Join us for Exhibitionism (Vol. 1)

Ian Mandt

15 May 2026 • 2 min read

Join us at Gerber/Hart on May 28th for Exhibitionism (Vol. 1)

We’re excited to tell you about two events coming up soon! On May 28th, join us at Gerber/Hart for Exhibitionism (Vol.1 ). On June 12th, join us at Sisters in Cinema for Podcast Salon June Edition with Anna DeShawn.

Exhibitionism (Vol. 1)

An installation created by the artist Clover.
Presented in partnership with Chicago Audiomakers Collective and alterotics

Date: Thursday May 28, 6-8PM
Address: 6500 N Clark St 2nd Fl, Chicago
RSVP: Eventbrite

Starting late 2024, the artist, Clover, began offering a tape recorder to participants at queer sex parties and public cruising events. The recorder was left for attendees to engage with as they saw fit, and they were given the prompt “talk about your debauchery.”

This installation is a result of those recordings. It explores intimacy, sex, and identity, in the vein of Mermaid Palace’s The Heart, LOVE+RADIO’s The Secrets Hotline, and audio erotica like Dipsea.

In alignment with the theme of exhibitionism, those entering the listening booths will be recorded on video as they listen to the installation.

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Recording: Video will be recorded within the listening booths only. The artist will be utilizing the film in a future work in conjunction with the present installation. Audio will be captured with the video but is not planned to be utilized. The piece will not be uploaded online, nor will it be utilized in conjunction with any AI editing or learning. Participants will not be explicitly identified or credited in the future work, though they may be recognized through their image.

Podcast Salon - June Edition

Hosted by Anna DeShawn with special guest Jana Naomi Smith.
In partnership with Chicago Audiomakers Collective and Sisters in Cinema

Date: Friday June 12th, 6:30 PM
Address: Sisters in Cinema | 2310 E. 75th St.
Tickets: Buy Here

Welcome to The Podcast Salon - an immersive, curated listening experience where podcast discovery meets the culture.

Whether you are a podcast super listener, a creator looking to network, or just someone ready to find out what the podcast hype is all about—pull up!

In this edition, we are honored to feature Jana Naomi Smith, creator/writer/director of the two-time Ambie award-winning podcast Red for Revolution. Jana will sit down with Chicago’s own award-winning host and producer, Anna DeShawn. Red for Revolution is a six-part Black lesbian coming of age story exploring love and liberation.

The Experience

Silence the noise from the outside, grab a pair of our silent headphones, and step into a unique podcast listening experience. We play short and impactful audio clips, whether they are hilarious or really emotional, we listen and talk about it together.

Tickets are limited to keep the vibe intimate. Grab yours today!

Chicago Audio Jobs

This is a non-exhaustive list of audio related job postings in the Chicago area. If you've got a job to share, shoot me an email at ian@chiaudiocollective.com

NEW: Lead Producer (Pioneers of AI) at WaitWhat (link)
Part-Time News Anchor/Reporter at WBBM-Audacy (link)
Part-Time News Writer/Editor at WBBM-Audacy (link)
Managing Editor, News at Chicago Public Media (link)
Assistant News Editor at Chicago Public Media (link)
Beat Reporter, Chicago Cubs at Chicago Public Media (link)
Manager, Digital Media Strategy & Planning at iHeart Media (link)

Stay tuned because we have a big announcement coming next week… CAC’s first ever workshops!