Fine Arts Fest Brings Over 50 Artists, Live Music To Downers Grove

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — More than 50 artists will showcase paintings, photography, artisanal jewelry and other works during the 47th annual Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival Sept. 7 and Sept. 8. The two-day art event will also feature live music by local artists, face painting, balloon twisting and other family-friendly activities.

Here's a list of the 52 artists who will be on hand at the festival.

• Stephanie Ann: Painting
• Rachel Ayong Chee: Painting
• Pollie Baumann: Jewelry
• Philipp Bonushkin: Ceramics
• Maggie Capettini: Painting
• Ron Clevenger: Mixed Media
• Kathie Collinson: Mixed Media
• Art DePesa: Glass
• Alex Deriy: Glass
• Cynthia Dybsky: Painting
• Jeff Easley: Handmade Furniture
• Karen Emanuelson: Painting
• Julie Furgat: Painting
• Carol Hedden: Painting
• Rochelle Hoey: Drawing
• Brian Horan: Photography
• Linda Horton: Photography
• Igors Irbe: Mixed Media
• Vandana Jain: Painting
• Sarah Johnson: Painting
• Kiaralinda: Metal Working
• Betty Kirk: Fiber
• Elizabeth Kline: Jewelry
• Judit Ksiazak: Ceramics
• Promila Kumar: Painting
• Susan Larsen: Jewelry
• Shelly Lawler: Photography
• Molly Lindsey: Painting
• George Machart: Glass
• Julie Matos: Jewelry
• Josh Merrill: Photography
• Karlette Murray: Metal Working
• Sheila Papaioannou: Jewelry
• Julie Prizant: Jewelry
• Barry Reithmeier: Digital and Mixed Media
• Cassandra Scanlon: Ceramics
• David Schubert: Painting
• Jennifer Scott: Painting
• Andrew Sechin: Painting
• Rachel Sevchik: Fiber
• Ron Sieracki: Mixed Media
• Anthony Slichenmyer: Steel
• Amy Smetana: Jewelry
• Richard Sobkowiak: Wood
• Kim Sowa: Mixed Media
• Sandy Squillo: Jewelry
• Jennifer Starchvill: Painting
• April Stechschulte: Ceramics
• Martin A. Stone: Drawing
• Rita Troller: Printing
• Denise Wheeler: Mixed Media

"We have a great variety of artists from all over," Downtown Downers Grove Executive Director Erin Venezia told Patch. "From right here in Downers Grove to a couple artists from Florida."

Each day will feature live performances. The schedule is as follows.

Saturday

10:15 a.m.: Briley, a District 99 student

12 p.m.: Keithen Banks

2:15 p.m.: Scott Allen

4 p.m.: Molly Rose Trio

Sunday

10:30 a.m.: Luca Ruiz, a District 58 student

12 p.m.: Lee Murdock

2:30 p.m.: The Kelltones

Visitors can stop by Smile Downers Grove, 5149 Main St., on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to enjoy face painting, balloon twisting and other family-friendly activities. A children's activity booth will also be available at Indian Boundary YMCA during both days of the festival.

What: Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival

When: Sept. 7 and Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.