Category Archives: Art Shows and Special Events

Sign up for an Art Institiute of Chicago Workshop with us this August!

Right-Brained Studio is coming to Chicago! We’re happy to offer this unique art experience for youth artists while we’re here. On Wednesday 8/3 and Thursday 8/4, we’ll be organizing 2 Workshop Field Trips to the Art Institute of Chicago, which include viewing art in the galleries, as well as an art project inspired by what we see.

*Art Institute Workshop Details:

-For youth artists 3rd grade through high school

-Private/Small Group, maximum 4 participants

-Hosted by youth art mentor Kelly D. Pelka

-Workshops run 2 hours each, from 2:30-4:30pm

-Transportation to and from the museum must be supplied by the participants

- Free admission to the museum for participants 14 and under

-Regular admission costs apply for participants over age 14.

-Tuition: $30 per hour for 1 participant, $25 per hour/per participant for 2 participants, $20 per hour/per participant for 3 participants, $15 per hour per participant for 4 participants. (i.e. 4 students for 2 hours: $120 total)

-All materials for the project included

-Participants can bring a snack from home or money to purchase food in the cafeteria

Please contact us today for more information and to reserve your space for this private or small group workshop. Only a few spaces left!

(*This workshop is organized by Kelly D. Pelka and is not affiliated with the Art Institute of Chicago.)

Youth Art Workshops!

Fun times with the Girl Scouts at Whittier School in Oak Park! What an honor to assist with this creative group on earning their Art Badge!

….And what better way to celebrate the efforts then by dancing around the art pile!

For more information of customizing youth art workshops for your group, please contact Right-Brained Studio!

Customize a Private or Small Group Workshop at the Art Institute of Chicago Over Winter Break!

Right-Brained Studio is in Chicago over winter break! We’re happy to be home for the holidays as well as to offer a unique and fun art experience for youth artists. This season, we’ll be organizing visits to the Art Institute of Chicago, which include viewing art in the galleries, as well as an art project inspired by what we see.

*Art Institute Workshop Details:

-For youth artists 3rd grade and up

-Private/Small Group, 1-4 participants

-Hosted by youth art mentor Kelly D. Pelka

-Workshops run 2-3 hours, you pick the date and time (based on availability)

-Transportation to and from the museum must be supplied by the participants

- Free admission to the museum for participants 14 and under

-Regular admission costs apply for participants over age 14.

-Tuition: $30 per hour for 1 participant, $25 per hour/per participant for 2 participants, $20 per hour/per participant for 3 participants, $15 per hour per participant for 4 participants. (i.e. 4 students for 2 hours: $120 total)

-All materials for the project included

-Participants can bring a snack from home or money to purchase food in the cafeteria

Please contact us today for more information and to reserve a date and time for this private or small group workshop.

(*This workshop is organized by Kelly D. Pelka and is not affiliated with the Art Institute of Chicago.)

Exciting News for the 2013-14 Academic Year!

Right-Brained Studio Mobile!

Right-Brained Studio will be taking its mobile art classes to the Pacific Northwest and West coast regions starting in September! I’ll be back in Chicago between projects and therefore available to set up short-term workshops and private lessons in the area during those times.
Besides teaching classes and personal art projects on the west coast, plans are in the works for a RV Mobile Art Studio! The goal is to bring fun, innovative art and art education to youth artists in mid and small-sized towns as well as to areas that are lacking these programs. Right-Brained Studio will begin a Kickstarter campaign to help launch the project by summer 2014.

In the meantime, if you have any friends/family out west, please pass along my contact information. Any referrals are greatly appreciated.

My sincerest gratitude to everyone who has been part of the Right-Brained Studio community over the past 6 years and for all that have been enrolled in my classes since I began mentoring youth artists in 1995. I truly appreciate your support and flexibility through the changes and growth of Right-Brained Studio.

Chicago Availability: December 2nd 2013 – January 10th 2014

Please contact me if you would like to set up a workshop during this time.

 

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Artists Jojo and Lauren are experimenting with melted crayon art.

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Right-Brained Studio…AND Gallery!

Youth artists Annie and her dad at the "Art Rocks!" Spring 2012 Art Show.

At Right-Brained Studio, not only do we offer unique art classes and workshops, but opportunities for youth artists to show their work too!  Youth and professional artists have work displayed side by side throughout the year with art shows onsite as well as on location.

Annie sits proudly on her dad’s shoulders to be at eye level with her moon inspired art piece during our “Art Rocks!” Spring 2012 Art Show at the studio.

Thanks to all who attended the “Art Rocks!” Show

The Guevara Family

Thanks to all who attended the “Art Rocks!” Youth Art show!  It was an honor to display such wonderful, creative and unique works from the artists of the Right-Brained Studio community.  You Rock!

“Art Rocks!” Youth Art Show Tonight 6-8pm

Joe, age 6 and Eric, age 16, contribute their art to our Garden Mural!

Art Rocks!”, youth artist reception tonight from 6-8pm! Stop by to see our work in progress garden mural as well as artwork by students who have participated in classes at Right-Brained Studio.

All are welcome!

“Art Rocks!” Youth Art Show!

 

Artwork by Youth Art Mentor Mindy Fisher

Right-Brained Studio presents “Art Rocks!” a group art show featuring the work of youth artists who participated in classes, workshops and privates lessons during the following sessions: Summer 2011, Fall 2011 Session 1 and 2, Winter 2012 Session 1 and 2 and Spring 2012. 

All art submissions must be received no later then Wednesday May 16th.

The opening reception(s) will take place at Right-Brained Studio on:

Friday May 18th from 6-8pm and *Friday May 25th from 6-8pm.

Come to one or both…All are welcome!

*Friday May 25th coincides with “What’s Blooming on Harrison” Art Walk, so this is a great time to visit the galleries, shops and restaurants in the area.

Please check under our “About” section for “Art Rocks!” art show information and submission guidelines.


The “Now…” Show Opening Night!

Youth artist art work and Mural for the "Now..." Show at the Flat Iron.

Thanks to the artists from Right-Brained Studio and their families for attending this fun and special event!   Not only was it a great experience to participate in, but also inspirational.  Check out more pictures from this event in the Photo section of our website titled “Now…” 2012 Mural Show.

Participating artists include: Teagan age 18  (lead designer on the mural), Claire age 17, Monica age 17, Andrew age 15, Gerry age 14, Caroline age 11 and Miya age 11.

Also, congratulations to Andrew for selling his art piece “Nike Peacock”!!!

Join us again on Friday, May 4th from 6-10pm for the closing reception.

The Flat Iron Building is located 1579 North Milwaukee Avenue Wicker Park, Chicago.

Please contact the studio for more details