projects has been featured on Going.com!

2007-11-07T10:34:00.001-08:00

This SATURDAY: Deadline Projects presents "This is For You..."
This event has been featured as an Editor's Pick on Going.com! Click on the invite to rsvp!

Welcome to the new Deadline Projects Blog!

2007-10-21T15:19:00.000-07:00

This blog is managed by the core members of Deadline Projects who are all encouraged to post upcoming creative happenings around Chicago. We support our fellow local artists and we hope you will too. Please check back often for the latest art events around the city. Also, if you have a Google account, you can add our public calendar here:

http://www.google.com/calendar/gallery?q=deadline+projects

Thanks!
--Deadline Projects