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Barbara Leahy-Edwards

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Chicago artist/gallery owner ZhouB Art Center, Curator
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Happy Zhou Brothers Day
Oct 16th 2026

Celebrating the extraordinary artistic vision of the Zhou Brothers, whose art and creativity helped transform an old warehouse into the Zhou B Art Center—an artist’s playground where creativity, collaboration, and community flourished.

Through their vision, the Center helped nurture the 3rd Friday art movement, contributing to Bridgeport’s growth as one of Chicago’s most vibrant and diverse artistic communities.

Enjoyed celebrating their artistic legacy, their impact on the community, and the power of art to bring people together across cultures.

Inquiries - m@zhoub.com

#chineseartists #zhoubrothers #zhoub #chicagoartist #artisticlegacy

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DAY OF THE DEAD

Art, music & live performances.

Costumes encouraged 🎃

Friday, October 16th | 7–10 PM
📍 Zhou B Art Center, Chicago.
Free entry + parking.

Design by @wavestation.studio

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Join us TODAYY for Bridgeport Third Friday Art walk!!! Come stop by see a show, walk around, and look at art! Are you visiting Chicago? Plenty of events and activities to check out this Third Friday! Don’t miss out!

Plenty of opening receptions and workshop! Live music and art markets!

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Come see Mindstorm and several of my other paintings at Make Your Mark at Zhou B Art Center during 3rd Friday, September 18, from 7–10 PM.

I’m excited to have my work included in this group exhibition alongside a fantastic group of artists. Spend the evening exploring the galleries and be sure to stop by the Kenny Machay Gallery on the lower level.

Zhou B Art Center
1029 W 35th Street, Chicago

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Join us today for Bridgeport Third Friday Art walk!!! Come stop by see a show, walk around, and look at art! Are you visiting Chicago? Plenty of events and activities to check out this Third Friday! Don’t miss out!

Featuring today:
@capechicago Open Studios
@bl_artgallery Exhibition
@lessie_venardo_dixon home studio rsvp required
@bridgeport_music_collective Music performance
@ohartfoundation Opening Reception
@thepoloinn Fish Fry Friday
@mngallerystudio Collage workshop
@hardscrabble_babble Culture & Conversation
@southloopchamberofcommerce become a member!

Post Third Friday!!
Sat. Aug 29th @olivagallery Closing Reception!

Sat. Sept 12 @capechicago Artjoy Party celebration!

Sun. Sept 13 @vjosachicago Brewing and Tea Party Experience

Sept 18 @hardscrabble_babble Culture & Conversation

@Viosa and @creatorcollectivechi Become a vendor!! Check out their deadlines!

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A TOAST 🥂 to the OLD G | THREADS OF US is officially open, and I’m still taking in everything this weekend meant and how amazing the show was received!

Thank you to everyone who came through, spent time with the work, had conversations, shared stories, and supported the artists. Your presence made the night what it was.

A special thank you to the incredible artists who trusted me with your work and your voices:
@barrett.keithley @legomyedo, @imarearivera, @inarigold , @_jeffkoonz @lonniexedwards @melrickartistry , @pugsatomz , @reggie.mcfly @rudygalindoart , @other_kenn , @sarahwhalen.studio @jy.originals , @diana_lg_art .

It was an honor to bring all of your perspectives together under one roof. Your honesty, vulnerability, and lived experiences are what made Threads of Us possible.

A heartfelt thank you to Eric and the entire team at Old G Gin for believing in my vision from the very beginning. Your partnership elevated the evening, and the cocktails and atmosphere helped create the kind of space where strangers became neighbors through conversation. I appreciate your trust and support and look forward to what we’re building.

Thank you to Zhou B Art Center for providing a home for this exhibition, and to everyone who collected work, expressed interest, or simply spent time engaging with it. Every conversation mattered and there’s MORE TO COME.

If you haven’t experienced Threads of Us yet, I invite you to come spend time with it. Walk through the exhibition, sit with the stories, and ask yourself where your thread lies within this tapestry we call Chicago. Every one of us is connected to this city differently, but together we shape its fabric.

The exhibition is on view through September 14. I hope to see you there.

#ThreadsOfUs #BLEN #ChicagoArt #ZhouBArtCenter ContemporaryArt

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Great art is about more than how it looks. How does it make you feel? I loveeee @bl_artgallery ‘s work because it reminds me of the playful energy that I love to create in my work. Sorry I just got wrapped up in it a sec. It was sooo nice meeting you and I hope to reconnect soon. There were some great vibes in this room 💕
#artwork #painting #Chicago #artgallery #artistsoninstagram

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3rd Friday Art Stroll in Chicago at @zhoubartcenter Thank you for including me in this Show! Work is available for purchase DM for info

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Another Good 3rd Friday 💯🙏🎨

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Uspenski Cathedral and the frozen lake. The spectacular beauty of foggy and snow laden Helsinki streets shot at early morning 9am. (-7degree). #uspenskicathedral #helsinki #finland_photolovers #finland #finland4seasons

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