Wells Street Art Festival

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Sat, June 13, 2026 | 10:00am-10:00pm
Sun, June 14, 2026 | 10:00am-8:00pm
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Celebrate 51 Years of Creativity at the Wells Street Art Festival!

Art lovers, get ready for another unforgettable weekend of inspiration and imagination as the Wells Street Art Festival returns for its 51st annual celebration in Chicago’s historic Old Town neighborhood! This early summer tradition, held along the iconic Wells Street between North Avenue and Division, continues to be a treasure trove of artistry, culture, and community.

✨ Festival Highlights:
🎨 130 Juried Artists – Explore an incredible array of works from talented artists across the region and the nation.
🍴 Eclectic Cuisine – Savor delicious bites from Old Town’s top restaurants and food vendors.
🎶 Live Music & Entertainment – Enjoy a dynamic lineup of stage performances that set the perfect festival vibe.
👩‍👩‍👧 Family Art Activities – Spark creativity in the next generation with hands-on artistic fun.

🤝 Supporting the Community: Festival proceeds benefit the Old Town Merchants & Residents Association, funding vital programs and services in this historic neighborhood.

Art. Music. Food. Community. Celebrate 51 years of creativity at one of Chicago’s most beloved art festivals!

For updated information on this year’s Wells Street Art Festival, including schedule, music lineups, vendors, and directions, see below.

 

Saturday
12:00pm – School of Rock
1:30pm – Jesse White Tumblers sponsored by Wintrust
2:00pm – Live Band Karaoke
4:00pm – RAVIV – Electric Cellos
6:00pm – Blue Rose Band
8:00pm – 16 Candles

Sunday
12:15pm – Alfredo & The Made Men
1:40pm – Jesse White Tumblers sponsored by Wintrust
2:00pm – The Strangers – Music of The Cure
4:00pm – Fletcher Rockwell
6:00pm – Rod Tuffcurls Presents: Tuff Taylor – An All Taylor Tribute

Saturday
12:00pm – The Lightning Bolts
12:35pm – Definition Chaos
2:00pm – Fiddle Rock
3:45pm – Caught Steelin
5:15pm – Black Oil Brothers
7:00pm – 3 Martini Jeannie

Sunday
12:00pm – Chase Wilkins Trio
1:30pm – Pink Raspberry Cats
3:00pm – Amanda Coppotelli
4:45pm – RAVIV – Electric Cellos
6:30pm – Band Calderisi

Saturday
12:00pm – Iva Rue & Josiah – Vocals accompanied by Guitar
2:30pm – Juggling demo & lessons
5:00pm – Treble Monster DJ
7:30 -10pm = Treble Squad (Super sonic violinist, saxophonist, and DJ)

Sunday
2:30pm – Juggling Demo & Lessons
4:00pm – Iva Rue & Josiah – Vocals accompanied by Guitar

Come and enjoy a spray paint-focused group workshop that turns YOU into the artist and teaches you all the steps along the way at the Wells Street Art Festival in partner with Studio W.I.P.!

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
The Old Town Merchants & Residents Association (OTMRA) is a Chamber of Commerce and Community Development non-profit organization that connects businesses, residents, and cultural organizations. Its mission is to support Old Town’s evolution as a vibrant location to live, work and laugh. For more info, visit oldtownchicago.org
OTMRA holds the annual Wells Street Art Festival wellstreetartfest.us annually on the second weekend of June.   Follow the festival on the Wellsstreetartfest IG account!

 

Looking to connect with active consumers at this event? For pricing and a customized benefits package, please contact Karyn Terrones at karyn@chicagoevents.com or 773-584-6625.

AT THIS TIME, THE APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS PASSED AND THE WELLS STREET ART SHOW HAS REACHED CAPACITY. WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING VENDOR APPLICATIONS.

Please note that all applications are subject to acceptance and availability.

