What Are Some Artsy Events To Visit Around Naperville This Summer?
July 13th
***** GARDENER’S ART FEST *****
Admission is free.
This annual event attracts 2,000+ visitors to shop, eat and learn amongst the lush gardens and plant displays at our historic Naperville location:
Fine and functional art with a botanical aesthetic from 35 local artists + makers
Live music
Food trucks
The Fest will delight visitors with quality, one-of-a-kind ceramics, jewelry, watercolor and more. All work is made by hand in our local area.
Artists are tucked amongst plants and gardens throughout the property and use the natural backdrop to creatively display their work.
Cousin’s Maine Lobster and other food trucks will be on hand for lunch or quick snack. Yumm Yumm!
https://www....ers-art-fest/
July 14th
***** WATER STREET FINE ART & CRAFT FAIR *****
The Naperville Water Street District proudly announces the first Annual Water Street Fine Art & Fine Craft Fair, a juried art exhibition and sale, to be held on Sunday, July 14 from 10 am until 5 pm along Water and Webster Streets in Downtown Naperville, adjacent to the renowned Naperville Riverwalk, Naper Settlement and Hotel Indigo Naperville Riverwalk. The show is inviting local artists from DuPage, Will and Kane Counties to exhibit fine art and fine crafts in a variety of media including painting, drawing, sculpture, fiber, graphics, mixed media, jewelry, photography, pottery, metalwork, glass, wood, digital artwork, glass, and digital art.
https://www....fair-07142024
July 17th
***** DIY GARDEN MOSAICS *****
Come into Pinot's Palette to create your very own personalized garden mosaic! This class will led by Pinot's Palette artists. Please put your garden art shape in the seating request section. Choose from a mushroom, gnome, lawn flower stake, square stepping stone, flower pot, or turtle. We’ll help you bring your designs to life. During this three-hour class, we will teach you the basics, supply you with everything you need and be there every step of the way to help you create a personalized piece to display in your garden. (or home!) The mosaics will need to dry for 48 hours before they’re able to be grouted. Well demonstrate how and provide you with a bag of grout so you can finish your new garden accessory.
https://www..../event/773917
***** MORE PINOT’S PALETTE FUN *****
Summer is the perfect time to unleash your inner artist at Pinot’s Palette with our vibrant and engaging painting classes. Whether you're looking to cool off indoors or find a creative way to spend your summer evenings, our classes offer a fun and relaxing environment for all skill levels. Join us for a session where you can sip on your favorite beverage, follow step-by-step instructions, and create a stunning masterpiece to take home. It's an ideal activity for friends, family, or solo adventurers looking to add a splash of color to their summer!
See Our Full Calendar: https://www....rville/events
July 20th ***** LATIN (SUB)URBAN ART WALK *****
Enjoy the Inaugural Latin (sub)URBAN Art Walk in Downtown Naperville on Saturday, July 20 from 1-4PM. FREE TO ATTEND. Held in partnership with the DuPage Hispanic Alliance, come stroll through a variety of downtown shops and restaurants and immerse yourself in Latin culture and artistry from acclaimed Latin Artists! You’ll be amazed at the creativity and talent of this culture’s artistry.
A map will be provided and you can stroll at your own pace, see the art plus visit with the artists in person at each location.
Following the walk, enjoy a special Latin cuisine at Downtown Naperville’s newest hip eatery, AltaVida where you can enjoy special Latin cuisine, drink and dancing.
https://www....rt-walk/8088/
Once Summer ends, you can look forward to the annual
RIVERWALK FINE ART FAIR , this year taking place on Sept 20 & 21.
If you’re interested in participating in the show with your artwork, registration is happening now: https://www.....php?ID=11777
https://www....art-fair.html
((ARTSY DAYS IN CHICAGO))
Public art in Chicago is splashed on surfaces all around the city: it covers train stations, rises tall on downtown skyscrapers, and pops up on sidewalks, in office lobbies, and along the lakefront. Discover works of public art in the Loop by masters such as Picasso and Chagall, check out neighborhood street art, or see international street artists make their mark on districts like the Wabash Arts Corridor. Take a public art tour, or create your own. Either way, get your camera ready, and start Instagramming!
Public Art In The Loop
https://www....chicago-loop/
Neighborhood Street Art
https://www....o-street-art/
Wabash Arts Corridor
https://www....rts-corridor/
Museum Of Contemporary Art
https://mcac...cago.org/#gbp