20th Annual ANDERSONVILLE ARTS WEEKEND

The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is pleased to present its 20th annual Andersonville Arts Weekend, with the neighborhood transformed into a “walkable art gallery” from Friday, October 4 – Sunday, October 6, 2024. The free, three-day event includes over 40 businesses and more than 100 artists representing multiple genres including visual art, theatre, dance, music, makers, film, culinary, student art and public art.

Returning Arts Weekend mainstays include a Self-Guided Art Walk on all three days plus the popular Night of Parties, an evening of artist receptions, kicking off Friday, October 4 at 5 pm. The weekend culminates with Andersonville’s annual Fall Wine Wine on Sunday, October 6 from 3 – 6 pm – because art and wine are the perfect pairings!

Special weekend events and performances include: Andersonville Arts Weekend Outdoor Market hosted by the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce (all weekend), Chicago Tap Theatre performance (Friday 10/4 at 6:30 pm); LEVELdance performs the after-dark experience NOCTURNE at Apothecary EO (Friday 10/4 starting at 8 pm, reservations recommended); GUS® Spectacular Dance Performance featuring jazz, hip-hop and more (Saturday 10/5 at 2 pm); free screening of the family-friendly film The Biggest Little Farm presented by Andersonville Sustainable Community Alliance (ASCA) at Bramble Arts Loft (Sunday 10/6 at 5:30 pm, reservations required), free performances by School of Rock Andersonville's House Band (Friday 10/4 from 4 – 8 pm); and Andersonville Walking Tours hosted by Chicago by Chicagoans(Saturday 10/5 & Sunday 10/6 at 10:30 am, RSVPs required). See “Special Events” section below for RSVPs and additional details.

Night of Parties – Friday, October 4

Kick off the weekend by celebrating the collaboration with this year’s artists at the popular Night of Parties, featuring a series of hosted events throughout the neighborhood on Friday, October 4 from 5 – 10 pm (hours vary by business). Many businesses will host “meet and greets” with their featured artist(s) along with small receptions offering food and beverages. Participants include:

Adoption Center of Illinois | 5828 N. Clark St. | "Perspectives on Adoption," an evocative art show featuring a wide range of mediums that seeks to illuminate the diverse and deeply personal journeys of adoption.

All One Chicago | 5051 N. Clark St. | Photography by Mike Farrell, Nick French, Kathleen Hinkel, Daniel Starr and Benjamin Tholotowsky.

Andersonville Galleria | 5247 N. Clark St. | Embroidery by Kelly Rose McAleer, acrylic painting by Tara Preston and bejeweled lighters and stash boxes by Martina Pfefferle (5 – 8 pm).

Apothecary EO | 5601 N. Clark St. | Works by Mark Hawk Photography. LEVELdance performs the after-dark experience Nocturne. Four performances at 8 pm, 8:45 pm, 9:30 pm & 10:15 pm. Space is limited, reservations highly recommended. RSVP here ($20 suggested donation or pay-what-you-can).

Big Jones | 5347 N. Clark St. | Oil paintings and original prints by Adrienne Brown-David (4:30 – 10 pm with happy hour reception from 4:30 – 6 pm).

Bramble Arts Loft | 5545 N. Clark St. | Featuring multi medium artists. Pop up from Katherine Anne Confections (6 – 10 pm).

Chicago Tap Theatre at Andersonville Chamber of Commerce | 1554 W. Hollywood Ave. | Performance at 6:30 pm.

City Olive | 5644 N. Clark St. | Cambodian silk handmade accessories from Red Dirt Road (5 – 7 pm).

The Coffee Studio | 5628 N. Clark St. | Latte art demonstrations. Featuring rochet coffee sleeves by Lyndsie Rice, leatherwork by Orion Lay-Sleeper and visual art/stained glass by Maggie O'Brien (until 7:30 pm).

Early to Bed | 5138 N. Clark St. | Mini Maker’s Market: featuring small artists and makers from Chicago (3 – 8 pm).

Elixir Andersonville | 1509 W. Balmoral Ave. | Illustrations by Sophie Calhoun + a specialty cocktail inspired by the artist’s work.

Event Horizon Gallery | 5517 N. Clark St. | Browse Andersonville’s new “galactic-inspired” gallery and enjoy music performances by Quinn Michael, Jack Theiling and Chris Rawlins.

First Free Church | 5255 N. Ashland Ave. | Paintings by Raúl Ortiz (6 – 9 pm).

