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The Strange Art of BaM! (Bruce Bachelder and Mike Rende)

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Strange Imaginations and Other Perplexing Wonders | Artist Call

March 6, 2018

As members of Oddball Art Labs, Bruce and I are working on another gallery show with Dave Metzger and our rag-tag group. This year’s show will be titled “Strange Imaginations and Other Perplexing Wonders”. The artist call is now live on our website, OddballArtLabs.org.

If you love Lowbrow Pop Art Surrealism, you will definitely want to check out this show.

Strange Imaginations Artist Call

Filed Under: artists, elgin, events, gallery shows

Robots, Rockets and Space Vixens | Artist Call

July 26, 2017

Well, Bruce and I are working on another gallery show with Dave Metzger and friends. This year’s show will be titled “Robots, Rockets and Space Vixens”. The artist call is now live on our new website, OddballArtLabs.org.

We plan to host at least one gallery show a year, so we decided to organize and make it official. If you love Sci-Fi art you will definitely want to check out this show.

Call for Artists

Filed Under: allies, artists, elgin, events, gallery shows

Drink and Draw at the Martini Room

February 23, 2017

Come watch artists create art right before your eyes while you sip a refreshing cocktail or spirit! Purchase an original sketch, doodle or masterpiece directly from the artist’s sketchbook. Featuring over 8 local artists!

Mike plans on drawing more character studies.
Bruce…well…Bruce will draw what Bruce will draw. 🙂

DrinknDraw1

https://www.facebook.com/events/255202444903245/

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“The 33” Opening Reception

February 4, 2017

Thank you to everyone who attended the opening of our new show at Rotofugi Gallery.

The show is up February 3-26, 2017. What a fun gallery and store. Make sure to visit them whenever you are in town.

You can see the complete gallery listing of our show here: http://gallery.rotofugi.com/exhibits/2017-BaM!/

Thanks!

Bruce Bachelder and Mike Rende - The 33 - A Cabinet of Curious Characters

Filed Under: artists, Chicago, gallery shows

Calling All Artists! FezFest Artist Calls are live!

May 23, 2015

Hey fellow artists! The Artist Calls for FezFest are now live. Submit your artwork today:

http://dangerousbrains.com/contact/fez-fest-artist-call/


The show participants are taking shape. confirmed attendees and supporters now include:

  • Mitch O’Connell
  • The Roaring 57s
  • The Martini Room
  • Fez-o-Rama

More people are jumping on board every day. We’re excited to see your Fez inspired part for the show!

Filed Under: allies, artists, gallery shows

Time Lapse Ultimate Painting 27 Video

April 21, 2015

Our friend Bill took this time lapse video during Ultimate Painting 27 at Side Street Studio Arts!

It also has art from John E French, Amy Porter, Karl Jahnke and Ken Simonsen among others. Bruce had a great time at the event and encourage other artists to participate in the upcoming May 1st event and also in June.

Filed Under: artists, elgin, video

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Bruce Bachelder and Mike Rende are artists living and working in the Chicago Suburbs.

Discover more great art at oddballartlabs.org.

You'll often see our work displayed at Side Street Studio Arts.

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