Sulzer Comic & Arts Festival: Artist Alley and Merch Market

The Artist Alley and Merch Market at Sulzer Regional Library is the place to browse and buy original work directly from a half-dozen local illustrators and makers, all part of the Sulzer Comic & Arts Festival. The Saturday, December 5 market runs from 10 AM to 4 PM, with participating artists including Cait Alejandre, Catalina Diaz, Keanu "Kiwi" Martinez, Laura Reyes, and Steph Stanga. Expect a mix of character-driven illustration, picture-book art, and fandom-focused merchandise, with styles ranging from watercolor to digital. Free to attend. If you need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance, call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org at least 14 business days in advance.