Call for artists for Water Street Fine Art & Fine Crafts Show in July

Water Street Downtown Naperville is hosting the third annual Water Street Fine Art & Fine Craft Fair, a juried art exhibition and sale, on July 12. The show will feature fine art and crafts from local artists in various media, along with children's activities and live jazz music.

It will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Water and Webster streets, adjacent to the renowned Naperville Riverwalk, Naper Settlement and Hotel Indigo Naperville Riverwalk.

The show is inviting local artists from the Chicago and suburban area to exhibit fine art and fine crafts in a variety of media including painting, drawing, sculpture, fiber, graphics, mixed media, jewelry, photography, pottery, metalwork, glass, wood, digital art work, glass, and digital art.

The show will feature children’s activities and live jazz by the Pete Ellman Trio.

Water Street also feature several eateries open for brunch, lunch and dinner including Sparrow Coffee, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Shop, Plank Kitchen in Hotel Indigo, Blue Sushi Sake Grill, Quiubo, Santo Cielo, SixtyFour Wine Bar & Kitchen, and Vasili’s Mediterranean, many including outdoor seating or views of the Street.

A cooling fountain and splash pad grace Foyo Plaza, and Water Street connects to Jaycees Park with outdoor WiFi-enabled covered seating areas.

Admission to the show is free and free parking is available in the Hotel Indigo parking garage or municipal center upper deck.

“Visitors travel from near and far to enjoy the splendor of the Riverwalk and the myriad restaurants and shops on Water Street and throughout downtown Naperville,” said Deb Newman, who is organizing the show on behalf of Marquette Companies and Water Street.

“There is such a breadth of talent among artists and fine craftspeople in Chicagoland and our surrounding suburbs, and we look forward to hosting them at this more intimate, leisurely event in this beautiful setting on a summer Sunday afternoon. We are also proud to introduce visitors to all Water Street has to offer.”

Local artists wishing to apply to the show may do so from Feb. 15-May 15. There is no application fee, but booth fees do apply. A jury is expected to select 25-30 artists to participate in the show.

Overnight accommodation for visitors and artists is available at Hotel Indigo Naperville Riverwalk. Additional artist information and application may be found at zapplication.org.

Water Street Naperville is situated in downtown Naperville which offers hundreds of restaurants and shops as well as the famed Riverwalk linear park. In addition to several award-winning restaurants, the street is also home to Elements Events, Pro Image Sports, Sea Love Candle Bar & Boutique, and Solaia Luxury Salon & Spa. Other highlights are the annual spring and fall plant sale and the popular NaperLights holiday lights display.

For additional information, visit Water Street Naperville on Facebook or waterstreetnaperville.com.