Chicago Collections Consortium, 9th Annual Lawndale Art Fair, inside, 1995, Chicago Public Libraries, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection, Photographic Archive, 007_CPL_1995_003

The Impact and Importance of Chicago Arts Fairs and Festivals Program

Chicago Collections Consortium
Recorded Program

Presented in conjunction with Chicago Collections Consortium’s digital exhibit A Snapshot of Chicago's Art Fairs: 1948-2004, this discussion with Chicago artists Cranston Knight, Carmen Perez-Stoppert, Ken Reif focuses on their experiences with Chicago art fairs and festivals. Learn about the impact Chicago's art fairs have had on these artists' careers and the important role they continue to play in our diverse communities and neighborhoods. Discover how these artists plan to preserve their artistic history for future generations to enjoy. 

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Watch the recording of a discussion with Chicago artists Cranston Knight, Carmen Perez-Stoppert, Ken Reif as they share their experiences with Chicago art fairs and festivals. This program was presented in conjunction with Chicago Collections Consortium's digital exhibit, Snapshot of Chicago's Art Fairs: 1948-2004. 

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