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Special Service Area #31 – Servicing areas on Clark, Damen, Lawrence, Montrose, Wilson and along the Ravenswood corridor.
Art Wall Gallery Opening + Art As Spiritual Practice Workshop: An Evening of Creativity & Connection
Join Cityside Spiritual Community and Fulton Street Collective for an inspiring evening of creativity and community! Start the night enjoying the Cityside Art Wall opening with the work of Fulton Street Collective artist, Bria Bridges, Subconshis Art, featuring Homme et Femme, exploring cultural identities in the masculine and feminine.
Her paintings portrays the Black experience through a surrealist lens, blending early 20th-century art movements with modern influences like abstract and neo-expressionism.
After the opening, stay to explore “Art As Spiritual Practice,” a hands-on creative workshop facilitated by Linda Jackson from Cityside. We’ll unwind and explore our creative sides through meditation and painting or drawing. No experience is needed—just bring a beginner’s mind and your imagination! Art supplies and prompts are provided, and you’ll leave with your own take-away piece of art.
Explore creativity while connecting to yourself and others in this reflective experience.
- Bring your own beverages and snacks.
- Wear clothes suitable for painting.
ABOUT BRIA BRIDGES
Born with Jamaican roots in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Bria Bridges is a Chicago-based multimedia artist specializing in painting, video editing, graphic design, and photography.
Her paintings portrays the Black experience through a surrealist lens, blending early 20th-century art movements with modern influences like abstract and neo-expressionism.
By bending reality, Bria creates a bright, fantasized version of the world where ethnic features are celebrated.
Her use of vibrant colors and exaggerated forms offers a playful energy while inviting introspection.
Her artist name, Subconshis, reflects her process of creating on auto-pilot, bringing hidden thoughts to light.
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Date and Time
Friday May 30, 2025
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM CDT
Friday, May 30
5:00p – 10:00p CT
5:00p: Doors Open – “Art Wall Opening”
6:30p: Begin Check-In – “Art as Spiritual Practice” Workshop
7:00-9:30p: Art as Spiritual Practice
10:00p: Doors Close
Location
Cityside Center for Spiritual Living
4619 N Ravenswood Ave., Suite 202
Chicago IL 60640
Fees/Admission
Cityside Art Wall Opening featuring the work of Bria Bridges – NO COST
Art As Spiritual Practice Workshop – Suggested Cost $35 – No One Turned Away - Includes Art Supplies -
Contact Information
Linda Jackson
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