September 4, 2015

# A Very Special Thanks to Our Partners

We were lucky enough to make Bit Bash happen in collaboration with [Video Game Art Gallery](http://videogameartgallery.com/), facilitators of Art Bash, and [Cards Against Humanity](http://cardsagainsthumanity.com/), who brought you the super chill Quiet Sit Down Fun Lounge of tabletop games.

## Video Game Art (VGA) Gallery

Gaming photography, documentary photography, event photography of Bit Bash Chicago taken at Threadless HQ on August 22, 2015.

**VGA Prints – 15% off!** Use code **BITBASH** for 15% off prints at [VGA’s online store](http://videogameartgallery.com/), now through Sept. 6th.

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**Solo Exhibition Opening** by William Chyr

Oct. 16th, 5:30PM at [Mana Contemporary](http://manacontemporary.com/), 5th floor of 2233 S Throop St

Join us for the opening of a solo exhibition of work from a new puzzle exploration puzzle game by Chicago‐based artist and physicist William Chyr that imagines a universe with a different set of physical laws that will be released in 2016. This exhibition is presented in conjunction with the first VGA artist residency co-run with UIC Maker Space.

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**Chicago-Made Video Games as New Media Art**

Sept. 17th during [Adler After Dark](http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/adler-after-dark/)

VGA’s Chaz Evans will moderate a panel featuring key members of the city’s expanding and vibrant game community:

- Developer and Bit Bash lead curator **Rob Lach**
- Northwestern University academic, graphic designer and game developer **Whitney Pow**
- Game developer and Video Game Art Gallery artist-in-residence **William Chyr**
- Bit Bash organizer and Robomodo developer **Brice Puls**

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## Cards Against Humanity

photo by Brent Knepper, brentknepper.com

Cards Against Humanity is always up to something, from [buying a private island](http://cah.tumblr.com/post/110099027175/cards-against-humanitys-private-island-by-jenn) to [mailing literal bullshit](http://blog.maxistentialism.com/post/105481561063/black-friday-bullshit-this-year-for-black) to thousands of people. Don’t miss out on what’s next.