Lula Cafe x Cody Hudson Poster

Lula is thrilled to announce the launch of a poster series featuring artists who have shown in the cafe’s 24 year history. These limited-edition screen prints, created exclusively for Lula, will celebrate the restaurant's curated art program while also supporting a cause important to many in our restaurant community.

For years, Lula Cafe has hosted quarterly exhibitions curated by Anders Nilsen, Marianne Fairbanks, and Melina Ausikaitis, artists of note in their own right, that have left an indelible mark on the local art scene. Lula has always been committed to fostering creativity and providing a platform for emerging and established artists alike. In fact, the President of the Art Institute of Chicago supposedly once said Lula was "one of the best places to see new art in the city."

In an effort to support important members of its community, Lula Cafe is launching this limited-edition poster series, with proceeds from the sale benefiting The Resurrection Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering Chicago communities through initiatives that foster growth and inclusivity. This year, the focus of the fundraiser will be on providing assistance and opportunities to DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipients.

The inaugural artist featured in this exclusive series is Chicago’s own Cody Hudson, renowned for his arrestingly bold and abstract paintings, illustrations, and sculpture. The limited run of 75 Cody Hudson screen prints will be hand-numbered and signed by the artist.

Lula Cafe remains committed to fostering art, culture, and community in Chicago, and this initiative reaffirms its dedication to supporting local artists and making a positive impact on the city.