Foursided | 5061 N. Clark St. | Found art/collage by visual artist Allison Leonard and artwork by framers Nolan Gallager, Lizzie Mahoney and Sarah Valentine (6 – 9 pm).

GL Home Decor | 5225 N. Clark St. | Paintings by Barbara Kraetsch (6:30 – 9 pm).

Green Goose Shop | 5238 N. Clark St. | Prints by Paloma Valencia (5 – 9 pm)

The Guesthouse Hotel | 4872 N. Clark St. | Pop-up with Izora Contemporary Gallery featuring local artists Tina Marie Rucker, Sitong Yin and Alex Jarus (6 – 9 pm).

J. Emmett Studios | 5547 N. Ravenswood Ave. | Paintings by Tara Keating and paintings & photography by neighboring artist JeAnne LaCasse on the 4th floor. (5 – 10 pm).

Lilla Barn | 5535 N. Clark St. | Sustainable, one-of-a-kind pieces by Krissy of Earth Cadets (5 – 8 pm).

m.henry | 5707 N. Clark St. | Enjoy chef specialty bites paired with southern-style cocktail, wine, beer or non-alcoholic beverage with music by Chicago's mid-century jazz trio LA Sharp (6:30 - 8:30 pm). $25 advance tickets available here.

Rattleback Records | 5405 N. Clark St. | Performances by Chicago’s own The Trenchies (7 pm).

Salon Aken | 5666 N. Clark St. | Watercolor and oil paintings by Dorothy Mason (5 – 8 pm).

School of Rock Andersonville | 5000 N. Ridge Ave. | Free performances by School of Rock’s House Band (4 – 8 pm).

StellaLily at Women & Children First Bookstore | 5233 N. Clark St. | Mobile pop-up shop featuring handmade items by women artists and makers.

StudioUs | 4806 N. Clark St. | Witch and artist Isabelle Rizo conducts tarot readings with personalized symbolic art (5 – 7:30 pm) followed by a small group séance (8 – 9 pm), plus art display by M Welfen.

Swedish American Museum | 5211 N. Clark St. | Author Ralph Shayne discusses his novel "Hour of Need" (3 pm). The Art of Fika exhibit featuring work from Jan Padover (opens at 6 pm).

Vase & Vessel | 5135 N. Clark St. | Ceramics, woodworking, photography, screen printing and candle making from over a dozen local artists, including the first ceramics exhibition by Andersonville artist Cesar Jimenez (5 – 8 pm).

Visionary Eye Care | 5222 N. Clark St. | Abstract expressionism with oil and charcoal by Drew Eurek.

Self-Guided Art Walk

Customize your own art “gallery” tour during the three-day, district-wide Self-Guided Art Walk, featuring nearly 100 hand-selected artists on display at more than 40 participating locations. Immerse yourself in a multi-disciplinary arts experience on Friday evening and all-day Saturday and Sunday (hours vary by business). Arts Weekend maps/guides are available at all participating businesses, or digitally via the Andersonville Arts Weekend page. Participating businesses include:

Adoption Center of Illinois | 5828 N. Clark St. | "Perspectives on Adoption," an evocative art show featuring a wide range of mediums that seeks to illuminate the diverse and deeply personal journeys of adoption.

All One Chicago | 5051 N. Clark St. | Photography by Mike Farrell, Nick French, Kathleen Hinkel, Daniel Starr and Benjamin Tholotowsky.

Andersonville Antiques | 5234 N. Clark St. | Artwork, jewelry, antiques, collectibles and more.

Andersonville Chamber of Commerce | Clark St. & Hollywood Ave. | Hosting the Andersonville Arts Weekend Outdoor Market featuring Allison Mooney Design, As the Crow Flies Studio, Black Cat Pottery, Buy the Pound Bakery, Ezra Butler Art/Colorphilia, Artist Jeffrey Littleton, Julie Dobies Art, Noellita Bonita and Twenty Thou.

Andersonville Galleria | 5247 N. Clark St. | Embroidery by Kelly Rose McAleer, acrylic painting by Tara Preston and bejeweled lighters and stash boxes by Martina Pfefferle (Friday 10/4), large scale felt by Funi Daniels and fantasy prints and originals by Clayton Demma (Saturday 10/5 & Sunday 10/6)

Apothecary EO | 5601 N. Clark St. | LEVELdance performs the after-dark experience Nocturne. Performances Friday 10/4 at 8 pm, 8:45 pm, 9:30 pm & 10:15 pm. Space is limited, reservations highly recommended. RSVP here ($20 suggested donation or pay-what-you-can). Works by Mark Hawk Photography (all weekend).

