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Fun Facts about the 57th Street Art Fair

• The 57th Street Art Fair is the Midwest's first and oldest nonprofit, juried art fair devoted to original art.

• Some of Chicago’s most well-known artists received their start at the 57th Street Art Fair and still exhibit there today.

• 51 artists exhibited during the first year - today there are over 250 artist booths.

• In 1948 artists paid 50 cents to participate - today it is $250.

• The Art Fair is run by a small group of volunteers with no institutional support.

• Over the years the Art Fair has hosted exhibitors from all 50 states and Canada.

• The 57th Street Art Fair is always held the first weekend in June in the historic Hyde Park neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side.

• Absolutely Free and open to the public - no admission charges or recommended donations of any kind are required.

For more information contact:

57th Street Art Fair
1634 East 53rd Street, PMB 116
Chicago, IL 60615
773-493-3247