Flatstock 9 occured July 29th and 30th, 2006 during the Pitchfork Music Festival. Poster artists from around the world pitched tents in Union Park for the world famous convention sponsored by the American Poster Institute.
Jim Pollock displayed never before seen pieces and sold many older rare prints for unbelievable prices to appease hardcore collectors who'd driven from as far west as California to as far east as Washington D.C. to meet Pollock in Chicago for his first Flatstock appearance and only second public art show ever.
Sales were brisk but the weather was HOT! The heat index reached over 100 degrees in the windy city over the two day event. The humidity hung so dense in the air that as some artists left their booths set-up overnight, when they returned in the morning, many found their posters damp with condensation or their make-shift gallery walls crumpled over limp from the sweltering humidity absorbing into the oversized cardboard backing boards.
Over 60 acts performed on three stages throughout the 2 day independant music festival. Here's a look at the descending line-up:
Sunday, 7/30/06
(above: Jim Pollock signs & numbers his stack of Flatstock posters)
(above/below: Jim Pollock's art on display at Flatstock 9)
Thanks to Jay Ryan, the A.P.I. and all who volunteed to help pull this amazing event off!
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