This is a special edition of our Call 
for Entries. Listed below are seventeen Midwest area professionally run art fairs by Amdur Productions.
Headed by Amy Amdur, these events exploded on the art fair scene 29 years ago when the Port Clinton Art Festival appeared in the affluent community of Highland Park, Illinois. Since then Amy has continued to produce and organize nationally recognized festivals in high-profile suburbs and popular metro areas.
Amdur's hard work and unparalleled eye, coupled with the dedication of her staff and a strong marketing outreach have made these art fairs a destination for artists and art buyers from the Midwest and around the world.
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With the addition of three new festivals, including a partnership with the Highland Park Art Center in June, a move into Michigan's summer shore playground in New Buffalo, and a Labor Day Weekend show in Milwaukee, Amdur continues to make an indelible impact on the arts community by hosting a selection of the most desirable juried art festivals.
Take a look at these seventeen events to fill your art fair schedule and your pocketbook!
Visit the website: AmdurProductions.com for full disclosure on each of the events and apply today! Deadline January 3.
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May 26 & 27
Barrington, Illinois
10am-5pm
Booth: $375
Jury: $25
Amdur Productions proudly kicks off the season with the third annual Barrington Art Festival. Known for its grand mansions and horse farms, the affluent suburb of Barrington boasts a wealthy population with a deep appreciation for the arts. More information.
Average temperature: 70
June 1-3
Eastside Millennium Art Festival
Fri.-Sat.: 11am-7pm
Sun.: 11am-5pm
130 Artists
Booth: $495
Jury: $25
Located blocks from Chicago's bustling Millennium Park, the Eastside Millennium Art Festival returns to downtown Chicago for its fourth year. More than 175,000 people visit the area daily whether for work or play at the neighboring Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago Cultural Center or Millennium Park. More information.
Average temperature: 71
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June 16 & 17
New Buffalo ARTigras! - New
NEW FESTIVAL!!!
10am-5pm
Booth: $450
Jury: $25
Amdur Productions proudly adds this new festival to its stellar line-up. Located one hour from Chicago in New Buffalo, Michigan, ARTigras! is expected to draw tens of thousands of art lovers who own summer homes in Harbor Country or visit the charming town for weekends away from the city. More information.
Average temperature: 73
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June 23 & 24
Promenade of Art Arlington Heights
10am-5pm
150 Artists!
Booth: $445
Jury: $25
Now celebrating it's tenth year, the Promenade of Art Arlington Heights is a longstanding tradition for residents of this prosperous suburb and nearby communities. The festival takes place in the lively downtown area amid upscale high-rise apartments, boutiques, cafes and popular restaurants. More information.
Average temperature: 74
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June 23 & 24
The Art Center's Festival of Fine Craft - New
Highland Park, Illinois
Well-established following!
130 Artists!
Booth: $450, + One Piece of Artwork Priced at $100 Retail
Jury: $35
June 30 & July 1
Lincolnshire Art Festival
Lincolnshire, Illinois
10am-5pm
120 artists!
Booth: $430
Jury: $25
Located in one of Chicago's most prosperous suburbs, the Lincolnshire Art Festival draws more than 20,000 art lovers annually. 2012 marks the Lincolnshire Art Festival's 15th year as a summer institution. More information.
Average temperature: 75
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July 6 - 8
Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival
Glencoe, Illinois
THREE DAY FESTIVAL!!!
10am-5pm
85 Artists!
Booth: $625
Jury: $35
Last year's inaugural event drew tens of thousands of art enthusiasts, making it a record breaking weekend for the Chicago Botanic Garden. Originally produced by Amdur Productions years ago, the festival returns for a second year with a select group of exceptional artists showcasing work of a botanic theme, use or material. More information.
Average temperature: 75
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July 14 - 15
Gold Coast Art Fair
Chicago, Illinois 
10am-6pm
350 Artists!
Booth: $595
Jury: $35
The "Granddaddy of American Art Festivals", the Gold Coast Art Fair returns to Grant Park, Chicago's premier festival destination! Now celebrating its 55th year, the Gold Coast Art Fair is the third oldest and by far one of the most well attended art festivals in Chicago. Located within walking distance of The Art Institute of Chicago and Buckingham Fountain, the art festival draws hundreds of thousands of art enthusiasts annually! More information.
Average temperature: 76
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July 21 - 22
Buffalo Grove Invitational Fine Art Festival
Buffalo Grove, Illinois
10am-5pm
160 Artists!
Booth: $475
Jury: $25
For 14 years, the Buffalo Grove Invitational Fine Art Festival has been a family and community tradition. This stellar art festival takes place in one of the fastest growing communities in the greater Chicagoland area, which is home to some of the most reputable business organizations in the Midwest. More information.
