The Bucktown Arts Fest is excited to announce four art events throughout the neighborhood this summer. Partnering with the Friends of Holstein Park, Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern, and Little Broken Things.

Summer Art Blooms in the Bucktown Neighborhood

The Bucktown Arts Fest is excited to announce four art events throughout the neighborhood this summer. Partnering with the Friends of Holstein Park, Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern, and Little Broken Things, our aim is to celebrate local artists and the artist in you.

Events include a create-your-own arts fest, bird house workshop, and shows with work from recognized BAF artists.

“Our 2020 and 2021 festivals were rightfully cancelled, but with millions now vaccinated and gathering restrictions loosening, we’re excited to promote these events,” said Melissa Hellstern, Board President of the Bucktown Arts Fest. “I can’t wait to see our neighborhood flooded with art.”

Details on each event can be found below. Stay up-to-date with the latest information by following BAF online or visiting bucktownartsfest.com.

Create-Your-Own Bucktown Arts Fest

August 28th-29th

Kits available for pre-order now

Kits available for pickup August 3rd & August 26th

$25

This year, we’re creating a virtual Bucktown Arts Fest. We have the kits, you make the art! Hang it inside or out, tape it, put it on an easel – and show us your art the weekend of August 28th-29th. Tag BAF and we’ll share it online. Art kits include a canvas, paint, brushes, and BAF swag. Sponsored by the volunteers of the Bucktown Arts Fest. $5 from your purchase goes to support the fest. Visit https://bucktownartsfest.com/create-your-own-bucktown-arts-fest/ to register.

Put a Bird in It Workshop

August 28th 10:00 am – 12:00pm

Senior Citizens Memorial Park − 2228 N. Oakley Ave.

$15

Bring the kids to decorate small bird houses together outside at Holstein Park. Hosted by the Friends of Holstein Park, artists of all ages will love decorating a petite bird house. FOHP will have the houses, paint, glue, and other supplies on hand. Bring your own decorations to customize. What materials around the house can be recycled/ upcycled? Bring a blanket to sit on as you work on your project. Email [email protected] to register.

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