J Kronika at St. Giles Holiday Art fair

Come see my art: watercolor, oil, pastel, printmaking, photography and installation art

Original, framed and matted drawn and painted works, editioned lithography and etchings

At the St. Giles Family Mass Community presentation of:

The 2012 Holiday Gift & Art Fair

When?: Saturday, Dec. 1st 11am-5pm & Sunday, Dec. 2nd 10am-2pm

Where?: McDonough Hall, 1101 Columbian, Oak Park

At the corner of Greenfield and Columbian

Do your holiday shopping early and purchase handmade art by 18 local artists and goods from 2 Fair Trade organizations -- Harambee and North Central College Alternative Trade Project

Artist, Jessica Kronika will be available during the show for Pastel portraits and Face painting, stop by the Fly'n Gypsy Arts booth.

**Free admission**

All sales must be cash or check only, please.

Thanks.

Hope to see you there.

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