CANVAS’ CULTURE studio concepts, develops, funds and executes art-forward public immersive event concepts that bring together innovative creatives and producers, and that challenge what is possible in this field in the city of Chicago and beyond.
Upcoming Productions
Saideira Dinner Series
“SAIDEIRA”, a Portuguese Slang Word Meaning “The Last One”, is a Private Dining and Art Encounter, Held in a Secret Location, and Featuring the Work of World Class Artists, Chefs, and Immersive Event Producers.
We Asked Some of Chicago’s Best chefs, “If You Knew Tomorrow Would be Your Last Day on Earth, What Would You Eat Tonight?”
Future Galerie
Future Galerie is an art auction platform that allows artists and creators to raise money for organizations that are taking deliberate actions to combat systemic injustices and create a more just and tolerant future.
100% of proceeds from the sale of the artwork goes to the social justice organization chosen by the participating artists.
Past Productions
Voyager
Voyager: A Journey to the New Year, was Canvas’ annual New Year’s Eve production that ran for six years. It combined installation artwork, projection mapping, and tier one musical acts to create an immersive and unique audience experience.
Sub Chroma
Sub Chroma was an exhibit that focused on the intersection of creative technology, interaction, and immersive environments. Sub Chroma featured interactive installations, curated galleries of physical and digital works, and collaborative live music/digital art performances.
Primer
Designed to foster collaboration between like minded creatives, Primer was a live gathering that featured very short presentations from 3–5 creative projects happening throughout the city of Chicago where the presenter would ask the audience for collaboration.