Fall Lincoln Roscoe Art and Craft Fair

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Chicago, IL • October 1 & 2, 2022 • 10am-5pm
Application Fee $25* • Booth Fee $350* + City Permit Fee

*$10 Application late fee apply after June 1, 2022. *$20 Registration late fees apply after July 1, 2022.

Festival Information

Show Description

This new north side Chicago festival launches on Lincoln Avenue, home to a variety of indie businesses and vibrant shops. Near Lakeview, Roscoe Village, the Southport Corridor,  Lincoln Park and Lincoln Avenue, visitors flock to outdoor festivals here. A diverse community including young professionals, city dwellers and families.  All media of art and original craft are invited with room for home goods and upcycled items too. Held on closed City Streets, easy in and out. Sponsored by the Lakeview SSA 27.

Important Dates and Deadlines

  • Apply as soon as possible! Space is limited!
  • September 1, 2022: Balances for show fees due
  • October 1-2, 2022: Fall Lincoln Roscoe Art and Craft Fair

*Dates and details subject to change

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Festival Highlights
Festival Eligibility & Policies
  • Artist Sales: Artists keep all their sales income from the show.
  • Exhibitor Spaces: About 60 spaces
  • Staff Support: Amdur Productions staff is present on site throughout the entire festival to assist artists from load in to load out.
  • Load-in: Friday evening and Saturday morning load-in available. Artists will be able to drive up to or very close to their booth space and unload their vehicle.
  • Booth Sitting: Amdur Productions staff is available to booth sit for artists throughout the entire festival.
  • Artist Parking: Amdur Productions reserves close day and overnight parking for artists at no additional cost.
  • Tent Rental: Opaque and translucent tent tops available (based on availability).
  • ProPanel Rental: We have limited “pro-panel” walls available for artists. Rental is on a first come/first served basis, quantity is limited. $350 = 9 panels fully set up, $300 = 9 panels without set up.
  • Set Up/Take Down Help: Booth set up and take down assistance is available on a scheduled pre-reserved time. $45 per 30 minutes.
  • Hotel Rooms: Amdur Productions works to provide discounts at local hotels for each festival.
  • Marketing: A large multi-layered marketing plan supports this show with ads running in newspapers, advertisements, on radio, posters, street banners, social media, and through direct mail postcards. A professional public relations team ensures high visibility for this festival.
  • Security: Overnight security is provided.

Festival Eligibility

  1. All artwork submitted to jury, displayed and presented for sale at festivals must be created, designed and made or made under the direct supervision of the accepted artist(s). All artwork shown must be for sale.
  2. An artist may apply in more than one category, but not twice in the same category.
  3. Jewelry created through fabrication and casting is allowed if the original casts are made by the artist.
  4. No commercial casts/molds allowed in production.
  5. No factory produced items allowed.
  6. Photography/Digital art: Original work made by the hands of the photographer is allowed. Only one size of an image may be hung in a booth. All printing of images must be done by the photographer or under their direct supervision.
  7. Artists must create their work from start to finish.
  8. The Artist certifies that jury images submitted represent their current original work and represent the category and body of art that will be displayed at the festival.
  9. Art collaborators (up to two artists in total) producing a single item qualify as an exhibitor. A collaborator is not an employee or helper. If artists enter as a collaboration, it must be clearly noted on the application and art shown must be signed by both.
  10. No work made solely by apprentices or employees is allowed. All artwork must be made in the country the artist resides in.
  11. “Buy/sell” items are strictly prohibited from all or part of an artist’s booth. Buy/Sell is any art or object that is purchased from a manufacturer or maker other than the artist and sold at a festival as “original” work. The restriction of buy/sell work is in ALL categories of art at ALL shows.
  12. Multiples: Limited editions of work in which the artist hand manipulates plates, stones, or screens numbered and signed in editions up to 500 are allowed and are an artist’s original body of work. Reproductions by mechanical techniques including “giclee” and “iris” prints must be signed and numbered (up to 500). Artists may display reproductions on up to 10 linear feet of their booth, and at the Port Clinton Art Festival in a single bin only.

