COSMIC TRAVELER: A Ronnie Lobello Memorial Exhibit
Exhibition :: October 2 - 30, 2026

Opening :: Fri. Oct 2 / 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Closing :: Fri. Oct 30 / 7:00 - 10:00 pm

Curated by Andrea Kaspryk

Supported by Justyna Frank and Chris Stodder of Cosmic Bikes

Ronnie was a long-time bike mechanic and artist, who worked for and became part of the family of Cosmic Bikes and Rapid Transit Cycle Shop. Cosmic Bikes, owned and operated by Justyna Frank and Chris Stodder, shared this about Ronnie on their website: "Ronnie LoBello "Renaissance Man" (March 20, 1954 - March 29, 2026) Ronnie worked with us for over three decades. He repaired everything from vintage Schwinns to high-racer recumbents. He also helped build both of our shops from the ground up finishing floors, painting walls, building cabinets, displays and work stations."

BODY ANIMATION WORKSHOP

D.I.Y. Workshop :: Sat. Sept 27 / 1:00 - 4:00pm

Create your own animated short film. Whether you are new to animation or are a different kind of movement artist, this workshop will make animating an accessible process to all. The gallery will provide a number of phone tripods for participants and we will shoot our animated films with a free app. If you have your own tripod or rig you are encouraged to bring that.

Workshop hosted by CHRIS WELLEMS guest curator @cwellems.

Agitator hosts weekly & monthly recurring creative workshops, figure drawing sessions and more. Visit our calendar listings for details and registration information.

FIGURE TUESDAYS - Live Figure Model Drawing :: Tuesdays, weekly

ARTISTS SALON - Critique Sessions :: 3rd Wednesdays, monthly

THE CHICAGO NOISE - Free Jazz Orchestra :: 3rd Thursdays, monthly

PROPAGATION LABS- SMP Art Projects :: 1st Mondays, monthly