The July 2024 Lake Street Art Drop is with Lauren Callis and Renee Doric! Thanks to our partners at Corazon, every piece of art package in this Lake Street Art Drop will come with a $15 Corazon gift certificate! Note: this month’s Lake Street Art Drop will be on the second Thursday due to the Fourth of July!
Hints begin on our Instagram and Facebook stories @VisitLakeStreet at 6:00 pm.
Meet the Artist, Lauren Callis
Lauren’s work has been shown and published across the Midwest, employing the practices of oil, watercolor, and fiber arts. She received an MFA in Art Therapy from the School of the Art Institute in Chicago and a BA in Art Therapy from the University of Wisconsin-Superior. Lauren is an art therapist in Minneapolis and the founder and executive director of Curiosity Studio.
Learn more about Lauren Callis and her favorite Lake Street businesses!
Meet the Artist, Renee Doric
“Hi! I’m Renee. I create fun, colorful, lightweight jewelry. I mainly use polymer clay, resin, brass and sterling silver. I mostly make earrings, but I’m not limited to that! I also make necklaces, bracelets, hairpins, barrettes and rings.”
My favorite businesses to visit along Lake Street are: Midtown Global Market, El Guanaco, Hamdi and Wrecktangle Pizza”
Join Bike Anywhere for a short, 2 - 3 mile, family-friendly ride from Longfellow Park or Cooper Park to this Lake Street Art Drop with Lauren Callis & Renee Doric! New, inexperienced, and occasional bike riders are welcome.
Bike Anywhere will cover bike commute safety tips to build your comfort and confidence to get around to your favorite Lake Street spots by bike!
Schedule:
5:00 pm - Bicycling in the City 101 at Longfellow Park. Join early to learn the rules of the road and tips for safe riding, family riding, rainy and all weather riding. Come with questions and to share your experience. Meet on the north side (playground side) of the Recreation Center building.
5:30 pm - Bike ride leaves from Longfellow Park Recreation Center. The group will ride by Copper Park’s NW corner to meet with the rest of the group.
6:00 pm - Arrive at the Art Drop location.
6:00 - 7:00 pm - Hunt for art & enjoy local business, like Dairy Queen (don’t forget your wallet)!
7:00 - 7:15 pm - If you would like to ride back to Longfellow Park with the group , they will leave from Dairy Queen, 4400 E. Lake Street, at 7:00 pm.