Festival Policies

  1. All booths dressed on street and store side OR accessible  from the sidewalk and the street.
  2. There are many openings to store fronts all around the festival. Artists MUST NOT extend nor block these openings.
  3. The Glen Town Center prefers no back walls.
  4. No booths can be deeper than 10′.
  5. Acceptance is non-transferable. Booths cannot be split without the expressed consent from the Festival Committee.
  6. All festivals are drug-free. No smoking or vaping is allowed in or near artists’ booths.
  7. Accepted artists must be present during all festival hours. No agents, representatives, family members or friends are permitted as a substitute for the accepted artists’ attendance, unless express exception is granted in special circumstances.
  8. Any artist closing the booth prior to the end of the show without permission will not be permitted to return the next day or in future years.
  9. Only artwork in the category accepted through the jury process is allowed. It is the exclusive right of the Festival Committee to direct removal of work at the show that is not in compliance with festival rules. Non-complying artists will be asked to leave the show immediately and no refund will be given.
  10. Discount/sales signs, and ribbons from other shows are not allowed.
  11. Each exhibitor is responsible to collecting and remitting local sales tax to the State’s Department of Revenue as required by law.
  12. White tents only.
  13. Double and corner spaces may be requested but not guaranteed and are awarded at the sole discretion of the Festival Committee. Double spaces must be occupied by two tents.

Reproduction and Limited Edition Prints Policy

Fine art reproductions must be clearly and individually labeled as a limited edition which is signed and numbered on the front of each piece. The method of reproduction and brief process description must be on the back. Browse bins may be used, but reproductions may not be mixed with originals. Framed reproductions may be hung on one wall not to exceed a total of ten linear feet. No laser prints or photo copies permitted.

Limited Edition Prints are printed works for which the artist hand manipulates the plates, stones or screens and which have been properly signed and numbered as a limited edition. These hand pulled prints are considered to be originals. Printmakers are encouraged to identify their process.

Exhibit Space Policies

Spaces are 12’ wide X 10’ deep and work must be contained within the assigned space. You may not infringe on another space physically or audibly. Exhibitors must have a white tent. All tables must be skirted to the ground. Only one artist’s work or the work of two approved collaborating artists may be displayed per booth. Artist must keep their area clean and orderly. Double and corner spaces may be requested but are not guaranteed and are awarded at the sole discretion of the Festival Committee. Double spaces must be occupied by two tents.

An artist requesting a corner must either have the corner wall open or use the outside wall to display art.

Special booth space and special needs requests will be accepted (including corner space and double space requests) but are not guaranteed. We will make every effort to meet all special requests on a first come, first served basis. Additional charges may apply. If invited into a show, please include all booth requests on that show’s registration form.

During the festival, all exhibits will be visited by a festival representative to ensure that they are in compliance with our festival policies. It is the exclusive right and responsibility of the Festival Staff to call for the removal of work that is not in compliance with the festival policies and requirements. Non-compliance may result in expulsion from the festival or refusal of future festival participation.

Tent Requirements

All canopies are required to be white and able to withstand winds and rain and be properly weighted. Properly weighting requires AT LEAST 60 pounds per leg (more in windy weather). Tents must be connected to weights with rope or straps, not bungee cords. Weights may not include cinderblocks or water jugs as they do not meet the 60 pound requirement.

Wait List Policy

A wait list is selected from the jury’s scores in each category, and wait listed artists are invited into the show as cancellations occur in that particular category. Wait list artists can resubmit art images and/or a booth image for reconsideration on their overall jury score. Wait list artists can be accepted up to and on the day of the show and will be notified by phone and/or email when a booth becomes available.

NO REFUNDS ARE OFFERED FOR THIS FESTIVAL

No Show Policy

Artists who have not checked in and/or notified Amdur Productions with a message via festival phone (TBD), office phone (847-926-4300), or email ([email protected]) by 7:30 am on the first day of festival, will be considered a NO SHOW and the assigned space will be forfeited with no refund. 

