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Deer Path Art League's Art Fair on the Square

Looking for a unique family experience this Labor Day weekend?  There is no better place than historic Lake Forest for the 58th annual Art Fair on the Square hosted by the Deer Path Art League!

Over 180 exhibiting artists represent 16 fine art categories including painting, ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, sculpture, and photography.  The fair is family friendly with interactive arts and crafts for kids and specialty booths of student art.

This juried fine art show is held in beautiful Lake Forest Market Square.  Designed by architect Howard Van Doren Shaw in 1916, Market Square combines stately architecture with the charm of small town America.  This blend of outstanding fine arts, along with classic shops and restaurants, make this an event to place on your calendar now! 

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Admission and parking are free. The Lake Forest Metra train station is located across the street from the Square. Join the growing number of over 20,000 enthusiasts who make this the one Labor Day event not to be missed!

Established in 1954, The Deer Path Art League is a philanthropic organization located in Gorton Community Center in the heart of Lake Forest. The League operates the Deer Path Art League Gallery which curates eight shows a year providing a marketplace for fine artists working in a variety of media.  Numerous art technique classes for adults, and children and an after school art enrichment program in North Chicago round out the Art League’s annual programming.

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Please visit www.deerpathartleague.org or call 847-234-3743 for volunteer opportunities, complete class information, summer camp schedule, and Gallery exhibit calendar.

Sponsored in part by: Make It Better, Sunset Foods, Renewal by Andersen, Montessori School of Lake Forest, Whole Foods Market, Northern Trust, Panera Bread, Caribou Coffee and Chicago Tribune.

 

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