Artrageous April 19, 2013

Clark Street in Lincoln Park (CSLP) invites you to the 2nd Annual Artrageous, a multi-dimensional event designed to showcase talented local artists, neighborhood restaurants and the many extraordinary businesses on Clark Street in Lincoln Park. This free event invites art lovers throughout the city/suburbs to view displays, tour the neighborhood and celebrate spring on Clark Street with fellow Lincoln Park visitors and residents.

The Clark Street in Lincoln Park neighborhood will be transformed into a vibrant art exhibition with competing art displays, retailer presentations, and a walking tour – with complimentary walking map –
to visit locations of historical significance. This year, punch cards give visitors the opportunity to win some great prizes as they vote for their favorite piece online at VisitClarkStreet.com.

Art displays begin at noon on April 19th, and the event kicks off with a free Opening Reception for artists, friends, sponsors and media. The public is invited to meet the artists on Saturday, April 20th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the various display locations.

More information and the list of participating businesses hosting artworks will be available on the Artrageous webpage at VisitClarkStreet.com beginning April 12, 2013.

WHAT: Artrageous features a juried competition and public voting of original works on display. The artists’ works will be displayed beginning April 19th at noon in storefronts and businesses along Clark Street between Armitage and Diversey, and on Diversey Parkway between Orchard and Lakeview.

Visitors are encouraged to view the pieces and vote for their favorite online at VisitClarkStreet.com. Works will be on display and voting will continue through May 5 until 11:59 p.m. The jury will decide on the “Best of Show” award. Based upon the votes received by the public, the festival art committee will determine the “People’s Choice” award. Winning artists will be announced at VisitClarkStreet.com at 2 p.m. on May 6.

WHEN: Artwork will go on display on Friday, April 19th and a private reception will be held for artists, sponsors and media that evening. The public is invited to the Artist Meet & Greet on April 20th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at participating locations on the walking tour. Viewing and voting continues until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, 2013.

WHERE: Clark Street between Armitage and Diversey, and on Diversey Parkway between Orchard and Lakeview.

WHO: Just two miles north of downtown, Lincoln Park is known as Chicago’s liveliest neighborhood, and Clark Street in Lincoln Park is at the heart of the action. Clark Street in Lincoln Park is home to the historic and the hip, the classic and the contemporary. Filled with shops, cafes, restaurants, and pubs that range from the vintage to the vanguard, the Clark Street area also boasts world-class educational and cultural gems and a gorgeous expanse of lakefront beaches and tree-lined parks. Although known by many for its boutiques, restaurants, bars, and clubs, it’s also one of our nation’s finest urban playgrounds. Learn more by checking out VisitClarkStreet.com. Come visit Lincoln Park, but clear your schedule first; because you’ll want to stay a while!
Go to VisitClarkStreet.com for more information.