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Connect provokes the notion that art shouldn't be isolated for the 'sophisticate' but experienced by a myriad of viewers.
From Kangols to tuxedos

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“From Kangols to Tuexedos- art is for everyone."- Rob McKay.Happy Black History month 🖤 Join us at Connect Gallery as we celebrate community, and culture all year long. Whether you’re stopping by for the first time or you’re a familiar face, we’d love to see you at the gallery. Check out our gallery hours and don’t hesitate to reach out to us to schedule an appointment.

🖼️Currently on Display: “Onion City Memories” by @mahmudthemedium exhibiting until February 27th, 2026
📍1451 E 53rd st.
#connect #gallery #chicago #event


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3 months ago


“From Kangols to Tuexedos- art is for everyone."- Rob McKay.Happy Black History month 🖤 Join us at Connect Gallery as we celebrate community, and culture all year long. Whether you’re stopping by for the first time or you’re a familiar face, we’d love to see you at the gallery. Check out our gallery hours and don’t hesitate to reach out to us to schedule an appointment.

🖼️Currently on Display: “Onion City Memories” by @mahmudthemedium exhibiting until February 27th, 2026
📍1451 E 53rd st.
#connect #gallery #chicago #event


27
3 months ago

“From Kangols to Tuexedos- art is for everyone."- Rob McKay.Happy Black History month 🖤 Join us at Connect Gallery as we celebrate community, and culture all year long. Whether you’re stopping by for the first time or you’re a familiar face, we’d love to see you at the gallery. Check out our gallery hours and don’t hesitate to reach out to us to schedule an appointment.

🖼️Currently on Display: “Onion City Memories” by @mahmudthemedium exhibiting until February 27th, 2026
📍1451 E 53rd st.
#connect #gallery #chicago #event


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3 months ago

"Step into our living room, where art becomes dialogue."
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NOW ON VIEW: The Conversation at Connect Gallery "invites you to sit, reflect, and dream." --
Artists (Photographed left to right) Reisha, Gretchen, and Martha worked with vivid colors and layered imagery to strike conversation around symbols we find at the foundation of the nation and how these artists reinterpret them beyond art to be hung on walls as decoration.

Collectively they call the works of this exhibition, "visual footnotes reframed for today's discourse."
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Stop by and take a look during gallery hours or by appointment now until December 5th.
Thursday 11am-4pm
Friday 12pm- 6pm
Saturday 12pm- 6pm

https://lnkd.in/gFZUeYxd

Photographer: LDCPHOTO


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6 months ago

"Step into our living room, where art becomes dialogue."
*
NOW ON VIEW: The Conversation at Connect Gallery "invites you to sit, reflect, and dream." --
Artists (Photographed left to right) Reisha, Gretchen, and Martha worked with vivid colors and layered imagery to strike conversation around symbols we find at the foundation of the nation and how these artists reinterpret them beyond art to be hung on walls as decoration.

Collectively they call the works of this exhibition, "visual footnotes reframed for today's discourse."
*
Stop by and take a look during gallery hours or by appointment now until December 5th.
Thursday 11am-4pm
Friday 12pm- 6pm
Saturday 12pm- 6pm

https://lnkd.in/gFZUeYxd

Photographer: LDCPHOTO


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6 months ago

"Step into our living room, where art becomes dialogue."
*
NOW ON VIEW: The Conversation at Connect Gallery "invites you to sit, reflect, and dream." --
Artists (Photographed left to right) Reisha, Gretchen, and Martha worked with vivid colors and layered imagery to strike conversation around symbols we find at the foundation of the nation and how these artists reinterpret them beyond art to be hung on walls as decoration.

Collectively they call the works of this exhibition, "visual footnotes reframed for today's discourse."
*
Stop by and take a look during gallery hours or by appointment now until December 5th.
Thursday 11am-4pm
Friday 12pm- 6pm
Saturday 12pm- 6pm

https://lnkd.in/gFZUeYxd

Photographer: LDCPHOTO


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1
6 months ago

"Step into our living room, where art becomes dialogue."
*
NOW ON VIEW: The Conversation at Connect Gallery "invites you to sit, reflect, and dream." --
Artists (Photographed left to right) Reisha, Gretchen, and Martha worked with vivid colors and layered imagery to strike conversation around symbols we find at the foundation of the nation and how these artists reinterpret them beyond art to be hung on walls as decoration.

Collectively they call the works of this exhibition, "visual footnotes reframed for today's discourse."
*
Stop by and take a look during gallery hours or by appointment now until December 5th.
Thursday 11am-4pm
Friday 12pm- 6pm
Saturday 12pm- 6pm

https://lnkd.in/gFZUeYxd

Photographer: LDCPHOTO


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1
6 months ago

Tonight's session is canceled,see you next week.


