Ford Heights Artist Among New Exhibitors At Park Forest Art Fair

PARK FOREST, IL — Everton Jackson of Ford Heights is one of 23 new artists exhibiting their work at this year's Park Forest Art Fair.

Jackson, according to organizers, is strongly influenced by the reggae culture of Ocho Rios, Jamaica, where he lived until this year. He is a lover of music and incorporates some reference to music in his abstract paintings, which may be blatantly visible or in some abstract form.

The Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery will be open on both days of the fair. The gallery, gift shop and art fair are open to the public, free of charge.

The 64th Annual Park Forest Art Fair will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21 and Sunday, Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Village Green in downtown Park Forest. It is located between Western Avenue and Orchard Drive, and Lakewood and Indianwood Blvd.

Also on Saturday, the Village will host a music fest. On Sunday, fest favorite, the folksingers known as Patchouli, will perform. Food vendors and a Kids Art Alley also will be available.

For more information, call the gallery at 708-748-3377 or check the Tall Grass Arts Association Facebook page.