The Empty Corner

07/12/2024

07/10/2024

We are so excited to have all three of these woman-owned businesses take the lead this weekend at vintage pop-up! This two-day event will have it all- vintage clothing procured by Maddy Kim from MadsolVintage, yummy charcuterie by Kristie from , and stylish permanent jewelry by Michelle from . We hope you stop by and show your support for these local ladies this Saturday and Sunday.
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This event will take place Saturday, July 13th and Sunday, July 14th from 12-3 PM at . See you there!
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07/08/2024

We still have tickets for our upcoming summer camp with ! Creative Clay Camp is the perfect opportunity for your child to learn more about ceramics, all while making their own pieces from start to finish! This first week will focus on creating unique trinket dishes personalized to everyone’s hobbies and interests, followed by learning about glazing and firing pieces.
This class is perfect for kids and teenagers between the ages of 8 and 14.
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This is a TWO-DAY workshop.
*Thursday, July 25th from 9 AM - 11:30 AM
*Friday, July 26th from 9 AM - 11:30 AM
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We will learn about:
- The different types of clay
- The difference between glaze and underglaze
- Different techniques used to shape clay
- Why we use kilns
And so much more!
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Tickets are available in the link in our bio!
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07/05/2024

Join us for a special upcoming pop-up exhibition: “Potpourri” by artist Manju Parkavi! This show will be running from July 18th to July 21st, with an opening reception on Friday, July 19th at 6:30 PM! Meet this incredible local artist and view her soulful and vibrant works. Manju’s paintings and drawings capture beauty through a range of human experiences through the lens of culture and femininity. We are honored to feature this talented artist and can’t wait to see her work on display in our space! 🖤
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07/02/2024

is BACK for another vintage market ! Stop by on July 13th & 14th to browse through a collection of vintage dresses, shoes, accessories, and so much more! This is the perfect event to level up your wardrobe and find some new pieces you will love this summer.
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Joining will be with one of her yummy cheeseboard, as well as supplying permanent jewelry! You don’t want to miss this lovely event 💕
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07/01/2024

Looking for a fun and interactive camp for your kids to join this summer? Look no further! Join us for our first week of Creative Clay Camp, taking place July 25th and 26th. Kids will learn all about pottery, clay, and creativity with Mine from . This first week, we will be creating some cute one-of-a-kind dishes, alongside some miniature versions of interests and favorites. This is just the first week of camp, and more projects will be announced soon!
For kids 8-14
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This is a TWO-DAY workshop.
* Thursday, July 25th from 9 AM - 11:30 AM
* Friday, July 26th from 9 AM - 11:30 AM
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Tickets and more information is available in the link in our bio! ⬆️
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06/25/2024

There are only a few days left to come in and view our 100 Under $100 exhibition! It’s been an amazing month and we feel so grateful to have had so many wonderful local pieces in our space. Come in anytime during open hours before June 30th to get a last glimpse of this special community exhibition. You don’t want to miss it!
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06/18/2024

Calling all creatives and small businesses in the Arlington Heights area! Our SUMMER NIGHT MARKET is taking place on the evening of Friday, August 16th, and we are currently accepting applications for vendors! There are only a limited amount of spots, so make sure to send us an email at [email protected] and introduce us to your work or unique business! We would love to give the community the opportunity to shop small and support local businesses this summer. We hope to hear from you soon!
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06/13/2024

We are so excited to announce our first three-day summer arts workshop this July: “Zine Making” with Megan Senate! This is a three-day workshop beginning on Monday, July 15, and ending on Wednesday, July 17. Each day will have a new activity to work on and will take place from 9AM - 12PM. This workshop is designed for children between the ages of 9 and 14.
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Megan will teach us all about making Zines — small, handmade booklets crafted from a single piece of paper. These are perfect for creating small stories, comics, or even mini journals. The best part is that they can be unfolded and easily scanned to be copied and shared!
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This class is designed for kids between the ages of 9 and 14. One ticket is $100 and is for all three days, with all supplies covered. Learn more by clicking the link in our bio!
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06/11/2024

Seas the day and decorate some beach-themed cookies with us this June! Join Cathy from on Friday, June 28th at 7:00 PM to enjoy a set of 6 summer favorites to take home!
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This class is for the beginner “cookier” or for the person who is just curious about what cookie decorating is all about! In this 2-hour class, we’ll cover the basics of sugar cookies (so – yes, it’s beginner-friendly!), do some piping practice with Royal Icing, talk about how to strategize the best ways to decorate sugar cookies, and cover the general concepts around dough and icing! You’ll leave class with a great understanding of the basics of sugar cookies plus a few cool techniques to use in the future.
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This event is BYOB. Tickets are available in the link in our bio!
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06/08/2024

It’s been a little over a week since we had our Opening Reception for this year’s 100 Under $100! We still have some AMAZING pieces that are up for sale and available to view until June 30th. Make sure you pop in this month to celebrate local artists and bring a handmade piece home!
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All the artworks highlighted in this post are available and for sale! Artists are mentioned down below:
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- Holly Jansen
- Izzy Frye
- Gary Drake
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06/07/2024

