シカゴのアートフェスティバルをレポート!2023 Millennium Art Festival in Chicago

Reporting from Chicago’s art festival! Millennium Art Festival in Chicago

Jul 19, 2023

What is the Millennium Art Festival?

The Millennium Art Festival is a venue where artists and craft makers exhibited and sold their own works over three days—July 14, 15, and 16, 2023. A wide variety of art pieces from different genres were showcased, including paintings, engravings, photography, ceramics, jewelry, and textiles, offering visitors the chance to appreciate diverse creations.


This festival is a popular event for both local artists and tourists visiting Chicago. Visitors can purchase art and handmade crafts directly, as well as interact with the artists themselves.

Additionally, there are elements to enjoy such as live music and food booths, providing entertainment and culinary delights.

The Millennium Art Festival plays an important role as a platform to promote Chicago's art scene and support local talent. With its vibrant atmosphere and diverse displays of artwork, it contributes to cultural exchange and the spread of art in the community.

 Millennium Art Festival in Chicago

Where is the event held?

This festival takes place on Lake Street at Michigan, which is closed to traffic for the event.

The event will be packed with people, and there will also be DJ events and live performances!

 Millennium Art Festival in Chicago

There are also many jewelry and art pieces on display.

 Millennium Art Festival in Chicago

There was a DJ booth as well. I also confirmed at least three live stages!

 Millennium Art Festival in Chicago

Chicago, the birthplace of house music. They played house music and hard techno, all with booming sound!

 Millennium Art Festival in Chicago

Many local artists have booths, offering handmade candles, accessories, and more.

 Millennium Art Festival in Chicago

There are also art pieces in the center that really stand out!

 Millennium Art Festival in Chicago

I also spotted a few tarot readers and fortune tellers.

Summary

Usually, I introduce articles related to e-commerce, but this time, as a more relaxed piece, I’m sharing a photo-filled report on the Millennium Art Festival held in Chicago.

Chicago winters are extremely cold, so there are lots of events from spring to summer. This is a great time to visit Chicago!

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