2010 JK Chicago Events

Stay tuned for news of upcoming events and workshops.

Past Events

March 21, 2009
food drive
We thank our food donors and all attendees to the JK Chicago Spring Equinox Party on March 21st!

Featuring works by found object sculptor Alan Emerson Hicks, with furniture by guest artist Christine Boulin and her students. Music by the Rust Belt Ramblers.

Regardless of the time of year, your continued help is important. Information regarding cash donations and volunteer work can be found at www.chicagosfoodbank.org.

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Music by The Rust Belt Ramblers

WOW!!! These guys rock. The Rust Belt Ramblers steal the show with their unique blend of country and punk, and their charismatic showmanship. Visit therustbeltramblers.org to hear their music and find out about upcoming shows.

Works by found object sculptor Alan Emerson Hicks

Visit crazy8art.com to find out more about Alan's work.


Chicago Artists' Month: October 4th and October 5th 2008
JK Chicago, a leader in environmentally sustainable woodworking, features eco-friendly furniture pieces by Master Craftsman Jeff Payne. Also on view, work by local artists Jenny Tiner and Julie Pitzen. Live music provided by Chico Malo.


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The JK Chicago Open House is a part of the 7th annual Tour of Arts and Industry coordinated by ArtWalkRavenswood, in honor of Chicago Artists' Month.


The JK Chicago Summer Open House
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who conspired to make the June 14th JK Chicago Summer Open House a smashing success! Thanks to Greg Olejniczak for the photographs.

Multi-media Artist: Sky Cubacub
Painter: Rob Patterson
Painter: Emily Rapport
Stained Glass Artist: Nicholas O'Neill
Art Illusionist: Alan Emerson Hicks
Perfomers: Heather Crosby and Marta Sasinowska from HooperPower

Art Illusionist, Alan Emerson Hicks, mesmerizes the audience with his unique performance incorporating magic and live sculpture creation accompanied by the disco beats of "Saturday Night Fever".

Turn up the volume! Turn up the heat!

Heather Crosby and Marta Sasinowska of Hooperpower bring down the house with their amazing blend of synchronized hula-hoop and dance!

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