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Support
Support Rogers Park's Free Community Celebration!
WHO
The Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival (GAAF) is a broad-based, grassroots, nonprofit event planned and staffed by volunteers. The event is free to the public with no admission fee, suggested donation, or gated point of entry. GAAF performances, artist demonstrations, and children’s creative arts activities and materials are free for the public to enjoy. Local and regional sponsor support underwrites festival production expenses and ensures artists’ participation costs are kept to a minimum.
WHAT
Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest is a free, weekend-long event that features artists, open studios, and live entertainment on multiple outdoor stages. Experience art, performance, and music, as well as food and drink, on the cobblestone streets of the Glenwood Avenue Arts District in Rogers Park. More than 120 artists and merchants display their original wares. The event attracts 10,000+ attendees over the weekend.
WHERE
GAAF takes place in the Glenwood Avenue Arts District, in the heart of Rogers Park along Glenwood and Morse avenues (6900N / 1400W), steps from the CTA Red Line Morse L stop. Our event is accessible to people with disabilities.
WHEN
Third weekend in August 20th Anniversary Year (2002-2022)
August 19-21, 2022
Friday Night Cobblestone Jam Opening Night Celebration
Friday, August 19, 6-10 pm
Street Festival and Art Fair
Saturday, August 20, 11 am – 9 pm
Sunday, August 21, 11 am – 7 pm
WHY
GAAF is dedicated to showcasing the artists and venues of the Glenwood Avenue Arts District and Rogers Park, championing the unique and eclectic neighborhood character, remaining free to the public, and offering low participation fees to artists.
Sponsorship options enable you to target your support:
Food Court @Properties Ellen Baren Real Estate Group
KidsFest Area Morse Fresh Market
West Stage Rogers Park Chamber of Commerce
East Stage RPBA & SSA #24
Cobblestone Jam $2,500
Live Art Demos $1,500 Printing Sponsor $1,500 On-Site Sponsor $1,200 Major Sponsor $1,000 Supporter $500 I Love the Arts! $250
Major sponsors and above receive logo placement on posters, ads, programs, and GAAF sponsor banners. On-site sponsors and above also receive a 10'x10' street space at the Fest. Supporters will receive special thanks in Fest announcements and on the website, as well as our sincere thanks. Every penny counts!
Please contact Al Goldberg at 847.910.1556 or al_goldberg@mac.com to discuss sponsorship benefits and availability.
