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The Digs Chicago

333 N Oakley Blvd #305
Chicago, IL 60612
Sat–Sun, 12–5pm or by appointment
@thedigschicago

The Digs Chicago is a 501(c)(3) ceramic studio in West Town, Chicago. We are a resource that supports working artists through access to studio facilities, education, and creative opportunity in a community setting. Primarily a makerspace, The Digs is a snapshot into the artist’s day-to-day. Private studios and shelf rental with access to facilities like kilns, glazes, and work tables, brings artists together to explore private practices and techniques in ceramics. Our programming ranges from entry level learning to technique development inspired by the niche skills of our members and local artists.

Our mission is to sustainably nurture artists navigating real life after or outside of formal education through community support, self-representation, and access to shared resources. The Digs serves emerging artists, post-grads, and self taught creatives by centering working artists as educators, collaborators, and cultural contributors.

Founded in 2020, the Digs emerged from a need: accessible, community-driven space for artists to build sustainable practices outside of traditional academic systems. What began as a DIY project has grown into a 6,000 sq ft facility supporting over 100 members across Residency and Pay-to-Clay programs.

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Photo by Charlotte Saylor.
Meld Form

September 17, 2026

SERIES: Meld Form

Jeremy Carter is the curator behind a new series, Meld Form. Centered on collaboration between artist and curator, Carter spotlights local Chicago artists by exploring installation and display, often using found objects or items already in the artist’s possession.

Through each collaboration, Carter explores how context and display can further activate the viewer experience. By experimenting with installation concepts, presentation, and play within the makers space, the series both deepens Carter’s understanding of each artist’s process and intent and shines a light on Chicago’s creative community. Together, artist and curator invite new perspective through immersive environment-building around the work.

In this iteration, Carter explores the nostalgic tone of Saylor’s work through found objects and personal objects from the artist.

TITLE: Along the Way

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