West Town
Art Walk October 4-6, 2024
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Produced by Fine Times
Director: Parker Nyquist (@parkernyquist)
DP: Chris Owsiany (@skoach_)
Established in 2011, the West Town Art Walk celebrates the diverse community of businesses in West Town while highlighting Chicago artists. The mission is to showcase West Town as a rich cultural hub that has much to offer residents, visitors, and business owners alike. Over the years West Town has become known as a thriving arts district with many galleries and home and garden design retailers.
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Art Through Every Door.
Local businesses host artists and offer specials, West Town galleries and home and garden retailers participate, and the event features self-guided West Town public art walking tours. The West Town Art Walk celebrates art in all forms.
Address
West Town
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Start your walk at any participating location!
Dates
Friday ,October 4, 5-8PM
Saturday, October 5, 10-6PM
Sunday, October 6. 10-6PM
#WestTownArtWalk
2024 Locations
Galleries
​Arc Academy
Arts of Life- Circle Contemporary
Tala
The Chicago Academy for the Arts
Vertical Gallery
West Town Chamber of Commerce with Kolormore and Duncan Robert Anderson​​​​​​​
Western Exhibitions
Drinking & Dining
All Together Now
Gaia Juice & Wellness
Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar
Kim and Carlo's Chicago Style Hot Dogs as Eckhart Park
Nettare
Pour Souls with Maretti Art
Standing Passengers
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Retail & Design
A Non-Alc Wine Shop
Dovetail
Gemini
Petals & Jackets with The Brie Show
Print Studio
Semicolon Books
The Happy Hour Shop
The Intuit Art Museum Store
Urban Source
World of Variety
Other
EPIC SPICES
Latitude Inc NFP
Rockstar Barbershop​​​​​​​​​
Hours may vary from location to location. We highly recommend confirming hours individually with locations you know you want to visit and planning your itinerary accordingly!
Find Special Deals and Promotions at:
Chicago Truborn
Dovetail
Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
Frisch Aesthetics
The Intuit Store
Kim and Carlo's Hot Dogs - Eckhart Park
Kizmah CBD
Lost Girls Vintage
Nettare
Petals & Jackets
Publican Quality Bread
Rockstar Barbershop
SUGOi Sweets
Thank you to our Sponsors!
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FAQ's
Q: Where do I start?
A: Attendees can start their Art Walk journey at any of the participating businesses, and all will have West Town Art Walk Guides and buttons. Art Walk is free to attend.
Q: What's the best way to get around while exploring?
A: We recommend walking and taking the bus around the neighborhood.
Q: Are dogs allowed?
A: Well behaved dogs are allowed in some businesses! Check individual business websites to inquire.
Q: How long has the West Town Art Walk been going on?
A: Fourteen years! The WTAW was established in 2011 by two local small business owners, Julie Ghatan (Dovetail) and Chris Hunt (Seek Vintage).