418 Thomas Avenue

Garage Galleries event showcases local artists in garages

On Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 2-7 p.m., Forest Park garages will become de facto art galleries at Garage Galleries Forest Park, A Neighborhood Art Walk.

Garage Galleries Forest Park is a free, volunteer-driven neighborhood art walk, coordinated by Lin Beribak, Susan Cross, Andrea DiFebo and Rick Wagner from the Forest Park Arts Alliance. For the 7th year, residents throughout the neighborhoods of Forest Park will host local area artists in their garages to display their work in a casual, familyfriendly, “art reception” atmosphere.

We are pleased to hold the 2021 event with over 50 artists in 24 garages across Forest Park. Each garage hosts several artists in all mediums, including painting, photography, pottery, sculpture, mixed media, and jewelry. Most of the featured artwork will be available for purchase.

Each artist is featured on the Garage Galleries website, tinyurl.com/ garagegalleries, with a photo of their work, description, and links to their websites or social media. “We have a great slate of artists for this year’s event, including many new artists,” states Beribak.

“This free, family-friendly event is open to everyone and is a great way to see terrifi c art in a casual and welcoming setting,” stated Cross. “Our host garages are incredibly welcoming to the artists, and it’s a wonderful way to explore the neighborhoods of Forest Park,” adds DiFebo.

Attendees are encouraged to visit as many garages as possible, by car, bicycle or on foot. Check out the map of locations and their artists in this section.

2021 Garage Location Map

A list of garage locations and an online Google map is also available at the Garage Galleries website: www.tinyurl.com/GarageGalleries, and printed maps are available at Centuries & Sleuths, 7419 Madison Street, Forest Park. 1. 301 Elgin Avenue 2. 529 Elgin Avenue 3. 418 Thomas Avenue 4. 432 Thomas Ave 5. 446 Thomas Ave 6. 505 Thomas 7. 426 Beloit Avenue 8. 427 Beloit Avenue 9. 505 Ferdinand Avenue 10. 519 Beloit Avenue 11. 541 Beloit Avenue 12. 540 Ferdinand Avenue 13. 625 Thomas Avenue 14. 905 Circle Avenue 15. 904 Marengo Avenue 16. 1040 Elgin Avenue 17. 1047 Hannah Avenue 18. 1046 Thomas Avenue 19. 1110 Thomas Avenue 20. 1120 Beloit Avenue 21. 1016 Lathrop Avenue 22. 1026 Lathrop Avenue 23. 1230 Marengo Avenue 24. 1302 Marengo Avenue

2021 Garage Location list and online Google map available at www.tinyurl.com/GarageGalleries