November 3: Under the Influence: The Art of Beer

Maria’s Packaged Goods & Community Bar and Mash Tun Journal are teaming up with Chef Won Kim of Brew Ha Ha and a bunch of brewers to bring you a new visual and culinary arts happening called Under The Influence: The Art of Beer. This counter-cultural culinary and art event  takes place Saturday, November 3, from 5-10pm, at our gallery, the Co-Prosperity Sphere (3219 S Morgan Street). You can read about the underground craft beer scene in Chicago in the current issue Mash Tun Journal.

The Under the Influence show features work from artists and designers inspired by the aesthetics of craft beer and how it intersects with food, culture, and society. The exhibition comes paired with unlimited pours of over 2 dozen beers including brews from Revolution Brewery, Sixpoint Brewery, Duvel, Ommegang, and 6 secret guest brewers.

This curated selection of art, food and beer is our first foray into experiencing ways artists of all stripes are influenced by craft beer. The exhibition features mixed media, photography, painting, live painting and live silk screen printing.

Visual Artists include:
Michael Kiser, Ben Laskov,  Sixpoint, Peter Boutsikakis, Eric Olson,  Scott Marvel, Chris Hammes, Revise cmw, Joey Potts, Shawnimals, Ruben Aguirre jr., Veggiesomething, Czr Prz, Solo rm, Uriel correa and others

Liquid Artists: Sixpoint, Duvel/Ommegang , and 6 secret guest brewers.

Culinary treats are provided by Food For Flesh.

You must RSVP for this event. Tickets for this one day event are $25 and include unlimited pours and complementary food.
Please purchase tickets online by going directly to this link to paypal.  Or visit the Under the Influence website

You may also purchase tickets in person at Maria’s Packaged Goods & Community Bar.