Gathering Hands ethically sources insects from nature sanctuaries around the world and offers a variety of butterfly, moth, cicada, and dragonfly wing jewelry. Gathering Hands seeks to inspire joy and wonder through the delicate intricacies of nature’s flying abstract paintings while raising awareness and support for our beloved pollinators. … Read more “Gathering Hands”
Venue: Visiting Artist / Maker
Forest Floor Woodworks
I’m a woodworker creating planters and plant accessories from sustainably-felled trees. I’m always on the lookout for the most unique pieces of wood — full of knots, burls, live edges, and grain swirls — and I use the natural beauty of houseplants to accentuate these one-of-a-kind pieces. All products are proudly handmade in Chicago. … Read more “Forest Floor Woodworks”
Eva Airam Studio
Handmade Mix Media jewelry. Most of the items made with up-cycled and donated materials. A beautiful unique combination of hand cut leather and laser cut metal embellishment piece. … Read more “Eva Airam Studio”
Emma Lyons Art
A self-taught artist, Emma has hosted two solo shows and curated two group shows. She has collectors from local Chicago to global South Korea, and clients include the Chicago Shakespeare Theater and Prada. Inspired by Divisionism and Pointilism, Emma’s Abstracture style combines bold colorful strokes with geometric placement using a wet-on-wet technique. She sometimes combines […] … Read more “Emma Lyons Art”
Edgewater Candles
We’ve always been makers. When we first started pouring our own candles, we fell in love with the process of creating something unique with our own hands. But with us, hobbies often look more like obsessions. We quickly found ourselves searching for higher quality ingredients and customizing our fragrance offerings. Just a year later, our […] … Read more “Edgewater Candles”
Donna Katy Jones
My inspiration comes from the beauty of the natural world. My favorite subject matters include mushrooms, bearded iris, ocean oddities, and insects. The mediums are acrylic, watercolor, and gouache. I sell originals, giclee prints, postcards, and stickers. … Read more “Donna Katy Jones”
Current Location Press
Raychel Steinbach created Current Location Press as a brand to create fine art prints and stationery inspired by nature. Place- and nature-based work has been a common theme throughout Raychel’s work. Current Location Press strives to bring that sensibility out of the gallery box and into people’s lives. By embracing traditional methods of letterpress printing’s […] … Read more “Current Location Press”
Chicago Map Design
A collection of digital art inspired by Chicago historic surveys. Prints are framed in salvaged windows from various sites citywide. Art is applied to repurposed items as home decor. … Read more “Chicago Map Design”
Carra Terra
Francesco and Rebecca Carra work together in their home studio creating wheel-thrown, functional pottery. Each design choice they make – from the size of a handle to the bottom of a bowl – is informed by creating beautiful moments within our everyday necessities and encouraging us all to slow down from our typical frenetic pace. […] … Read more “Carra Terra”
Better World Prints
Better World Prints reimagines vintage images for a better world. BWP practices Slow Fashion – upcycling & hand-screenprinting preloved clothing – an act of love & resistance to mass production. For maximum mischief, BWP also makes handcuts snarky stickers and guerilla gardening kits with indigenous wildflowers by season. … Read more “Better World Prints”
B. Divine Aromatherapy
B. Divine Aromatherapy offers expertly crafted essential oil products that support your everyday well-being—wellness tools for your self-care. Founded by Beth, a scientist, and certified aromatherapist. She brings together both science & essential oils to create functional and authentic aromatic blends. Only high-quality ingredients and organic essential oils are used. Ingredients are natural, come from […] … Read more “B. Divine Aromatherapy”
Alexandra N Designs
Alexandra Hibshman is a self-taught artist who has developed a deep passion for the luminescent and versatile medium of watercolor. Her love for watercolor extends beyond creating art, as she also enjoys teaching others. With her background in education, she has created watercolor and gouache kits that enable others to explore their creativity and learn […] … Read more “Alexandra N Designs”
Akese Stylelines
Akese Stylelines splashed on to the Chicago fashion scene in early 2012. Designer Jennifer Akese-Burney captures the vibrancy and color of the popular ankara tradition while offering a modern twist to traditional western silhouettes. Born and raised in Ghana and currently based in Chicago, Jennifer graduated with a Bachelors in Fashion Design and Technology from Takoradi Polytechnic. […] … Read more “Akese Stylelines”
34Designed
Children, toddlers, and infants get to show off their Chicago pride, send sweet messages to make the world a better place, and look cool while doing it in vibrant colors and unique designs. A great way to show support to creating a more inclusive world and be an excellent gift giver to your favorite little […] … Read more “34Designed”
Aaron Becker Pottery
Fred Follansbee Pottery
I have been a potter at Lillstreet Art Center since 2003. I have been soda-firing my work since 2006. I travel to Japan often and am inspired by Japanese ceramics, especially the work from Shigaraki, Iga, and Mashiko. I enjoy wood-firing when I have the opportunity. … Read more “Fred Follansbee Pottery”
Six Point Pet
At Six Point Pet, our aim is to produce original, high quality, and artfully designed dog & cat collars & leashes that connect with you, your pet, and any beholder you may encounter. Having owned and operated a pet boutique for thirteen years, many products flowed through our doors. As buyers, we gained an appreciation […] … Read more “Six Point Pet”
Audrey Avril
Audrey Avril is an illustration and comic artist living in Winnetka, Illinois. Her artistic career began in the third grade with a comic series she drew during recess. What started as an exploration of the strangest moments of her “Midwestern gothic” childhood spiraled into a lifelong curiosity for all things weird. Now she finds inspiration […] … Read more “Audrey Avril”
Chelsea Dubick
I am a lifelong artist who is passionate about exploring and guiding creative expression across multiple mediums and languages. I am always looking to build and hone my skills and abilities. I cherish my time spent outside, both in nature and in cities. I place a strong emphasis on equal rights & representation and environmental […] … Read more “Chelsea Dubick”
Outdoor Artist Market
Shop 50+ artists while enjoying live music, dance classes and performances, kids activities, food truck fare, and cold craft beer from Begyle Brewing! Read more “Outdoor Artist Market”