October 12 & 13 
Highland, Illinois
Lindendale Park, 2005 Park Hill Dr.
Presented by: Highland Arts Council
Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. 11am-4pm
70 Exhibitors
Deadline: October 1. Please check for availability
The Highland Arts Council actively promotes the arts in the community of Highland through sponsoring this fine art fair. The Arts Council provides a showcase for local artists and an educational opportunity for many members of the community to be exposed to the arts. Locals and tourists alike flock to Highland, IL to see what's new each year and to see old favorites.
In its 10th year, the fair has grown from an all local art show to a regional art fair with 1,000s of visitors every year. October's picturesque fall season always provides artists with an array of inspiration for the fair's festivities.
Expect: 
- original works in a wide range of art mediums
- $10,500 cash prizes will be awarded in twelve categories
- artists demonstrations at their booths
- Dueling Desserts
- Live music
- Kids Kreation Area
- Art Gallery...Just for Kids.
All proceeds are donated to a food pantry operated by Highland Area Christian Services Ministry. The event is free and open to the public. Lindendale Park, the site for the event, is handicap accessible and parking is free.
The 2013 panel of experienced art professionals include: Carrie Gibbs, director of Shrode Art Center at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts in Mt. Vernon, IL.; Nate Steinbrink, curator of Exhibits at the University Museum at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, IL.; and Laura Strand, the area head of textile and design for the Art & Design Department at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, IL.This show strives to enrich people's lives through the appreciation of the arts and providing educational opportunities involved with the arts. The Highland Arts Council is always looking for new and exciting ways to promote all areas of the arts as well as providing budding artists, both young and old, with new and creative ways to showcase their art.
For more information: www.highlandartscouncil.org/
Contact information: (618)558-0054 - Lynnette Schuepbach
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