The Chicago Urban Art Society (CUAS) promotes the art makers visual voice. By way of group or solo exhibitions, innovative teaching + learning opportunities and the creation of an arts + culture archive.
Peter Kepha and Lauren Pacheco were one-half of the 32nd&urban:gallery/space founding team in November 2005. Opening it’s doors on Chicago’s south side community of Bridgeport, 32nd&urban joined the emerging art scene along with Zhou Brothers, Co-Prosperity Sphere (CPS), Artists of East Bank, mn gallery + others. Urban focused on contemporary art exhibitions featuring local emerging + established talent.
The Chicago Tribune called 32nd&urban “a wedge of serenity and brightness amid a construction zone” + one of the places helping to turn Bridgeport into “a surprise destination for collectors, curators + the curious.”
The Chicago Sun Times said the space was “urban and cutting-edge” + “definitely a breath of fresh air for urbanites.”
New City Chicago suggested that “32nd&Urban Gallery represents some of the newest and freshest homegrown work the city has to offer. 32nd&Urban is special. Since its first show in January 2006, with more than 300 people in attendance, it continues to draw substantial crowds to its (south) South Halsted location.”
The space, a 1,000 square foot former barbershop, complimented by mosaic tile floors + black tin ceiling, quickly found itself hosting Chicago’s hottest local deejay’s, live art artists, + guests ranging from community leaders, curators, gallery owners, local + visiting artists, educators, family + friends.
After closing its doors in 2008, Lauren + Peter Kepha decided to re-group + form the Chicago Urban Art Society (CUAS), a not-for-profit organization focusing on the artist + the preservation of the Chicago art movement. CUAS promotes talent and they do this by exposing their creative community to a larger audience. The organization has big plans to continue supporting + promoting Chicago’s artists and art makers by launching projects such as: DIY Screen Printing Workshops, Muscle in the Hustle: Contemporary Approaches to Promoting Art, Culture Vulture – Art Reviews with Sara McCool + Artist Studio Visits (ASV) just to name a few!
Past sponsorships include 312 GooseIsland, Toyota SCION, DogFish Beverages, Pinata Graphics, Miller Brewing Company, etc.
Complete list of 32nd&urban artists: Alta Buden, Alvaro Ramirez, Andy Hall, Arielle Bielak, Billie Stone, Blutt, Bonus, Bridgette Buckley, Brooks Golden, Carla Avila, Carlos Javier Ortiz, Chris Silva, Chucho, Scribe, David Bozic, Delicious Design League (DDL), Doug Fogelson, Duk Ju Linda Kim, Egor, Emily Cunningham, Eric Bartholomew, Erik RISK DeBat, Esho, Exhaust, Heidi Dakter, James J. Peterson, Jason Brunson, Jeff Zimmerman, Jeremiah Ketner, Jeremy Roberts, Jodi Bova, Joe Compean, Joey D., Joey Potts, Johan Carlsson + Morten Sorensen, Jon Lowenstein, Jose Estrada, Jose Garibaldi, Josue Pellot, Juan Angel Chavez, Kristal Pacheco, KS Rives, Lauren Feece, Maggie Bogdanich, Marcos Raya, Maria Gaspar, Mark Flores, Max Sansing, Melon James, Michael Repkin, Mike Genovese, Mike Huddleston, Mike Teuter, Mireya Acierto, Nicholas Kuszyzk, Nicole Kenney, Noelle Kim, Nova Czarnecki, Oscar Arriola, Peabe, Peter Kepha, Phoebe Fisher, Rachel Borchers, Rahmaan Static Barnes, Ray CRO Noland, Revise cmw, Roy Gardiner, Ruben Aguirre, Rudy Fig, Sandra Capasso, Shawnimals, Shipwreck, Solo rm, Steven Haulenbeek, THOR, Travis Lampe, Trent Reusnow, Tricia Moreau Sweeny.
The Chicago Urban Art Society (CUAS) promotes the art makers visual voice. By way of group or solo exhibitions, innovative teaching + learning opportunities and the creation of an arts + culture archive.
Peter Kepha and Lauren Pacheco were one-half of the 32nd&urban:gallery/space founding team in November 2005. Opening it’s doors on Chicago’s south side community of Bridgeport, 32nd&urban joined the emerging art scene along with Zhou Brothers, Co-Prosperity Sphere (CPS), Artists of East Bank, mn gallery + others. Urban focused on contemporary art exhibitions featuring local emerging + established talent.
The Chicago Tribune called 32nd&urban “a wedge of serenity and brightness amid a construction zone” + one of the places helping to turn Bridgeport into “a surprise destination for collectors, curators + the curious.”
The Chicago Sun Times said the space was “urban and cutting-edge” + “definitely a breath of fresh air for urbanites.”
New City Chicago suggested that “32nd&Urban Gallery represents some of the newest and freshest homegrown work the city has to offer. 32nd&Urban is special. Since its first show in January 2006, with more than 300 people in attendance, it continues to draw substantial crowds to its (south) South Halsted location.”
The space, a 1,000 square foot former barbershop, complimented by mosaic tile floors + black tin ceiling, quickly found itself hosting Chicago’s hottest local deejay’s, live art artists, + guests ranging from community leaders, curators, gallery owners, local + visiting artists, educators, family + friends.
After closing its doors in 2008, Lauren + Peter Kepha decided to re-group + form the Chicago Urban Art Society (CUAS), a not-for-profit organization focusing on the artist + the preservation of the Chicago art movement. CUAS promotes talent and they do this by exposing their creative community to a larger audience. The organization has big plans to continue supporting + promoting Chicago’s artists and art makers by launching projects such as: DIY Screen Printing Workshops, Muscle in the Hustle: Contemporary Approaches to Promoting Art, Culture Vulture – Art Reviews with Sara McCool + Artist Studio Visits (ASV) just to name a few!
Past sponsorships include 312 GooseIsland, Toyota SCION, DogFish Beverages, Pinata Graphics, Miller Brewing Company, etc.
Complete list of 32nd&urban artists: Alta Buden, Alvaro Ramirez, Andy Hall, Arielle Bielak, Billie Stone, Blutt, Bonus, Bridgette Buckley, Brooks Golden, Carla Avila, Carlos Javier Ortiz, Chris Silva, Chucho, Scribe, David Bozic, Delicious Design League (DDL), Doug Fogelson, Duk Ju Linda Kim, Egor, Emily Cunningham, Eric Bartholomew, Erik RISK DeBat, Esho, Exhaust, Heidi Dakter, James J. Peterson, Jason Brunson, Jeff Zimmerman, Jeremiah Ketner, Jeremy Roberts, Jodi Bova, Joe Compean, Joey D., Joey Potts, Johan Carlsson + Morten Sorensen, Jon Lowenstein, Jose Estrada, Jose Garibaldi, Josue Pellot, Juan Angel Chavez, Kristal Pacheco, KS Rives, Lauren Feece, Maggie Bogdanich, Marcos Raya, Maria Gaspar, Mark Flores, Max Sansing, Melon James, Michael Repkin, Mike Genovese, Mike Huddleston, Mike Teuter, Mireya Acierto, Nicholas Kuszyzk, Nicole Kenney, Noelle Kim, Nova Czarnecki, Oscar Arriola, Peabe, Peter Kepha, Phoebe Fisher, Rachel Borchers, Rahmaan Static Barnes, Ray CRO Noland, Revise cmw, Roy Gardiner, Ruben Aguirre, Rudy Fig, Sandra Capasso, Shawnimals, Shipwreck, Solo rm, Steven Haulenbeek, THOR, Travis Lampe, Trent Reusnow, Tricia Moreau Sweeny.