“START”. This will be the first shared exhibition between Function + Art and its sister gallery, PRISM Contemporary Glass. START is geared toward a new audience, one perhaps not as familiar with craft objects as art. Accordingly, the exhibit will feature more-accessible (read: relatively inexpensive) works in furniture, metal, wood, ceramics, and glass. Prices will range from just under $100 for small pewter vases to $2000 for a custom-made metal and wood bench. An “After-Work Wednesdays” series of presentations and discussions will address some of the basics of: What is Craft? Why should I consider it?, gallery etiquette, building a collection, insurance issues, and even the investment potential of three-dimensional objects. Glass, in particular, has seen sharp increases in price, with some artists work selling for more than 10 times that charged just a few years ago, rendering much of the “name” artists’ works unattainable for most people, particularly young professionals.

What Is Fine Craft

After-Work Wednesdays: Programming for this series will be in two parts, with each part presented twice. Each session will run from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm, in a mixed format: Mixer, Presentation, open Q & A, artist Demo. Light refreshments will be served.

Part I The Basics: Objects as Art Who/What/Where/When/Why Amy Lemaire local artist who works in glass will give a flame-working demo!     Wednesday, March 1 Sponsored by www.stylechicago.com Wednesday, March 8 Sponsored by www.chicagolivingarts.org

Part II Collecting: Assembly, C are and Feeding… What makes a Collection... Clint Stevens local artist will give a Wood Turning Demonstration! Wednesday, March 15 Sponsored by www.stylechicago.com Wednesday, March 22 Sponsored by www.chicagolivingarts.org

Seating is Limited: please RSVP (312)243-2780 or email