This is a special edition of our Call for Entries. Listed below are twelve Chicago area professionally run art fairs by Amdur Productions.
Headed by Amy Amdur, these events exploded on the art fair scene 26 years ago when the Port Clinton Art Fair appeared in the affluent community of Highland Park, IL.
Taking her cue from this success she has gone on to create new events in affluent areas of the metro area. Her hard work coupled with a strong marketing outreach have enabled many Chicago area artists the ability to commute to their art fairs.
The rest of us have, of course, joined the group and headed to Chicago to meet this good marketplace. Visit the website: AmdurProductions.com for full disclosure on each of the twelve events. Then, "think Chicago!"
Info About The 2009 Applications
Recognizing today's economic realities Amdur Productions offers:
1. No raise in fees for 2009
2. Reductions in fees for two events
3. Introduction of two new "bare bones" events to appeal to the bargain hunter in all of us, artists and patrons
4. Full disclosure on their website of site description and amenities
5. Optional fee payment plans to spread payments over time.
6. An Art Festival Boot Camp to sharpen your skills at art fair participation
Call for Entries: Chicago's Amdur Productions
12 Art Fairs to Fill Your Season and Your Pocketbook
May 30 & 31
Arlington Heights
Promenade of Art
To benefit Northwest Community Hospital
10 am to 5 pm
150 artists
Amy says: A great show for experienced as well as new artists. Nice easy compact festival layout. Traditional themes do well.
June 5-7 - New!
Chicago
Eastside Millennium Art Festival
downtown at Michigan Ave., on Lake & Stetson Sts.
Fri. noon-5; Sat. & Sun. 10-5
150 artists
Amy says: Originally founded as the New Eastside Artworks, this fair is reborn in the middle of this busy area just north of Millennium Park.
June 20 & 21
Wheaton
Cantigny Fine Art Festival
Father's Day weekend
10 am to 5 pm
150 artists
Show fee reduced from 2008
Amy says: Beautiful setting, very low stress. Middle price points do best.
June 27 & 28
Glencoe
Glencoe Festival of the Masters
In cooperation with the Village of Glencoe and the
Chamber of Commerce
10 am to 5 pm
150 artists
Amy says: Held in a wealthy community near Lake Michigan where the average home price is 1.2 million.
July 11 & 12
Lincolnshire
12th Annual Lincolnshire Art Festival
Village Green
10 am to 5 pm
150 artists
Amy says: All themes, all price points do well. Good for new artists as well.
July 18 & 19
Buffalo Grove
Buffalo Grove Invitational Art Fair
Buffalo Grove Town Center
10 am to 5 pm
150 artists
Amy says: All themes, all price points. Bright art doing well, crowd loves jewelry and wearables.
July 25 & 26
Skokie
North Shore Festival of Art
Westfield Old Orchard
10 am to 5 pm
150 artists
Amy says: In a highly visible location at this popular outdoor mall. Judaic art did well last year.
July 31, August 1 & 2
Chicago
Gold Coast River North Art Fair
A Chicago tradition for over 50 years
Along LaSalle Street, at the intersections of Erie, Huron, and Superior
Fri. noon to 5; Sat. & Sun. 10-5
395 artists
Amy says: Big show, best for experienced artists. All art, all prices.
August 8 & 9
Glencoe
Art at the Glen
The Glen Town Center
10 am to 5 pm
195 artists
Amy says: Great show, better for experienced artists. Big crowds, All art, all prices do well.
August 29 & 30
Highland Park
Port Clinton Art Fair
Along Central Avenue
10 am to 6 pm
260 artists
Amy says: Top fine art and fine craft only. Only for experienced artists.
September 26 & 27 - new date + new concept
Joliet
Starving Artists Festival
downtown
10 am to 5 pm
130 Artists
Reduced show fees for 2008
Amy says: All art priced under $100 - a great end of season marketplace to clear your inventory. Artists and/or their representatives welcome.
October 17 & 18
Highwood
Last Call Art Fair
On closed streets in the downtown
10 am to 4 pm
125 artists
Amy says: Absolute end of season opportunity for you to sell off inventory at reduced prices. Artists and/or their representatives welcome.
Apply: www.juriedartservices.com
Learn more about these fairs: www.amdurproductions.com
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