The Bucktown Holiday ArtShow was started by Brian Mattson thirteen years ago in response to artists from the Bucktown Arts Fest looking for a venue to offer their work for sale at the holidays, which had the quality and appeal of the artists participating in the Bucktown Arts Fest. Brian ran the Bucktown Arts Fest for over 10 years while simultaneously running the Bucktown Holiday ArtShow. A few years ago, Brian hung up his hat with the Bucktown Arts Fest and now focuses his attention on planning and promoting the Bucktown Holiday ArtShow. In addition to this annual event, Brian is a registered patent and trademark attorney as well as president of his law firm founded more than 12 years ago - Patents+TMS, P.C. (Go to patents-tms.com for more information.)
Gerardo Contreras - Graphic Designer. Gerardo designed this year's ArtShow promotional and collateral pieces.
Susan Chamberlin - Food and Drink Coordinator. You can find Susan in the food booth making sure people are buying vintage coffee mugs and setting up the food available for purchase.
Santiago Rosa - Auction Coordinator. Santiago sets up the Silent Auction---obtaining the donations from artists, placing the items available for bid with their auction sheets, and then contacting the winners so the items can be obtained by their new anxious owners as soon as possible.
Lavonne Boch - Artist Relations. Lavonne can be found tirelessly roaming the rooms and chatting with the artists. If you're an artist and have a question or need assistance, see Lavonne!
Krissy Rogalski - Ms. All-Around. Keeping Jeanne in check is Krissy's biggest job! Krissy fills in all the voids---wherever she's needed, Krissy is there. Watch for Krissy in the food booth, helping Jeanne with the front desk, delivering pizza, collecting Silent Auction items - and more!
Steve Rogalski - Mr. All-Around. Krissy's husband, Steve, is there keeping check on Krissy and Jeanne! Can't have a tougher job than that!
Jeanne Szerszen - Front Desk. Jeanne is a long standing tradition in and of herself at the Bucktown Holiday ArtShow. Meeting and greeting and collecting admission or free passes for admission! THAT is Jeanne's specialty! Watch for her smile and listen to her helpful suggestions for navigating the ArtShow as you enter!
Tim Pleiman - DJ TEPMIX. Notice a "sound" improvement to this year's ArtShow? Perhaps you hear ambiance in the air! Music for this year's ArtShow is offered by professional DJ and mix master, Tim Pleiman, aka "TEPMIX"! Listen and enjoy!