The image chosen for the 2023 Festival is by Dallas-based artist Alex Grimmer and is a 73” x 36” piece of mixed media work called “Dark Lady.” It is comprised of 20 Cher albums, including “Two The Hard Way” with Greg Allman,  original Imperial Record Cher label, original “Half Breed” vinyl, original “Foxy Lady” vinyl, and original “Black Rose” vinyl. –Photo submitted.

Lakeview East Festival of the Arts Partners with Artists Across a Wide Variety of Mediums to curate a local celebration of art, culture, family activities, food, music, and more, plus this festival includes the work of local artist Lidia Wylangowska from Crete.

The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce is proud to host and produce the 18th Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts. Official hours for the festival are Saturday, September 9, from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., with additional hours for live music, food, and drink tents until 10 p.m., in addition to Sunday, September 10, from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Lakeview East is a dynamic and diversified neighborhood community rich in culture, history, and the arts. The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce works hand-in-hand with its local residents and business owners and is pleased to offer its neighbors and the Chicagoland area with one of the premier fine art outdoor festivals. For more than 17 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 and to all who visit during the festival.

Lakeview East Festival of the Arts asks for a $5 donation upon entrance, which goes to supporting additional events and offerings in the Lakeview East area. Visit LakeviewEastFestivalOfTheArts.com for more information.

This year’s Lakeview East Festival of the Arts showcases more than 120-juried artists featuring world-class original paintings, sculpture, photography, furniture, jewelry, and so much more. In addition to the diverse artists’ booths, the festival also includes live music on multiple stages, a children’s play area, wine, beer, and food booths, an interactive garden oasis, and much more.