THE CREATIVES
Artists on Tap
These are the first two visionaries featured in the Art on Tap short films, showcasing the raw energy of Chicago’s bar culture and the creative community built within its neighborhood taverns.
Cori O'Connor
Logan Square
GO Tavern & Liquors
Cori O’Connor is a mixed-media artist whose work explores themes of death, renewal, and identity inspired by nature and rural life. A University of Florida BFA graduate, she uses her art to amplify marginalized voices and encourage dialogue around mental health, social justice, and resilience. For more on Cori, visit www.thebestiary.net
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Lauren Foit
LOGAN SQUARE
SOLEMN OATH BREWERY
Lauren Foit, a Loyola University graduate, is a Chicago-based mixed-media artist whose work centers on making art accessible and communal. Through her 'Lauren Took an Art Class' platform, she shares her artistic process, tutorials, and in-person creative events. For more on Lauren, visit her profiles on Instagram and TikTok.