# Event Details - **Event Name**: How Artists Create: The Process, with John McDavitt - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Artist John McDavitt explores the creative process and unpacks how artists think, make, and bring ideas to life.About this Event***Rescheduled after inclement weather***Artist and designer John McDavitt loves to dissect the creative process almost as much as he loves making art. During this dynamic and engaging presentation, John will explore how artists create while unpacking some of the mystery behind the artist mindset. If you want to visit one of John's public art projects in person, he is the artist behind our Route 66 bench, part of Lockport's "100 Year Road Trip" celebrating the centennial of Route 66. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/2d32b900-684f-11f1-9578-a1beb0c0b8c8-rimg-w1200-h600-dc010101-gmir.jpg This presentation is for all ages and all skill levels, whether you’re an artist, a maker, a doodler, a daydreamer, or someone who simply enjoys seeing how creative people think.About the Speaker:John McDavitt is an artist, entrepreneur, teacher, speaker, and career coach who has spent more than 35 years building a career in art and design through McDavitt Design Studio, Inc. His work spans airbrush, illustration, murals, package design, product design, and character and concept development, reflecting a practice that blends fine art, commercial design, and creative problem-solving.This is a free event. Registration is encouraged to help us plan for seating. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lockport/how-artists-create-the-process-with-john-mcdavitt/100001991790740723 - **Event Categories**: art, business, fine-arts, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Lockport - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Gaylord Building - **lat**: 41.590874 - **long**: -88.057895 - **full address**: Gaylord Building, 200 West 8th Street, Lockport, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: How Artists Create: The Process, with John McDavitt - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/0ed27e31ad6c95f132b06fcc6c92a4b7eabcaa3533cb01d6a3b5da1034f8edcb-rimg-w1200-h600-dc2f2d2f-gmir.jpg?v=1781482507 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is How Artists Create: The Process, with John McDavitt being held? - **A:** How Artists Create: The Process, with John McDavitt takes place on Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Gaylord Building, 200 West 8th Street, Lockport, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing How Artists Create: The Process, with John McDavitt? - **A:** How Artists Create: The Process, with John McDavitt is organized by The Gaylord Building Historic Site. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** How Artists Create: The Process, with John McDavitt is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lockport, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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