The PEACE PARTY at DANNYS TAVERN 1951 W Dickens Ave. JUNE 9th. was a huge success. The evening benefited Co-op Images youth art center and the Community Television Network. Thank to Joe P, the staff at Danny's, (DJ's): JOSH ABRAMS, JEFF PARKER,
JOCLYN BROWN, and Co-op Image's very own NAOMI WALKER that donated their time, creativity, drink money Flyer
Jamming4justice and Yorok presented Kitchen Sink at
the Funky Buddha Lounge 728 W. Grand Ave. Chicago Thursday June 5th
from 9pm-2am. Featuring Versatile (live), Upmost, DJ Papa G, The
Graduate. Thanks to Jessica for organizing and all those that came out FLYER
Lotus Keep 1017 N Western gallery presented a Co-op Image art spectacular Viva l' Arte May 30th from 4pm to Midnight featuring
works created through a Museum of Contemporary Art residency at Little
Village Social Justice High School, and 6 other latino artists from
Chicago. Thanks to Lotus Keep gallery (Quang and Ammish) and all those that supported these young artists. FLYER
Big ups to Buddy at Pontiac for hosting our 5th annual Bike and Rummage Sale
•MONOWORKS
went off on Saturday, December
8th at Lotus Keep Gallery
which featured a series
of one of a kind art works
created through a partnership
with Chicago
Center for the Glass Arts,
42 Co-op Image youth from
the Austin, Garfield Park,
and Humboldt Park Communities,
and lead artists Jeremy
Scidmore and Mike
Bancroft. The Monoworks
depict original digital
photographic collages collected
in the infamous and beautiful
city of neighborhoods. The
collages have been screen
printed onto recycled glass
and fused with multiple
layers. Thanks to Quang
and Hamish for having us
at the gallery.
For more
information visit www.lotuskeep.com
�Triangulation:
Mapping Community
was a smash thank you to
Reversible Eye Gallery.
We showed a multimedia installation
that was created in direct
partnership with
Reversible Eye Gallery,
The
Institute of Puerto Rican
Arts and Culture, Co-op
Image youth, and Humboldt
Park Artist. Triangulation
contained various elements
of visual art and also displayed
works created by the Co-op
Image Mobile
Media Labs and G�shoagie
in an all encompassing series
of invisible columns of
sound.
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�Great Times with Earth Squad Productions who lead a tour of the Great Wall of Chicago the mural that Co-op Image has been helping with for over two years on October 13th and 20th from greatwallofchicago.com.
•Thanks to all that
joined Co-op Image at Chicago
Hot Glass for our fourth
annual Hot
Glass Event
to benefit our youth art
center in Humboldt Park. FLYER
Where:: Chicago Hot Glass 1250 N Central Park
When:: September 15th 6pm-midnight
What:: Live performances by Bossa Tres and Chicago Hot Glass Artists..
�Another magical Pontiac bicycle sale thanks to all those that braved the blazing sun.
�Thanks to the Allied Media Conference for hosting and fundraising for our trip to Detroit see you all next year.
�One Night One Night Only was a great success thanks to all that attended
When:Saturday, April 14, 2007 7:00 pm to Midnight
Where: Chi-opolis Hall 2739 W. North Avenue Chicago, Il. 60622 thanks to Chiopolis Entertainment llc. for their sponsorship.
What: Celebrate Co-op's fourth annual spring into art event. click for flyer
The greatest unveiling in Co-op�s history went off without a hitch. The debut of 25 plus original small to mural sized recycled and printed fused glass works were met with critical acclaim.
Thanks to::
�Mucca Pazza the always amazing 31 piece circus punk marching band.
�Dj Naomi
�Jade Lohan aka Che Guevara Humboldt Park�s revered hip hop master mind, Cortez, Sef and last but certainly not least all of the Co-op Image youth that volunteered their talents and labor to make this one of the most successful Co-op events. Stay tuned for further info about how to purchase the beautiful art glass.
How much:$10 suggested donation at the door. All proceeds go to benefit Co-op Image�s youth art education initiatives
�Thanks to Hideous Beast and I space for helping to sponso the third annual in/outdoor chilli screening and Mini Movie Fest/workshop which were events for producing and screening a selection of Mini Movies (A low quality digital film clip taken with a digital still camera, videophone, or PDA)before a live audience.
�Thanks for all that attended the 2006 Fall Into Art benefit September 23rd, 2006 at Chicago Hot Glass that featured glass blowing demonstrations with the world renowned CHG artists, Live Music with the infamous Devil in a Wood Pile, on the spot screenprinted T's by Co-op Image's very own youth run So Fresh Printing, glass, art and much much moreThe evening will be hosted by the newest edition to Co-op's Board of directors and always amazing Nikki Patin.
click here to see the flyer and here for the media alert
�Saturday the 13th we will be having our third annual Bike/Plant Pontiac Rummage sale at the Pontiac Cafe 1531 N Damen from 9-6 as well as a garden workday in the Campbell Garden 1357 N Campbell, there will be over 15 bikes at bargain basement prices, a huge variety of Co-op Image grown vegetable/herb plants, as well as
the new and improved Co-op Brand Hot Sauce available at the sale.click here for flyer
�The Jazz Benefit for Co-op's youth arts initiatives
at the Winds Cafe 2657 N Kedzie was amazing thanks to all that attended and those that donated items for the live auction. Just Baked at 901 N Damen donated a beautiful basket of goodies, and of course Chicago Hot Glass.
