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Reserve your spot for Wheaton Art Walk Oct. 10-11

Posted October 04, 2020 11:00 pm

Submitted by Amdur Productions

Courtney and Rommel Ricaurte of Steel Alive design 2-D & 3-D stainless steel creations that embody the love of nature and creativity. Courtesy of Steel Alive

The Wheaton Art Walk makes it debut this year as an artful, mindful, and socially distanced art walk featuring a smaller, carefully curated group of artists in downtown Wheaton on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 10-11.

There will be 100 juried artists showcasing painting, jewelry, sculpture, photographs, fashion wearables and more. The art walk, sponsored by Downtown Wheaton Association and Amdur Productions, also features food and live music.

They are limiting the number of attendees in the event at one time to assist with social distancing practices.

Admission is free though attendees must reserve a one-hour time slot for the event at www.eventbrite.com/e/wheaton-art-walk-tickets-116005695157. Art Walk hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days along North Hale Street and Karlskoga Avenue. Free parking.

There is a special opening from 9 to 10 a.m. both days for people with health compromised and or mobility issues.

VIP tickets also are available. VIP ticket holders get priority entry into the festival and can come at any time either Saturday and Sunday, depending on which ticket day they purchased. VIP tickets are $10 per day.

Attendees are required to wear face coverings while at the art walk. Festivalgoers can make a day of it in charming downtown Wheaton which boasts incredible shopping and dining experiences.

Managed by Amdur Productions, the festival hosts juried artists in downtown Wheaton and offers extraordinary examples of fine art and fine craft in a variety of mediums and price points.

Art enthusiasts will have the opportunity to see the masters at work with interactive art demos and booth chats taking place all weekend long!

Only one visitor/family/friend group per art booth viewing at a time. Wait for an artist's invitation before entering a booth. Face coverings required for all visitors over 2 years of age. Please maintain a 6-foot distance from any others outside your group.

Attendees also can use noncontact purchasing by using a credit card or a cashless pay system. Follow the one way walking pay (no backtracking) and please leave pets at home.

For information, call the office (847) 926-4300 or email info@amdurproductions.com. Visit amdurproductions.com/event/2020-wheaton-art-walk/.

The featured artists include: Jennifer Akese-Burney, Carla Bank, Joanne Barsanti, Maria Belokurova, James Cole, Janice Czerwinski, Dick Dahlstrom, Mark Dreyer, Glen Etheridge, Mayolo Haro, Mark Hersch, Heidi Hess, David Hooker, Kelly Jacobson, Andrew Johnson, Eric Lee, Kate Keilty, Mandy Krolak, Zsuzsanna Luciano, Candace Marsella, Josh Merrill, Robin Nathan, Jackie Phinney, Ralph Rankin, John Scanlan, Phillip Schorn, Laura Schubert, Ron Sieracki and Kari Kloc, Greg Sobanski, Richard Sobkowiak, Al Sorenson, Stephanie Tantillo, Gracelynn and Ike Tamrak, Danilo Vinardell and Igris Morales, Elizabeth Waddington, Marylou Wecker, Jeff Zarinelli, Brooke Bartlett and Alyssa Neimeyer, Derek Christensen, Julie Furgat, Richard Cooley, Luis Enrique Gutierrez, Abby Miller, Dana and Scott Reed, Rashmi Ranganath, Rommel and Courtney Ricaurte, Neshama Roash, Michael Brown and Rocky Pardo.

Sculpture created by Courtney and Rommel Ricaurte of Steel Alive will be featured at the Wheaton Art Walk. Courtesy of Steel Alive

Handmade artisan jewelry by Dana Reed Designs Courtesy of Dana Reed Designs

Ceramic sculpture by Luis Enrique Gutierrez from Wake Forest, North Carolina, is inspired by his Nicoyan Indian heritage. Courtesy of Luis Enrique Gutierrez

Rocky Pardo from Edwardsville, Ill., creates custom and unique jewelry in silver and gold. Courtesy of Rocky Pardo

Richard Sobkowiak of Clarendon Hills creates handmade wooden vases and planters. Courtesy of Richard Sobkowiak

Check out the handmade wooden vases by Richard Sobkowiak of Clarendon Hills at the Wheaton Art Walk Oct. 10-11. Courtesy of Amdur Productions

Custom woodworking by Andrew Johnson will be featured at the Wheaton Art Walk Oct. 10-11. Courtesy of Andrew Johnson

L'AmourStyles by Laura Schubert of Downers Grove feature handmade scarves, ponchos, wraps and shawls. Courtesy of Laura Schubert

Handcrafted jewelry by Stephanie Tantillo of Satori Fire Glass is inspired by nature. Courtesy of Satori Fire Glass

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