Welcome to our slice of artistic heaven, every 4th Friday in Crown Point, Indiana. 

Northwest Indiana (Chicago’s South Shore) is alive and active with the arts, especially the historical downtown square of Crown Point.  Come stroll through our vibrant square and visit the charming and unique businesses that turn into artistic sanctuaries every 4th Friday of the month from 6 to 9 p.m. 

View the fascinating and avant-garde art on display and meet the artists in each participating business monthly.  This perfect opportunity will let you get a taste of all that Crown Point has to offer.  Additional businesses and restaurants will be open and ready to welcome you to our slice of artistic heaven-historical downtown Crown Point, Indiana!  Come and have some dinner, purchase some art, view our gorgeous Courthouse and stroll the square while having a fabulous time!

The event is organized on an annual schedule of venues and artists, so monthly changes may occur.

We hope that you get to experience the event not just once but many times over, as there is always something new going on in conjunction with the event.

WHAT IS THE COST?
The event is completely FREE to attend and participate.
 
WHERE DO I PARK?
There are multiple municipal parking lots in the downtown area, as well as ample parking on the "Square" for all.
 
WHAT TYPE OF ART WILL BE DISPLAYED?
4th Friday Arts is open to any accredited or new artistic medium. Come expecting painters, sculptors, weavers, ballet dancers, musicians, and many more.
 
WHERE DOES THE 4TH FRIDAY ARTS WALK BEGIN?
The event is based at South Shore Arts, in the Community Art Center, 138 S. Main St. #100. Walking guides, refreshements and other information is available.

2008 Application [ file size: 220KB ]

Guidelines & Waiver [ file size: 48KB ]


 
  May Walking Guide
  May Participating Artists
   
   

Jennifer Bzdil - Public Relations Chair
Phone: 219-662-3290
Email: jbzdil@crownpoint.in.gov
 
COMMITTEE
Edda Taylor - Committe Head
John Cain - Artist Advisor
Donna Catalano - Artist Advisor
Lenore Barron - Business Chair
Marge Brauer - Business Member
Matt Hanson - Public Relations Member
Jennie Burgess - Theme Coordination Chair
Irmgard Claussen - Committee Member
Jane Leslie - Committee Member
Yolanda Tamez - Committee Member
Gloria Tuohy - Committee Member
Kari Bunde - Courthouse Liason

INDIVIDUALS:
6th District Lake County Councilman, Ted Bilski