Considered one of the top Art Fairs in the country, the Old Town Art Fair was voted #1 in America for the fourth year in a row.* It takes place the second weekend of June in the heart of the charming Old Town Triangle Historic District on Chicago’s North Side. There are 220 artists, an estimated 30,000 art lovers, a Garden Walk, Live Music, Food Court and Children’s Corner. Gates open Saturday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, rain or shine.
Exhibiting Artists often name the Old Town Art Fair as one of their most successful events of the year. The enthusiastic collectors, family-friendly atmosphere, and helpful neighborhood volunteers make it a favorite venue for artists. Hear what they have to say.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CHANGE:
The Old Town Art Fair organizers would like to alert interested Artists to some upcoming changes in this year’s application process. One of our goals for the coming Fair is to attract a more inclusive roster of Artists and additionally include a new Emerging Artist category to support and develop young artistic talent. To that end, our application window for the coming Fair will be October 1, 2024 – January 15, 2025. This timeframe will allow our team to optimize our offering and provide beneficial impact to the depth of our Fair. We’re excited about these upcoming possibilities and the potential to further strengthen one of the best art fairs in the country.
Apply here through www.zapplication.org
Artists set up
FRIDAY 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Old Town Art Fair also offers:
We appreciate your interest in the Old Town Art Fair!
Please note: You can apply for up to three categories per application/profile. A separate application and fee is required if you wish to be considered for additional categories.
Two Dimensional Media:
> 2D Mixed Media
> Digital Art
> Drawing/Pastel
> Painting
> Photography
> Printmaking
Three Dimensional Media:
> 3D Mixed Media
> Ceramics
> Fiber
> Glass
> Jewelry
> Metal
> Sculpture
> Stone
> Wood
The Old Town Art Fair is a juried fine art fair. Each year, artists are reviewed and chosen by an independent jury of experienced professionals including gallery owners, artists and museum curators. Jurors are recruited from the Chicago art community and represent a variety of disciplines.
The Jury is convened twice a year, once during the winter and again during the Art Fair. During the winter sessions the jury selects new artists seeking to enter the Fair. Approximately 700 artists apply each year. The Jury meets again during the Art Fair when all of the participating artists are juried on-site. Based on the jury scores, artists are invited back to or juried out of (and eligible to reapply for) the next year’s show.
Andrea Coleman | |
Carolyn Potts | |
Dan Merlo | |
Glass, Ceramics, Fiber, Stone, Woodworking, 3D Mixed Media, Jewelery, Metal, Sculpture |
Morlen Sinoway | |
Lauren Smith | |
Helen Tsatsos | |
Lora Fosberg | |
Chad Kouri | |
Ron Kollar | |
Where: | Old Town Triangle Center Building 1763 N. North Park Ave. (corner of North Park and Menomonee) |
When: | Friday, June 7, 2024 – 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Saturday, June 8, 2024 – 7:00 am to 9:00 am |
Where: | Old Town Triangle Center Building 1763 N. North Park Ave. (corner of North Park and Menomonee) |
When: | Saturday, June 8, 2024 – 7:00 am to 9:00 am |
Sunday, June 9, 2024 – 7:00 am to 9:00 am |
Booth Sitting services are provided especially for artists who are exhibiting alone, but is available to all artists. Volunteers will be available 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm for a 20-minute break on both Saturday and Sunday. If you are unable to leave when your volunteer arrives, you can ask the volunteer to return before they finish their shift.
To sign up, email boothsittingotaf@gmail.com prior to the Fair or you can request booth sitting assistance at check-in. You will be asked to sign a Booth Sitting Agreement/Waiver.
Lincoln: | West side of street from 1900 to 1920 |
Lincoln Park West: | Lincoln to Menomonee |
Menomonee: | Sedgwick to Crilly Court |
North Park: | Menomonee to Eugenie |
Orleans: | Wisconsin to Menomonee |
Sedgwick: | East side of street from 1849 to 1853 |
Willow: | Sedgwick to Crilly Court |
Wisconsin: | Lincoln to Sedgwick |
Chicago has many overnight accommodations including Airbnb, small boutique hotels and large chain hotels. The Old Town Art Fair has no relationship with any provider.
Click here for a list of local hotels and group rates, where available.*ArtFairCalendar.com