Freaks, Punks and the Fragility of Community: Interview with Gretchen Hasse on her comic Freaks’ Progress
KILTER magazine is a collaboration of people in the Chicago Goth, Industrial, Punk, Deathrock, Underground, wierdo scene. They interviewed my about my webcomic, Freaks' Progress.
Interview with Voyage Chicago
Voyage Chicago does interviews with artists where they send you a few curated questions, and then basically print whatever you write. I really enjoyed this process, and wrote a rather long article that touched on a lot of related issues facing cities and the country generally.
Packingtown Review Writes About Freaks' Progress
Kristin Summerson writes that "Gretchen Hasse’s web comic Freaks’ Progress tells the stories of unique characters against the black and white backdrop set in a place not-Chicago-but-Chicago-like. Hasse’s characters jump off of the pages of the comic, telling tales filled with harsh moments in their changing neighborhood."
Rogers Park’s Mile of Murals encourages resilience and happiness
The Columbia Chronicle reports on 2017's projects for the Mile of Murals.
Commission for 2017 Rogers Park Mile of Murals
My design was one of two chosen for the Rogers Park Business Alliance's ten-year Mile of Murals project along the Glenwood corridor.
I am a 2016 Field/Work Resident!
In October 2016, I was chosen to be one of the artist residents in the inaugural session of the Field/Work Residency with the Chicago Artists Coalition.
The FIELD/WORK Residency is an educational program designed for artists wanting a deeper engagement in vital issues in artists’ professional development, critical feedback, and support in designing a pathway to progress with individual career goals.
Figure Tuesdays in Logan Square – Article in LoganSquarist
Figure study is central to my work. I am the model coordinator for a weekly figure study session in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood, where the atmosphere is relaxed and supportive, and we all learn from each other.
AnySquared Studio Day – Article in LoganSquarist
Every Wednesday I make art at Studio Day, a project run by AnySquared, all-volunteer collaborative and artistic network in Logan Square. People of all ages, disciplines and levels of experience come together to hang out, make art and hatch plans.
La Mezcladora Temporada 3 Capítulo 13: Chicago
Mexican arts and culture program La Mezcladora 22 came to AnySquared Studio Day in October 2015 to interview participants for part of their feature on the Chicago Art Scene. AnySquared coverage starts at the 21 minute mark.
Gretchen Hasse, Part Of Mapanare's"Constantly Consuming Culture--The Waterfront" Art Show, Talks About Her Work And Inspirational Chicago Artists
From November 2014 – a written interview where I talk about local artists who inspire me.
Chicago Loop Alliance ACTIVATE: Art In Alleys, June 5, 2014
Written Interviews of the June 2014 ACTIVATE: Art in Alleys participating artists.
Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism Students Report on ACTIVATE: Art in Alleys
In June 2014, I created two comic banners for the ACTIVATE: Art in Alleys event put on by the Chicago Loop Alliance. See me at work in this video interview by Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism.
Audio Interview with Gretchen Hasse, Discussing the Constantly Consuming Culture show in September, 2013
Audio interview discussing my work and influences.