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Beauty & Brawn is a unique curatorial company based in Chicago Owner, Lindsey Meyers, is an artist, curator and creator who believes that art is everything.

Beauty & Brawn is a unique curatorial company that specializes in custom art, mural and installation creation, collection building, project management and immersive programming. With a focus on local, national and global artists, Beauty & Brawn loves to tackle creative challenges that lead to memorable experiences, iconic public-facing art and culturally inclusive dialogue. Additionally, Lindsey h

as a diverse background in arts education, fabrication and programming for both public and private initiatives. Beauty & Brawn is responsible for some of the most renowned murals and events in Chicago and beyond. Their breadth of clients include: the City of Chicago, Soho House, Elevate Group, Uptown United, Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Hyatt Centric, Mastercard, Supera Asset Management, Peak Properties, the Flint Public Art Project, The Village of Fox Lake, The Chicago Yacht Club, Main Street Greenwood, Visit Clarksdale, Blaine Elementary School and more. In addition to showcasing a multitude of Chicago artists such as: Jennifer Cronin, CERA, Dovie Golden, Joe Miller, E. Lee, and Emily Rapport, Meyers has worked with artists from Los Angeles (Katy Ann Gilmore and Morley), New Jersey (Joe Iurato), Alabama (Tres Taylor), Italy (Marco Querin) , Berlin (ONUR), Brazil (Eduardo Kobra and Fernando Chamarelli), Argentina (Marina Zumi), South Africa (Ricky Lee Gordon), France (Mateo Wallpainter), Spain (Boa Mistura) and Mexico (Libre HEM, Jorge Moedano and Carlos Santos).

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Beauty & Brawn produce works, conversations and events which offer immersive and socio-psychological engagement opportunities to the viewer. Through art and imaginative curation and collaboration, we showcase creators and performers whose philosophies examine, encourage and ultimately connect the emotional experience to human existence. Beauty & Brawn supports creatives across a variety of artistic disciplines, genres and career levels. We are also proud to facilitate projects that are innovative and unique and which contribute to the narratives about art accessibility and art in both urban and rural landscapes. We believe our carefully crafted approach lends itself to creating interesting spaces and discussions where joy, expression and energy can seamlessly come together. And through our exclusive partnerships we are able to mindfully elevate our analog work with a cutting-edge digital component, further enhancing meaningful interaction, knowledge and growth.

11/15/2024

Hello friends!

Please join us in Toronto next month for these beautiful events:

PERMISSION TO BE(E) - A WORKSHOP SERIES FOR WOMEN
EXPLORING THE POWER OF CREATIVITY, HEALING + CONNECTION

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5TH -
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7TH, 2024

LOCATION: THE BEE SHOP
1340 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada

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Join us in a unique setting at The Bee Shop for Permission to Be(e)—an originative and nurturing workshop series designed to help you reconnect with your authentic self.

Over five distinct offerings, you’ll explore meditation, mask-making, movement, uninhabited creativity, and more in a peaceful and inspiring environment.

This series will take place over the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, which commemorates the tragic anniversary of the École Polytechnique massacre in 1989. In our sacred container, we’ll honor the memory of the women whose lives were taken, as well as the heart of every woman who is a victim of physical, psychological, emotional, sexual, and/or spiritual abuse.

Permission to Be(e) is designed with a deep intention of healing, reflection, and reclaiming the latitude for women to express themselves freely.

Together, we’ll explore how to find strength in community and in personal proclamation, fostering a safe, supportive space where participants can reconnect with their inner voices while paying tribute to the resilience of women everywhere.

Whether you join for a single session or immerse yourself in the entire series, each workshop offers a chance to slow down, restore, and rediscover the joy of simply be(e)-ing.

TICKETS:
https://www.saraphynstudio.com/permission-to-bee

11/12/2024

It is our extreme pleasure to share that today we have officially launched our first Beauty & Brawn Art, Inc. project in Canada. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

Collaborating with such an incredibly talented, supportive, innovative and mindful group of women makes this achievement that much more special. Finally setting foot in Toronto is such a dream come true!

