Art Vortex Studio

10/15/2026

Frente a Frida - Facing Frida: A Multimedia Exhibition in Three Parts closes this Saturday, October 17 at Art Vortex Studio (101 W. Monroe St., Suite 210) in Downtown Bloomington IL.

Join the three collaborating artists from 10:00am - 2:00pm for some final facetime with Frida and for some drop-in, hands-on artmaking inspired by Kahlo's journaling practice. Materials will be provided, but participants of all ages are also welcome to bring a small selection of their own ephemera to work with / be inspired by.

☀️ Hope to see you Saturday!

Go Piñata US 🌹 Latinos en BloNo 🌹 hej creative 🌹 Janean M. Baird

Última oportunidad 🖼️

Este sábado 17 de octubre de 10:00 am a 2:00 pm., será la clausura de la exhibición bilingüe “Frente a Frida / Facing Frida, exposición multimedia en tres partes”.

Durante el último día de la exposición, los asistentes podrán realizar manualidades y divertidas actividades inspiradas en el trabajo de la artista mexicana para despedir a Frida del Centro de Bloomington.

Te esperamos en Art Vortex Studio ubicado en 101 W Monroe St., segundo piso, en Downtown Bloomington IL.

La entrada y actividades son gratuitas y están abiertas a toda la comunidad.

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🖼️ Foto en Art Vortex Studio durante la exhibición bilingüe “Frente a Frida / Facing Frida, exposición multimedia en tres partes”, cortesía de Go Piñata US.

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10/10/2026

☀️ Go Piñata US Downtown Bloomington Farmers' Market

Today is Market Day! ☀️

Visit Go Piñata! at Downtown Bloomington Farmers' Market

We have amazing Mexican art.

Saturday, October 10 • 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

See you there!

Go Piñata! 🪅

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¡Es día de Mercado! ☀️

Te esperamos este sábado en Downtown Bloomington Farmers’ Market. Go Piñata US tendrá muchas opciones de arte mexicano.

Sábado 10 de octubre, de 7:30 am a 12:00 pm

¡Nos vemos pronto!

Go Piñata! 🪅

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10/08/2026

🌹 Women Who Run With the Moon

I didn’t come to fit in, I came to be. ✨
🖋️ Frida Kahlo

10/06/2026

🗓️☀️ Experience Frente a Frida - Facing Frida: A Multimedia Exhibition in Three Parts during the closing reception on Saturday, October 17 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. with hands-on art making and light refreshments at Art Vortex Studio, 101 W. Monroe, Suite 210 (2nd floor), Downtown Bloomington IL.
📺 Thank you, WMBD and Austin Feaman TV!
🖼️🌹 "Facing Frida” is a collaboration of Latinos en BloNo, Go Piñata US, hej creative ( hejcreative.art ), and Art Vortex Studio.

10/05/2026

Join us for the 26th Annual Art Walk in Downtown Bloomington this November!
Thurs., Nov. 5 from 5 - 8 p.m.
Fri., Nov. 6 from 4 - 9 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
(Hours may vary by location.)

Experience over 100 exhibiting artists in over a dozen studios and galleries located around the corners from each other.
There is art for everyone in Downtown Bloomington IL!

Participating locations:
✨ Angel Ambrose Fine Art Studio, 101 W. Monroe, Suite 201 (2nd floor)
✨ Art Vortex Studio, 101 W. Monroe, Suite 210 (2nd floor)
✨ Beluga Press Fine Arts Gallery, 313 N. Main St.
✨ Cindy Lawson-Flynn Fine and Found Art, 105 W. Jefferson St. (lower level)
✨ Eaton Studio Gallery, 411 N. Center
✨ Inside Out Accessible Art, 200 W. Monroe, Suite 102
✨ J.Y.Langston Studio and Gallery, 103 W. Monroe St.
✨ Jan Brandt Gallery, 105 W. Jefferson St. (lower level)
✨ Jared Lacy Gallery, 105 W. Jefferson St. (lower level)
✨ Joann Goetzinger Studio & Gallery, 313 N. Main St, Suite A
✨ Main Gallery 404, 404 N. Main St.
✨ Main Trade, 105 W. Jefferson St.
✨ Mandy Roeing Fine Art Studio & Gallery, 105-A W. Monroe St.
✨ The Little Art School, 417 N. Main St.
✨ Three Square Studio, 104 W. Monroe St.
✨ Threshold to Hope, 200 W. Monroe St, Suite 104

Questions? Email BN Artists at [email protected]

BN Artists is a grassroots, artist-led coalition of small business owners, nonprofit workers, and other culturally engaged citizens working collaboratively to promote the vibrant art scene in Bloomington-Normal.

Connect with Bloomington-Normal artists, galleries, and arts organizations online via the public Facebook group "Art Scene in McLean County."

10/02/2026

🎃🪅 Go Piñata US October 2026

October schedule 🍁

Fall has arrived, and we have several opportunities throughout October to showcase Mexican art in Bloomington.

Please see the schedule 👆🏼

We look forward to seeing you there!

Go Piñata US 🪅

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10/02/2026

Frente a Frida - Facing Frida: A Multimedia Exhibition in Three Parts continues at Art Vortex Studio on October 2 from 4-8 p.m., Saturday October 17 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., and by appointment. Thank you, WMBD and Austin Feaman TV!

Latinos en BloNo 🌹 Go Piñata US 🌹 hej creative 🌹

Art Vortex Studio is honoring a Mexican artist who paved the way for many Hispanic and women artists on Thursday. Full story in the comments.

09/29/2026

Frente a Frida - Facing Frida: A Multimedia Exhibition in Three Parts will be open First Friday October 2 from 4-8pm at Art Vortex Studio , 101 W. Monroe, Suite 210 (2nd floor), Downtown Bloomington IL
Latinos en BloNo 🌹 Go Piñata US 🌹 hej creative 🌹
🖼️🔍👀 The Art Scavenger Hunt in Downtown Bloomington, IL will also be going on from 5-7 p.m. for ages 4 through junior high.
🌐📺⬇️ Edit to add the WMBD interview about Facing Frida aired October 1. The link is in the comments.

09/27/2026

🖼️🔍👀 Art Scavenger Hunt in Downtown Bloomington, IL October 2 from 5-7 p.m. Bring completed art scavenger hunt forms to The Little Art School to collect prizes (while supplies last) Downtown Bloomington IL