Swing by Dovetail this weekend Oct 2-4 during the 16th annual West Town Art Walk, a neighborhood-wide event Dovetail owner Julie Ghatan co-founded with Chris Hunt of Seek Vintage back in 2011! This year we have 40+ shops, galleries, and restaurants, including Dovetail, who are hosting local artists in their businesses weekend long! And I’ll be having a mystery balloon pop sale 🎈Hope to see you! This year, Dovetail is hosting two great local artists and showcasing a a special collection made by Dovetail owner Julie Ghatan.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 2

Celebrate our latest Rénover collection, inspired by the drawings of Jean Cocteau. The Cocteau Collection features vintage 1950s evening bags with hand-embroidered images of Cocteau line drawings. I've meticulously crafted each one using the finest fibers: silk, merino wool, and mohair. Each piece is one of one. This collection will be released on Friday at 5pm during the West Town Art Walk! Swing by to see them in person.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 3

Join Dovetail as we welcome Chicago metalsmith Kelly Novak and her line of handmade jewelry. Novak’s collections feature nostalgia, humor, and traditions revised. Novak creates light sculptural pieces by exploring processes of powder coating, anodizing, and resin casting. Novak is a tenured Art Teacher with Chicago Public Schools, where she has created a metalsmithing course and studio for advanced art students at Lane Tech.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 4

Allison Orr is an artist based in Evanston, whose work spans ceramics, textiles, and paints. Orr’s love of nature is a constant theme throughout her work, incorporating animals and florals into many of her ceramic pieces, while utilizing high-quality natural fibers in her textiles. The slow process of creating her pieces is a labor a love that Orr hopes will be enjoyed for generations to come.

ABOUT THE WEST TOWN ART WALK

Established in 2011, the West Town Art Walk celebrates the vibrant community of businesses in West Town while showcasing the work of Chicago artists. The mission is to highlight West Town as a rich cultural hub for residents, visitors, and business owners alike. Over the years, the neighborhood has become known as a thriving arts district filled with galleries and creative spaces.

The 16th Annual West Town Art Walk (October 2-4, 2026) will feature local artists’ work on display at West Town Art Galleries and small businesses all weekend long! Free public art walking tours will be available at 5pm on Friday starting in front of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church and 1pm on Saturday & Sunday starting at the south side of Eckhart Park in front of the park house. Free pedicab rides will be available on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-6pm to get around town and enjoy all the art, culture, music, food, and deals in West Town. And don't forget to use your Art Walk button for deals and specials at local businesses! Stroll the neighborhood and celebrate the artistic and creative community of West Town!