Artists of the Wall 2026

2026 Theme – We Are All Neighbors

Date:  June 20 from 9AM-5pm and June 21 from 9AM-3PM

Artists of the Wall a true celebration of community, creativity, and music that is kept going by the work of the Loyola Park Advisory Council dedicated volunteers.  Everyone can participate in the weekend’s events.

Artists – Register for a spot!  Registration occurs on May 1, 3, and 5 and information is here.  If you missed registration, view the registration page for information on walk up opportunities.

Activities for all ages – Review the festival information for the music line up, food, kid’s art tent, and other activities! festival information is here.

Volunteers – This entire event is run by volunteers and we need your help!  Contact us to sign up.

The 600’ wall features 160 individual “artist spaces” of various sizes and shapes and runs along the lakefront between Farwell and Morse Avenues. Each year’s art remains on display until May, when the wall is again whitewashed and prepared for the next year’s newly themed art works. And so, began a tradition which has grown into an annual celebration and features live music with free performances by international artists against the backdrop of Lake Michigan.

Date

Jun 20 - 21 2026

Time

8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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  • I understand that all work created in conjunction with the Artists of the Wall Festival may be photographed and documented for use by the Loyola Park Advisory Council and the Chicago Park District and that these photographs may be used for future promotional purposes by LPAC and CPD.
  • Artists must register in person and start painting by Noon on Saturday, June 20 or your space will be forfeited. Your mural should be in progress and painting started by Noon. There will be no refunds given on forfeited spaces. You must contact loyolaparkac@gmail.com with any special requests.
  • Only one space is allowed per family/group to allow more people to participate in the fest. Please refrain from special requests to be next to a specific person. If two people agree to trade spaces in person at the festival, it is up to you to notify Registration of the change. Prizes will be awarded to the name we have recorded to the space.
  • Spaces vary in shape, size, and location and are assigned randomly. Unless another participant agrees to trade spaces, the volunteers running the event will not exchange spaces.
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