> Platform Studios is a collective of eight artists working in a variety of media. Painting, ilustration, photography, woodworking, printmaking and jewelry. Our mission is to create a space allowing interaction and outreach to the art community.
> FIGURE DRAWING
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 7-9:30 pm.
Live, nude model, starting with 1-minute gesture sketches, then progressing to 5 and ten minute drawings. The remainder of the class will be either one long pose of an hour and a half, or two medium length.
Just bring your drawing materials and
we supply the rest!
Just $10/ class and always just drop-in. No sign-up is needed.
Tuesday evenings offers instructed class time in addition to the drop-in. Cost is $75 for a block of 5 classes. Contact Mark for more details.
Click here for our figure drawing calendar!
> FIGURATIVE ILLUSTRATION WORKSHOP
Monthly - see website for details!
Based on the figure drawing sessions most artists are familiar with, this workshop will take you to the next level. You will have the opportunity to work from a costumed model and other props, giving artists and illustrators the benefits of using reference for a project.
For more info go to:
http://figurativeillustrationw
> EVENT/ SPACE RENTAL
Platform Studios has space available for your event! Excellent for art openings, film screenings, performances or parties. We are experienced in putting on shows and hosting events so please email us with your ideas!
> RECENT EVENTS
“Dying City” April 20, 21, 22. Performance, music and art exhibition. See some images on Facebook.
> 1821 HUBBARD STREET LOFTS OPEN HOUSE AND PLATFORM STUDIOS SPRING SHOW! MAY 11TH!
Platform is having its spring show May 11th and is helping to organize the 1821 Hubbard St. Lofts Open House. We're excited because we have a bunch of new people at the studio who will be showing for the first time.
Savierio Truglia, Post Family, Gerda Meyer Bernstien, the Johalla Project, Tsubo, and Spudnik Press will all be opening their doors.
The Tamale Spacship will be selling tamales in the parkign lot as well. More details soon!
> PLATFORM STUDIOS FEATURED ON THE OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK!
The segment of "Breathing space on the OWN show "Super Sould Sunday" showcased our studio during a figure drawing session. Eight artists got together one saturday morning for the filming and here's the result!
> INSTRUCTED FIGURE DRAWING CLASS TO BE OFFERED STARTING MARCH 6!
Are you looking to jump into a drawing class or have you been in the open drop-in sessions for a while and need a boost? Well, Platform is going to offer a five-week class starting on March 6th. We'll be going over lots of fundamentals to get you on the right track: proportion and anatomy, line quality, hatching, contour, composition and more. Class critique and individual critique with the instructor shall also be a valuable tool to get you on a good footing. Intermediate students are encouraged to attend as well to break out of some old habits and get a fresh look at your work.
It's $75 for all five weeks. A supply list will be provided. Please contact us at platformstudioschicago@gmail.com to sign up.
> NICK GOETTLING'S FOOD TRUCK FOR BIG STAR
Check out the awesome work that Nick did on the food truck for local taco sensation, Big Star! Read more about the adventure on his blog.
> PLATFORM STUDIOS GRAND OPENING COMING UP ON OCTOBER 14TH!
We're throwing open the doors to 1821 Hubbard Street Lofts and giving Chicago a chance to explore the studios, galleries and art spaces that make this such an amazing place. Drinks, food and music will be provided as you tour the steel-lined halls, discovering the magic that happens daily in this seemingly quiet building. Participating in the event are: Platform Studios, Spudnik Press, Saverio Truglia, Doug Fogelson, The Post Family, Gerda Meyer Bernstein , Tsubo Salon, Robyn Rachel Photography and Footworks Shoetique.
We even have a taco truck to fill your bellies!
The Tamale Spaceship!
> SPECIAL BENEFIT AT PLATFORM, SEPTEMBER 23RD, 8-11pm
The Voices and Faces Project and ART WORKS Projects Invites you to:
VOCAL IMPACT
Benefitting survivors of sexual violence and trafficking.
Featuring music from:
Miriam Clancy
The Screaming End
Drinks and Food provided by Gourmet Gorilla
Tickets are $40 prior to the day of the show.
Purchase tickets here.
$50 at the door.
> MICHAEL O'BRIANT IN THE BLOGOSPHERE
Michael got a nice little write up on the blog, "Morning Glory". Check it out.
> TREVOR O'NEIL AT GUERILLA TRUCK SHOW!
Trevor O'Neil and other Platform artists will be setting up at this year's Guerilla Truck Show on June 14th!
"Spicing up Neocon once again this year is the 7th Annual Guerrilla Truck Show! Just what is a GUERRILLA you say?
guer.ril.la (ger ril’e), n. 1. a member of a small independent group of product, furniture designers & artisans that band together to provide an innovative venue to vent their ideas and creativity."
Get more info on the FB page!
> NICK FINISHES MURAL AT VIOLET HOUR!
Nick finished an awesome mural on Damen Ave. on the facade of The Violet Hour. Have a look at his blog for more info!
> MICHAEL O’BRIANT IN CONNECTICUT
Michael will be showing work at Ernden Gallery in Connecticut this summer. Have a look at this article in the local paper!
> NICK GOETTLING IS FINALIST!
Our own Nick Goettling was chosen as a finalist for finalist for the Ideas For Impact 'Noble Prize for Social Impact' award. Keep your fingers crossed, and maybe send some cake or chocolates to the contest committee on his behalf! Read about it at their blog.
> TREVOR O’NEIL AT SAIC FASHION SHOW
Trevor designed and made the accessories in collaboration with Tatyana Mikhaylova for a fashion show at SAIC.
He also did an awesome interview with the fashion blog, Influence. Read it!
See the photos here.
> MARK VERWOERDT
> TREVOR O'NEIL
> MICHAEL O'BRIANT
> NICK GOETTLING
> MEGAN RUSSELL
> AMANDA SMITH
> Hong Jung-Pyo
> Erin True
