This summer, there will be plenty of chances to purchase art for your walls, as Chicago offers many options for wannabe art collectors.
Starting in June (yeah, mark those calendars), art festivals will be highlighted around the city almost every weekend, so, start saving up a little cash so that you can properly add a little culture to your life, and walls, this summer. And, an afternoon of entertainment (some fests have great tunes) will be sure to add a little flavor to your summer activities.
57th Street Art Fair
57th Street and Kimbark Avenue
5700 S. Kimbark Ave.
773.493.3247
www.57thstreetartfair.org
June 3: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
June 4: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
After 59 years and serving as the oldest juried art fair in the Midwest, the 57th Street Art Fair shines with more than 250 artists showcasing photography, paintings and more.
Community Art Fair
Bixler Playlot Park
5651 S. Kenwood Ave.
773.363.8282
www.communityartfair.org
June 3: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
June 4: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
All of the work at the Community Art Fair is crafted by area artists and include paintings, clothing, jewelry and glass.
2nd Annual Wells Street Art Festival
North Wells Street, between North Avenue and Division Street
1300 N. Wells St.
773.868.3010
June 10: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
June 11: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Price: $5-7 donation
Music schedule:
Saturday
1:30 p.m.: Matt Pinizotto Organ Trio
3 p.m.: Copper Box
4:15 p.m.: Jesse White Tumblers
4:45 p.m.: Down the Line
6:15 p.m.: The Mauds
8:30 p.m.: Trippin' Billies
Sunday
1:30 p.m.: Situation Davis
3 p.m.: Good Luck Joe's
4:45 p.m.: Jesse White Tumblers
5:15 p.m.: Rico
7:30 p.m.: American English
Annual art fair that is scheduled to include more than 300 national artists, music, auction, food vendors and other activities.
57th Annual Old Town Art Fair
Old Town Triangle Park
1763 N. North Park Ave.
312.337.1938
www.oldtowntriangle.com/artfair.html
Price: $5 donation
June 10: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
June 11: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
With more than 260 national artists, the country’s oldest juried outdoor art festival will be one of the highlights of Chicago’s summer fairs. The fair includes live music, activities and food vendors and will spotlight photographs, ceramics, sculptures and paintings. When entering the festival, enter through the main gate at Lincoln Avenue and Wisconsin Avenue. There will also be a preview benefit cocktail party 6:30 p.m.- 9 p.m. June 9 at New Leaf Studio, 1818 N. Wells St. The benefit cocktail party is $50-$60 for admission.
Artists of the Wall Festival
Loyola Park Beach
1000 W. Pratt Blvd.
773.250.3378
www.rogerspark.org
June 17: Fair opens at 8 a.m.
June 18: Fair opens at 8 a.m.
The 13th annual fest will include live music, food and art vendors. Also, more than 100 local artists will collaborate on the “Nature’s Canvas – The Lake Front and Us” 500-foot lakefront mural.
Beverly Arts Fair
Beverly Arts Center of Chicago
2407 W. 111th St.
773.868.3010
www.beverlyartcenter.org
Price: Donation Requested
June 17: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
June 18: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Plenty of food, beer and wine will be available while enjoying live music and plenty of arts and crafts.
27th Annual Fountain Square Art Festival Evanston
Fountain Square
1700 Sherman Ave.
Sherman Avenue and Church Street
Evanston, IL
773.868.3010
Price: Donation Requested
June 24: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
June 25: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Six downtown blocks will be occupied for this annual fair that features more than 225 artists, food and music.
Chicago Tribune Magnificent Mile Art Festival
Chicago Tribune Pioneer Court
435 N. Michigan Avenue
(south of building)
815.474.6416
July 7: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
July 8: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
July 9: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The 15th annual fest will feature more than 150 award winning artists and live music.
Ethnic Arts Festival
Dawes Park
1700 Sheridan Rd.
Evanston,IL
847.448.8058
www.cityofevanston.org
July 15: noon - 7 p.m.
July 16: noon - 7 p.m.
You want to get your culture on? Then check out this fest, as more than 80 cultures and 125 national artist will be represented. The fest also includes two music stages, food, art activities and workshops, and dancing.
49th Annual Gold Coast/River North Art Fair
River North Gallery District
700 N. LaSalle Drive
Bordered by Clark and Wells Streets, Chicago Avenue and Ontario Street
847.444.9600
August 4: noon - 6 p.m.
August 5: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
August 6: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Chicago’s third oldest fair includes photography, sculptures, paintings, music, food and activities.
Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival
Dawes Park
1700 Sheridan Rd.
Evanston,IL
847.448.8058
www.cityofevanston.org
August 5: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
August 6: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
This lakefront fest includes the work of more than 125 national artists, daily auction, entertainment and classical/jazz music on both days.
Bucktown Arts Fest
Senior Citizens Memorial Park
2238 N. Oakley Ave.
312.409.8305
www.bucktownartsfest.com
August 26: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
August 27: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Two stages set for theatrical performance, music and poetry readings highlight the 21st annual fair.
African Festival of the Arts
Washington Park
5100 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
773.955.2787
Price: $5-$10; $30 for a weekend pass.
September 1-4 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
The 17th rendition of Chicago’s largest neighborhood fest includes blues and jazz, ethnic foods, vendors and art.
Second Annual Lakeview East Fine Art Festival
Broadway, between Belmont Avenue and Roscoe Street
3200 N. Broadway
847.444.9600
www.lakeviewfest.com
September 9: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
September 10: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
With more than 160 national artists, this festival includes art demonstrations, a glass blowing demonstration, and live music.
