By honoring our grief, we hold fast to our humanity & save the versions of ourselves our lost loved ones cherished. Muchen Wang honors her dog 雪粒 Xueli through paintings, zines & more. While some works are somber & profound, many burst with color & humor, reflecting the joy pets bring to our lives.

Join us for a free plaster casting workshop w/ Julia Paloma!
We'll be sculpting w/ play dough and learning how to cast plaster! Reserve your spot now! events.humanitix.com/plaster-casting-workshop

Sunday, July 20
3-6pm
The World Music Foundation
1066 W Granville Ave
Chicago, IL 60660

#art #Chicago

We’re excited to present “My Toe is on the Trip Wire”. Julia Paloma shows us that metalwork doesn’t have to be on grand scales but can be cozy. She pays tribute to the beauty of plants with casts of sweet potato leaves and eggplants, and abstract figures and vessels.
#ChicagoArtists #Chicago

Blue is a photoshoot crashing diva! He says although you won’t see him tonight- he’s strictly an indoor cat- you should still stop by the Locked Achievements closing reception & artist celebration to write letters to incarcerated teens. But also to see his face plastered all over. Priorities.

Diovanni’s poem, “Misunderstood”, brilliantly breaks down the problems Black and Brown communities face, especially when it comes to carceral systems. We’re proud to showcase his powerful work in our first exhibition, “Locked Achievements”.

We’re sad our 1st exhibition is closing but excited to partner with our neighbor, Pete’s Pizza, to host a closing reception! Swing on by this Thursday from 6-8pm to get a guided gallery tour, learning more about Stomping Grounds, and meet some of the artists! #Chicago #Art

Why start an art gallery during the rise of fascism? Because fascists hate art and artists. We must all resist in multiple ways. Art alone won’t save us, but it is an important part of resistance. Multiple approaches are essential. The more we push back now, the less violence we’ll all endure.

The Locked Achievements exhibition catalog contains 20 pages packed with poems, artwork, and essays. It offers a glimpse into Stomping Grounds classes and the rich, inner thoughts and feelings of young, incarcerated artists.
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Go to www.TheBCat.Gallery/Shop to learn more and order your copy.

The Locked Achievements book is here! Poems are paired with artwork, taking you on a journey of hope amidst depression, longing for a better world, and the unshakable humanity of children who persevere in this inhumane system. Get your copy & an exclusive peek @ SGLAI classes! www.TheBCat.Gallery

We’re proud to partner with Stomping Grounds Literary Arts Initiative to bring you emotionally raw and resonant artwork and poetry by Chicago’s incarcerated youth!

As a window gallery, we’re open 24/7. Head to our website, TheBCat.Gallery, to learn more and see exclusive content! #Chicago #Art

Bow down before Her Majesty, EmPURRor Philippa Georgiou Augustus Iaponius Centaurus! As a patron of the arts, she has a keen eye for quality, only accepting art and hoomans of the highest caliber. Be on your best behavior before the EmPURRor or suffer the consequences of her deadly bite!

Meet Locutus of Blue, art critic extraordinaire and pâté connoisseur! Blue is a very busy cat, so good luck scheduling an appointment with him! If you’re lucky though, you may just chance upon him in the gallery’s main window, assessing the artwork and judging visitors as they pass by.