Dennissa Young

Dennissa Young Dennissa Young is a Chicago based relational artist and curator. Her work rallies around radical softness and connection.

Catch her as the CEO of the Bureau of Friendship or curating a show at Yes Project Space

Thank you for inviting me to your Open House! It was so fun to chat with all the Speed Networking artists. So much tale...
04/03/2026

Thank you for inviting me to your Open House! It was so fun to chat with all the Speed Networking artists. So much talent in our city. Grateful to be a curator here in Chicago đź’Ą

A new year, a new spreadsheet! As an artist do you track your applications!? I’ve seen a lot of artists post about faili...
12/30/2025

A new year, a new spreadsheet! As an artist do you track your applications!?

I’ve seen a lot of artists post about failing and trying as the year closes. Ya I was gonna also do that but the simplest way to share is by saying I applied to two things and got one. It was a rough year for me spiritually and mentally so I’m excited to say I’m gearing up for a year of more engagement, more intimacy and more silliness

Those are my initial reflections on this New Year’s Adam as I prepare my Google drive folders on Google Drive folders

Co-curators attack đź’Ą
12/13/2025

Co-curators attack đź’Ą

It’s really hard to be an artist that self identifies as relational and then self isolated for almost a year due to ment...
12/04/2025

It’s really hard to be an artist that self identifies as relational and then self isolated for almost a year due to mental health. I’m reconciling all the things and how to be right where I am. And make art right from here or just promote others making art. So here’s to being honest and trying even when it’s cold outside and it’s a hard world and this empath is feeling it all

and I made something that made us both feel alive. What a time. Space and time and friendship make for great video perf...
07/31/2025

and I made something that made us both feel alive. What a time. Space and time and friendship make for great video performance - stay tuned for the thang

I had the honor of making a piece for Matt and John’s wedding. So grateful to have been part of this special day and eve...
07/20/2025

I had the honor of making a piece for Matt and John’s wedding. So grateful to have been part of this special day and even more grateful to be part of their special life

Guests were encouraged to write a prayer or blessing for the newlyweds and in the days to come I’ll weave them together to represent all who are helping hold them up

After their three (yes three!) other wedding Potlucks, this charged object will be ready for their new home together!

Notions for a new thing. Excited to be part of the x residency ⛳️
05/23/2025

Notions for a new thing. Excited to be part of the x residency ⛳️

Tryna do it right
05/15/2025

Tryna do it right

As an artists I feel like I’m always prepping and planning and tryna bring chaos into order. Here’s a moment of that. Pe...
03/15/2025

As an artists I feel like I’m always prepping and planning and tryna bring chaos into order. Here’s a moment of that. Pencil for scale

Context: Stoked to help prep for her debut! đź’–

Thanks for being in the studio with me yesterday, Benji and Bellamy! A precious time was had just making noise and being...
03/05/2025

Thanks for being in the studio with me yesterday, Benji and Bellamy! A precious time was had just making noise and being goons 🎿

Need plans tomorrow??? Let’s get to seeing and ’s show all thanks to and their work at NEIU! Reception Friday, Februar...
02/28/2025

Need plans tomorrow??? Let’s get to seeing and ’s show all thanks to and their work at NEIU!

Reception Friday, February 28th 5-8p
Artist conversation, Monday March 3rd 3:30p

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Chicago, IL
60609

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(832) 790-7985

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