We do not provide guaranteed exclusivity to any participant/exhibitor or category. We work on a first come first serve basis when approving vendors. We would highly recommend everyone apply as early as possible. Do not wait until the last minute as sometimes the event will be completely booked and applications will close earlier than the deadline.

A1/A2 – OTMRA BAR MAIN, Member-Bar
A7/A8 – Dog House Grill, Member-Food
A15/A17 – WEARRAW, Merchant
A16 – Fred Mertz, Fred Mertz Photography, Photography
A18 – Natalie Walser, Painting
A19/A21 – Mayolo Haro, Natural Wonders, Functional Art
A20 – James Utterback, EchoFlow Studio, 3-D Mixed Media & Sculpture
A22/A24 – Fleet Feet, Member-Merchant
A23 – Zanies Comedy Club, Member-Merchant
A25 – Designs By Yanina, Non-Member Merchant
A26/A28 – Nosotros Tequila, Sponsor
A27/A29 – Marquis Lagergren, Marquis Leo Collection, 2-D Mixed Media
A30/A32 – Daniel/ Jorge Schemel/Fernandez, D3F CO LLC, 3-D Mixed Media & Sculpture
A31/A33 – Brian McKelvey, pubsOf, 2-D Mixed Media
A34 – Miriam Dubinsky, 2-D Mixed Media
A41/A42 – Kamehachi, Member-Bar
A47/A49 – John Denis, 3-D Mixed Media & Sculpture
A48/A50 – Pam Green, Anokhi Green, Jewelry
A51 – Cinque Smith, Cinque Art, Painting
A52 – Julio Garcia, 2-D Mixed Media
A53 – Alireza Alikhani, Ayarn Tarajma, Works On Paper
A54 – Barbara Bettag, Ear-Resistible, Jewelry
A55 – Kelsey Wilson, Kelsey Wilson Studio, Painting
A56 – Alderman Hopkins, OTMRA
A57/59 – Caricatures
A58/60 – OTMRA Information, OTMRA
A61 – Lilian Delgado, Lilian Oils On Canvas, 2-D Mixed Media
A62 – Moises Amaguana, Amawa LLC, Jewelry
A63 – Jaime Gannon, The Jaime Elaine Creative LLC, Painting
A64 – Diane Thodos, Book Boxes, Functional Art
A69/70 – Rick Owens, RGO Sports/Homefields, 3-D Mixed Media & Sculpture
A71/A73 – String A Strand, Member-Merchant
A72 – Michael Bever, Michael Bever Art, Painting
A74 – Renzo Iglesias, L’Harmonie Creative Jewelry, Jewelry
A75/A77 – Leon Ruiz, Emerald Art Studio LLC., Painting
A76/A78 – Evelyn Sloukas, Angelisa, Functional Art
A85/A86 – Fireplace Inn, Member-Bar
A91 – Christina King Ziegler, Ziegler Designs, LLC, Jewelry
A92/A94 – Laura Junge, Jackson Junge Gallery, Painting
A93 – Ashley Bushala, By Boosh, Ceramics
A95 – Sarah Taylor, Crystal Lake Sky Jewelry, Jewelry
A96 – James Marsh, Ransom Highway LLC, Photography
A97 – Mengxi Li-Reznicek, Dream Creeks, Functional Art
A98 – Patrick Fitzpatrick, Swoon Living, Functional Art
A101-104 – Sugar Bee Apples, Sponsor
A105/A106 – Taco Pros, Member-Food
A113/A115 – Carolina Garzon, Journey Through Color, 2-D Mixed Media
A114/A116 – Andrew Sechin, Sechin Fine Art, Painting
A117 – NRG, Sponsor
A118 – Rich Theobald, 2-D Mixed Media
A119/A121 – Dan Kemp, Dank Artistry, Jewelry
A120 – Keyon Lovett, iLovett Designs presents the ArtSchoolDropout, Painting
A122/A124 – Timm Chapman, Timm Chapman Photography, Photography
A123 – Valerie Mazza, Valere Karelle Art, 2-D Mixed Media
A125 – Heather Marshall, 2-D Mixed Media
A126 – Natalia Shutiak, Painting
A127 – Shefali Khanna, ShefaliArtStudio, Painting
A128 – May Xiong, May’s Clay Flowers, 3-D Mixed Media & Sculpture
A129 – Barry Middleton, Woodsongs, 2-D Mixed Media
A130 – Hiroshi Ariyama, Works On Paper
A131 – Elizabeth Kline, Elizabeth Kline Designs, Jewelry
A132 – Daniela Milinkovich, My Artist Soul, Painting
A133 – Michael Trulis, Empty Creations, Painting
A134 – Michelle Detering, Michelle Detering Art, Painting
A135 – Jay Wennersten, Wennerstens Etchings, Works On Paper
A136 – Candace Marsella, Smashing Jewels, Jewelry
A141 – Jeff Victor, Jeff A. Victor Photography, Photography
A142/A144 – Kurt Kerem Kabatas, KeBella Jewelry, Jewelry
A143/A145 – Allan Teger, Teger Photographics, Photography
A146 – Jolene Kornely, Sundstrom Jewelry, Jewelry
A147/A149 – Lee Burstein, Burstein Art, Painting
A148 – Kyle Pappalardo, K.M.Pottery, Ceramics
A150/A152 – Dan Cuevas, Printed Canvas, LLC, Painting
A151 – Steve Connell, Digital Art
A153 – Ken Wilson, kawcuts studio, 2-D Mixed Media
A154 – Jimmy Ellis, JimmyEllisArt, Digital Art
A155/A157 – Peter Rujuwa, uniquerockart.com, 3-D Mixed Media & Sculpture
A156/A158 – Roger Disney, Painting
A163/164 – Orso’s Restaurant, Member-Bar

