Artists of the Wall 2016

The Artists of the Wall Festival initially began as a response to gangs who would continually graffiti the 600-foot sea wall to the point where the park district couldn't keep up maintenance. Now in its 23rd year, this beloved fest is truly a celebration of community, creativity, and music for everyone enjoy.

Held each summer over Father’s Day weekend, neighbors of all ages come together to collaborate on the 600-foot mural at Loyola Park Beach between Farwell and Morse Avenues. The artists finished works remain until May of the following the year, when the wall is again prepped, whitewashed and readied for the next eager participants.

Catch free, live music on the Windform Music Stage from noon to 5:30 each afternoon at the south end of the wall. Roger’s Park favorites, The Pratt Cattz traditionally close the festivities on Sunday. The festival is coordinated by the all-volunteer Loyola Park Advisory Council.

Daddy Daughter Dance at Loyola Park Fieldhouse

Daddy Daughter Dance at Loyola Park Fieldhouse

Friday, February 12, 2016 from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Loyola Park 

1230 W. Greenleaf Ave. Chicago, IL 60626 

(773) 262-8605

Fee: $7.00

Age Range: Any

Daddy's and daughters of all ages enjoy an unforgettable evening of dinner and dancing. The fee is per person, cash only and paid at the door. Co-Sponsored by the Loyola Park Advisory Council.

For more information about the Loyola Park Advisory Council or to register for this event, please stop by a few minutes before the event. The fee is per person, cash only and paid at the door.

Artists Galore, Great Music, and a Beach Dedication

ARTISTS OF THE WALL FESTIVAL, JUNE 14 – 15, 2014
Artists Galore, Great Music, and a Beach Dedication

WHAT:

The Artists of the Wall Festival is an annual celebration of community and creativity.  Coordinated by members of the Loyola Park Advisory Council and staffed by a large cadre of volunteers, this festival brings neighbors of all ages together to paint the 600-foot long seawall at Loyola Park Beach in Rogers Park.  Each year there’s a new theme to provide inspiration as artists, young and old, create their masterpieces on one of 154 spaces that when combined create this new 5,000 square foot mural each year. This year’s theme is “Dreaming It Real.”

The festival began 21 years ago. Concerned residents (Katy Hogan, Richard Kaufman, Keith Lord, and Regina Robinson) wanted to deter crime and beautify the area by involving the police and community in painting the seawall. The effort has since become a celebration of Rogers Park - the city’s most diverse neighborhood - and its residents.  Proceeds of the festival go to support the many sponsored events of the Loyola Park Advisory Council and towards its scholarship fund.

In addition to the painting, this year’s Festival will also include:

·         The renaming of Pratt Beach to honor the late community Activist Tobey Prinz.  Prinz worked tirelessly to protect 13 beaches in Rogers Park and Edgewater from high-rise development. Her son, Fred Schein will speak during the

dedication.

·         A youth arts tent with hands on activities guided by Jessica Correa and Kristie Keenon of Mission Arts, Inc.

·         A Photo Show at this year's festival will showcase the talented photographers  of Rogers Park including a print of the late and now acclaimed Vivian Maier, which will be raffled off. Proceeds of the raffle will benefit the Loyola Park Advisory Council scholarship fund, which provides park program tuition assistance to children of families that normally could not afford to participate in the programs. The exhibit is coordinated by Eve Brownstone, Don Gordon, Andy MacDonald and Bill Morton.

·         An impressive and eclectic line-up of local musical talent on both Saturday and Sunday produced by Rogers Park musician Lucy Smith.

WHEN:

June 14 - June 15, 9:00 am to dusk. 

Each year the Artists of the Wall Festival is held on the Saturday and Sunday of Father’s Day weekend. Throughout the years, parents, especially Dads, have come to paint with their children. 

WHERE:

Loyola Park, Farwell Avenue (6900 North) at the Lake

WHO :

MUSIC STAGE LINE-UP:

SATURDAY, JUNE 14

Noon - 1:00 pm      Handyman Steel Pan

1:30 - 2:30 pm        Sami Grisafe

2:30 - 3:00  pm       Tobey Prinz Beach Dedication

3:30 - 4:30 pm        Vanessa Davis Band

5:00 - 6:15 pm        Jerome Croswell’s Beyond Belief

SUNDAY, JUNE 15

Noon- 12:45pm       Roots of Rhythm Drum Ensemble (Family Matters)

1:15 - 2:00pm         UGOCHI

2:30 - 3:30pm         Leonum

4:00 - 5:15pm         The Pratt Cattz (featuring Robert “Baabe” Irving III and Ernie Adams)

So mark your calendars and come celebrate “Dreaming It Real,” this Father’s Day weekend Saturday, June 14^th and Sunday, June 15^th at the Artists of the Wall Festival in Rogers Park.  It’s a celebration of art, music and community.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

KEITH LORD, Founder Artist of the Wall Festivalkeith@lordcompanies.com

KATY HOGAN, Founder/Artist of the Wall Festivalkaty@heartlandcafe.com

BILL MORTON (773) 850-0029; Publicist- Bill Morton Promotions
BillMortonPromotions@gmail.com

Word 49 - The Word on Edgewater, Rogers Park and West Ridge

Vivian Maier event at Towbar

Towbar

1500 W. Jarvis Avenue

Chicago, IL. 60626

Artists of the Wall- Final Shots