Andersonville Arts Weeks has grown to become one of the biggest attractions in the area. The event is celebrating its 16th year and returning in 2018 one month earlier, September 12-16.

With over 150 artists packing art lovers onto the streets of Andersonville, local businesses are transformed into art galleries showcasing a variety of talent. As in past years, the event will feature work from a variety of artists in several genres including visual, theatre, dance, music, handmade, culinary, kids/family, public, and literary.

Last year the event, which is put on by the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce (ACC), expanded programming and added additional days to officially become Arts Week. In addition to the exciting parties and performances each day, the popular Self-Guided Art Walk will return throughout the event. Art Walk attendees will be able to stroll through the neighborhood and experiences artist’s work at local participating businesses.

“By transforming our district into a collection of art galleries, people can visit at their own leisure and experience extraordinary art at one-of-a-kind local businesses,” said ACC Executive Director Sara Dinges in a press release. “The event continues to grow, with fresh and fun programming for everyone; we invite all of Chicago to come visit and explore all Andersonville offers!”

Andersonville Arts Week headquarters will be located at 1511 W. Berwyn from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 14; 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15; and 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 16. ACC representatives will be on hand to answer questions and hand out guides to participants.

In addition, ACC is planning on releasing two episodes of their popular #AlwaysAndersonville: The Podcast in honor of Andersonville Arts Week. They will interview Arts Week painter Ricky McEachern (airing Tuesday, Sept. 5) and artist/local business owner Jean Cate of Martha Mae: Arts Supplies and Beautiful Things (airing Tuesday, Sept. 11).

A full list of participating Arts Week locations, artists, and schedule events can be found at andersonville.org/aaw. Events are subject to change.

Here is a list of the week’s scheduled events from the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce: