July 24 - 25, 2010

Skokie Chamber of Commerce Website

 
This festival has a long and rich history in the North Shore. Located in Skokie, the North Shore Festival of Art is a free, two-day, fine art festival showcasing approximately 150 juried artists from all across the United States and Canada.  The artists display stunning works in a large variety of mediums, including painting, photography, jewelry, fiber, glass, wood and more!

At the Festival:

FESTIVE FOOD

Visitors enjoy a variety of fare ranging from freshly squeezed lemonade, kettle korn, Mai Tai’s and more!  Local restaurants also operate continuously throughout the weekend.

CREATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL FUN

Free hands on art projects for children. Additionally, kids can go on a scavenger hunt through the festival looking for different types of art listed on a bingo card and then receive an “Official Art Explorer” sticker.

FREE ENTERTAINMENT

Throughout the weekend, live music entertains the crowds, including acoustic rock duo Cirrus Falcon and French guitarist Michelet Innocent. The whole weekend there is melody in the air!

Join us in celebrating creativity!

DIRECTIONS:

Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center
Corner of Skokie Blvd. & Golf Rd, Skokie, Illinois 60077
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From the North

Take Highway 94 and exit at Old Orchard Road. Go East on Old Orchard Road to 2nd light and turn right (south) on Skokie Blvd.  
Continue to Golf Rd.

From the South

Take Highway 94 and exit at Old Orchard Road. Go East on Old Orchard Road to 2nd light and turn right (south) on Skokie Blvd. 
Continue to Golf Rd.

From the West

Take 290 to Golf Road and go east on Golf to Skokie Blvd.

PARKING:

Plenty of onsite parking is available to the public at Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center