Established in 2011, the West Town Art Walk celebrates the vibrant community of businesses in West Town while showcasing the work of Chicago artists. The mission is to highlight West Town as a rich cultural hub for residents, visitors, and business owners alike. Over the years, the neighborhood has become known as a thriving arts district filled with galleries and creative spaces.

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This year’s Art Walk features 49 participating locations, with local businesses hosting artists, offering specials, and joining West Town galleries in a weekend of art, design, and community. Visitors can enjoy self-guided public art walking tours and discover art through every door-celebrating creativity in all its forms.

This year, 40 local businesses—including galleries, retail shops, restaurants, cafés, fitness studios, and more—are opening their doors to host artists and special installations. Pick up a printed guidebook at any participating location during Art Walk weekend and set off on a self-guided tour to experience art throughout West Town’s vibrant mix of spaces.

Galleries
ARC Gallery
Chicago Fine Art Salon
Chicago Truborn Gallery
DOCUMENT
Filter Photo
Gallery 1022
Ken Saunders Gallery
Mariane Ibrahim
McCormick Gallery
Roots & Culture
Space Time Love
Volume Gallery
West Town Chamber of Commerce
Western Exhibitions

Special Events

Friday October 3

5pm
Arc Academy
2225 W Chicago Ave
Complimentary drinks and tour of the shop

5-8pm
Truborn
1741 W Chicago Ave
Opening Artist Reception with Jason Brammer

5-10pm
Dovetail
1452 W Chicago Ave
After Party on Friday until 10pm in conjunction with the Crying Tiger Streetwear Trunk Show.

6pm
Ken Saunders
2041 W Carroll Ave
Gallery tour from Carmen Lozar

5-8pm
Tarnish
1948 W Chicago Ave
Artist Reception

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5-8pm
Lost Girls Vintage
1935 W Division St
Meet the Artist- Katie Meuser

5-8pm
Monsoon Pottery
2145 W Hubbard St
Complimentary sake pours

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5-9pm
Mixed Mediums
2130 W Chicago Ave
Opening Night Celebration: Mixed Mediums is your new space for creative community. We’re celebrating our opening weekend in tandem with the West Town Art Walk — how fitting! Come boogie with us to live DJ sets, enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages, and be the first to see our space.

5-10pm
The Coco Shop
1947 W Chicago Ave
Official Opening Party: Step inside our surrealist-inspired pop-up for an evening of art, music, and flowers. Local DJ “Your Beats” will be spinning vinyl while an aura reader offers illuminating mini sessions, with light bites and complimentary wine flowing. Create your own bouquet or flower crown at our floral bar, then explore a curated selection of design-forward home goods and one-of-a-kind artworks—pieces you’ll only find at The CoCo Shop.

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5-8pm
Penelope’s
1913 W Division St
Artist Reception with Anabelle Lombard

Saturday October 4

12-6pm
Truborn
1741 W Chicago Ave
Live Art by Jason alongside realtime Q&A

12pm
Ken Saunders
2041 W Carroll Ave
Artist Carmen Lozar will be interviewed by Ken Saunders. Refreshments will be served.

12-6pm
Big Shoulders Yoga
1645 W Chicago Ave
Artist Margaret Pun will be present during open hours on Saturday, 12–6, to share insights about her process. Refreshments will be available for patrons to enjoy while viewing her works.

11am-6pm
Monsoon Pottery
2145 W Hubbard St
Pop up from Tsay Tea​

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10am-6pm
Mixed Mediums
2130 W Chicago Ave
Community Canvas: Add your artistic touch on our community canvas! A true community art piece, we will be hanging the finished piece in our space post event. All paint supplies will be provided. Peek inside our windows to see our Intro to DJ workshops with The Collective Energy Crew!

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12-6pm
Dovetail
1452 W Chicago Ave
Metal Petal Jewelry Trunk Show

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1pm
Passages Wine and Books
1911 W Chicago Ave
Live Poetry Reading by Catarine Hancock

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