PARTS AND LABOR COLLECTIVE >>>>>
3144 W. CARROL - THIRD FLOOR

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The Chicago based alternative art collective known as the Parts and Labor Collective. Founded in 2006 by DanielGerdes, the collective is a DIY network of creatives building an alternative to the tired gallery system. No two shows are alike. Artists represent themselves and keep 100% of the profits from their artwork. We work together to help promote, curate, and host shows. No commissions. No contracts. No hullabaloo. Headquarters for our shows is a converted loft space in the Humbolt Park neighborhood of Chicago. In the new year there are also plans to put out a quarterly art journal that publishes the works of its' members. The art journal will be distributed in strange methods, often as a mystery gift to random addresses.
Change the rules. Go Under the Radar.
Take Back the Art.
upcoming events >>>

2008 EVENT SCHEDULE


SUMMER MEAT 2: BODYWORK
SATURDAY JUNE 14TH
7:00PM - 12:00AM
Second Annual Summer Art-BBQ. Work dealing with the
physical body as a theme.

Artists:
TBA
Additional Bodywork Flyers:



RENEGADE CRAFT FAIR
SUMMER 2008 - DATE/TIME TBA
Small works, prints and products at a communal tent
for the group.
  

SUBTEXT
SATURDAY AUGUST 30TH
7:00PM - 12:00AM
Show exploring symbols, diaries and the written word
in contemporary art.		  

COLLECTIVES GROUP SHOW
SATURDAY OCTOBER 18TH
7:00PM - 12:00AM
Group show with other Chicago collectives
participating.
  

2ND ANNUAL SMALL PRINTS SHOW - TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 22ND
7:00PM - 12:00AM
Pre Holiday Sale of small works for smaller prices.		  

 
past events >>>

URBANITE: TAGS & INK
SATURDAY APRIL 26TH
7:00PM - 12:00AM
A show dedicated to the influence of urban art, graffitti, and tattoos.

RELICS AND REUSE
SATURDAY MARCH 8TH
7:00PM - 12:00AM
A show dedicated to art that finds new meaning to old
materials, found objects, and other discarded currency
from the past.

Artists:
Wayne Bertola
Michael Pajon
Mike McGovern
Deva Suckerman
Allena M. Sandy

and more...

Read the PRESS RELEASE here.
Anniversary Show: Small Prints
Fixed Gear
Summer Meat
March 2007

 
collaboration >>>

<This information will be updated soon>

 
contact >>>

Questions about shows or website?
Sumbit questions here.

Submissions are accepted at all times. Parts and Labor
Collective only shows Chicago based artists. Please
submit either jpeg examples of work or provide a link
to your website/webpage along with contact information.
Send submissions here.