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ART FAIR ON THE SQUARE, Lake Forest, IL. Sept 4-5. Presented by the Deer Path Art League

ART FAIR ON THE SQUARE, Lake Forest, IL

What:  ART FAIR ON THE SQUARE

Outdoor, juried, fine art show

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180 National and Local Artists - Student Artwork - Family Activities

 

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            57th anniversary of one of the oldest, continually running art shows in the country.

Walk the stately tree-lined Market Square while visiting with the 180 artists, who will display, discuss and sell their original artwork. Browse the numerous art mediums; ceramics, fiber/textile, jewelry, glass, painting, photography, digital art, mixed media, sculpture and more. Varied artistic styles and price points  represented-$50.00-$15,000. Something for everyone! Specialty booths include the  “Emerging Artist Studio” that highlights the artistic inspirations of high school and college students, a “Budding Artists” corner for colorful and creatively inspired products and the very fun and popular “Creation Station”, an interactive arts and crafts area for the young… and the young at heart!

A show that is "Not too big, not too small, just right!"  A show where you can comfortably walk, talk, push a stroller, and interact with the artists. 

When:  Sunday,  September  4th   11 am – 6 pm

            Monday, September 5th   10 am -  5 pm

Where:  Lake Forest, IL

Historic Market Square and Western Avenue--steps from the Metra North Line-Lake Forest Train Station in downtown Lake Forest.  Easily accessible by train(Lake Forest Stop), car, bike or foot!  Lake Forest is located 32 miles north of Chicago. A Lake Michigan lakeshore community, located between Lake Bluff and Highland Park, IL.

Admission is free and parking is free. 

Produced by The Deer Path Art League, a non-profit, 501 (c) 3 organization, dedicated to sparking the creative spirit and the promotion of the visual arts.

Visit  www.deerpathartleague.org or contact 847.234.3743 for further information, directions, gallery news, class offerings and community outreach programs.

Gold Sponsors:

Make It Better

The Green Teaist

Renewal by Anderson

BELFOR Property Restoration

High Hopes

Donations in Kind, Angel Sponsors

Whole Foods

Sunset Foods

Panera Lake Bluff

Jewel-Osco

Egg Harbor, Lake Forest

THANK YOU to our sponsors and our dedicated volunteers who make this amazing event happen. We are most appreciative for the money, materials and time which is provided to The Deer Path Art League to produce this event and to support the educational programming.

Please support the businesses that invest in and support the community!

 

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