
In Episode 146 of The Chicagoland Guide, Aaron Masliansky sits down with Cate Slighton of the 57th Street Art Fair to explore the history, culture, and community that have made Hyde Park one of Chicago’s most distinctive neighborhoods. As the fair prepares for its 79th year, Cate shares the story of how a small gathering of local artists evolved into the oldest juried art fair in the Midwest. The conversation also dives into Hyde Park’s artist colonies, the legacy of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, urban renewal, the influence of the University of Chicago, the Obama Presidential Center, and the role that art and public spaces play in creating vibrant communities. Whether you’re a longtime Chicagoan or discovering Hyde Park for the first time, this episode offers a fascinating look at one of the city’s most unique and enduring cultural destinations.In Episode 146 of The Chicagoland Guide, Aaron Masliansky sits down with Cate Sleighton of the 57th Street Art Fair to explore th...
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