Experience the oldest juried art fair in the Midwest, meet and browse high quality work by 132 artists, and celebrate the arts in the heart of Hyde Park!
The 57th Street Art Fair provides an incredible venue for creators of quality fine art and fine craft to meet with the art-buying public. Whether you are looking for glass, jewelry, leather, photography, printmaking, painting, sculpture, digital arts, wood, ceramics or fiber — you are sure to find something special at this one-of-a-kind event.
The Fair takes place on 56th, 57th and Kimbark Streets between Kenwood and Woodlawn Avenues (vicinity of William H. Ray Elementary School at 5631 S. Kimbark Chicago, IL 60637).
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The 72nd 57th St Art Fair returns June 1-2, 2019 and attracts 20,000+ attendees to the heart of Hyde Park to celebrate the arts with an extensive array of handmade works by 175+ artists.
The event is the OLDEST JURIED art fair in the country and offers art lovers a fantastic opportunity to meet the artists, hear the about their process and shop high quality, original works including glass, jewelry, leather, photography, printmaking, painting, sculpture, wood, ceramics and fiber art.
In addition to shopping one-of-a-kind art, the Fair offers around the clock music by Buddy Guy’s Legends, a Community Arts & Activities area for kids of all ages, delicious food, plus much more!
The Fair takes place on 56th, 57th and Kimbark Streets between Kenwood and Woodlawn Avenues (vicinity of William H. Ray Elementary School at 5631 S. Kimbark Chicago, IL 60637).
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The 57th Street Art Fair is a two-day outdoor celebration of the visual arts held in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, adjacent to the University of Chicago campus and President Barack Obama's home. Considered the oldest juried art fair in the Midwest, the fair typically features the work of nearly 200 exhibitors. Most are returning artists, but each year between 50 and 75 new exhibitors are invited to participate by a jury made up of collectors, critics, curators and artists. The goal of the 57th Street Art Fair is to provide a venue for creators of quality fine art and fine craft to meet with the art-buying public. The 57th Street Art Fair is an Illinois not for profit corporation organization and all proceeds are used to produce the annual Fair.
The 2020 73rd Annual 57th St. Art Fair is now virtual!
While the 57th Street Art Fair Committee officially canceled the 73rd annual IN PERSON Art Fair, the show will go on… online that is!
Please visit our Virtual Art Show to view some of our artists work for purchase. More will be added, so please visit often!
Please note: The 57th St. Art Fair is a juried art fair and features ONLY original works of art by the country’s most talented group of artists. All work is designed and handmade by the artist, and we do not accept or promote reproductions on-site. However, some artists do sell production studio work on their websites so please work with each individual artist featured HERE if you have questions.
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The 74th annual 57th Street Art Fair is the Midwest’s oldest juried art fair featuring nearly 200 artists, live music presented by Buddy Guy’s Legends, Kids Activities and a Food Court presented by the Ray School PTA. The 57th St Art Fair is held on the streets of the historic Hyde Park neighborhood and offers art lovers a fantastic opportunity to view and shop original works of art from around the country. Kick off the summer festival season with Chicago’s TOP summer art fair and partake in one-of-a-kind shopping, speak with the artists about their creation processes, enjoy live music and more.
Whether you are looking for original works of art in glass, jewelry, leather, photography, printmaking, painting, sculpture, wood, ceramics, fiber art, digital art, drawing, mixed media and paper - you are sure to find something handmade, special and one of a kind at the 57th St Art Fair.
WHERE:
57th Street, Between Woodlawn and Kenwood Avenues
Hyde Park, IL 60615
ADMISSION: Free
Facebook: 57th Street Art Fair
Twitter: 57thstartfair
Instagram: 57startfair
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The 57th Street Art Fair is back and celebrating our 75th year on 57th Street!
Admission is free.
57th Street Art Fair Hours:
Saturday, June 4, 2022
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday, June 5, 2022
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Experience the oldest juried art fair in the Midwest, meet and browse high quality work by 132 artists, and celebrate the arts in the heart of Hyde Park!
The 57th Street Art Fair provides an incredible venue for creators of quality fine art and fine craft to meet with the art-buying public. Whether you are looking for glass, jewelry, leather, photography, printmaking, painting, sculpture, digital arts, wood, ceramics or fiber — you are sure to find something special at this one-of-a-kind event.
The committee and the neighborhood look forward to seeing you in-person to celebrate our 75th Anniversary! And if you are interested in volunteering your time to help make the Fair a success, now is a great time!
We appreciate your patience, optimism, and understanding over the last two years and we are so pleased to say, see you at the Fair,
The 57th Street Art Fair Committee
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The 57th Street Art Fair is back and celebrating our 76th year on 57th Street!
