Information for "This Things I Believe," or, The Press Release that was Ignored, Orphaned and Left to Sell Matchboxes on the Cold Chicago Streets

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

“POSSIBLY THE MOST DISGUSTING ‘VENUE’ IN THE MIDWEST” TO HOST ACTUALLY COOL PERFORMANCE, THIS THINGS I BELIEVE

(Chicago)  On Saturday, July 9, precisely between 8:00 and 8:30p.m., Division|Collective will present This Things I Believe, a 30-person performance/art/cake-eating event at Happy Dog Gallery (1542 N. Milwaukee, 2nd Fl.).  For exactly 30 minutes, 30 participants will simultaneously present work in any genre, addressing censorship in any form.  Doors will open at 7:30p.m., visitors given maps to explore the space, and performance organizers silently pray the electricity doesn’t blow.  Following the free, public performance, visitors will enjoy treats such as apples and tap water, and talk quietly amongst themselves.

Artists agreeing to perform/present: Abra Adduci, Aly Adduci (the Sisters Grim), Lorenzo Baeza, Isaiah Barron, Randi Black, Laura Clark, David Diarrhea, Paul Elliott, Snorre Sjønøst Henriksen, Andi Jane, Will Kenny, Patrick Krawczykowski, Karissa Lang, Amanda Lopez-Bentanzo, Luke the Tokyo (of Magic Milk), Tara Lynch, Heather Lynn, Meg Mccarville, Travis Mitchell, Simeon Nikolov, Nichole O’Neal, Lisa O’Neal (more sisters!), Anndell Quintero, Oli Rodriguez, Yamil Rodriguez (no relation), Daniel Romeu, Patrick Sanchez, Jordan Scrivner, Jennifer Thompson, William Amaya Torres, Heather Marie Vernon, Sarah Weiss.  In the event of flakiness or broken friendships, artists may alternate.  

Individual performances and art pieces will be arranged throughout the gallery, utilizing bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen and outdoor patio, with presentations ranging from literary ventures to wall-painting.  Expect the revelations of deep secrets and consumption of an entire Quinceañera cake.  No work will be censored.  Further information may be found at the project’s blog, This is Not the Internet.

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Division|Collective is a group of emerging writers and artists that host monthly salons.

Happy Dog Gallery is a live-work space in Wicker Park, run by a bunch of mopey artsy hipsters.

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CONTACT:

Anndell Quintero

400 N. Lasalle St.

Chicago, Il 60654

(786) 999-5191

Anndell@DivisionCollective.com