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It's been a long time since I've been involved in an exhibition of solo showing, but here's to hoping that will soon change! Check out past exhibitions.

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Hey Chicago!

Date:

Friday, December 6th, 2013 - Friday, Decmber 20th, 2013

Venue:

The Gallery Cabaret, Chicago IL

About:

Description: A small showing of Chicago-themed art for the holidays.

More info can be seen on the Facebook invite.

Hey Chicago event and info

Decked and Argo Tea postcard with featured deck designs that were in the exhibition.

“Decked + Argo Tea”

Date:

June 7th, 2013 - September 5th, 2013

Venue:

Argo Tea, 16 W Randolph, Chicago IL

About:

“Decked” was a group effort by 6 fresh Chicago artists decking the walls of Argo Tea's downtown Chicago headquarters with their customized skate decks.

Featuring:

  • Lou Medel
  • Nicholas Volkert
  • William Cazares
  • Stephen Lee
  • Trish Garcia
  • Victor Fong

Decked and Argo Tea - Facebook Event

Characterized live drawing event in Logan Square, Chicago, IL.

Cut & Paste's “Characterized”

Date:

Thursday, June 20th, 2013

Venue:

Logan Square, Chicago IL

About:

I was asked by Threadless famous artist Alex Solis to team-up and create a character for Cut & Paste's live art event “Characterized”. (We lost, but our chracter was still awesome).

Characterized Facebook Event

Decked at the Chicago Art Department postcard the the event in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago, IL.

“Decked”

Date:

Friday, September 28, 2012 (One Night Only)

Venue:

Chicago Art Board, Pilsen, Chicago IL

About:

“Decked” was a group effort by 6 fresh Chicago artists decking the walls of the Chicago Art Department with their customized skate decks.

Featuring:

  • Lou Medel
  • Nicholas Volkert
  • William Cazares
  • Stephen Lee
  • Trish Garcia
  • Victor Fong

Decked Facebook Event

Event photos on Flickr

2Sparrows Opening with art by Nick Volkert. Photo by Ryan Moore

Two Sparrows Restaurant Opening

Date:

November 2010 - January 2011

Venue:

2 Sparrows, 553 West Diversey Parkway, Chicago IL

About:

My recent abtract work was showcased during the opening of the breakfast, brunch, & lunch restaurant “2 Sparrows”. Located in Licoln Park, Chicago, IL.

Photo courtesy of Ryan Moore photography.

Check out Ryan Moore Photography

See the write-up on finedesignanddine.com

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Artpentry | Old Stuff New Stuff, Green Stuff Brown Stuff

Date:

August - October 2009

Venue:

Artpentry, Pilsen Arts District, Chicago IL

About:

Description: Showing of some old and new pieces at Artpentry gallery, in the Pilsen Arts District, Chicago, IL.

Facebook invite for the event.

A photo from the event for Factio Mag's Bolwer Hat Party 2008.

Factio Magazine | Bowler Hat Party

Date:

Friday, April 25, 2008

Venue:

EvVent, Chicago IL

About:

An after party for the 2008 Artropolis™ show.

A Small Show: Recent Works by Nick Volkert.

Recent Work

Date:

November 14, 2007 - November 28, 2008

Venue:

House Café, DeKalb, IL

About:

A small showing of my work at the House Café in DeKalb, IL.

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Proximity

Date:

May 2nd - May 26th 2006

Venue:

ARC Gallery

About:

A small showing of work as part of my fulfillment of my Masters Degree at NIU; an opportunity to display work in a Chicago gallery.

Works displayed included: “For winter”, “Temper Temper”, “Salt in the wound”, “German Chocolate”.

Index card for Happy Paintings - Graduate art show of Nick Volkert

Happy Paintings

Date:

November 5th- 10th, 2006

Venue:

Gallery 214, Nothern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

About:

A one person gallery show in partial fulfillment of the Master of Fine Arts Degree at Northern Illinois University.