Big Jones | 5347 N. Clark St. | Oil paintings and original prints by Adrienne Brown-David.

Bramble Arts Loft | 5545 N. Clark St. | Featuring multiple multi medium artists throughout the weekend. Free screening of the film The Biggest Little Farm (Sunday 10/6 – see special events section below).

Chicago Therapy Collective | 5237 N. Clark St. #2 | Artist TBA.

City Olive | 5644 N. Clark St. | Cambodian silk handmade accessories from Red Dirt Road.

The Coffee Studio | 5628 N. Clark St. | Crochet coffee sleeves by Lyndsie Rice, leatherwork by Orion Lay-Sleeper and visual art/stained glass by Maggie O'Brien.

Early to Bed | 5138 N. Clark St. | Mini Maker’s Market featuring small artists and makers from Chicago (Friday 10/4 from 3 – 8 pm & Saturday 10/5 from 12 – 5 pm).

Elixir Andersonville | 1509 W. Balmoral Ave. | Illustrations by Sophie Calhoun + a specialty cocktail inspired by the artist’s work.

ENJOY, An Urban General Store | 5307 N. Clark St. | Indie pop-up featuring various independent makers and artists (Saturday from 11 am – 5 pm).

Event Horizon Gallery | 5517 N. Clark St. | Browse Andersonville’s new “galactic-inspired” gallery all weekend long and enjoy music performances by Quinn Michael, Jack Theiling and Chris Rawlins on Friday 10/4.

First Free Church | 5255 N. Ashland Ave. | Paintings by Raúl Ortiz.

Forever Yogurt | 5309 N. Clark St. | Hosting art from Rogers Park Montessori.

Foursided | 5061 N. Clark St. | Found art/collage by visual artist Allison Leonard.

Foursided Custom Framing | 5111 N. Clark St. | Artwork by framers Nolan Gallager, Lizzie Mahoney and Sarah Valentine (Saturday & Sunday).

Gethsemane Garden Center | 5739 N. Clark St. | Artistic works and musical entertainment by Dave Thomas, Sam Saenz, Amanda Usry, Rob Bondgren, Alex Bachman, Emi Takahashi, Hana Comor, Cassie Petey, Adam Riggen, Michael Jodry and Henry Carrera & band.

GL Home Decor | 5225 N. Clark St. | Paintings by Barbara Kraetsch.

Green Goose Shop | 5238 N. Clark St. | Prints by Paloma Valencia.

The Guesthouse Hotel | 4872 N. Clark St. | Pop-up with Izora Contemporary Gallery featuring local artists Tina Marie Rucker, Sitong Yin and Alex Jarus.

J. Emmett Studios | 5547 N. Ravenswood Ave. | Paintings by Tara Keating and paintings & photography by neighboring artist JeAnne LaCasse on the 4th floor. (Friday 10/4 & Saturday 10/5 from 5 – 10 pm).

Kitchen Witch Tyromancy at Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar | 5553 N. Clark St. | Cheese fortune telling by Jennifer Billock.

Kopi Café | 5317 N. Clark St. | Paintings by 97-year-old local artist Leo Segedin.

Lilla Barn | 5535 N. Clark St. | Sustainable, one-of-a-kind pieces by Krissy of Earth Cadets.

Mercantile M | 5409 ½ N. Clark St. | Artist TBA.

Rare Form | 5438 N. Clark St. | Black and white moody ink illustrations by Marika Brousianou.

Rattleback Records | 5405 N. Clark St. | Performances by Chicago’s own The Trenchies (Friday 10/4 at 7 pm) and A.M. Slingers (Saturday 10/5 at 5 pm).

RAYGUN | 5207 N. Clark St. | Photography by Lesley Ames.

Salon Aken | 5666 N. Clark St. | Watercolor and oil paintings by Dorothy Mason.

School of Rock Andersonville | 5000 N. Ridge Ave. | Free performances by School of Rock’s House Band (Friday 104 from 4 – 8 pm).

StellaLily at Women & Children First Bookstore | 5233 N. Clark St. | Mobile pop-up shop featuring handmade items by women artists and makers.

StudioUs | 4806 N. Clark St. | Witch and artist Isabelle Rizo conducts tarot readings with personalized symbolic art (Friday 10/4 from 5 – 7:30 pm) followed by a small group séance (8 – 9 pm). Art display by M Welfen throughout the weekend.

Swedish American Museum | 5211 N. Clark St. | The Art of Fika exhibit featuring work from Jan Padover.

Transit Tees | 5238 N. Clark St. | Music by singer-songwriter Grag Bates.

