Studio 344 - Dan Rangel


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FIAA announces first annual Flat Iron Fine Art Festival. Chicago 08/04/07 - The newly formed Flat Iron Artists’ Association is proud to announce the first annual Flat Iron Fine Art Festival. This inaugural event will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 7, 8 & 9 and will feature the work of more than 2 dozen established resident artists; most notably Mia Aigotti, Zoe Asta, Eric David Hamilton, William Augustus Hunter, Kevin Lahvic, Alex Magana, Charles Rees, Adam Seigel, Marketa Sivek and Howard Webb. Also exhibiting will be over 30 outstanding guest artists who have been juried into the show.
	Located on the southeast side of the six-corner intersection of Milwaukee, North and Damen Avenues, Chicago’s Historic Flat Iron Arts building has long been regarded as the “Heart of Art in Wicker Park.” Visitors to the three-day event will be invited to wander both upper oors of this unique, grand structure as they view a rich variety of art in the intimate setting of the artists’ studios as well as the vast common areas of the Flat Iron. Primarily a visual show and sale, there will also be many “spontaneous” performances throughout the weekend. Friday evening will feature a building wide opening reception beginning at 6PM and lasting “officially” until 10PM. This is the perfect night to experience the famous Flat Iron “energy”. Saturday’s long hours; Noon until 9PM make exploring the show a perfect component to a day or evening out in Wicker Park. Show-goers can dine at the marvelous restaurants within walking distance of the Flat Iron, browse the areas unrivaled mix of shops and boutiques, or head out to any of the neighborhood’s many night spots. The show wraps up on Sunday (Noon until 6PM) with afternoon hours and a slightly toned down atmosphere that is very “Family Friendly.” Everyone is welcome. Admission to the show is Free, a suggested donation of $5. is encouraged.
	Flat Iron Fine Art Festival Show Dates: September 7, 8 & 9, 2007. Show Hours: Friday, 6PM-10PM Saturday, Noon-10PM Sunday, Noon-6PM Show Location: Flat Iron Arts Building 1579 North Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL 60622 USA Show Contacts: Zoe Asta Phone: 773-489-4759 E-mail: contact@zoeasta.com Kevin Lahvic Phone: 708-415-6370 E-mail: Kevin@kevinlahvic.com GUEST ARTISTS Alexander Villalobos Barri Ellyn Friedlander Benji Gonzales Bill Mead Brett Swinney Candace Hunter Candace M. Zynda	Caroline Machuta Cathleen Cramer David Dillinger Liz Martino Erin H. Nelson Jeremy R. Sportel Jim Arnoldt Lee Klawans Mark Tyle Nem Perez Nicolette Verone Rich Green Rine Boyer Roderick De Jesus Russ Savage Ryan Katz Sara Renae Jones Sarah deHebreard Stacey Colangelo Tara H. Alexander Victor Lopez Zso a Otvos Chelcie Porter Chris Knight Dan Colcer Douglas Trujillo Lenny French Marcy Capron The Nerve Gallery.


Artist Bio - Dan Rangel Street Photography I consider myself a Street Photographer. Most of my photographs originate there, in the curious everyday surroundings of the street of everyday life. By blending in with the environment and sometimes even talking to people I mix in with the situation of the moment. I try to keep my camera at the ready for an opportunity that might arise during my day. I always look for something human and or different. These images are but a slice of life and are taken usually at random. Truth is stranger than fiction.