B1/B2 – Banges, Food & Beverage
B3/B4 – Lee Concessions Lees Concessions, Food & Beverage
B5/B6 – Greek Delights, Food & Beverage
B7/B8 – Roasted Corn Company, Food & Beverage
B9/B10 – Cafe TOLA, Food & Beverage
B11/B12 – El Campeon, Food & Beverage
B13/B14 – Old Town Pub, Member-Food

C5/C7 – Roy Rodriguez, Roy Rodriguez Fine Arts, 2-D Mixed Media
C6 – Jurate Phillips, Gourmet Art Studio, Painting
C8 – DJ Corchin, The phazelfoz Company, LLC, 2-D Mixed Media
C9 – Loc Tran, Loc Tran Art, Painting
C10 – Andrew Abramov, Painting
C11/C13 – Matthew Perrin, Matt Perrin Photography, Photography
C12/C14 – Richard Curtner, Curtner Art, Works On Paper
C15/C17 – Serve Robotics, Sponsor
C16 – Lilly Carr, Lilly Carr Art, Painting
C18 – Matthew Coglianese, The Pigshark Photography LLC, Digital Art
C19 – Steven Ward, Ward Art Studio, Painting
C20 – Christensen Derek, Derek Christensen Art, 2-D Mixed Media
C27/C28 – Benchmark, Member-Bar
C33/C35 – Nikolai Plavski, 2-D Mixed Media
C34 – Jeffrey Nelson, Hudson River Inlay, 3-D Mixed Media & Sculpture
C36 – Alex Bolton, Creative Clay Creations, Ceramics
C37 – Alejandra Avila, Aleja Avila Handbags, Functional Art
C38 – Jessie & Dan Driscoll, Made From Coins, Jewelry
C39 – Juan Barreneche, Juan Felipe Barreneche, Jewelry
C40 – Elizabeth Lang, Between the Evergreens, Painting
C41 – John Hunter, Hunter Pottery, Ceramics
C42 – Rebecca Plotnick, Everyday Parisian / RL Photography, Photography
C43 – Hiromi Katayama, Katayama Hiromi, Painting
C44 – Maria Delton, Maria Delton Art, Painting
C45 – Vandana Jain, Vandy Arts, 2-D Mixed Media
C46 – Made Good, Sponsor
C47 – Steven Shundich, Remember Wrigley Field LLC, Photography
C48/C50 – Oscar Linares, Linares Fine Art, Photography
C49 – kathryn sherman, Kathryn Kelly, Painting
C51 – Isiaka Lawal, Awwal Design, Painting
C52 – Kristina Readle, Melanphoria art by Reyna Sunshine, Painting
C53/C55 – Mashallah Ghouleh, Mashallah, Jewelry
C54 – Jun Cho, Onsemiro Art and Craft, Glass
C56 – Paul Roberts, Paul Roberts Gallery, Painting

