The Magnificent Mile Art Festival Returns to Chicago This Summer With a New Name

CHICAGO, April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago's signature summer art affair returns for its 19th anniversary under its original name; the Chicago Tribune North Michigan Avenue Art Festival. Despite the name change, festival goers can expect the same quality event that earned this show the distinction of being named one of the top ranked art festivals in the country.  This highly anticipated festival will transform Chicago's vibrant downtown shopping and dining district into an outdoor art gallery with an eclectic mix of the country's top established artists as well as new and emerging talent. The artistic media represented include paintings, life size sculptures, photography, glass, wood, jewelry and more. Admission is free and open to the public.  

The Chicago Tribune North Michigan Avenue Art Festival, formerly known as the Magnificent Mile Art Festival, attracts locals and tourists alike.  The more than 300 exhibiting artists are juried by an independent panel of expert judges and hand-selected from hundreds of applicants based on quality and diversity. The artists will line North Michigan Avenue in their professional booths; they will be present for the duration of the show, available to meet and speak with the public about their art and inspiration. The Chicago Tribune North Michigan Avenue Art Festival makes the arts accessible to a broad audience. Prices range from $25 hand-designed earrings to $20,000 metal sculptures. The event appeals to family and friends as a free and fun weekend activity, as well as serious art buyers looking to add to their collections.

A portion of the proceeds from the 19th Annual Chicago Tribune North Michigan Avenue Art Festival will benefit the Chicago Tribune Foundation. For additional information on the 19th Annual Chicago Tribune North Michigan Avenue Art Festival and Howard Alan Events visit http://www.artfestival.com.

SOURCE Howard Alan Events