Join Kristie from on June 20th at 7:00 PM for a new class that combines both beautiful blooms and bakes! These cute cupcakes are the perfect dessert to enjoy this summer; bring a friend and a bottle of your favorite wine and enjoy an evening of flowers and sweets! 🌸🧁
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All participants will decorate and keep a dozen assorted chocolate and vanilla cupcakes to practice on in this workshop. Kristie will teach you TWO different frosting piping techniques. An assortment of fresh flowers will be available for you to decorate with to create your own bouquet of bakes! A take-home box will be provided.
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This event is BYOB. Tickets are available in the link in our bio!! 🎟
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06/04/2024

Join us at 10 AM on Saturday, June 20th to pack up some dorm essentials kits! Many teens in our community are the first generation in their families to head to college, and we would love to make their move a little easier and show them our support! These kits will include necessary supplies such as sheets, fans, and toiletries to make moving in a little less stressful.
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We need YOUR help to pack up and show our support!! Join us for a fun morning of working together to serve our community; we can’t wait to see you there!
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Sign up by clicking the link in our bio.
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05/29/2024

Join Cathy from on Friday, June 7th at 7:00 PM to decorate an extra special vanilla cake just in time for summer! 🎂
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This class is the perfect opportunity to learn about the art of icing and to enhance your cake-decorating skills. No previous experience is necessary, so whether you’re a beginner or have dabbled in cake decorating before, we invite you to join us and add a bit of sweetness to your table!
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Participants will take home a personalized cake in an elegant white bakery box, making it the perfect treat to serve this June! 😉
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05/19/2024

Join the AHML at on June 6th at 7:00 PM for our “Women Up Front” Vinyl Listening Party! We will spend the night spinning and listening to vinyl records that YOU bring and share (and we can play music from your Bluetooth-enabled phone or tablet, too, if you don’t have vinyl!). We invite everyone to pick out some songs by your favorite women in music- frontwomen and singers, musicians, songwriters or any combination thereof! Register now and start picking out your tunes!
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This event is completely free and no library card is required. Bring any beverage of your choice and we’ll provide the snacks! For adults 21 and older.
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Register now with the link in our bio! We can’t wait to share the music.
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05/14/2024

Put a little spring in your step and decorate some spring themed cookies with us this May! Join Cathy from on Friday, May 31st at 7:00 PM to enjoy a set of 6 spring favorites. This class was meant to bee! 🐝
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This class is for the beginner “cookier” or for the person who is just curious about what cookie decorating is all about! In this 2-hour class, we’ll cover the basics of sugar cookies (so – yes, it’s beginner-friendly!), do some piping practice with Royal Icing, talk about how to strategize the best ways to decorate sugar cookies, and cover the general concepts around dough and icing! You’ll leave class with a great understanding of the basics of sugar cookies plus a few cool techniques to use in the future.
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Tickets are $65 per person and available in the link in our bio!
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05/07/2024

Bring your appetite for our 100 Under $100 taking place on Thursday, May 30th! Vintage food truck and pizza lover will be parked outside the Empty Corner from 6:30 - 9:00 PM. Enjoy some gourmet pizza slices, grab a panini, and check out some local art with your friends. What’s better than that?
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Kurbside Pizza’s menu consists of both traditional and unique flavors. Included on the menu is a classic Margherita pizza, as well as pear and prosciutto, mushroom and arugula, or Calabrian chili. If pizzas not your thing, paninis and lemon ricotta cupcakes are on their menu as well!
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Submissions are still open for 100 Under $100, so send an email to @gmail.com and be a part of this community-wide event! This is the perfect opportunity to share your creativity and art. We hope you join us!
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04/30/2024

Join your neighbors on Saturday, May 4th, from 10 am to 12 pm at The Empty Corner to wrap some gifts that will be distributed to new graduates in District 214! Many teens in our community are the first generation in their families to head to college, and we would love to show them our support and celebrate their achievements by presenting them with graduation gifts and cards during their end-of-year celebrations!
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So, we need YOUR help to wrap 100 gifts and to make many cards to show our support!! This will be a fun morning of working together to serve our community; we can’t wait to see you there!
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Please register by clicking the link in our bio 🔝
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04/25/2024

Join us for this TWO-DAY exhibition and stop by either Thursday, May 2nd, or Friday, May 3rd between 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM to get a glimpse of this unique pop-up exhibition! Collage artist Jason Stillman will be exhibiting his series of works, “The Sum Of Its Parts”, at for a limited time. This collection focuses heavily on collage work, exploring themes of the human form with vibrant colors and unexpected combinations. All pieces will be sold through a silent auction.
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Jason Stillman is a contemporary sculptor, painter, and collage artist. His collages are known for their vibrant and intricate compositions that use traditional collage elements as the “paint”, rather than as direct imagery, creating and engaging visual style. Stillman’s work explores themes of the human form and the things and objects in our world through unexpected juxtapositions with a constant experimentation of images made from other images. Stillman’s collage work is influenced by a diverse range of artistic movements. Through dynamic collage work, Stillman invites the viewer to explore the complexities of the composition and construction of the subject matter, and to engage with the medium of collage in new and unexpected ways.
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Let us know you’re coming and register with the link in the bio. We hope to see you there!
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04/17/2024

