Art Walk

KEN REIF PAINTED IN OIL OUTSIDE OF ADORN 512

Downtown Downers Grove was all about art on Oct. 5 during the inaugural Art Walk Downers Grove.

JON BELONIO

The event partnered 14 artists with 11 retailers to create pop-up shops and, in some cases, miniature art studios within the stores.

RACHEL DAVIS AND HER SON WITH LILY FIELD AND JUDY EMEZ AT GREAT HARVEST BREAD

The event culminated with the weathered art exhibit at St. Andrew’s. The exhibit featured the work of 12 artists from the Chicagoland area, who were invited to create a work of art on a fabric panel that was weathered outside during the creative process. A community art project featuring 168 fabric blocks was also on display.

SUSAN AND ROB RIMMEL AT STYLE SUDIO WITH LAURA KLOSS

Both events were designed and produced by The Art Department, a Downers Grove organization committed to connecting people through art, and raising the visibility of area artists.

MICHELLE GENTILE AND ARTIST MAGGIE CAPETTINI AT MAPLE HOME MARKET

PAUL CALLAHAN AT PETE’S COFFEE