Support Rogers Park's Free Community Celebration!

August 15th - 17th, 2025

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
24th Annual Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest, August 15-17, 2025
 
Friday Night Cobblestone Jam
Opening Night Celebration
Friday, August 15, 6-10 pm
 
Street Festival and Art Fair
Saturday, August 16, 11 am – 9 pm
Sunday, August 17, 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.

DESIGNATED SPONSORSHIPS

Directing your donation enables you to specify and celebrate your support.

East Stage          SSA #24
West Stage $5,000
Landscape Oasis $5,000
KidsFest Area     Morse Fresh Market
Security Sponsor         $2,500
Cobblestone Jam        $2,500
Communications         $2,500
West Food Court         Ellen Baren @Properties
East Food Court          JB Alberto's Pizza
Compostable Cups Chicago Condo Management
Live Art Demos            $1,500
Printing Sponsor         $1,500

On-site Sponsor $1,200 *minimum level for a street space
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 and a link on our website.  

On-site sponsors and above ($1,200 minimum sponsorship) are welcome to a 10'x10' street space at the Fest. On-site sponsors must provide a free handout that’s fun for children of all ages! No balloons or food items, please and no sales of merchandise allowed.

Supporters will receive special thanks in Fest announcements, at glenwoodave.org, on social media – as well as our sincere thanks.  Every penny counts!

Please contact manager@glenwoodave.org to discuss sponsorship benefits and availability.