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North Shore Festival of Art

North Shore Festival of Art features live music and fun art projects for kids all weekend long

Free and open to the public, the 26th Annual North Shore Festival of Artwill showcase the work of more than 100-juried artists from across the country in a variety of mediums, specializing in painting, photography, ceramics, glass, jewelry, sculpture, furniture, and more. Art enthusiasts can look forward to viewing the works of fine art photographers such as James Cole, who draws inspiration from European architecture and dramatic landscapes, as well as photographer John Galbo, whose internationally acclaimed imagery features well-known landscapes of Europe. North Shore Festival of Art also welcomes the return of custom fine jewelers, Randy and Kitsana Polk who are enjoyed for their blend of contemporary southwestern flair to exotic and familiar colored gems. South Florida native Jennifer Ardolino will share her vibrantly-colored, abstract watercolor and acrylic paintings.

Where:

Westfield Old Orchard
4999 Old Orchard Center
Skokie, Illinois 60077

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When:

July 25-26, 2015
Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

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Cost:

FREE Admission, FREE Parking

Highlights:

In addition to the incredible artwork, North Shore Festival of Art features live music and fun art projects for kids all weekend long. Situated at the outdoor Westfield Old Orchard shopping mall, amongst a great variety of retail shops and restaurants, the festival compliments a day of shopping and browsing for all. Benefiting the Skokie Chamber of Commerce.

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