Blue Island Arts Alliance

05/05/2026

We know you are ALL super excited to join us for MAI FEST on Saturday!!! Here is a little info on parking so you can plan ahead!
https://www.facebook.com/share/1BCGfyqgkz/

04/30/2026

LESS THAN 2 WEEKS AWAY!!! We hope to see you there!
-Over 100 Artisan Vendors!
-Live Music!
-Food & Drinks!
https://www.facebook.com/share/1Cc5s2xZbt/

04/02/2026

GET READY!!! MAI FEST is right around the corner!

https://www.streetzartzalliance.com/post/mai-fest-returns-to-blue-island?fbclid=IwZnRzaAQ7o0JleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe9Bb7MkPxLaqntUXRS4chh1943iTTUzwBfAjhFNH2o_hVpKy3WJRfrxUIjTQ_aem_txBzQZs4nUmH4sGqiAUEoQ

Blue Island, IL — This Mother's Day weekend, the South Suburbs' most beloved handmade market makes its triumphant return.

02/06/2026

Here is the link for artists/vendors interested in participating in MAI FEST 2026.

We are looking for all handmade goods.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdYTpOCpFJNi1c2czx0bTLH7MwhXfObzaAz6SE2hFMO6U7lw/viewform

08/21/2025

REMINDER!!! POTTERY DEMONSTRATION AND GALLERY SHOW!

Please join us for a day of art!

Noon to 5pm Pottery Demonstration

5pm to 9pm Gallery show with several local artists and live music!

08/02/2025

GALLERY OPENING AND POTTERY DEMONSTRATION!!!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23rd

Please join us for a full day of the arts beginning with a pottery demonstration by the very talented Pottery Boys followed by a gallery show of several talented local artists!

04/08/2025

We are looking for volunteers to help us make this the best MAI FEST ever!!! We have two hour time slots before, during, or after the event. If you are interested in helping, please reach out with your availability to our volunteer coordinator, Julie Sklom, at [email protected].

THANK YOU!

02/25/2025

02/25/2025

MAIFEST 25 CALL FOR VENDORS!!!

If you are interested in being a vendor in the 4th annual MAIFEST Arts and Crafts Fair please follow the link below to apply.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbcW_x65vf73S85pbUiuUjYJuf7pzQA-SoPUEFV-Zqbk7XVA/viewform

07/05/2024

Get your tickets now for the Christmas Parade fundraiser at the Lyric! The money pays for rides and Kringle Mart tents to help keep admission free for everyone! The Protein Basket is back to be raffled off as well as the Lottery tree! Hope to see you there. You can order tickets here: https://christmas-light-parade.square.site/