Barrington Art Festival
in Barrington, Illinois • May 26 - May 27, 2012 • Sat & Sun 10-5Art festival season kicks off with the Barrington Art Festival Memorial Day weekend. FREE and open to the public, the Barrington Art Festival presents the work of 140 juried artists from around the world in a variety of mediums, including ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, photography, watercolors, wood and more. The Barrington Art Festival is produced in partnership with the Village of Barrington and the Barrington Cultural Commission.
Artist Information
Barrington Art Festival features the art of the following artists:
Exhibiting artist? Check out the Exhibiting Artist General Info Page
Youth Application
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Visitor Information
Artist Demonstrations and Booth Chats
Festival-goers will have the opportunity to see the masters at work with interactive art demos and booth chats taking place all weekend long! Look for a "Demo Here" sign in participating artists' tents.
FREE Family Fun
Stop by the youth art tent for fun art activities for kids including an art scavenger hunt!
Peruse the works of young artists in the Youth Art Division of the festival, showcasing original works from artists ages 6 to 18.
Music
The following musicians will perform throughout the festival weekend.
Cirrus Falcon
Mark Adamczyk
Classical Oasis
Festival Food
| Completely Nuts: | Featuring cinnamon roasted nuts |
| Lisa's Homemade Italian Ice: | Featuring homemade Italian ice, specialty ice cream, and fresh popped popcorn |
| Maui Wowi: | Featuring fresh fruit smoothies |
| US Food King: | Featuring Italian beef, sandwiches, hotdogs, funnel cakes and more |
Getting There
The festival is located in downtown Barrington at the intersection of Cook and Station Streets.