the end

It is with a heavy heart that I present the end of mini dutch. Due to some family health issues, I will be leaving Chicago and moving to Los Angeles at the end of summer. It has been very challenging for me to come to this desicision, but in the end, I know that I need to be with my family during this difficult time.

I love Chicago, and I love what this city has given me: an amazingly supportive art community and the opportunity to run mini dutch. I am so saddened to leave all of this behind— I hope that I may find a fraction of Chicago’s comradely spirit.

I want to thank everyone for being so supportive in this endeavor. These past two years have been amazing. The knowledge gained from this small curatorial project has been tremendous. I can only hope that these experiences will lead me into solid future projects. If you have not been to mini dutch this is your last chance, and if you have been to mini dutch, please come back one last time, to say goodbye.

mini dutch will end with two more shows: the first is Caroline Picard’s Twilight of the Vanities. It opens this Saturday, May 30th and will run until June 28th. mini dutch’s last show will be a collection show: a one night only event on Saturday, July 11th. I hope to see everyone there. Also, My Turn is in process right now at Hyde Park Art Center’s Artist Run Chicago until July 5th.

With love, always,
Lucia Fabio
Director of mini dutch gallery

bbq & bike tour this weekend

Hey all!

So, it's time for the Hyde Park Art Center's Artist Run Chicago bike tour!

Here's the map.

Print it out and follow it- the day will end at mini dutch with a bbq. I will have some food here to grill (veggie kabobs, corn -spicy and non spicy- brauts, chicken wings and fruit salad) for a $3 donation, but feel free to bring food to grill and drinks to consume. There is a grocery store near by. Look at this map for some hints! NOTE: do NOT lock your bike to our neighbors fence. They have complained and have threatened to call the police to have it cut off. Instead, lock it to our fence, to our stairwell railing, we will have a bike rack inbetween the buildings; bring them into the back yard, find a pole, go across the strees, etc.

View mini dutch bbq in a larger map

After you're nice and full, head over to FLAT (an apartment gallery) and attend their opening!

mini fair and food- life is good

So the mini fair was blogged about at bad at sports. Check it out to view some pictures of the show

Also-- this sunday there is a Walk-In Pantry event from 1-4pm

Jennifer Breckner is presenting some cheap eats, menu including:

Menu includes:
Tuscan kale chips
Cucumber Onion Salad
White beans with tomato ragu
Garlic broth with lavender
Brownies with flambéed bananas
Bread
*vegetarian menu with some vegan items

$3 suggested donation
BYOB

 There is also a clothing swap being held at the same time- bring your unwanted clothes and leave with stuff you want. All extra clothing will be donated.

openings and such

mini fair

Opening Saturday, May 10th from 7-10pm

And the next day...

The opening of Artist Run Chicago at the Hyde Park Art Center

Sunday, May 11th from 3-5pm

mini dutch has a project called My Turn!

an opening and a food event all at once

Just a reminder...

The last installment of Dusty Bunnyfield vs. Molotovia Cottontail is this Saturday, April 18th from 7-10pm. It's a large group show of people who are artists and run domestic/alternative spaces.

An article has been written about the show in this week's copy of Newcity.

If you can't make it on Saturday night, join us on Sunday for the second Walk-In Pantry event from 12pm-3pm

Loo Bain is presenting Cooking on the Cheap: Anything but Ramen.

Menu includes
Spinach, mushroom and gouda quiche
Ham, onion and cheddar quiche
A veggie side
Either an apple or berry crumble with home whipped cream.

Come and enjoy a meal with us and talk about food and the economy.
$3 donation
byob

Just a note to mini dutch visitors with bikes.... our neighbors have complained about having bikes locked to their fence and have threatened to call the police. We have a wooded bike rack on the side of the apartment that you can lock your bikes to, the fence along the stairwell is fair game, the posts on our fence are fine, there's a bike rack across the street and to the east in front of a corner store,  and of course any sinage that you can find.