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14 hours ago


The RCHvl Community Zine Archive, curated yearly by SUBlvl, is back for its 4th season, and we’re excited to share the work our newest cohort of artists has produced around the theme “Federal Blue.”

Federal Blue is a risograph color that is a deep navy blue that in multi-color prints, can be used to replace the color black; and in mono-color prints is used to paint broad strokes.

We see the use of Federal Blue as a vehicle tointerrogate how blackness in media has been replicated in expedition, using advanced technologies to extract the aesthetics of blackness that drive pop culture. The Artists will showcase their interpretation of the theme through risogrpahy printed zines.

Join us on Sunday, May 24th, at Connect Gallery to explore these works! ☆

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RCHvl Zine Showcase S4
Sunday, May 24th, 2026
6-9PM

Location:
Connect Gallery
1451 E 53rd St
Chicago, IL 60615


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6 days ago

The RCHvl Community Zine Archive, curated yearly by SUBlvl, is back for its 4th season, and we’re excited to share the work our newest cohort of artists has produced around the theme “Federal Blue.”

Federal Blue is a risograph color that is a deep navy blue that in multi-color prints, can be used to replace the color black; and in mono-color prints is used to paint broad strokes.

We see the use of Federal Blue as a vehicle tointerrogate how blackness in media has been replicated in expedition, using advanced technologies to extract the aesthetics of blackness that drive pop culture. The Artists will showcase their interpretation of the theme through risogrpahy printed zines.

Join us on Sunday, May 24th, at Connect Gallery to explore these works! ☆

——————
RCHvl Zine Showcase S4
Sunday, May 24th, 2026
6-9PM

Location:
Connect Gallery
1451 E 53rd St
Chicago, IL 60615


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6 days ago

11 days out from Mind Games Game Night! Come see art from a selection of amazing artists centering the concept of "play" including myself @ewrks_ @jo.elise.sc and @tylerbanthony

On site installations and activations courtesy of @_frolicnflow @a_newvariety and @spiralsnloops

Drinks by @jbfromchicago and food by @novel.pizza

Come play games, see art, and enjoy a night of community with us at @connectgallery_ May 22nd 6p - 12a

Ticket links in bio through eventbrite or partiful!

#art #gamenight #play #exhibition #nostalgia


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The Visible Hand session is cancelled for the next two weeks as the gallery works on an installation.We will return 5/13.


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It’s a wrap for our third annual Raise Your Glass. ❤️
This year we honored women in entertainment and media and we couldn’t have chosen a better set of honorees.

To @djcashera, @ksoundengineering, @mizznik, & @cyncityforever thank you for your insight, time, and art.

To every single person who came to support, sponsored tickets, donated or showed their love we want to say thank you.

This event raises funds for young adult cancer survivors and no words can match the appreciation.

Thank you to @connectgallery_ for hosting us it was a pleasure. 🖤

@djcreed312 you did a wonderful job illuminating the atmosphere.

@raeamourbeauty thank you for working your magic.

📸 @tyriswiththecamera on capturing the beauty of this event.

Stay tuned as we continue to recap this special day.

To our sponsors it is without a doubt thank you.
@epochalcognac
@projecthood1
@landrieuxwineries
@jeffbeckham
@journeysflorals

To our media sponsors @easedroppingmedia & @drippmag we were honored to have you.


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1 months ago


It’s a wrap for our third annual Raise Your Glass. ❤️
This year we honored women in entertainment and media and we couldn’t have chosen a better set of honorees.

To @djcashera, @ksoundengineering, @mizznik, & @cyncityforever thank you for your insight, time, and art.

To every single person who came to support, sponsored tickets, donated or showed their love we want to say thank you.

This event raises funds for young adult cancer survivors and no words can match the appreciation.

Thank you to @connectgallery_ for hosting us it was a pleasure. 🖤

@djcreed312 you did a wonderful job illuminating the atmosphere.

@raeamourbeauty thank you for working your magic.

📸 @tyriswiththecamera on capturing the beauty of this event.

Stay tuned as we continue to recap this special day.

To our sponsors it is without a doubt thank you.
@epochalcognac
@projecthood1
@landrieuxwineries
@jeffbeckham
@journeysflorals

To our media sponsors @easedroppingmedia & @drippmag we were honored to have you.


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1 months ago

It’s a wrap for our third annual Raise Your Glass. ❤️
This year we honored women in entertainment and media and we couldn’t have chosen a better set of honorees.

To @djcashera, @ksoundengineering, @mizznik, & @cyncityforever thank you for your insight, time, and art.

