Michelle Scott Art

Upcoming Shows

Friday, September 25, 2009 6:00pm - Sunday, September 27, 2009 7:00pm- The 39th Annual Pilsen East Artists Open House

816 W. 19th St.
Apt 2
Chicago, IL 60608

One of the oldest and most well loved art events of its kind runs Sept. 25th - Sept. 27th in the Chicago Arts District, at South Halsted and 18th Streets.

You are invited into the intimate world of the working artist, as we open up our homes and studios  for a walking tour of art.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 4-7:00pm - " A Thousand Words" Portraits by Michelle Scott

University of Illinois at Chicago, A. Montgomery Ward Gallery
UIC Student Center East
750 S. Halsted
Chicago, IL 60607

"Within this exhibition, I take the audience on a journey with a few individuals I met while in Georgia to my more recent travels through a small village in Southern Sudan.  As a tribute to my grandfather Rey Scott (WWII photographer and filmmaker), some of my portraits include a few of his powerful images from his time spent while filming in China."

Friday, October 2, 2009 7:30pm - "Under the Viaduct" an exhibition by the mural artist of West Town

Curated by Darci O'Connell and Victoria Nicodemus, the exhibition will feature the 12 mural artist of Chicago Avenue in conjunction with Chicago Artists Month and the West Town beautification project.

The Architrouve
1433 West Chicago Avenue               
Chicago, IL  60642        

www.TheArchitrouve.com

Solo Show in Miami-Postponed

The solo show scheduled to debut in April is postponed until further notice.

Blank Canvas Concepts
166 NW 29th Street | Miami, Florida 33127 | ph: 305.924.8517

www.blankcanvasconcepts.com

Opening Reception of Image and Word Show

The Art Center in Highland Park hosted a group show "Image and Word" curated by Renee Hansen.  Renee is the Photographer and Editor of South Loop Review Publicatoin.

The exhibition showcases artist who have used language, narration, poems, or words as a part of their image.

My piece titled "Heroe" was selected to be a part of this exhibition.

When: March 6-March 29, 2009
Where: 1957 Sheridan Rd. /Highland Park, IL 60035

Effe Leven Opening Night

Opening night was a blast! The gallery was packed wall to wall with people the entire night!  I saw a lot of familiar faces from the Chicago Art Open and also got the chance to meet some new ones.  I exhibited the piece "Road Walkers" as part of the group exhibition.

Here are a few photos from the opening reception.  The show will be up until the end of February.

Enjoy!

 
 

Upcoming Show - Feb. 6th

February, 2009 I will be featured with a group of Chicago artist as part of the Black History month exhibit at Effe Leven Gallery in the River North artist district. The show will run from Febuary 4th-27th. Hope to see you there!

Opening Night Reception
Date: February 4th
Time: 6-9pm
Location:  213 W. Institute Place | Fourth Floor | Chicago, IL 60654

www.effelevengallery.com

Chicago Art Open at the Merchandise Mart

10.03.08

11th Annual Chicago Art Open Benefit hosted by the Chicago Artist Coalition

The Chicago Art Open is the centerpiece of Chicago Artists' Month, a citywide celebration of the arts that take places annually in October.  As Chicago's largest exhibition of visual art in a single venue and the premier survey of Chicago art in the country, the Chicago Art Open is viewed by thousand of art lovers, collectors, and enthusiasts every year.

Kennesaw State University Fine Arts Gallery

08.21.08

6th Biennial Art Alumni Exhibition

I was happy to get back to my roots and ship a few paintings down to Georgia to be featured in this show.  It was great to see how my fellow students and I have progressed in the time we have since graduated from KSU. 

Images Gallery Collective

06.25.08

Ravenshood: Art in the Corridor

Ravenshood featured artists that live within the Ravenswood district.  It was a juried show featuring myself, Mary Phelan, Grant Wm Thye, and Breck Young.  I had the pleasure meeting with some of the members from the collective to discuss more in depth our personal missions as artist in Chicago.

33 Gallery Collective

06.20.08

4th Annual National Self Portrait Exhibition

33 Gallery Collective is located in the Zhou B. Art Center on the south side of Chicago.  The show had a large turnout with over 30 participating artist. I was proud to have my artwork featured on the show card representing the show. The exhibition can be also be found online for the remainder of the year.

www.33collective.com

 

Galaxie Art Jam

2.10.08

I had my first show in Chicago hosted by the Galaxie. I was joined by other surrounding area artist to enjoy a day of art lectures and presentations in live painting and mixed media.  It was accompanied by an all day exhibit as well.  Nicole the owner is awesome and made the day so much fun to be a part of. Everyone had a blast!