Artists to Watch 2023: Kara Cobb Johnson
I am honored to be included in Comfort Station Logan Square Artists to Watch 2023 list. Scroll down on the webpage to see my contribution and work.
Chicago Loop Alliance: Arts, Culture, & Recreation Events
State Street to host last of two Sundays on State Events-Block Club Chicago
Timeout Chicago: Things to do August 13, 2023
WTTW: Trashion Revolution Triveni Institute Press
Jay Gentile: Thrillist Trashion Revolution Triveni Institute Press
Green Community Connections: Trashion Revolution Triveni Institute Press
The Curio: Trashion Revolution Triveni Institute Press
Be The Light: Trashion Revolution Fashion Show 5/20/23 The Narcissus Room, Macy's State Street 7th Floor
I have been creating an avant-garde garment out of every piece of plastic trash that would have gone into our recycling from February up to May 2023. The resultant trashion garment will walk the runway on professional model Colby James on May 20th, 2023 at the Narcissus Room, 7th Floor, Macy's State Street, 111 State Street, Chicago. I am excited to bring awareness to the single use plastic issue that our planet faces. This is a fun and challenging creative way to bring attention and build community. The event also celebrates humanity in all its forms and beauty by representing models of all ages, shapes and diversity, employing mostly trans and BIPOC models along with established artists and designers from international reaches. I would like to thank Jordan Parker, Colby James, Micki LeMieux, and Victoria Fuller for supporting my efforts in this project.
EXPO CHGO Art After Hours April 14, 2023
It's A Studio...these are working projects and a glimpse into the first table show for Falcon Gallery. #913 MANA Contemporary 6-9PM April 14, 2023. Open to the public.
The Visualist: Intersection Press January 2023
Chicago Gallery News: Intersection Press January 2023
Evanston Made Calendar November 2022
Responding to Rhythms CHICAGO SCULPTURE INTERNATIONAL
Responding to Rhythms
Chicago Sculpture International
Curated by Nathan Peck
Opening November 11th 6-8 PM
Beverly Arts Center
2407 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60655
RSVP Here
Mama's Hand: A Solo Exhibition of Installations by Kara Cobb Johnson at Polsky Exchange North.
Fall 2022: Chicago Sculpture International
Conceptual works in paper, installations, and painted sculpture. Experience creating work to enliven dynamic workspaces, curating contemporary group exhibitions in Chicagoland area for years. Currently, Kara is available for Teaching Artist projects and Artist Interventions for all types of participants at all levels. Experiences include play-doh, wooden objects, and painting on 3D surfaces. Commissions welcomed.
bellwether A project by Kara Cobb Johnson at Space 900 Gallery Evanston
When you take your stuff to the people and throw caution to the wind...
Mama's Hand Article
Tactical Viewing DNA info article by Linze Rice
Tactical Viewing: Recommended Exhibition
Trail Art: Site as STudio photo gallery
Site As Studio: Trailside Museum of Natural History June 12, 2016 noon-3pm
First event of this nature in nature along the trails.
Trail Art: Site as Studio Directions/Map and details
Map and details from the Trailside website.
Blueprints Exhibition link from Roman Susan
Review by Astri Snodgrass: A Surprise in the Process
Third Coast Review: A Surprise in the Process: Exhibition Review March 31, 2016
Chicago Reader, Best Bets, Visual Arts, March 10-16 issue, Vol. 45, No. 22, page 6
Opening Night, A Surprise in the Process, Best Bets for your weekend gallery scene
Chicago Artists Resource, Notable Events March 7-14th
Opening Night, A Surprise in the Process, at Chicago Art Department through March 25th by Appointment
DNA info article
Description and public invitation to attend 11AM Water Jewel Drop of 3000 balls down 2 flights of stairs for off the wall amusement.