Average temperature: 76
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July 27-29
North Shore Festival of ArtTHREE DAYS!!!
Now opening on Friday!
10am-5pm
140 Artists!
Booth: $445
Jury: $25
A highly visible location, revamped layout and an extra day make this Amdur festival a pleasure for artists. Located in the incredibly popular Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center, this festival boasts a great following of discerning art lovers. More information.
Average temperature 77
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August 4 & 5
Glencoe Festival of Art
Glencoe, Illinois
120 Artists
Booth: $455
Jury: $25
The Glencoe Festival of Art takes place in the prestigious Village of Glencoe, an upscale community on Chicago's North Shore, which attracts a highly educated crowd of art lovers annually. More information.
August 11 & 12
Art at the Glen Town Center
Glenview, Illinois
10am-5pm
200 Artists!
Booth: $515
Jury: $35
Sales rank among the highest at this high quality, nationally well regarded show. Showgoers flock to this festival which is situated in a beautiful community, boasting some of the finest stores in the Midwest. More information.
Average temperature: 71
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August 25 & 26
Port Clinton Art Festival
Highland Park, Illinois
10am-6pm
260 Artists!
Booth: $760
Jury: $50
Located in the affluent community of Highland Park, the Port Clinton Art Festival is one of the most acclaimed art festivals in the country. More than 250,000 art savvy, loyal attendees visit this high caliber festival annually. More information.
Average temperature: 72
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September 1 & 2
Third Ward Art Festival - New!
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Located in the heart of
Milwaukee's fashion and art district!
10am-5pm
150 Artists!
Booth: $425
Jury: $25
The Third Ward Art Festival launches this year just three blocks south of downtown Milwaukee, in the Historic Third Ward known as "Milwaukee's Arts and Fashion District". This upscale area boasts the city's most dynamic array of restaurants, spas, theaters, galleries and unique shopping-attracting visitors from near and far. More information.
Average temperature: 68
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September 8 & 9
Downtown Downers Grove Art Festival
Downers Grove, Illinois
10am-5pm
September 15 & 16
Highwood Last Call Art Fair
Highwood, Illinois10am-5pm
120 Artists!
Booth: $235
Nestled between three of the wealthiest communities on the North Shore, this unique art fair offers artists the opportunity to sell off their inventory at the end of the season; great art at great prices! Artists and/or artist's reps are welcome to work the festival. More information.
Average temperature: 63
December 7-9
The Inside Show
Highland Park, Illinois
Sat. & Sun.: 10am-5pm
40 Artists!
Booth: $750
Jury: $25
Amdur Productions will once again extend art festival season to the winter months. A select group of artists are invited to showcase their artwork at this high-end holiday event. 10x10 booths and 10x5 booths are available. More information.
Average temperature: You'll be happy you're indoors!
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Learn more and apply at: www.amdurproductions.com Deadline: January 3 If you have any questions on the jury process, our festivals, or related topics, please contact the office at (847)926-4300 or email: info@amdurproductions.com Lennette, Rose, Lora and Amy are ready to take your calls Monday - Friday between 9am-5pm CST. |
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Comments
Connie, I think if it's just "Call for Artists" without being a personal post by "Connie Mettler" then it will be clear it's coming from the show. Greg Lawler sends out collections of email blurbs from shows which state at the bottom "from the organizer."
I think you're in a difficult position if you post personal opinions about shows that are advertising clients of AFI.
And, back to Greg Lawler and AFSB, I also think it's problematic that shows promote and advertise their AFSB ratings. I think their needs to more separation. For instance, Consumer Reports prohibits any manufacturer promoting their CR ratings.
Good eye, Will. In actuality these calls for artists should be marked as advertisements and I have not been noting that and I've been wrestling with how to note them as such. The writing is usually a combination of the event organizers and my spin.
Do you have any suggestions on the best way to mark them as advertising? Doesn't seem that This is an Advertisement should be in the headline...
I'm curious about these "Call for Artists" postings on AFI. They are posted by Connie, but read as if written by, as in this this case, Amdur Productions. Who wrote, for instance, "Amdurs hard work and unparalleled eye......", etc. Connie or Amdur? Are these paid advertisements? The editorial lines seemed blurred here. Forgive me, but I'm a Journalism major, and I notice these things...
Amy hires jurors who look at the work online, one time each, on their own time. After the jurors have scored all the applicants, Amy's team also looks at the work and makes the final determination as to who gets into the shows. Your slides get looked at once for the 16 shows + Port Clinton.
Amy should create a bundle, apply to all 17 shows and get a free booth.