We have another night to show off local talent planned for April! The Empty Corner is hosting our next Open Mic Night on Thursday, April 25th at 7:00 PM! 🎤
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Bring your own instruments, comic material, or show off your voice and we’ll provide the mic. Doors open at 6:30 and the event is BYOB! We hope to make some meaningful connections with creatives in the area and get the first look at some new talent!
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Please fill out our form if you are performing. This is available in the link in our bio. See you there! ✍️
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04/16/2024

100 UNDER $100!

CALLING LOCAL ARTISTS!
Join us for an exhibition of over 100 artworks priced at or below $100! This popular show will run from May 30 — June 30 2024, with an opening reception on Thursday May 30th from 6:30-9:00pm.
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100 Under $100 features affordably priced local art of all mediums and themes! Each participating artist can submit 1-2 pieces for the show. The entry fee is $10 for 100 Under $100 and ALL proceeds from art sales go directly back to the artists.
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To enter, please send us an email with the following information:
Your first and last name
Title of artwork(s)
Price(s)
Medium(s)
Dimensions
Please include photos of your work in your email if possible.
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We will begin collecting artwork at The Empty Corner (214 E. Grove Street, Arlington Heights IL 60005) beginning on May 4th, the last day to drop off work is May 16th. All artwork must be ready to hang, we will provide labels but each piece should be marked with the label information listed above. Please let us know in your email what day / time you would like to drop off your pieces! We are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 10am-6pm and Saturday / Sunday from 1pm-6pm. We will store all artwork in a safe area while we create labels and prepare for the exhibition opening on May 30th.
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Thanks so much for your interest in 100 Under $100! We look forward to another amazing exhibition!
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04/10/2024

Join and on Thursday, April 11th at 6 PM for an informative speaker session to learn about the basics of Parkinson’s disease. Discover for yourself the insights and knowledge that can help you better understand and cope with Parkinson’s disease. Information regarding the disease, such as early signs, common symptoms, and free resources available in the community will be shared. We hope you join us for this impactful event!
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This event is free, but registration is required to join. The link to the Google form is available in our bio.
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04/09/2024

🌸 SPRING VENDOR LINEUP! 🌸
We are so excited about our Spring Market taking place on Saturday, April 20th! Say hello to the lovely local vendors who will be joining us, and make sure to stop by to say hi and get some spring shopping in!
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Choose a bouquet to liven up your space, and buy a vase or two from one of our ceramicists to upgrade your home! Buy some art to gift a friend or pick out some new jewelry to elevate your spring looks. There are so many options to shop locally this April!

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04/06/2024

Join us for our first ever Drum Circle at , hosted by djembe performer Victoria Boateng! This event will be taking place on April 26th at 6:30 PM, and everyone is invited, no experience necessary! A drum circle is a communal gathering where group participation and connection through the beat is emphasized and explored. There are several benefits to attending a drum circle, including stress relief, community building, boosted creativity, and improved rhythm! Tickets are $15 per person, and a drum will be provided.
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is an autism advocate. Victoria was diagnosed with autism when she was three years old and couldn’t speak until she was 7 years old. Victoria uses her gift of djembe to inspire the autism community and women of all races, gender, and creed. Victoria Boateng studied West African drumming with master drummer Bolokoda Conde and Michael Taylor. Victoria is now a substitute teacher at Old Town School Of Folk Music and drum teacher at Ruth Page Center for the Arts. She is also an apprentice performer/drummer in an all female drum and dance company Ayodele Drum and Dance and She Wolf Sacred Movement.
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04/02/2024

Join us with artist on Sunday, April 14th, as she guides you through an exploration of your creativity using watercolor paint on paper. This event is for any level of painting experience; especially if you’re ready to meet your inner artist for the first time!
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All supplies will be provided for painting and drawing, including a botanical image to color as you would like. Painting time will begin with a demonstration on color mixing and how to use the materials. Guests will walk away with two small paintings, their reusable palette of paint, watercolor knowledge, and the discovery of their unique approach to painting!
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Tickets are $35 per person and available to purchase by clicking the link in our bio! This event is BYOB.
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03/25/2024

It’s been an absolute pleasure hosting the exhibition, “Our Natural World”, with The Artists Association of Elk Grove Village this past month! This group exhibition will be available to view for one more week, and we invite everyone to stop by and take a look before the show is over. Come in during open hours to view the gorgeous variety of artwork these local artists have created. We hope to see you soon!
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