Front & Center: 2015 Center Program Final Exhibition Sunday, September 13, 2015 3-5 PM
Gallery 1, 2 & Cleve E. Carney
Artwork by:
Ali Aschman
Mara Baker
Javier Carmona
Kara Cobb Johnson
Michelle Collazo-Anderson
Lily Dithrich
Christine Forni
Elizabeth Gadelha
Rami George
Samantha Hill
Regin Igloria
Jeremiah Jones
Rita Koehler
Katherine Lampert
Ivan Lozano
Dana Major
Carlos Matallana
Lars Nordby
Connie Noyes
Kunal Sen
Naqeeb Stevens
Tina Tahir
Erin Toale
Julian Williams
Zachary WilliamsA cap-stone program for artists who are ready to push their practice to the next level, The Center Program is the Art Center’s answer to traditional professional development offerings for artists. The Center Program offers the unique opportunity to develop new work, receive feedback from professionals in the field, and work towards an exhibition to be held in the Art Center's main gallery. Over the course of six months, a supportive peer network, guest artists, gallerists, critics, and professionals push Center Program artists to answer tough questions, evolve their art, and ultimately produce strong, new work to show.
The 2015 Front & Center exhibition is guest curated by Tricia Van Eck.
Prior to starting 6018North, Van Eck was Associate Curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art,Chicago (MCA) where for 13 years she organized more than 70 exhibitions and programs, much of which were experimental, audience engaged, performative, or extended the MCA's reach into the community.Vista
Sunday, June 14th 2015 1PM
Forest Preserves of Cook County
Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington HillsWant to find out about watercolor with abstraction in computer print? Let Artist Kara Cobb Johnson teach you a new technique in watercolor painting.
For teens and adults. Registration required.
REGISTRATION: Call Crabtree at 847-381-6592. Cost: FreeHow they start floating away
Ice orbs filled with watercolor pigments melt and create stained pools.
Ephemeral optical illusion: Winter Fences
Slow walk on a beach path. Wooden fences create ephemeral optical illunsion. 01/29/2015
The Center Program Class of 2015
DNAinfo Chicago Artists Month 2014 Artwalk Article
DNA info, a local paper, covers the events to take place for Chicago Artists Month Artwalk led by Kara Cobb Johnson
2014 Watercolor Paintings + Art
New ideas, paintings
Prairie Potawatomie Commemorative Mural Tour presented by Artist Kara Cobb Johnson
Art Walk Presented by Kara Cobb Johnson
Saturday, September 27, 2014 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Saturday, October 11, 2014 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Saturday, October 25, 2014 - 7:00pm to 8:00pmPotawatomie Indians believed land belonged to all living things and could not be owned. This mural plants their images firmly back into the land they were led to leave forever.
Start at:
Edgebrook Metra Underpass: Western Wall
LeHigh & Hiawatha Western Wall
Chicago, ILNeighborhood:
Forest GlenChicago-based artists include:
Kara Cobb Johnson presents her artwork installed and creatively interpreted by Green Star Movement and After School Matters Teen Apprentices over the summer of 2014
Show & Tell For Adults
Second Nature Exhibit
September 30 – October 21-27, 2014
Exhibit Locations: The artwork will be exhibited at 2 locations:
o Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd., Evanston
o Curt’s Café, 2922 Central St, EvanstonAs a child, your creativity led you to paint, draw, sing, dance, write, play, and a host of other activities. Then life got busy… Let the Show and Tell for Adults revive your imagination and talents from long ago with a multi-cultural arts festival.
"ART IN NATURE EXHIBIT" held at Crabtree Nature Center in Barrington
September 26, 2014 to November 28, 2014
Crabtree Nature Center and The Forest Preserve District of Cook County present local nature painted 'en plein air' by six talented Illinois artists.
Ragdale Retreat 2013
Kara Cobb Johnson paints in watercolor for the summer of 2013 at Ragdale Artist Colony during a special residency sponsored in part by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council
Ideas And New Works
New ideas 2013
Freedom Watercolors!
Join artist Kara Johnson and explore painting with watercolors. Saturday, February 1, 2014. All materials are provided. This free class is a continuation of celebrating “Art in Nature” throughout the year. Time is 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Space is limited, so make your reservations soon by calling Crabtree nature Center 847-381-6592.