September 27 - October 31, 2013 at FLATS Studio, Chicago

Housed within a former bank, this multi-media art exhibition. emphasizes diverse and holistic interpretations of the American Dream. Created for EdgeUP – a Chicago Artists’ Month festival of Edgewater and Uptown – the exhibition celebrates these neighborhoods as successful examples of the melting pot. The works reflect the neighborhoods’ unique diversity and emphasize utopian ideas of community. While some works point out problems, other works highlight the people maintaining America – its ideals, land, gardens, and public spaces – as well as the artists and groups who holistically and dynamically build community through art.

FLATS Studio space is generously donated by Cedar Street Co. This exhibition was highlighted by Time Out: 5 Art Shows to See.

Featured artists:
Lise Haller Baggesen, Deborah Boardman, Stephanie Brooks, Derek Chan, Andrew Balster, Pate Conaway, Helen Maureen Cooper, Lamont Hamilton, Erol Scott Harris, Kirsten Leenaars, Tony Lewis, Jesus Mejia and Ruth, Judy Natal, Phil Peters, Cheryl Pope, Jason Reblando, Macon Reed, Montgomery Perry Smith, Christine Tarkowski, and Vince Tiley