To every single person who came to support, sponsored tickets, donated or showed their love we want to say thank you.

This event raises funds for young adult cancer survivors and no words can match the appreciation.

Thank you to @connectgallery_ for hosting us it was a pleasure. 🖤

@djcreed312 you did a wonderful job illuminating the atmosphere.

@raeamourbeauty thank you for working your magic.

📸 @tyriswiththecamera on capturing the beauty of this event.

Stay tuned as we continue to recap this special day.

To our sponsors it is without a doubt thank you.
@epochalcognac
@projecthood1
@landrieuxwineries
@jeffbeckham
@journeysflorals

To our media sponsors @easedroppingmedia & @drippmag we were honored to have you.


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1 months ago

It’s a wrap for our third annual Raise Your Glass. ❤️
This year we honored women in entertainment and media and we couldn’t have chosen a better set of honorees.

To @djcashera, @ksoundengineering, @mizznik, & @cyncityforever thank you for your insight, time, and art.

To every single person who came to support, sponsored tickets, donated or showed their love we want to say thank you.

This event raises funds for young adult cancer survivors and no words can match the appreciation.

Thank you to @connectgallery_ for hosting us it was a pleasure. 🖤

@djcreed312 you did a wonderful job illuminating the atmosphere.

@raeamourbeauty thank you for working your magic.

📸 @tyriswiththecamera on capturing the beauty of this event.

Stay tuned as we continue to recap this special day.

To our sponsors it is without a doubt thank you.
@epochalcognac
@projecthood1
@landrieuxwineries
@jeffbeckham
@journeysflorals

To our media sponsors @easedroppingmedia & @drippmag we were honored to have you.


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1 months ago

It’s a wrap for our third annual Raise Your Glass. ❤️
This year we honored women in entertainment and media and we couldn’t have chosen a better set of honorees.

To @djcashera, @ksoundengineering, @mizznik, & @cyncityforever thank you for your insight, time, and art.

To every single person who came to support, sponsored tickets, donated or showed their love we want to say thank you.

This event raises funds for young adult cancer survivors and no words can match the appreciation.

Thank you to @connectgallery_ for hosting us it was a pleasure. 🖤

@djcreed312 you did a wonderful job illuminating the atmosphere.

@raeamourbeauty thank you for working your magic.

📸 @tyriswiththecamera on capturing the beauty of this event.

Stay tuned as we continue to recap this special day.

To our sponsors it is without a doubt thank you.
@epochalcognac
@projecthood1
@landrieuxwineries
@jeffbeckham
@journeysflorals

To our media sponsors @easedroppingmedia & @drippmag we were honored to have you.


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1 months ago

It’s a wrap for our third annual Raise Your Glass. ❤️
This year we honored women in entertainment and media and we couldn’t have chosen a better set of honorees.

To @djcashera, @ksoundengineering, @mizznik, & @cyncityforever thank you for your insight, time, and art.

To every single person who came to support, sponsored tickets, donated or showed their love we want to say thank you.

This event raises funds for young adult cancer survivors and no words can match the appreciation.

Thank you to @connectgallery_ for hosting us it was a pleasure. 🖤

@djcreed312 you did a wonderful job illuminating the atmosphere.

@raeamourbeauty thank you for working your magic.

📸 @tyriswiththecamera on capturing the beauty of this event.

Stay tuned as we continue to recap this special day.

To our sponsors it is without a doubt thank you.
@epochalcognac
@projecthood1
@landrieuxwineries
@jeffbeckham
@journeysflorals

To our media sponsors @easedroppingmedia & @drippmag we were honored to have you.


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1 months ago

It’s a wrap for our third annual Raise Your Glass. ❤️
This year we honored women in entertainment and media and we couldn’t have chosen a better set of honorees.

To @djcashera, @ksoundengineering, @mizznik, & @cyncityforever thank you for your insight, time, and art.

To every single person who came to support, sponsored tickets, donated or showed their love we want to say thank you.

This event raises funds for young adult cancer survivors and no words can match the appreciation.

Thank you to @connectgallery_ for hosting us it was a pleasure. 🖤

@djcreed312 you did a wonderful job illuminating the atmosphere.

@raeamourbeauty thank you for working your magic.

📸 @tyriswiththecamera on capturing the beauty of this event.

Stay tuned as we continue to recap this special day.

To our sponsors it is without a doubt thank you.
@epochalcognac
@projecthood1
@landrieuxwineries
@jeffbeckham
@journeysflorals

To our media sponsors @easedroppingmedia & @drippmag we were honored to have you.


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1 months ago


It’s a wrap for our third annual Raise Your Glass. ❤️
This year we honored women in entertainment and media and we couldn’t have chosen a better set of honorees.

