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Artists of the Wall Festival underway at Loyola Beach

June 17, 2023 / 12:48 PM CDT / CBS Chicago

CBS News Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS) – A popular festival is bringing artists together.

The Artists of the Wall Festival is back today at Loyola Beach.

For 30 years, hundreds of local artists have gathered to paint sections of the 600-foot beach wall, then piecing together a massive mural.

You're invited to watch the artists' work their magic while also enjoying live music.

The free event is happening until 3 p.m. at Loyola Beach between Farwell and Morse.

Jeramie Bizzle

Jeramie Bizzle is a web producer for CBS Chicago. Jeramie began working with CBS Chicago as an intern in 2017 and returned as a full-time Web Producer in 2021. He has previously written for the Austin Weekly Newspaper, OakPark.com and Sportskeeda.