57th St Art Fair
The 57th Street Art Fair in Hyde Park has been operating for about 73 years. It is held between Kenwood and Woodlawn in Hyde Park on the street. Artists come from all over the world to sell art for a few days and it reflects the neighborhood's diversity. The boundaries are usually marked by traffic cones or a car parked sideways. It's accessible to mostly everyone as it's on an even path that is easily walkable and accessible by bike and the CTA with wheelchair access. It attracts people from the neighborhood and general southside community but also from over the city and country. There are usually plenty of different food vendors. The neighborhood benefits from the art fair because it builds community and supports local and regional artists. People always run into their friends and family members while walking throughout the fair. This is something Jane Jacobs would really value in a neighborhood.
Due to COVID-19, they've moved online, and it is very easy now to support the artists from home. It is a shame not to be able to talk to them in person, though. You can see the art gallery here:
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