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Edgewater Neighborhood To Display Its Creative Talent To Chicagoans At The Edgewater Arts Festival On July 16, 2011
Saturday July 16, 2011
11:00AM – 6:00PM
5917 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL
(Intersection of Broadway and Thorndale)
Access a PDF of the print program here! (We’ll have these available at the entrance gates.)
On July 16th, The Edgewater Artists in Motion and the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce will host the Edgewater Arts Festival, an outdoor fine arts event that will include more than 50 artists, many from the Edgewater neighborhood itself. The festival will take place from 11am to 6pm at 5900 N. Broadway (Broadway at Thorndale Avenue).
The Edgewater Arts Festival features:
- A juried selection of artists whose works include 2D and 3D mixed media, drawings, paintings, photography, printmaking and jewelry
- A Fine Arts Showcase Exhibit where select artists will display exclusive fine art pieces
- A non-juried section of artists displaying and selling their arts and crafts.
- A rich lineup of live music and dance performances will entertain visitors throughout the day.
- Fun children’s activities in the Senator Steans Kids Corner, including children’s arts, crafts, and theater.
- Food vendors including Byron’s Hot Dogs and Lee Concessions.
- Attendance: Suggested $5 donation. Free for children 10 and under.
Located in the heart of Edgewater, the Festival will unfold just steps from the lake (Thorndale Beach). Visitors will be able to enjoy the vibrant artistic pulse of this beautiful and historic community and then go off to discover its many nearby treasures, including sidewalk cafes, city play lots, coffee shops, restaurants, antiques stores and much more. For a list of local restaurants and businesses, visit the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce’s online business directory.
Connect with us
We are posting regular event updates online on our tumblr blog and on our Facebook page. Be sure to connect with us there for regular updates!
- Edgewater Arts Festival Facebook page – become a fan!
- Edgewater Arts Festival Tumblr blog – follow us there for profiles of artists and performers!
How to Get Here
The Edgewater Arts Festival is conveniently located close to public transportation: Red line (Thorndale stop) and CTA Bus (Broadway 36, Sheridan Road 136, 147 and 151). Metered and free street parking is also available nearby.
About Edgewater
Edgewater is bursting with authenticity, diversity, and character. The neighborhood, bordering Loyola’s Lake Shore campus directly to the south, is home to coffee shops, ice cream shops, local theatres, comic book stores, charming retail, service providers, antique stores, and ethnic restaurants offering global cuisine. It’s all just a short stroll from the Lake Shore campus. Explore nearby streets like Granville, Devon, Broadway, Thorndale, Berwyn, and the historic district of Bryn Mawr. All are easily accessible by foot, bike, or the CTA Red Line. Edgewater is also located right along Lake Michigan and offers great beaches, like Hollywood Beach, Osterman Beach, and Foster Beach. Don’t forget to grab your bike for a fun ride along the lake shore bike path.
Presented by
- Edgewater Chamber of Commerce
- Edgewater Artists in Motion
In cooperation and with support from
- 48th Ward Alderman Harry Osterman
- Chicago Park District
- State Senator Heather Steans
- SSA #26
