In conjunction with Elmhurst Art Museum’s 25th year of inspiring its community, the Museum and RGL Marketing for the Arts launch summer festival season with the 25th Annual Art in Wilder Park, free-to-the-public from April 30-May 1, 10 am-5pm, at 175 S. Cottage Hill Ave. The outdoor festival presented in partnership with the Elmhurst Park District features over 125 exhibitors including local artists, musical acts, food vendors, a designated Kids Court for family activities, and more. Plus, all attendees are invited to visit the Museum’s rave exhibition Houses of Tomorrow: Solar Homes From Keck to Today free of charge. A full exhibitor list is now available at elmhurstartmuseum.org/events.
“The Elmhurst Art Museum is proud to be the new lead co-organizer of this popular Elmhurst tradition,” said John McKinnon, Executive Director of the Elmhurst Art Museum, “After two years of isolation and uncertainty, we're thrilled to host an estimated 8,000-10,000 visitors on our museum campus at Wilder Park, located in the heart of Elmhurst."
“We are excited for the return of Art in Wilder Park,” said The Honorable Scott Levin, Mayor of Elmhurst. “This vibrant event located in the center of Elmhurst attracts thousands of visitors and has become a staple to our community. We hope people from near and far will spend the day at the park and support our incredible local artists while also exploring the restaurants and businesses in our town.”
In addition to local artisans selling one-of-a-kind jewelry, paintings, sculptures, ceramics, prints, fiber arts, and a variety of other media, visitors can enjoy a variety of different kid’s activities with over 20 community organizations, mouthwatering goods from twelve food vendors and a range of musical performances from 11:30 am-4:00 pm including Caitlin Simone & Lloyd Snyder, School of Rock Elmhurst, Doug Bardolph and Marion Longid.
About Elmhurst Art Museum’s 25th Anniversary
Throughout the Elmhurst Art Museum’s 25th year of inspiring its community, the Museum will host a year-long celebration, with a focus on the three major hallmarks of its mission: architecture (Spring), education (Summer), and art (Fall). The Museum’s current exhibition Houses of Tomorrow: Solar Homes from Keck to Today celebrates Chicagoland’s innovative solar homes starting with George Fred Keck's vision for the future built for the 1933 Chicago World's Fair. It is accompanied by an exhibit in the historic 1952 McCormick House, Jan Tichy: Reflectance. Two additional shows will be on view, including the annual School District 205 Student Art Show and a solo show by Ted Strandt in the Elmhurst Artists’ Guild gallery.
The Elmhurst Art Museum is located at 150 South Cottage Hill Avenue in Elmhurst (IL), 25 minutes from downtown Chicago by car or public transportation (Metra). On the museum’s campus is the McCormick House, a single-family home designed in 1952 by Mies van der Rohe, one of the great architects of the 20th Century. The McCormick House is one of only three residences designed and built by Mies in the United States – and one of only two open to the public.
The Museum is open Wednesday and Thursday from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Friday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Admission is free over Art in Wilder Park weekend. Regular admission prices are $15 for Adults (ages 18+), $12 for Seniors, and Children are free. For more information, please call 630.834.0202 or visit elmhurstartmuseum.org.
Art in Wilder Park is co-organized by the Elmhurst Art Museum and RGL Marketing for the Arts, Inc.
In partnership with the Elmhurst Park District
Presenting Sponsor: Kelly Stetler | Compass.
Festival Sponsors: Chiro One Wellness Centers, Explore Elmhurst, The Home Improvement Network, Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art Oak Brook, Maxine, Mosaic Counseling & Wellness
Kid’s Court Sponsor: Suburban Bank & Trust. Special Exhibit Sponsor: Unlimited Heating and Cooling, Inc.