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Febuary 8, 2007 {Extra News}
Pedal to the People:
Bike Art as Activism

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The Critical Mass Art Show features art that celebrates the bicycle as a way for people to connect with their community and be a better citizen. Choosing to travel by bicycle slows down the damage we are doing to our planet – especially the damage done by personal automobiles, which are wreaking havoc with emissions of carbon dioxide and other toxic substances, and are responsible for more than 40,000 deaths a year in the United States alone. With diversity, vitality and vision, the Critical Mass Art Show celebrates the bicycle as a symbol of self-sufficiency and an elegant solution to congestion, pollution and sprawl produced by the private automobile.
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Seeking Submissions! The art show is just like the ride, anyone and everyone is welcome, so contact us if you have painting, photography, drawings, prints, fashion, sculpture, video, and performance relating to love of bikes, the fear and loathing of cars, or anything to do with joy of human powered transportation.
 

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2009 Art Show Schedule
 
Friday, Feb 6, 6pm
Chicago Critical Mass Photo Booth
Mercury Cafe, 1505 W Chicago Ave
 
Friday, Feb 13th, 6pm
Bike Winter Salon
Flatiron Arts Building
 
Saturday, Feb 14, Noon
Auto Show Shutdown Festival of Love
McCormick Place
 
Thursday, Feb 19, 5pm
Hot & Happy Hour
Flatiron Arts Building
 
Saturday. Feb 21, 7pm
Light the Night
Flatiron Arts Building
 
Thursday, Feb 26, 5pm
Hot & Happy Hour
Flatiron Arts Building
 
Friday, Feb 27, 7pm
Art Show Closing
Flatiron Arts Building
 
 
Contact: Steven Lane (thestevenlane-at-gmail-dot-com)