Artist Agreement

By applying to this festival, I hereby certify that these images represent my original work, and that the work is unique and made by me. I also agree to follow all festival rules as outlined in the prospectus. In partnership situations, we declare that our combined efforts made every individual piece of work we would exhibit, if accepted. I/We also agree to allow images of my/our work to be used in publicity and or materials.

Application & Registration Process How to Apply and Register to Shows

Application Process for Juried Art Services

Applications will be processed online through Juried Art Services (JAS) at www.juriedartservices.com. If you have any questions with the process of applying to our festivals, contact [email protected].

When applying in two categories, work in each must be substantially different. Four images of the work and one of the display must be submitted for each category. A separate jury fee is required for each category.

Online jury payments are processed directly by Amdur Productions through a secure payment system. Email confirmation of your payment will be sent. Please follow online payment instructions if paying your jury fee with a credit card. Your jury fee payment will be posted to JAS within three days after you submit your application. All questions or concerns regarding the payment of your fees should be directed to the office at 847-926-4300 or email [email protected].

If paying with a check or money order (US currency only) please send via US mail no later than 7 days after the submission of your online application. Applications will not be processed or forwarded on to our jury unless your jury fee is paid in full. The non-refundable jury fee check will be deposited on receipt.

All checks are to be made payable in US dollars to “Amdur Productions” and sent to:

Amdur Productions
PO Box 550
Highland Park, IL 60035

Please note the festival name on your check.

Notification and Booth Fee Payment for Applications on Juried Art Services

Once the jury process is complete, all artists will receive an email from Juried Art Services directing the artist to log into their JAS account to check the status of their application. Please keep your email up to date with JAS to receive this information in a timely manner.

All artists who have applied will be notified on March 1, 2022. Your application status will be indicated by a color:

  • Green checkmark indicates invited artists
  • Yellow exclamation point indicates waitlisted artists
  • Red “x” indicates declined

Artists that applied and then were invited to participate will be required to submit their online registration and booth fee payment (in full or half) by March 16, 2022 for participation. If the booth fee is not received by the deadline date, the artist will automatically be put on the wait list. Late fees apply on booth space fees paid after March 16, 2022. The late fee on booth space fees are $20 per show fee.

Credit card payments are processed directly by Amdur Productions.  All questions or concerns regarding the payment of your fees should be directed to Annette in our accounting office at 847-926-4300.

If paying with a check or money order (US Currency only) please send via US mail on or before the registration due date (2/15/2021). If we do not receive the check on or before the registration due date, you will be put on the wait list. Include artist’s name and name of festival on your check.

All checks are to be made payable to “Amdur Productions” and sent to:

Amdur Productions
PO Box 550
Highland Park, IL 60035

If you have any questions regarding status notification or our payment process please contact us.

Application Process for Zapplication

Applications will be processed online through Zapplication (Zapp) at www.zapplication.org. After reviewing our prospectus, if you have any questions contact us via email or phone, and we will assist you with the process of applying to our festivals.

When applying in two categories, work in each must be substantially different. Four images of the work and one of the display must be submitted for each category. A separate jury fee is required for each category.

Online jury payments are processed by Zapplication. All questions or concerns regarding the payment of your application fees should be directed to Zapplication.org.

Notification and Booth Fee Payment for Applications on Zapplication

Once the jury process is complete, all artists will receive an email from Zapplication with their status (invited, wait list, or decline). All artists who have applied will be notified on March 1, 2022 via email.

Invited artists will be required to submit their online registration and booth fee payment (in full or half) by march 16, 2022 for participation. Online registrations are NOT through Zapplication.org. It is on AmdurProductions.com. If the booth fee is not received by the deadline date, the artist will automatically be put on the wait list. Late fees apply on booth space fees paid after March 16, 2022. The late fee on booth space fees are $20 per show fee.

Credit card payments are processed directly by Amdur Productions.  All questions or concerns regarding the payment of your fees should be directed to Annette in our accounting office at 847-926-4300.

If paying with a check or money order (US Currency only) please send via US mail on or before the registration due date (3/15/2022). If we do not receive the check on or before the registration due date, you will be put on the wait list. Include artist’s name and name of festival on your check.

