Our mission is to bring art directly to individuals for personal growth, social emotional learning and community well being.

Our Process

At its core, the creative process we use here at Open Studio Project consists of journaling, self-reflection, and art-making. We bookend creating art with two periods of self-reflection in the form of writing: intention setting and reflective witness writing.

Intention-Setting

Reflecting on whatever is in the forefront of your mind at this moment, and committing to a goal or action in response.

Art-Making

Creating artwork from a place of intuition and creative impulse, using any and all tools or materials that intrigue you or catch your attention.

Witness Writing

Sitting with the artwork you have created and simply witnessing it. Being present and observing the artwork, while writing anything that comes to mind. This can be a dialogue between yourself and the art, a stream-of-consciousness journaling, or even a poem.

Sharing

Viewing the artwork of the other people in the room without judgment or comment, with the option of sharing some or all of your writing.

Through this process, our facilitators work from OSP’s guiding principles. These principles acknowledge that creativity exists in every person we encounter, and that intention-setting is a useful tool in guiding this creativity. They also serve as a reminder for the importance of curiosity and free artistic expression, emphasizing the positive effects of holding back comments and judgements toward others, as well as the connections between self-care and community care.

What’s happening @ OSP

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🪲 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT 🪲 It’s the little things! We’re nearing the end of our art auction and are fully focused on the natural details, small corners and fresh fruits of our labor. Bid on these sweet pieces and others at the link in bio. He
🪲 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT 🪲 It’s the little things! We’re nearing the end of our art auction and are fully focused on the natural details, small corners and fresh fruits of our labor. Bid on these sweet pieces and others at the link in bio. Here we have “Tiny Eulogy” by @ctbruni, “Lake Forest” by #paulsacaridiz and @insta_lentz, “Stones” by @david_rubman_art, “Gifted Tulips” by @lepchamina and “Apples in Autumn, 2016” by @melissa_ann_pinney. #openstudioproject #chicagoartists #painting #watercolor #sculpture #architecturaldrawing #insectcoffin #buglife #photography #onlineartauction
🌻 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT🌻 ONE WEEK LEFT! No matter how hard life gets, Mother Nature carries on! Take a moment to appreciate these pieces that honor the colors, textures, forms and patterns of our very living world. Here we have “The G.O.A.T”
🌻 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT🌻 ONE WEEK LEFT! No matter how hard life gets, Mother Nature carries on! Take a moment to appreciate these pieces that honor the colors, textures, forms and patterns of our very living world. Here we have “The G.O.A.T” by @suitable_fabrications, “Summer Moment” by @judithjosephstudio, “View of Mount Parnitha from Pap’s Vineyard” by @carollezbergneiger and “All Alive” by @aliceadairgeorge. Bid on these and others at the link in bio. #openstudioproject #chicagoart #evanstonartists #watercolor #painting #textile #color #therapeuticart #landscape #goat #goatworthy #alive #mothernature
☀️ARTIST SPOTLIGHT☀️ As our days get shorter and nights darker, brighten up the walls in your life with art! Support local artists and help us keep our programs going strong. Here we have “No Parking, Kolkata India” by @alankt, “Gat
☀️ARTIST SPOTLIGHT☀️ As our days get shorter and nights darker, brighten up the walls in your life with art! Support local artists and help us keep our programs going strong. Here we have “No Parking, Kolkata India” by @alankt, “Gathering” by @amcrovetti, “Jewels, Mt. Pilot Knob” by @bethshadur and “Here Nor There” by @jeffreyhirst. Bid on these and more at the link in bio. #openstudioproject #supportlocalartists #therapeuticartsprograms #evanstonart #chicagoart #photography #watercolor #painting
Fun clay creations on a drizzly afternoon! Pops of colour at Willard today! #willardelementaryschool #openstudioproject #clayisawesome#modelmagic#rightatschool
Fun clay creations on a drizzly afternoon! Pops of colour at Willard today! #willardelementaryschool #openstudioproject #clayisawesome#modelmagic#rightatschool
💫 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT 💫 Bidding is well under way in our gallery auction! We continue to be awed by the full spectrum of creativity in our community and are so excited to share more artists. Here we have “LeVar” by @iamcreatv, “Ranun
💫 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT 💫 Bidding is well under way in our gallery auction! We continue to be awed by the full spectrum of creativity in our community and are so excited to share more artists. Here we have “LeVar” by @iamcreatv, “Ranunculus on Table” by @juliecowanart, “CNSRV” by @stormprintcity and “Stories of Suns and Shadows” by @kristenneveuart. How good would any of these look on your wall while you live long and prosper? Bid now for a chance to own some wonderful art while donating to our arts programs (link in bio).🖖 #levarburton #startrek #readingrainbow #charcoalportrait #printmaking #openstudioproject #lithograph #mixedmedia #onlineartauction #chicagoartists #evanstonart #creativity #artsprogramming
🪲 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT 🪲 It’s the little things! We’re nearing the end of our art auction and are fully focused on the natural details, small corners and fresh fruits of our labor. Bid on these sweet pieces and others at the link in bio. He 🌻 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT🌻 ONE WEEK LEFT! No matter how hard life gets, Mother Nature carries on! Take a moment to appreciate these pieces that honor the colors, textures, forms and patterns of our very living world. Here we have “The G.O.A.T” ☀️ARTIST SPOTLIGHT☀️ As our days get shorter and nights darker, brighten up the walls in your life with art! Support local artists and help us keep our programs going strong. Here we have “No Parking, Kolkata India” by @alankt, “Gat Fun clay creations on a drizzly afternoon! Pops of colour at Willard today! #willardelementaryschool #openstudioproject #clayisawesome#modelmagic#rightatschool 💫 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT 💫 Bidding is well under way in our gallery auction! We continue to be awed by the full spectrum of creativity in our community and are so excited to share more artists. Here we have “LeVar” by @iamcreatv, “Ranun

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