To @djcashera, @ksoundengineering, @mizznik, & @cyncityforever thank you for your insight, time, and art.

To every single person who came to support, sponsored tickets, donated or showed their love we want to say thank you.

This event raises funds for young adult cancer survivors and no words can match the appreciation.

Thank you to @connectgallery_ for hosting us it was a pleasure. 🖤

@djcreed312 you did a wonderful job illuminating the atmosphere.

@raeamourbeauty thank you for working your magic.

📸 @tyriswiththecamera on capturing the beauty of this event.

Stay tuned as we continue to recap this special day.

To our sponsors it is without a doubt thank you.
@epochalcognac
@projecthood1
@landrieuxwineries
@jeffbeckham
@journeysflorals

To our media sponsors @easedroppingmedia & @drippmag we were honored to have you.


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1 months ago

It’s a wrap for our third annual Raise Your Glass. ❤️
This year we honored women in entertainment and media and we couldn’t have chosen a better set of honorees.

To @djcashera, @ksoundengineering, @mizznik, & @cyncityforever thank you for your insight, time, and art.

To every single person who came to support, sponsored tickets, donated or showed their love we want to say thank you.

This event raises funds for young adult cancer survivors and no words can match the appreciation.

Thank you to @connectgallery_ for hosting us it was a pleasure. 🖤

@djcreed312 you did a wonderful job illuminating the atmosphere.

@raeamourbeauty thank you for working your magic.

📸 @tyriswiththecamera on capturing the beauty of this event.

Stay tuned as we continue to recap this special day.

To our sponsors it is without a doubt thank you.
@epochalcognac
@projecthood1
@landrieuxwineries
@jeffbeckham
@journeysflorals

To our media sponsors @easedroppingmedia & @drippmag we were honored to have you.


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1 months ago

It’s a wrap for our third annual Raise Your Glass. ❤️
This year we honored women in entertainment and media and we couldn’t have chosen a better set of honorees.

To @djcashera, @ksoundengineering, @mizznik, & @cyncityforever thank you for your insight, time, and art.

To every single person who came to support, sponsored tickets, donated or showed their love we want to say thank you.

This event raises funds for young adult cancer survivors and no words can match the appreciation.

Thank you to @connectgallery_ for hosting us it was a pleasure. 🖤

@djcreed312 you did a wonderful job illuminating the atmosphere.

@raeamourbeauty thank you for working your magic.

📸 @tyriswiththecamera on capturing the beauty of this event.

Stay tuned as we continue to recap this special day.

To our sponsors it is without a doubt thank you.
@epochalcognac
@projecthood1
@landrieuxwineries
@jeffbeckham
@journeysflorals

To our media sponsors @easedroppingmedia & @drippmag we were honored to have you.


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1 months ago

Join us for the Opening of "A Whole Lot Going On" featuring works by @barrett.keithley | This Friday, April 10th. Free & Open to the Public | 6PM-10PM | 1451 E 53rd st.

" My work is an exploration of energy, ancestry, and the unseen
stories that shape who we are. I paint and build in layers—both
literally and conceptually—blending vibrant color with raw texture to reflect the emotional complexity of the Black experience." -Barrett

#art #exhibition #expoweekend #expo #gallery #chicago


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1 months ago

God sends good news and joyful conversations when I need reassurance. Today’s conversation was with @connectgallery_ about all the newness and elevated goals of the year. The fruit of our respective labor and the dreams coming to reality is an amazing reminder for persistence, optimism, and focus even when the path isn’t clear. Stay focused. Dream BIG. Be optimistic. 🤍

Three of my works are on exhibit at Connect - Synergy, Beauty In Darkness O.G. and Sankofa.

Connect is located at 1451 E 53rd street

#Art #Life #luxury


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1 months ago

Join us EXPO WEEKEND for the Opening of "A Whole Lot Going On " A Fine Art Exhibition featuring the works of @barrett.keithley . Keithley’s murals & paintings are not merely surfaces of color and form— they are layered worlds, each one grounded in the unseen yet deeply felt. Where every layer can exist as a painting in its own right.

Free & Open to the Public
Opening Reception: Friday, APRIL 10th
6PM- 10PM | 1451 E 53rd st.


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1 months ago

Join us EXPO WEEKEND for the Opening of "A Whole Lot Going On " A Fine Art Exhibition featuring the works of @barrett.keithley . Keithley’s murals & paintings are not merely surfaces of color and form— they are layered worlds, each one grounded in the unseen yet deeply felt. Where every layer can exist as a painting in its own right.

Free & Open to the Public
Opening Reception: Friday, APRIL 10th
6PM- 10PM | 1451 E 53rd st.


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