2008 Events
- Mars Gallery 20th Anniversary Celebration
- Saturday, Nov 8, 2008
- 7- 10pm
A group show of some of our favorite artists over the past 20 years!
Artists include: Fletcher Hayes, Wesley Willis, Len Harris, Aron Packer, Michael Hedges, Susan Rodwan, Charlotte Sasser, Mark Huddle, Tiffany Stronsky, Tim Hurley, Steven Gross, Todd Hoffman, Rev. Howard Finster, Charles Shotwell, Susan Aurinko, Jennifer Meltzer, John Bannon, Karen Parisian, Clark Ellithorpe, Erik Debat, David Nigh, Lisa Brosig, Craig Kersten, Eric Skaggs, Paul Moschell, Chris Kellner, Liss Ross Miller, Janet de Berge Lange, Maria Tirabassi, Patty Ryan, Kevin Luthardt, Ben Synstelien, Betsy Nuti, and Kim Laurel- Vernissage
- Saturday, Nov 1, 2008
- 6 - 10pm
Retrospective of Chicago artist Roseanne Christman nee Karacic.
One nite only exhibit.- First Annual Breath of Hope
- Saturday Oct 18, 2008
- 7:30pm
Supporting LAM Research.
- Lasalle Senior Center Benefit
- Friday, Oct 11, 2008
- City Year Chicago Wine Tasting Benefit
- Thursday, Oct 10, 2008
- 7 - 10pm
- Explore Fulton Market
- Sat & Sun, Oct 4 - 5, 2008
- Noon - 5pm
Annual neighborhood arts walk. always a big hit and a fun afternoon in the historic Fulton Market warehouse district. Start at Mars Gallery and we'll give you a map for the other locations. Note: Sunday afternoon Tony Green will be performing in the gallery!
http://explorefultonmarket.com- Joe Morris Opening Reception
- Friday, October 3, 2008
- 6 - 10pm
Local artist Joe Morris brings his special style of graphic, powerful and immediate paintings to the Mars Gallery for the first time. Join us at the opening reception featuring a martini bar benefiting The Red Door Shelter.
- The Art of Survival
- Thursday, October 2, 2008
- 6:30 - 8:30pm
a benefit for the Rape Victims Advocates organization.
- Fresh Initiative
- Friday September 5, 2008
- 6 - 9pm
New works by Eric Skaggs and Michael Hedges. We will have refreshments, come join us! There will be a cash martini bar the benefit The Red Door Shelter, a Chicago no-kill shelter, www.reddoorshelter.org. While you are in the area, visit surrounding galleries who will be holding openings the same night, such as Linda Warren Gallery, Roland Contemporary, Function+Art, and more.
- Wines for Humanity
- Friday, August 1, 2008
- 6:00pm
Wines for Humanity presents an evening of culinary and cultural delights. Join us for a wine tasting paired with exquisite food prepared by Cafe Trinidad. Proceeds from this event go to PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter) for the prevention of homelessness. Tickets are $40 in advance. Advance tickets are required. Please contact Paula or Mwelwa at 773.574.5410 or 773.742.5434 with questions or to purchase tickets.
winesforhumanity.com- Benefit for Project Exploration
- Thursday, July 31, 2008
- 6 - 9pm
Cocktail party and live auction hosted by Tony Green, Myra Reilly and Anthony Green. Space is limited so reserve your tickets today, call 312.226.7808. Proceeds from this event support Project Exploration's science programs for youth, services for schools and teachers, public exhibits and online initiatives.
- Summer of Love Invitational
- Saturday, July 12, 2008
- 6 - 9pm
Mars Gallery will have an opening reception to introduce artworks by past and present studio assistants. Join us for an evening of art, music and drinks.
- Explore Fulton Market and Kevin Luthardt
- Saturday, May 10, 2008
- Noon - 5pm
Join us at our annual spring neighborhood open house on Fulton. We will be featuring a new show of our very popular artist, Kevin Luthardt! Artists reception will be going on during the open house...Kevin will be present. Bring the children we will have activities for them.
www.kevinluthardt.com- The 20/30 Club of Chicago Wine and Art Party
- Friday, February 22, 2008
- 7 - 11pm
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Join the members of the 20/30 Club of Chicago for the annual Wine & Art party. An evening of contemporary art while sampling an assortment of wines and hors d'oeuvres. $40, purchase tickets www.2030club.org. All proceeds from the event benefit five children's charities in the Chicagoland area.
- Groundhog and The Pussycats
- Sunday, February 3, 2008
- Performance times: 4:30 & 6:00pm
- Just in time to celebrate Groundhog Day Samantha Martin brings her trained acro-cats back to the gallery for a performance which will include Wilbur, the groundhog. $8 admission, Sorry, no advance sales of tickets.
- Tony Green CD Release Party
- Friday, January 25, 2008
- 7 - 10pm
