September 27 & 28  
Peoria, Illinois
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Peoria Riverfront Festival Park & Gateway Building
Fri. Patron Preview Party
Sat. 9am-5pm; Sun. 10am-5pm
150 Artists
Deadline:  March 14

Highlights:

  • $10,000 Total Awards, including Best of show: $2,500; 10 Awards of Excellence: $750 each and 10 Honorable Mentions:  Automatic invite for 2015
  • Peoria is hallway between Chicago and St. Louis and a short destination drive from Des Moines, Milwaukee and Indianapolis
  • Voted in Top 50 Best Art Fairs by ArtFairCalendar.com
  • Rated #87 in the Top 200 Art Fairs by Sunshine Artist, 2013
  • Ranked in the Top 200 Fairs, 2013 Art Fair Sourcebook, #63 in Fine Art and #92 in Fine Craft

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With 35% of our exhibiting artists new each year, we never tire of hearing:  "Wow, I never thought I'd sell this well and have this much fun in Peoria, Illinois!"

 

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Whether you're a first-timer...

This has been one of the nicest shows I've been a part of.  Well organized, very artist friendly, beautiful town and art savvy customers.  Plus, what an outstanding group of artists.-Joe Martino, 2013 Fine Art Fair Artist

 

Or back for more...

I love your festival,  It is always one of my favorites every year.  I always love coming back.  Thank you!-Shawn Wolter, 2005-2013 Fine Art Fair Artist

 

We pride ourselves on preserving the established reputation of hosting an exceptional fair-now into its 52nd year!!

  • An appreciative buying audience for ALL mediums
  • Pre-fair sales opportunities and commissioned post-fair sales
  • Easy set-up and teardown/level and accessible
  • Over 400 energetic community volunteers willing to please-delivery of refreshments, booth sitters for breaks, and other help as needed
  • Overnight security-both Friday and Saturday
  • Complimentary meals all weekend with artist awards reception meal
  • Beautiful outdoor venue on over three acres of Riverfront
  • Above and beyond hospitality-enjoy some good mid-western fun!
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Come to Central Illinois and let us show you why so many artists consider the Peoria Art Guild's Fine Art Fair one of the most fun (and profitable) fairs they do all year!

 

Application available at: www.Zapplication.org 

 

For more info, please call (309)671-1090, visit: www.peoriaartguild.org, or email: events@peoriaartguild.org  

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