The Lakeview East Festival of the Arts showcases more than 150 juried artists featuring paintings, sculpture, photography, furniture, jewelry and more. These original pieces are for sale in a wide range of price ranges. In addition to the art, the Festival has become a center of activity for the weekend with live demonstrations, entertainment stages, family activities and a garden oasis.

For 21 years, the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce has presented one of the most unique and popular art festivals in Chicagoland. Every aspect, from artists to musicians to vendors and everything in between, is specifically selected by the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce in order to bring the best to the heart of Lakeview.

For Vendor Opportunities Email: lakeviewfota@gmail.com

SATURDAY, SEPT 19

SATURDAY, SEPT 19

FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS 11AM – 7PM
LIVE MUSIC UNTIL 10PM

FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS 11AM – 7PM
LIVE MUSIC UNTIL 10PM

SUNDAY, SEPT 20

SUNDAY, SEPT 20

FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS 10AM – 6PM
LIVE MUSIC UNTIL 6 PM

FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS 10AM – 6PM
LIVE MUSIC UNTIL 6 PM

OVER 150 ARTISTS | LIVE MUSIC ON 2 STAGES
LOCAL CUISINE | KIDS ACTIVITIES

ALONG BROADWAY BELMONT TO HAWTHORNE

Live Music

Over 150 Artists

Lijah Hanley

Lijah Hanley Photography
Washougal, WA
hanleyfineart.com

Whimsical photographs inspired by legends of the American West. All images are unaltered, unedited, and are created using only practical effects. Editions of 35. Entrada rag paper behind museum glass.

David Hentzel

David Hentzel Furniture
Kingston, WA
davidhentzelfurniture.com

David is a fifth-generation woodworker specializing functional handcrafted custom furniture using classic exposed joinery and beautiful woods.

Deena Jacques

Deena’s Pottery Studio
Washburn, WI

I form both wheel thrown and hand built ceramic pieces. I love to carve leather hard clay to create imagery, texture and movement. Sgraffito is carving away a colored slip covered porcelain.

Jeff Kuhlman

Jeff Kuhlman Photography
Columbus, OH
jeffkuhlman.com

Medium format traditional b&w film of trees, hand printing from artist negatives in 1st photographic printing process of 1842. Cyanotypes are on fine art water color paper in limited editions.

Jessica Kerr

Chicago, IL
jessicakerr.art

I’m capturing the human body, its energy, strength and vulnerability. I’m working on canvas, but also on wood panels, to play with the texture of the wood which bring depth and sensuality.

Lana Vosk

Mequon, WI
lanavosk.com

Multiple layers of acrylic paint, liquid acrylics and glazes applied with brushes and spatulas. Acrylic pens, scratching and drafting tools were also used. The last layer is acrylic varnish.

Saya Okayama

Oba-Gami Origami House LLC
Marlton, NJ
obagamihouse.com

I create dimensional works from hand-folded Japanese washi and wood. Approaching origami as structure rather than ornament, I explore balance between fragility and strength through disciplined compositions.

Mengxi Li-Reznicek

Collaborator: Jordan Reznicek
Dream Creeks
Kingston, WA
dreamcreeks.com

We’re a husband and wife leatherworking studio. Our handmaking process is from design to dye, cut, sew, treat, finish all using time-honored techniques. Leathers used are byproducts of meat industry.

Co-Sponsors

Best Western Plus Hawthorne Terrance
Bottles Up
Lippitz
Chicago Cubs
Foursided
Geico
Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce

Participating Sponsors

Chiro One Chiropractic & Wellness Center of Lakeview
LAZ Parking
Lakeview Athletic Club
Lakeview East Community Partnership
Mariano's
Midwest Express Clinic
NRG Energy, Inc
Renewal By Andersen
Walgreens
Wintrust Bank

Local Cuisine & Kids Activities