Twelve Ten Gallery | 1210 W. Thorndale Ave. | Visual art by Tali Halpern (meet the artist Saturday 10/5 from 4 – 6 pm).

Via Rose Hair Studio | 5142 N. Clark St. | Artwork by Eric Klein.

Visionary Eye Care | 5222 N. Clark St. | Abstract expressionism with oil and charcoal by Drew Eurek (5 – 8 pm).

Violet Hawthorne | 5447 N. Clark St. | Artist TBA.

Vase & Vessel | 5135 N. Clark St. | Ceramics, woodworking, photography, screen printing and candle making from over a dozen local artists, including the first ceramics exhibition by Andersonville artist Cesar Jimenez.

Women & Children First Bookstore | 5233 N. Clark St. | Visit the new new Pride crosswalk at Clark St. & Farragut Ave.

Arts Weekend Special Events

Andersonville Arts Weekend Outdoor Market hosted by the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce at Clark St. & Hollywood Ave. featuring Allison Mooney Design, As the Crow Flies Studio, Black Cat Pottery, Buy the Pound Bakery, Ezra Butler Art/Colorphilia, Artist Jeffrey Littleton, Julie Dobies Art, Noellita Bonita and Twenty Thou.

Apothecary EO (5601 N. Clark St.) hosts LEVELdance, performing the after-dark experience NOCTURNE on Friday 10/4. Four performances at 8 pm, 8:45 pm, 9:30 pm & 10:15 pm. Space is limited, reservations highly recommended. RSVP here ($20 suggested donation or pay-what-you-can).

Chicago Tap Theatre performs on Friday 10/4 at 6:30 pm at Andersonville Chamber of Commerce (1554 W. Hollywood Ave).

GUS® | Original Gus Giordano Dance School hosts a free, family-friendly Spectacular Dance Performance featuring jazz, hip-hop and more on Saturday 10/5 at 2 pm at 5230 N. Clark St. Limited capacity line begins at 1:45 pm.

The Andersonville Sustainable Community Alliance (ASCA) presents a free-screening of the family-friendly film The Biggest Little Farm on Sunday 10/6 at Bramble Arts Loft (5545 N. Clark St.). Door open at 4:30 pm. Drinks and small bites will be served during the opening reception. 5:30 pm film screening. 7 pm virtual Q&A with the filmmakers. Free (pay-what-you-can donations welcome). RSVP here.

School of Rock Andersonville | 5600 N. Ridge Ave. | Free performances by School of Rock’s House Band ON Friday 10/4 from 4 – 8 pm.

Take a 90-minute Andersonville Walking Tour hosted by Chicago by Chicagoans and trace the history of the neighborhood from its start as a home for the Swedes in Chicago to its current state as a small business haven and one of Time Out'scoolest neighborhoods in the world. Saturday 10/5 at 10:30 am (RSVP here) and Sunday 10/6 at 10:30 am (RSVP here).

Neighborhood theatre productions taking place during Arts Weekend include Chicago Magic Lounge’s “The Signature Show” and “The Family Show, The Neo-Futurists’ The Infinite Wrench, Raven Theatre’s Ironbound and Steep Theatre'sHappy Days Are Here (Again).

Fall Wine Walk

Andersonville Arts Weekend culminates with Andersonville’s popular Fall Wine Walk, transforming local businesses into charming wine-tasting destinations on Sunday, October 6 from 3 – 6 pm. Tickets ($45) are now on sale through the Andersonville Fall Wine Walk page. Check in at the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce Headquarters (1544 W. Hollywood Ave.) between 1 – 4:30 pm. The Fall Wine Walk route includes (from north to south):

m.henry | 5707 N. Clark St.
Salon Aken | 5666 N. Clark St.
City Olive | 5644 N. Clark St.
Apothecary EO | 5601 N. Clark St.
Rare Form | 5438 N. Clark St.
Elixir Andersonville | 1509 W. Balmoral Ave.
ENJOY, An Urban General Store | 5307 N. Clark St.
Andersonville Galleria | 5247 N. Clark St.
Milk Handmade | 5137 N. Clark St.
Vase & Vessel | 5135 N. Clark St.
Foursided | 5061 N. Clark St.
All One Chicago | 5051 N. Clark St.
The Guesthouse Hotel | 4872 N. Clark St.

About the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce

The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce fosters a vibrant environment in which Andersonville businesses can thrive by attracting a diverse customer base; providing business support services and advocacy; and engaging in business attraction, long-range planning, and economic development.