We decided to start this group to create an opportunity to meet new, creative people in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. This group will be focused on coming together and sharing our talents in a positive way--whether that be painting (artful, or home-improvement), gardening, organizing a fundraising event, decorating, ect. Starting out, we're looking to find out what would most interest you. What talents or new skills would you like to explore? Many of our volunteer-based meetups will focus on helpi …

Art Appreciation is the understanding of the timeless qualities that characterise all great art. So too is philosophy concerned with universality and truth. What is your relationship to art? Why is art meaningful to you? This group explores the great world of art, aesthetic experience, and its relation to philosophy.  We will be looking at all types of media from painting to music, poetry and film.   Also see these other philosophy groups in Chicago: Greek Philosophy: http://www.meetup.com/ …

My vision for this group is to bring everyone together from photographers to models, and makeup artists to fashion designers- working together and helping one another build portfolios, expand your network, help those with less experience, and schmooze with others in the industry. I want to welcome everyone from professionals to those who are just trying to get their foot in the door by organizing themed photography events and workshops in the Chicago Metro area. If you are a photographer, model, …

Let's get our music together and blast the local scene to the next level with music, comedy, dance and amazing performances. Together Each Acheive More (Team) is our motto. What good would  musicals be without the actors, singers, musicians or clowns. WE NEED music organizers, so please volunteer. We can promote each other through collobration, social networks, web, radio, and TV. This group is for musical artist to develop performances and marketing campaigns. We will organize group and individ …

… The Chicago Rebel Craft League has been organized for local crafters and artists to be able to come together and learn new techniques with exciting workshops in areas of bookbinding, printmaking, jewelry making, sewing, supplies swaps, finished craft swaps, ATC's (Artist's Trading Cards), altered art, postcards, mixed-media, painting, card making, metal work, collage, altered books, hand-made jewelry, ceramics, bookmaking, etc. Are you a collage junkie who wants to learn screen printing or a je …

The Twisted Easel is led by a duo of creative gals in the Oak Park/River Forest area who enjoy art, wine, and socializing. We gather once a month at House Red in Forest Park to instruct a painting, have a few glasses of wine, and meet new people. There is NO experience necessary...we will instruct you at each step of the way and a little liquid courage will help you along the way as well. There is no membership fee for this group. We charge $35pp for the class, which includes your easel, canvas, …

How often do you get feelings of anxiety, being unable to concentrate? Are you familiar with a sense of being stuck in an overwhelming situation? These are emotional messages from your body and psyche that need to be heeded! 
Mandala is enabling you to discover the metaphorical meaning behind your physical symptoms and to heal them.

 Do you want to find out how to express your needs in a healthy and positive way? The Art of Mandala appeals to the inherent wisdom of your body in order to find th …

This social group is for people in their 20s and 30s, in the Chicago metro area, who enjoy dancing, dining, pubs, clubs, outdoor activities, road trips, dinner parties, and other local activities. This group is for married people, single people, new-in-towners, and people who have been in the Chicago area for a while and are simply looking for a new group to go out with. Membership is FREE, and you only have to be friendly and fun to join! Join the social circle that you can really ge …

  LIVE CHAT too!  I am passionate about art and some friends and I are looking to learn more about it. We are going to check out all of the great art galleries at least once a month in River North, the West Loop, Wicker Park, and anywhere else.   This Meetup Group is welcome and open to all who are residents of and visitors to Chicago. Our purpose is to meet with others who have an interest in and take enjoyment in appreciating art. The benefits are to enjoy and learn more about art, art galleri …

Meet others who are interested in drawing or painting the figure. We'll try to host a variety of figure drawing sessions, including different venues, different times, and different types of modeling. We now seem to have 3 different groups that are working out. All are on Saturdays currently. We need to try some weekday evenings next, probably Wednesday or Thursday. I'm thinking of trying something new... "do it yourself" hosting. Basically anyone who has any space they can offer, even if it can …

Come and join us to learn Chinese Language and Culture from language, art, dance, play and more.

Are you interested in learning about another culture and seeing world-class, original Japanese art outside the confines of a museum? Do you want to learn the nuances of collecting and investing in art? Come join us at The Salon of the Floating World! The Salon of the Floating World is dedicated to the study and appreciation of Japanese prints and paintings and the culture and artists that produced them. Learn all facets of collecting art such as investing, connoisseurship, and proper handling a …

Calling all Vikas (term coined by me:) Girls nights out clubbing, bars, going out to dinner, shopping, animal care volunteering or charity galas, running, yoga, painting, cooking parties, just exploring and enjoying the city with other health-minded, and compassionate chicas.

On Friday nights there is a great opportunity to have a little fun and try something different. Join The Chicago Art and Design Center for an Open Art Party, We host different theme art parties each week, come join us at our studio to have a memorable night out with art. We supply the instructions and the art supplies, you bring along your favorite beverage (BYOB).

… What to expect at this meet up group: - Opportunity to develop a referral base - Demonstrations of current massage trends by leaders in the local massage community - Bodyworkers shoecasing their “other” talents (knitting, painting, jewelry making, etc.) - Education focused on community feedback - Exploring the power of healing - Fun, social atmosphere that allows for networking and learning Bodyworkers and massage therapists have the opportunity to meet and greet one another, during meet up gro …

Our Vision is to create a spiritual community of musicians, artists, singers, chanters, and dancers who come together on mother earth under our father sky. We will play the rhythms and sounds of ancient & modern tribes, aboriginal groups and devotional music. The musicians will play music, while the artists are welcome to paint or sculpt their visions. The chanters will immerse their vocals to the ethnic vibes while the dancers will move their bodies beautifully. Some of the various sounds will …