D7/D8 – The Vig, Member-Bar
D13 – Dane Shue, Dane Shue Art, 2-D Mixed Media
D14/D16 – Elisabeth Voltz, RagTrader Vintage, Jewelry
D15/D17 – Sebastian Sparenga, Sparenga Photography, Photography
D18 – Leafguard, Sponsor
D19/D21 – Yuliya & Ari Wolf, Wolf Leathers, Functional Art
D20 – Igors Irbe, Chicago Map Design, 2-D Mixed Media
D22 – Percy Iglesias, Ear Fashion by Roger, Jewelry
D23 – Daniel Bondroff, Works On Paper
D24 – Mariya Williams-Oster, Mariya Eleanor Designs, 3-D Mixed Media & Sculpture
D25 – Home Improvement Network, Sponsor
D27/D29 – Leif Johansen, Leif Erik Johansen, 2-D Mixed Media
D28 – Nicholas Baker, INKWELL, Works On Paper
D30 – PupStars Pet Care, Member-Merchant
D31 – John Lathrop, Plaid Design, Digital Art
D32 – PRP, Sponsor
D34 – Nathan Wells, Nathan James Wells Studio, Painting
D35/D33 – Val Fischer, Val Fischer -Fine Art, Painting
D36 – Emily Shinnick, Locked And Layered LTD, Jewelry
D43/D44 – Declan’s Irish Pub, Member-Food
D47/D48 – OTMRA BAR SCOTT, Member-Bar

E13 – Jason McLeod, Jason McLeod Jewelry, Jewelry
E14 – Tonya Cameron, TonyasbeautyboxArt, Painting
E15 – Ron Styne, Ron Styne-Artist, 2-D Mixed Media
E16 – Svetlana Nikolenko, Made In Jewelry, Jewelry
E17 – John (Ktano) Buritica, KTANO86LLC, 2-D Mixed Media
E18 – Emma Lyons, Emma Lyons Art, Painting
E19 – Joanne Choy, J.Studio, Ceramics
E20/E22 – promila Kumar, Prom Kumar Artworks Inc, 2-D Mixed Media
E21 – Aki Taira, kimono japon sac, Functional Art
E23 – Kyle Blair, Blair Brushworks, Painting
E24 – George Tonyi, Painting
E25 – Chiro One, Sponsor
E26 – James Hilton, 22nd Of Never, Works On Paper
E27 – Luis Perez, Zerep, LLC, Jewelry
E28/30 – Katy Miller, Art City, Revenue Share
E29 – Mike Meares, Mike Meares Art, Painting
E31 – Tadas Raudzius, Tadas Raudzius Photography Videography, Photography
E32 – Bubblr, Sponsor
E33 – Vanessa Bebeau, InannaDesign, Painting
E34 – Renewal by Anderson, Sponsor
E35 – Kyle Brown Jr, Fishing on Jupiter Studio, Works On Paper
E36 – Michael Sexton, Michael Sexton Acrylic Arts, Painting
E41-44 – NUTRL, Sponsor

Schiller E. – Adam and Izzy, Studio W.I.P., Revenue Share

X1/X2 – Glunz Tavern, Member-Bar

EVENT SPONSORS