Tony Fitzpatrick (November 24, 1958 – October 11, 2025) was an American artist, actor, and author. Fitzpatrick is best known for his prints and collage, which were often made up of multiple media. Tony was the author of books on his art and poetry. His artwork was exhibited in art galleries and museums across the United States.

Chicago has a rich history of collage art, with examples spanning from early portrait collages to modern installations, and a vibrant community of contemporary collage artists. 

The exhibition catalog for “Alternative Spaces: A History in Chicago" (Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, 1984) is a nice primer on the early alternative art spaces in Chicago and worth searching out.