Registration is open - link in bio. 🐝

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PERMISSION TO BE(E):
A WORKSHOP SERIES FOR WOMEN EXPLORING THE POWER OF CREATIVITY, HEALING + CONNECTION

DECEMBER 5TH - DECEMBER 7TH, 2024

THE BEE SHOP
1340 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Canada

Join us in a unique setting at The Bee Shop for Permission to Be(e)—an originative and nurturing workshop series designed to help you reconnect with your authentic self.

Over five distinct offerings, you’ll explore meditation, mask-making, movement, uninhabited creativity, and more in a peaceful and inspiring environment.

This series will take place over the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, which commemorates the tragic anniversary of the École Polytechnique massacre in 1989. In our sacred container, we’ll honor the memory of the women whose lives were taken, as well as the heart of every woman who is a victim of physical, psychological, emotional, sexual, and/or spiritual abuse.

Permission to Be(e) is designed with a deep intention of healing, reflection, and reclaiming the latitude for women to express themselves freely.

Together, we’ll explore how to find strength in community and in personal proclamation, fostering a safe, supportive space where participants can reconnect with their inner voices while paying tribute to the resilience of women everywhere.

We are honored to welcome Geshe Kalsang Damdul for an opening meditation and grounding session that cultivates and extends grace to ourselves and to all others. Geshe la is part of the The Institute of Buddhist Dialectics (IBD) in Dharamsala. $15.00 from each ticket purchase will be donated to him for his participation.

02/17/2023

Wait! How is it possible that a week has gone by since our opening reception?! We are still catching our breath and soaking up all of the love, light and incredible energy that filled the gallery. To say that we are grateful to and for everyone who came by would not be saying nearly enough. Beauty & Brawn is blessed to have the support that we do and to be able to create opportunities for folks to gather, hug, laugh, exchange ideas and be immersed in art that makes you feel things. Thank you to for the listening goodness and to the artists who joined us. ❤️🎈🪩

02/10/2023

Don't forget to join us on Saturday night for our gallery reception! 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm. DJ will be spinning records, many of our artists will be in attendance and the space is sure to be filled with fun folks and good vibes. Celebrating art and community is always a good time. 🎨🖼️💫
"Good People"

A Beauty & Brawn creative takeover and pop-up collective exhibition at the Winter Bryn Mawrkets

Curated by Beauty & Brawn and featuring:

Katie Batten
Jennifer Cronin
Brooke Duncan
Sam Farchione
Christophe Gausparro
Lindsey Meyers
Marco Querin
Carlos Santos

February 3 - 28, 2023
1040 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago

Gallery hours:
Fridays 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturdays + Sundays: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

For viewing appointments please contact:
[email protected]

02/07/2023

We are crazy giddy about our new monthly series called "GET BACK TO CLASS". This run of events pays homage to craft and some serious nostalgia and we have the privilege of sharing the last Wednesday of every month from 7:00pm - 9:00 pm with the coolest and baddest makers, thinkers and creators around. If you are a Soho member, grab a friend and join us. This month we are quilting, sipping and snacking with . 🖤🖤🖤

02/03/2023

The gallery is officially OPEN today until 7:00 pm. It is cold out there, so bundle up and come check out this amazing show and the super fun market next door!

"Good People"

A Beauty & Brawn creative takeover and pop-up collective exhibition at the Winter Bryn Mawrkets

Curated by Beauty & Brawn and featuring:

Katie Batten
Jennifer Cronin
Brooke Duncan
Sam Farchione
Christophe Gausparro
Lindsey Meyers
Marco Querin
Carlos Santos

February 3 - 28, 2023
1040 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago

Please join us for a gallery reception:
Saturday, February 11, 2023
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

DJ Konstantin Jace will be spinning some of his fave 78rpm records. The event is free and all are welcome!

