Helping Edgewater Through the Arts

Art. Business. Community.

We are a 501 (c)3 organization and a community of over 1,600 artists and art lovers. Our mission is to:
1. Enhance Edgewater’s appeal as a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly commercial district to assist existing businesses and attract new business. 
2. Showcase original art in Edgewater, for the enjoyment of the entire community. 
3. Establish Edgewater as a premier cultural destination in Chicago, for the long-term benefit of the community.

Arts Festival

Next Edition: Sept. 23-24, 2017

Gallery 1070

Exhibits, Events & Rental Space

Art Displays

Storefront Window Displays
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Featured Artist: Melanie Dix

"Art is open. Art is endless. There's a world of creative possibility out there. Go find it. Go do it. Go create it."
~ Melanie Dix
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Melanie often questions if it's possible to find beauty in imperfection.
​It is from this question that many of her portraits are born.
get to know Melanie
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Partner Events

Starting in June
The Chicago Mosaic School is now offering Intro to Mosaics classes at their temporary Edgewater location!
More details.
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Be part of our community of 1,600+ artists and art lovers!

Memberships

Artists: Get first right of refusal on shows & exhibits, exclusive marketing benefits, discounts and more.
Businesses & Art Lovers: Get donor recognition status, VIP passes to art shows, marketing benefits, discounts and more.

Committees

Open to Artists and Art Lovers: Help us make an even bigger impact for our community, our artists, and the Edgewater businesses.  Get involved in different aspects of our operations, like events planning,  public art projects, and more.

Newsletter

Artists & Art Lovers: Stay in touch with our artistic community.  
Sign up for our mailing list to receive calls to artists, news about upcoming shows, ​updates about our art initiatives and the impact we are making in the neighborhood.