Admission is free.
57th Street Art Fair Hours:
Saturday, June 3, 2023, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday, June 4, 2023, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location and How to Get Here
Located along 57th Street between Woodlawn and Kenwood Avenues and on Kimbark between 56th and 57th Streets, this is the oldest juried art fair in the Midwest!
We highly recommend taking public transportation! It will be a busy weekend in the neighborhood. Click here for more information on parking and directions.
Celebrate the Arts in the Heart of Hyde Park!
The 57th St Art Fair is THE place to buy art, whether you’re a seasoned collector or new to the art scene. All artists exhibiting at the Fair are stationed in their booths throughout the weekend to discuss their work.
Be a Part of the Fair!
We need volunteers and crew members! If you are interested in volunteering your time to help make the Fair a success, please fill out a volunteer application. We are also looking for paid crew members. Fill out a crew application here.
Image: Chicago artist, Mary Foster created a woodcut for this year's poster featuring a view of the Museum of Science and Industry from the beloved Japanese Garden in Jackson Park. Learn more about her art on her website.
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Celebrating a whopping 77 years in Hyde Park, the 57th Street Art Fair is the Midwest’s longest running juried art fair and a favorite for collectors, artists, art lovers, and kids of all ages. The Fair returns June 1-2 along the historic streets of Hyde Park and is the inaugural event to kick off Chicago’s summer festival season with 15,000-20,000 attendees expected. The expansive Fair with nearly 200 artists will be easy to navigate with these TOP things to see and do!
1. Meet The Artists and Shop Till You Drop
Calling all art lovers, the 57th St Art Fair is THE place to buy art and start a collection, whether you’re a seasoned collector or new to the art scene. All artists exhibiting at the Fair are stationed in their booths throughout the weekend to discuss their work. This year, nearly 200 artists will exhibit, allowing visitors to meet the artists, discuss their inspiration, and see how pieces could fit into a collection. Fair explorers will find spectacular works in wood, textiles, ceramics, glass, or studio jewelry and much more. And admission is FREE! The Fair is open 11am-6pm on Saturday and 10am-5pm on Sunday.
2. Live Music with Buddy Guy’s Legends
Talented musicians from Buddy Guy’s Legends will provide entertainment and ambiance among the artists of the 57th Street Art Fair both Saturday and Sunday. Picnic table seating available for enjoying music, socializing and dining. Visit 57thstreetartfair.org for a full music schedule
3. NEW Food Truck Social
Calling all foodies, new this year The Fair will feature a mix of Food Trucks serving their delectable bites so you won’t go hungry while shopping and exploring art. Don’t miss Da Local Boy, Happy Lobster, El Buen Taco, Royal Ice Cream, Robinsons and Reggie’s onsite!
4. Fan Favorites
The Fair receives many returning artists each year who have developed a loyal following! The Fair is not only a place to show and sell their work, but also a place for artists to connect with old and new friends. Long standing artists include: Taylor Mazer, David Lory, Connie Verrusio, Martha Haden and Malen Pierson.
5. Partake in Children’s Activities
Even the youngest fairgoers will have a dedicated area for fun and engaging activities including a Lego Table, take apart activities and a salad spinner wearable art project (make your own pin). Kids area closes at 5pm on Saturday and 3:30pm on Sunday. And don’t miss the playground next to the kid’s activity area and large space for budding artists to do their own chalk art.
6. Newcomer Award Winners
The 57th Street Art Fair committee is pleased to award their coveted 2024 “Newcomer Award” to two artists husband and wife duo Bashar and Roula Jarjour of Jarjour Pottery and William Kwamena-Poh, a celebrated goauche artist.
Bashar and Roula Jarjour, founders and potters of Jarjour Pottery specialize in porcelain and raku pieces. Influenced by their Middle Eastern background and living close to the Mediterranean Sea for 30 years, their love of porcelain takes an organic approach and focuses on nature: tiny sea creatures, as well as life on land.
Born in Ghana, Kwamena-Poh moved to the United States when his father came to teach history at Talladega College in Alabama as a Fulbright Scholar. He was introduced to the work of James Huff, an artist teaching at the college that painted huge, detailed portraits of African American. Huff’s work served as an inspiration for Kwamena-Poh who has since learned how much dedication, determination, and skill it takes to capture the essence of his subjects.
