Listings of holiday craft fairs, trunk shows, open studios, and special gallery events will run through December. Send information to artlistings@chicagoreader.com.
Artists Studio Sale with ceramics, drawings, paintings, and photography by five resident artists. Fri 12/3, 6-9 PM, Sat-Sun 12/4-12/5, 1-5 PM, 4052 N. Western, 773-539-6047.
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Depart-Ment Quarterly craft sale featuring jewelry, clothing, accessories, furniture, stuffed animals and toys, books, and more. Fri 12/3, 7-11 PM, Sat-Sun 12/4-12/5, 11 AM-5 PM (with crafting workshops at 2 PM), Open End Gallery, 2000 W. Fulton, suite 310, 312-560-1442.
Gifted Small clay, metal, and wood objects by five resident artists. Through 12/23. Opens Sat 12/4, 6-9 PM, then Mon-Fri 11 AM-6 PM, Sat-Sun noon-5 PM, McKinley Design, 1742 W. Division, 773-252-7210.
Holidaze in Roscoe Village Work by 25 artists, including birdhouses by Don Claus, kites by Frank Crowley, and textiles by Aimee Picard. Through 12/12. Fri 12/3, 6-10 PM, Sat-Sun 12/4-12/5, noon-6 PM, at August House, 2113 W. Roscoe, 773-327-5644.
Julmarknad Holiday Festival Andersonville’s annual Swedish “Christmas market” features work by 23 midwest artisans. Sat 12/4, 10 AM-5 PM, and Sun 12/5, 11 AM-4 PM, Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark, 773-728-8111, $2.
Pleasant Home Work by 16 artisans including jewelry, fiber arts, soft sculpture, porcelain ornaments, hats, and aromatherapy items. Through 12/12. Sun 12/5, open house with entertainment 1-4 PM. Mon-Wed 12/6-12/8, 10 AM-7 PM, Thu 12/9, 3-7 PM, Pleasant Home, 217 Home, Oak Park, 708-383-2654.
