---
title: 57th Street Art Fair
description: 'Chicago''s historic Hyde Park art fair, the first major art fair of the season.'
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/57th-street-art-fair'
type: organization
createdAt: '2026-09-27'
updatedAt: '2026-10-06'
organizationType: Festival
location: 'Chicago, IL, United States'
website: 'https://www.57thstreetartfair.com/'
yearFounded: 1948
---

# 57th Street Art Fair

*Festival • Chicago, IL, United States*

## About

Chicago's historic Hyde Park art fair, the first major art fair of the season.

The 57th Street Art Fair is a long-running art fair held in the Hyde Park neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago. Now in its 80th year, it draws over 20,000 visitors annually to browse and buy work from exhibiting artists stationed in booths throughout the weekend. The Fair combines art sales with community spirit, live music, and family-friendly activities, and offers free admission to all visitors.

## Details

- **Founded:** 1948
- **Address:** 57th Street at Kimbark Ave. Chicago, IL 60615
- **Website:** https://www.57thstreetartfair.com/
- **Social Media:** facebook: https://www.facebook.com/57thstreetartfair, instagram: https://www.instagram.com/57startfair/

## Programs

View current programs from 57th Street Art Fair on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/57th-street-art-fair