Gallery hours:
Fridays 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturdays + Sundays: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

For viewing appointments please contact:
Lindsey@ beautyandbrawngallery.com

01/26/2023

Today is a lovely day to announce our upcoming gallery show "Good People" which is in partnership with the and part of DCASE's Small Business Storefront Activation Program. 💫💫💫

We have missed having a gallery space of our own and being given the opportunity to curate and showcase a gorgeous collection feels so heart-good and exciting. We are very grateful for the continued support of both the chamber and the artists who choose to work with us time and again. Those who say "yes" to our asks allow us to grow and flourish and explore as artists, curators and story tellers.

Please join us for a gallery reception on Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm.

More details about the opening and gallery happenings forthcoming. The opening is free to attend and absolutely ALL are welcome!

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"Good People"
A Beauty & Brawn creative takeover and pop-up collective exhibition at the Winter Bryn Mawrkets

Curated by Beauty & Brawn and featuring:

Katie Batten
Jennifer Cronin
Brooke Duncan
Sam Farchione
Christophe Gausparro
Lindsey Meyers
Marco Querin
Carlos Santos

February 3 - 28, 2023
1040 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago

Gallery hours:
Fridays 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturdays + Sundays: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

For viewing appointments please contact:
Lindsey@ beautyandbrawngallery.com

01/17/2023

"Exponential Growth" was recently installed in the second floor interior stairwell of Blaine Elementary School in Lakeview as Phase I of our creative partnership and it ROCKS! This incredible vinyl mural by takes joy, fun and imagination up many, many notches and is yet another beautiful art/tech collaboration come to life under our curation and project management and in partnership with .

The space and dream-inspired piece allows the students and administration to custom create changeable content which coincides with school projects and initiatives via NFC-based technology hidden underneath crazy cool textured sticker overlays on objects such as the skateboard and calculator. We also included a few QR codes and a snazzy plaque for viewers to engage with so the surprises can be found throughout the entirety of the stairwell.

The mural was generously gifted by the students from the Anti-Defamation League in partnership with Friends of Blaine and focuses on limitless possibility and imagination while highlighting the ADL program's core values which are:
Resilience
Dedicated
Inclusive
Kindness (Kind every day)
Humble

We are sending a huge THANK YOU to Principal Andrew Russell for his support and facilitation and to our incredible team who made this collaboration possible. We readily repeat the sentiment of being in love with our work but can we say it again??? 🪐❤️💫

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"Exponential Growth"

Artist: CERA

Curation and Project Management:

Technology: PixelStix

Product fabrication:
Sir Speedy, St. Pete, Florida

Installation:
Cushing and Co, Chicago

Project Sponsors:

01/06/2023

“I And You & We And Us”

This highly experimental collaboration was commissioned by the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce and is both a celebration of and an homage to unity, togetherness, the knowing and and not knowing of one another and the connectedness that keeps us humaning and existing.

The beautiful watercolor wash panels and oversized transparent lettering blaze and reflect when illuminated and draw the viewer in for closer examination. By scanning the plaque outside of the storefront, one can venture off on another meditative journey. The ethereal meditation was composed based on the frequencies emitted by the heart chakra and the custom poem lingers as a love letter overlay to the entirety of the piece.

We are so grateful to have been asked to think boldly, dream widely and explore curiously and to have been given the opportunity to not only create with freedom, but to call attention to the power that art has in enlivening neighborhoods and vacant spaces.

“I And You & We And Us” 1126 West Bryn Mawr Avenue

Concept, Curation Project Management and Production:
Painting, Panels and Co-creation:
Technology:
Meditation Composition:
Poem + Poem Reading: Acrylic Fabrication:
Photos:

“iandyouandweandus

09/15/2022

We are super excited to have produced this vibrant piece by the uber cool on behalf of and for their Smoke With Pride campaign. Come out and join us for the launch tomorrow in lovely Ferndale and enjoy music, a sweet ribbon cutting, custom cocktails by and more!

09/06/2022

"Play keeps us vital and alive. It gives us an enthusiasm for life that is irreplaceable. Without it, life just doesn't taste good."

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http://www.beautyandbrawngallery.com/

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