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ART FAIR ON THE SQUARE, Lake Forest. Sept. 4-5

ART FAIR ON THE SQUARE, Lake Forest, IL

A TIME HONORED TRADITION

Outdoor, Juried, Fine Art Show

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181 National and Local Artists - Student Artwork - Family Activities

Produced by the Deer Path Art League, for 57 years.

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

               Monday, September 5th   10 am  - 5 pm

Where:   Market Square, Downtown Lake Forest, IL

 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 181 artists and 19 student artists who will display and sell their original artwork. Browse the expansive group of art mediums including: ceramics, fiber/textile, jewelry, glass, painting, pastels, photography, digital art, mixed media, and more. Varied artistic styles and price points represented from $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. Purchase a piece of art that calls to you, inspires, you, that brightens your day!

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

 

Admission is free.

 

Produced by The Deer Path Art League, a Lake Forest 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. Numerous local attractions.

 

Thank-you to our Sponsors:

 

Gold Sponsors:

The Green Teaist

Renewal by Anderson

Make It Better.net

Fields Automotive Group

BELFOR Property Restoration

High Hopes

Donations in Kind, Gold Angel Sponsors

Whole Foods Market

Sunset Foods

And Thank You to the many community businesses and individuals that have donated money, materials, services and time to make this event a success!

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