Chicago's downtown will transform into an open-air gallery when Amdur Productions' Millennium Art Festival returns Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. along East Lake Street at Stetson Avenue, just steps from Millennium Park.
Admission is free, making it an easy addition to a weekend exploring the Loop. More than 110 juried artists from across the country will showcase original works in every medium, including paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry, ceramics, glass, mixed media, wearable art and home décor. Whether you're looking for a statement piece for your home or a one-of-a-kind gift, you'll have plenty to discover.
The festival offers much more than shopping for art. Visitors can enjoy live music throughout the weekend, artist demonstrations, interactive Kid Friendly Art Tents, face painting and a variety of food trucks, festival snacks and refreshing beverages, including beer, wine and piña coladas. The accessible layout makes it easy to stroll the booths while taking in the backdrop of Chicago's iconic skyline.
Presented by Amdur Productions, one of the Midwest's leading producers of juried art festivals, the event celebrates both established and emerging artists while giving visitors the opportunity to meet the creators behind the work. Returning award-winning artists will be joined by dozens of new exhibitors, creating an ever-changing collection of original artwork.
Whether you're an avid collector or simply looking for a fun summer outing, the Millennium Art Festival combines art, entertainment and great people-watching in one of Chicago's most vibrant settings.
Millennium Art Festival
When: Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: East Lake Street and Stetson Avenue, adjacent to Millennium Park
Admission: Free
Subscribe to Chicago Star’s Weekly City Buzz Newsletter
You might like these Chicago Star articles:
• If walls could talk: Gibsons hosts a night of presidents, power players and Hollywood legends
• Super star-studded celebration for the Obama Presidential Center Opening
• Chicago Hounds make rugby history as Chef Art Smith adds star power
• The Peninsula celebrates 25 years in delightfully decadent style
(0) comments
Welcome to the discussion.
Log In
Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language.
PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK.
Don't Threaten. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated.
Be Truthful. Don't knowingly lie about anyone or anything.
Be Nice. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism that is degrading to another person.
Be Proactive. Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts.
Share with Us. We'd love to hear eyewitness accounts, the history behind an article.