Paint by caffeine

RED EYE
page 6
October 6 2010
by : John Lendman
Paint by caffeine

Chicago's established yet growing coffee shop-slash informal gallery space that's on the front line of Chicago's established yet growing shop gallery scene. Some of Chicago's coffee shops are kickstand espresso bar , Senem's coffee ,Filter and Cafe mustache all located around north of Milwaukee Ave. In many cases artist are not charged for showing their stuff in cafe shops. Some cafe shops work independently with the artists usually don't take a cut of the sale Its a draw for artist to display in these shops and a win win for business owners, who get unique decor for free. It not only helps the artist but it keeps the price points of the art down. The art is accessible to the community. Most of these piece of art come in various prices ranging from $200.00 and up. People seem to stick around in a coffee shop longer to enjoy the art.

I think it's great that people could show their art in coffee shop . It gives people the opportunity to get some exposure without having to pay for a spot somewhere and sometimes you never get back what it cost to expose yourself . I think it would be a friendlier experience. I would go to one of these coffee shops and enjoying a cup of coffee and the art work of some Chicago's future artist.