West Town
Art Walk October 4-6, 2024
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Produced by Fine Times
Director: Parker Nyquist (@parkernyquist)
DP: Chris Owsiany (@skoach_)
Established in 2011, the West Town Art Walk celebrates the diverse community of businesses in West Town while highlighting Chicago artists. The mission is to showcase West Town as a rich cultural hub that has much to offer residents, visitors, and business owners alike. Over the years West Town has become known as a thriving arts district with many galleries and home and garden design retailers.
Art Through Every Door.
Local businesses host artists and offer specials, West Town galleries and home and garden retailers participate, and the event features self-guided West Town public art walking tours. The West Town Art Walk celebrates art in all forms.
Address
West Town
Start your walk at any participating location!
Save the Date 2024
Friday ,October 4
Saturday, October 5
Sunday, October 6
Sign Up
Applications have ended.
Are you an artist interested in participating next year? Learn more and fill out the Public Art Interest Form.
#WestTownArtWalk
2023 Locations
Arts of Life- Circle Contemporary*
Chicago Public Library - West Town*
EPIC SPICES
Fatpour tap Works - Wicker Park
Mariane Ibrahim Gallery*
Mohop
Moniuqe Meloche Gallery*
Oggi Trattoria
One Strange Bird
PATRON*
Paulo Gelato & Chocolate
The Brie Show at Petals & Jackets
Povos Chicago*
Maretti Art at Rhine Hall Distillery
Roots Pizza
SUGOi Sweets
Tarnish
The Center of Order and Experimentation*
The Chicago Fine Art Salon
The Martin
The Stoop
Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art
Urban Source*
Vertical Gallery
Volume Gallery*
Western Exhibitions*
All locations have West Town Art Walk Programs, and galleries will also have West Town Arts Guides. Looking for an Art Walk button or a keepsake poster featuring original art by Brianna Hines aka The Brie Show? Visit a headquarters location:
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West Town Chamber of Commerce - 1819 W Chicago Ave.
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Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar - 2700 W Chicago Ave.
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Petals & Jackets - 1105 N Ashland Ave.
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Rhine Hall Distillery - 2010 W Fulton St.
*Due to the increased number of participants involved in this year's WTAW, we highly recommend confirming hours individually with locations you know you want to visit and planning your itinerary accordingly! Several galleries will be closed early on Friday.*
For more information, click on each business to view their Programming, Specials, or Events.
Thank you to Division Chiropractic & Creative Coworking, Local Sponsoring Members of the 2023 West Town Art Walk
Special Events
Friday, September 29
5PM - 8PM: ARC 50th Anniversary Exhibition
Opening Reception
5PM - 8PM: chicago truborn Opening Reception
for Karl Jahnke
5PM - 8PM: Egun Collective's Garden Party at
The Center of Order and Experimentation
5PM - 8PM: Open Mic with Bentley92o at Kizmah
5PM - 8PM: VIBE, a vintage collective at LivingRoom Realty
5PM - 8PM: Urban Source Makers Market feat. Chicago-based makers & creatives
5PM - 10PM: Art Walk Opening Party at Dovetail
5PM - 10PM: Party and Artist Reception, with Live
Street Performance (7PM - 10PM) at Tarnish
Saturday, September 30
12PM - 8PM: VIBE, a vintage collective at LivingRoom Realty
12PM-5PM: Urban Source Makers Market feat. Chicago-based makers & creatives
1PM: "People of West Town" Photo Project by JP Calubaquib at the Chicago Public Library West Town Branch
1PM - 8PM: Live Art with Jenn Weiskopf at
Kizmah
1PM - 8PM: Live Art with Kolormore at Barcocina
2PM - 6PM: Live Art with The Brie Show at Petals
& Jackets
5PM - 8PM: Director's Party at Chicago Artists
Coalition
Chicago & Lessing Viaduct Murals
Mural Painting Friday and Saturday by Jasmina Cazacu
Restaurant & Retail Promotions
Barcocina: 20% off Signature Frozen Cocktails on
the Patio
Dovetail: 10-30% Off Regularly Priced Vintage
Fatpour Tap Works-Wicker Park: Receive a 10%
Neighborhood Discount off Entire Bill with
Proof of Purchase from the Art Walk
Frontier Chicago: Discounted Drink Specials
Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar: Signature
Cocktails & Special Menu
Oggi Trattoria: $7 select glasses of red & white wine(s) + Melon & Prosciutto WTAW Snack Special for $14
One Strange Bird: 20% Off Kipepeo Jewelry
Paulo Gelato and Chocolate: 10% Off
Petals & Jackets: 10% Off In-Store Purchases
(starting at 5PM Friday and Saturday)
Rhine Hall Distillery: Signature Cocktail
Roots Pizza: 20% Off
FAQ's
Q: Where do I start?
A: Attendees can start their Art Walk journey at any of the participating businesses, and all will have West Town Gallery Guides and Art Walk Programs. If you're looking for an Art Walk button or poster, stop by one of the four event Headquarters. There is no cost to attend the Art Walk.
Q: What's the best way to get around while exploring?
A: There will be three FREE pedicabs circulating the neighborhood during all Art Walk hours. Flag one down for a lift between locations and corridors. The bus is a great option on Chicago Ave., Grand Ave., and Ashland Ave.
Q: Are dogs allowed?
A: Well behaved dogs are allowed in some businesses! Check each business's information in the Map to see if it's dog friendly.
Q: How long has the West Town Art Walk been going on?
A: Thirteen years! The WTAW was established in 2011 by two local small business owners, Jule Ghatan (Dovetail) and Chris Hunt (Seek Vintage).