Navy Pier is honored to celebrate in Black History Month with a new Black Makers Market, live art studio and staff highlights.
Throughout February, Black Makers Market will take place at the Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion. Dozens of local African American artisans, designers and entrepreneurs will take over the space to put their products on display. Guests are welcome to attend every Saturday and Sunday from 12pm–6pm.
Vendors include: Beyond Beautiful Books & Beauty, Mack’s Healthy Seasonings, BWYB Products Miss, Teenie’s Handmades, Creativiti Custom Designs and Events LLC, NENE’S CUSTOM CREATIONS, Divine Feminine Find, Nonku’s Corner, Sprouts and Deco, Fearlessly Hue LLC, Soap Junkii Bath & Body, FEM RITUALS TGP, Let’s Chat About Love, Goldies NFT Art Trinity’s Treasures LLC., HEM Healing Every Mind, Tuan Jones Studio, Hoofe designs, TWISTED ROSE Metal, Krafty Chick Jewelry + Accessories, wadecreate, and Waist Ware Waistbeads.
In addition to the Black Makers Market, Navy Pier will have a new Black Live Artist Studio starting Wednesday, February 1 in the Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion. The studio will be highlighting two artists weekly throughout the month of February. The artists will perform their artwork live and open dialogue about Black artwork with guests who walk by. Hours for live art will vary Monday – Friday. The live art will take place from 12pm – 6pm every Saturday and Sunday in the month of February.
Live Artists:
Feb. 8 – Feb. 14: wadecreate and HEM Healing Every Mind
Feb. 15 – Feb. 21: Fearlessly Hue LLC Goldies, NFT Art
Feb. 22 – Feb. 28: Fearlessly Hue LLC Goldies, NFT Art & Project Contacts
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