7. New Kids on the Block
The 57th St Art Fair welcomes new artists each year and this year a record 60 new artists will be part of the 77th annual edition! Select new artists include Chicago-based jewelry artist, Lisa Slodki, leather artists, Menxi and Jordan Li-Reznicek of Dream Creeks, New Orleans Mixed Media Artist, Rachaela DiRosario of Feral Femme Art, Painter, Veronica Grankina, Metal Sculptor, Boris Kramer, plus many more.
8. Hometown Art Heroes
Chicago has a burgeoning art scene and is home to hugely talented artists. This year, the Fair will feature 30+ artists that hail from Illinois from downtown Chicago, Bolingbrook, Crystal Lake, Deerfield, Geneva, Glenview, Homer Glen, Olympia Fields, Orland Park, Park Ridge, Villa Park, Western Springs, Westmont, and Woodridge.
9. Collector’s Item
Every year the Fair selects a poster artist from their roster of participating artists to create the official 57th St Art Fair Poster. This year, Chris Leung who is known for his handmade pottery inspired by Asian heritage and the natural beauty of the Kettle Moraine in Wisconsin, designed the 2024 Poster. Purchase this collectible June 1-2.
10. Explore Chicago’s Hyde Park Neighborhood
Hyde Park is a bustling neighborhood with incredible public art, restaurants, coffee shops, cultural institutions and so much more. Hyde Park is home to the world-famous Museum of Science and Industry, future site of the Obama Presidential Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House, Jackson Park/Wooded Isle with the Japanese Garden and more. The University of Chicago is located in Hyde Park and features a mix of campus buildings dating from the 1890’s to present day.
ABOUT 57TH STREET ART FAIR
The 57th Street Art Fair is a two-day outdoor celebration of the visual arts held in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, adjacent to the University of Chicago campus. Considered the oldest juried art fair in the Midwest, the fair typically features the work of nearly 200 exhibitors. Most are returning artists, but each year between 50 and 75 new exhibitors are invited to participate by a jury made up of collectors, critics, curators and artists. The goal of the 57th Street Art Fair is to provide a venue for creators of quality fine art and fine craft to meet with the art-buying public. The 57th Street Art Fair is an Illinois not for profit corporation organization and all proceeds are used to produce it.
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Saturday, June 7, 2025 11AM - 6PM and Sunday, June 8, 2025 10AM- 5PM
Admission is always FREE
Kick off the summer at the first major art fair of the season, located in the beautiful Hyde Park neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago. The 57th Street Art Fair is THE place to buy art, whether you’re a seasoned collector or new to the art scene. Listen to some of Chicago's best Blues music at the Buddy Guy's Legends Stage, meet friends, bring your family, enjoy the day at this historic, welcoming, fun event. All artists exhibiting at the Fair are stationed in their booths throughout the weekend to discuss their work.
The 57th Street Art Fair, the Midwest’s oldest juried art fair run by a committee of dedicated volunteers, will mark its 79th year featuring nearly 200 artists, kids’ activities, live music presented by Buddy Guy’s Legends, and Food Trucks for attendees to enjoy delicious bites from Chicago.
57th St. Art Fair is held on the streets of the historic Hyde Park neighborhood and offers art lovers a fantastic opportunity to view and shop original works of art from around the country. Join 20,000 others and kick off the summer festival season with Chicago’s TOP summer art fair and partake in one-of-a-kind shopping, speak with the artists about their creative process, enjoy live music, family friendly activities and more.
Whether you are looking for original works of art in glass, jewelry, leather, photography, printmaking, painting, sculpture, wood, ceramics and fiber art - you are sure to find something handmade, special and one of a kind at the 57th St Art Fair.
WHEN:
Saturday, June 6, 11am-6pm
Sunday, June 7, 10am-5pm
WHERE:
57th Street, Between Woodlawn and Kenwood Avenues
Hyde Park, IL 60637
WEBSITE:
ADMISSION:
Free
SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES:
Facebook: 57th Street Art Fair
Instagram: 57startfair
ADDITIONAL HISTORY:
The 57th St Art Fair was founded by silversmith and gallery owner Mary Louise Womer in 1948. Her studio, The Little Gallery, was a local hangout where artists would gather, socialize and drink tea. Wanting to create an event where they could showcase work to the community Womer established the Fair and artists used trees and fences along 57th Street for artists to hang their works. Fifty-one artists paid 50 cents to participate and included paintings, jewelry, glasswork and ceramics and Womer and her husband turned a profit of $500 for the weekend.
From there, she established a 57th Street Art Fair committee comprised of dedicated community members that established policies to validate the artists, ensuring they reap complete monetary benefit of their sales. This is a model still utilized and honored today and in keeping with Womer’s policies, all works are juried and must be original art, with no limited edition prints or reproductions sold.
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