EVENTS 2010

October

Ravenswood ArtWalk
October 2 & 3
10am-5:00pm
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One of a Kind Show and Sale Chicago
222 Merchandise Mart
Chicago, Il

WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING:

"Marilyn Grad's original functional art and designs have delighted me, my friends and family for  years.  Her  bracelets and boxes are my favorite "go-to"  gifts, and of course I have quite a collection of my own. She has done a number of custom pieces, which include a poker playing card box for Father's Day, a set of chic bracelets that I gave as gifts for a bachelorette party, a  coffee filter and accessories box that match my kitchen, and Buddha tea box. Whether you want cute or sophisticated, Marilyn creates pieces that will please your best friend,your mom or your boss, match your home or favorite dress. That's why I keep coming back for more!!  

                                                                           Marianne Spinner

"To own an original piece of jewelry or box by Chicago artist Marilyn  Grad is to own a truly fine work of art, a treasure for all seasons."
                                                                         

                                                                           Janet Diehl

"I was drawn to one of Marilyn's famous boxes. It was very beautiful and occupies a place of honor on my desk. I love the imagination in her work."

                                                                            Terri Gorman

IN THE NEWS

"SHOP IT. Special occasions deserve special gifts, says Chicago artist Marilyn Grad, whose answer to that is to design hand-painted gift boxes tailored to the individual, featuring time-honored wisdom. Her "quotation" boxes and "Buddha" boxes are small works of art......"

                                          Mary Daniels
                                          H&G TO DO LIST
                                          Home & Garden Section
                                          Chicago Tribune, May 20, 2007

"WRAP UP YOUR DREAMS IN A BOX"

"Do you have a drawer for your take-out menus? And maybe your tea hides in your pantry. ....Chicago artist Marilyn Grad wants to remedy this for you or maybe a friend....Besides colorful wooden boxes for carry out and tea, she has designed some for baby keepsakes and recipes. ..painted jewelry chests....Buddha boxes are popular too, with a Zen quote inside. FUNCTIONAL ART IS HARD TO BEAT.

                                              "INSIDE & OUT" 
                                               What's new for your nest 
                                             - DAILY HERALD, Sunday, May 6, 2007

…"the best bridal gift in the city has to be wooden take-out menus, painted in an Asian theme by local artist Marilyn Grad. Don't forget to stuff them with take-out menus."

- The Chicago Collection, Spring/Summer 2006

"SHOP from Unique So Chique's SEMI-ANNUAL SIDEWALK JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW….Marilyn Grad's hand-painted jewelry boxes and other works…."

- Crain's Chicago Business,
  May 2005 10 Things to do this Weekend