All checks are to be made payable to “Amdur Productions” and sent to:

Amdur Productions
PO Box 550
Highland Park, IL 60035

If you have any questions regarding status notification or our payment process please contact us.

Late Application Notification and Booth Fee Payments

If you apply after February 23, 2022 your application is considered a “late application”. Once you submit and pay for your application, we will notify you via email within a week of your festival status. If you apply on Juried Art Services after February 23, 2022, you will NOT see your festival status on JuriedArtServices.com. If you apply on Zapplication after February 23, 2022, you WILL see your status on Zapplication.org, however, you can NOT pay for you booth through their website. You can only pay for your booth from the invitation email that Amdur Productions will send you.

If you are invited to participate prior to March 16, 2022, you will need to pay in full or half by March 16, 2022. If you are invited to participate after March 16, 2022 you will need to submit space fees in full or half within 3 days of the invitation.

If you are on the waitlist, we will contact you via email if a space opens up for you. Waitlist artists have 3 days to confirm and pay for their booth space and fees, unless the invitation is sent within a week of the set up day. If the invitation is sent within a week of the festival set up day, artists will have 24 hours to complete and pay for their booth space and fees.

Artist Statement

An Artist Statement describing the technique, materials, and processes used in the creation of your entire body of work must be included with each entry. Co-artists must describe the collaboration. Your Artist Statement may be used in the promotion of the festival through public relations efforts and should be no longer than a maximum of 1000 characters (including punctuation and spacing).

Jury and Selection Process

The artistic work submitted by each artist is juried based on the criteria listed below:

  • Body of Work: How well the images represent a point of view
  • Artistic Theme: design, vision, creativity
  • Technical Competence: technique, skill, degree of difficulty, mastery of materials used
  • Originality

Categories – All artists must apply to a category

  • 2D – Original two-dimensional work including graphite, charcoal, chalk, pastels, wax crayon, inks, and washes. All work must be framed and/or presented in a finished format. 2D Artists must show work vertically in your booth. Matted work must be shown in bins only.
  • 3D Functional – Dimensional work that has a function – such as wearable fiber or wood furniture.
  • 3D Non Functional – Art that serves an aesthetic not functional purpose. Generally “sculptures.”
  • Painting – Original, two-dimensional work created with pigment, including oils, acrylics, watercolor, egg tempura, etc.
  • Photography –  Signed prints created by the artist from his/her own original negative or digital files that have been “taken” and processed by that artist or under the artist’s direct supervision.
  • Jewelry – No buy/sell or buy/sell fill-in allowed.

Sub-categories – All artists must select a sub-category

  • Ceramics – Original shaped and fired clay (including earthenware, porcelain, stoneware and terracotta)
  • Fiber – Original work created by the artist from fibers/fabric or leather including batik, basketry, weaving, and quilt-making. No factory produced items are permitted.
  • Furniture – Original work in any material which is functional as a piece of functional furniture or home accessory.
  • Glass – Original work created in glass by the artist including blown glass, fused glass or stained glass.
  • Print Making – Prints manually created by the artist using plates, stones or screens which have been signed and numbered.
  • Metal – Original work created by the artist without use of a production studio.
  • Mixed Media – Includes collage and handmade paper; incorporates more than one type of material. Generally flat, wall hung art.
  • Wood – Original hand-tooled, machine worked, built-up, turned or carved work in wood.
  • Acrylic Paint – Applied to a surface in any way
  • Acrylic Resin – Applied to a surface in any way
  • Batik – Technique used on fabric
  • Collage – Variety of materials applied to a surface
  • Drawing – Charcoal, graphite, and color pencils applied to a surface
  • Egg Tempera – Applied to a surface in any way
  • Gold and/or Silver – Precious metal or precious metal clay used in jewelry
  • Leather – Primary material used
  • Oil Paint – Applied to a surface in any way
  • Paper – Hand made
  • Pastel – Dry pigments applied to a surface
  • Photo – Black & white, color, black and white & color, hand color, digital. Select the area the majority of your work is in
  • Stone – Carved
  • Watercolor – Applied in any way
  • Other – If your category is not represented, you may add your own