Flyer: here
�Thanks to Jeremy, Daniel and the crew over at Chicago Hot Glass fpr hosting the Spectacular Fall Into Art Benefit. Also kudos to the new board of directors for their efforts in throwing another amazing event. Thank to Grupo Okokan for their live performances flyer
�Empty Bottle SAT. 9/3/05
benefit featuring:Lacona,Crush Kill Destroy
Early Risers,The Drastics was good times thanks to the bottle, the bands, and the board. See you next time.
Another successful July 23rd Pontiac RUMMAGE SALE! Art Center Opening was a success! the place looks great, thanks to all those who came out to 2658 W. Evergreen, and of course all those who helped make the art center possible. we continue to solicit donations and help. email us!!
� ROCKIN BINGO KARAOKE YOU HEARD IT RIGHT at the Pontiac Cafe flyer was just that rockin thanks to all that attendedFriday May 13th was another successful Indoor and Outdoor screening
Sunday May 15th Co-op Pontiac Rummage Sale at the Pontiac Cafe 1531 N. Damen ave. was huge we made over $1400 dollars thanks to Yahaira and all the volunteers that braved the chili day
� Chicago Hot Glass hosted our Spring Into Art Benefit For the reopening of Co-op Image�s Youth Arts Center in Humboldt Park April 15th 7pm-1am. Huge thanks to the musicians that accompanied the live glass demonstrations by Chicago Hot Glass artists. flyerclick here for press release Thanks to all that attended it was amazing
� Co-op Clothing Tech is rolling along at Orr Campus in our second semester with After School Matters thanks to Miss Maggie Daley for visiting the program.
�Winter Solstice celebration
December 17th@ the Empty Bottle featuring music from the likes of: FLYER The Decibators, Quadretet, Office,Inlieuof and Hobs. Was good times and a great success thanks all that attended and contributed happy 2005 and beyond
�Friday November 19th Co-op was proud to host the third semi-annual Indoor Outdoor Chili Screening at the Co-op house thank you all that brought videos and chili:Flyer Click here
Co-op joined Street_Level Youth Media Input: Youth, Output: Revolution @ Acme ArtWorks Gallery 1741 N Western Ave 6-10 PM doing live mural painting in the courtyard. Street-Level has supported us through every stage of our development thanks for having us.
� Co-op Image would like to thank Home Grown Humboldt Park Farmer's Market, association House, and Open Lands for having us out at the market. See you next year.
�FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 24th ALL CITY GRAFF GALLERY was amazing, huge thanks to all of the artists and talent for another night of Co-op love. FEATURED WORKS by MUL, ABC, BTB, CMW, TCK ,ACW ,DC5> CO-OPVIDEO PREMIERES with chicago�s finest media makers with works from Status Quo Films and more LIVE PERFORMANCES by Ismael, MONOLOGIC and Electro Monster FLYER
Co-op Pontiac Rummage SaleSaturday August 21st was good times thanks to the Pontiac Cafe 1531 N. Damen ave.We are always looking for donations for future sales so if you are trying to clear some closet space please contact all donations are tax deductable
or 773-216-5580
�The Palmer
Square Arts festival
was a great success Co-op
and Kumba Lynx shared a space
to do face painting, trucker
hats, Campbell hot sauce sales,
and mural painting thank you
to Alderman Colon for his
help and hot sauce purchase.
Also thanks to Stef and Geronimo
for their tireless 2 days
click for a
photo by FLASH
�Co-op's lucky night of the
new school
featuring Ang13, Bad News Jones, Orchstra Ranura Primeridian, and Treologic was incredible thanks to all that attended the Empty Bottle event, special thanks to Nikki Patton, Rivka, Mr Scratchyfingers13, Flash, all of the arrists that donated work for the silent auction, and the Co-op Board,click for flyer and press release
�Garden Re-Opening
Thank you to Wheat and the VersionFest for coming out to the Art Center 1250 N. Rockwell and the Campbell Co-op Garden to see the video click
�Spring Screening
the spring screening was magical thank you all for coming out and welcome to the new board of directors
�Campbell Co-op Garden
is official we have received a grant from the Chicago botanic gardens and support from alderman Billy Ocasio to proceed with the growth of the Campbell Community garden if you are interested in volunteering please email us coopimage@comcast.net
� Spoon Benefit
insurance $ was kind of raised and good times were had by all, thank you Andrew and break a leg in L.A.
�Anniversary benefit
show was a huge success thankyou to:
The Empty Bottle,Crush Kill Destroy, Office,La Makita Soma, Staxx, Gashoagie All the Poets and artists that donated their time and energies to make this event so much fun.
Come and visit the art center to see the fruits of your kindness in action. 1250 N Rockwell
until next time peace
�Madison and Sacramento mural
Co-op has completed production on the second community mural project. Several volunteers donated there time and energy to creating this piece:
Veva, Osvaldo, Flash, Rivka, and the random artist who disappeared on Sunday. stay tuned for pictures and a video produced by the youth at the wall.
� fall outdoor screening
The indoor outdoor screening went swimmingly, we will try one when it get's even colder. As a result enough money was raised to get a heater for the youth art space. Big ups to the filmmakers and attendees who braved the cold.
�Pontiac Flea Market
The Flea market was a great success thanks to: Jill, Jeff, Flash, Phil D, ,Ruth, Ald. Manny Flores,Wicker Park Chamber of Commerce, and the Pontiac Cafe and everyone else who made it possible.
�Post Our Bills
The first of our 'post our bills' buildings has been completed. Click below to view the boards at 79th and Throop.
�Coop has sponsored it's first mural
wall
the sketch is here and the finished production
can be seen in the mural page of the site
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