I am so happy that Chicago has been awarded the #1 spot for best cities! The most wonderful thing about it for me, is that I don't have to travel much to show my work. Each year I'm more selective about which venues I work and I have been lucky enough to grow my client base with a lot of repeat customers.
One of the shows that I attend didn't get into the top spots however, keep your eye out for the Glenwood Arts Fest in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago on the north side. It's a smaller show than the 57th Street Art Fair on the south side of the city, but the diversity of art and the fun, funky and most excellent attendance rivals other city fairs.
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Thanks for this comment, Gayle. I was really amazed at all the votes the various Chicago events received. This whole region has a wonderful variety of shows, from Navy Pier and the Merchandise Mart to wonderful neighborhoods from 57th Street out to Naperville and all around.
In addition, there are the Renegade Craft Shows and isn't there a a cool event in Bucktown? Each show has its own flavor reflecting the area and the people who attend. I spent some time working with the Riverside neighborhood area this year and they are differentiating their show also. It is a very exciting city for events.
Does anyone else have a favorite Chicago area show?