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About Us

Tesserae Studios is a warm, inviting, inclusive art studio, art gallery and event space. We are located in a beautifully remodeled 1,700 square-foot storefront located at 5346 W. Devon Ave. in Chicago's Edgebrook neighborhood.

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Our Studio Hours:

Mon & Fri 5 - 8 pm
Sat & Sun 12 - 5 pm

We're also open for our Classes, Events, Workshops and Event Rentals

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Benjamin J. Durst

Tesserae Studios was founded for Benjamin as a place where he can create and sell his art and professionally integrate within the community.

He is an accomplished Chicago artist specializing in mosaics and acrylics and is on the Autistic Spectrum.

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Get in Touch!

We're located at 5346 W Devon Ave in Edgebrook, Chicago. Hope to see you soon!

Contact us

Gallery Hours

Mon and Fri 5 - 8 pm

Sat - Sun  12 - 5 pm

Closed Tuesdays

The studio is open for you to enjoy all we have to offer!  Socialize, play games or just hang out, appreciate art and engage your senses ... Oh and you can buy beautiful art and handcrafted items too!

Art Anytime

Mon and Fri 5 - 8 pm

Sat - Sun  12 - 5 pm

Closed Tuesdays


Open studio for anyone to drop in for ages 5 yrs and up. Dabble with mixed media including mosaics, painting, drawing and more!

Reserve a spot below or just drop in.

Ages 5-12 yr:    $15

Ages 13-17 yr:  $20

Ages 18+ yr:     $25

Art Club Monday

Mondays 5 - 8 pm

Don't let Mondays get you down! Come explore your creative side with our wonderfully expressive artist Cat Barr. Regardless of your level of experience, she is there to guide you every step of the way.

Come after school 4-6 pm or after work 6-8 pm.

Reserve a spot below or just drop in.