Brushstrokes

A blog about art, festivals, videos, & photos

December 11, 2019

DO 312 Giveaway for MADE Holiday Pop Up December 15!

ENTER TO WIN $50 TO SPEND AT MADE > Get Your Free Tickets Here > DO312 CHICAGO The December MADE Show features art and gifts for all. MADE. A carefully curated experience showcasing handmade, tailor made, custom made, homemade, loft made, city made, kitchen made, well made, finely made, creatively…

December 10, 2019

Call for Artists for 2020 Season. Early Deadlines

By Amdur Productions / Blog

CLICK TO APPLY NOW CLICK FOR SEASON BROCHURE Application Deadline January 20, 2020 Barrington Art Festival Memorial Day Weekend May 23-24, 2020 Barrington, Illinois Jury Fee: $25 Space Fee: $440 Double Deal: $710 READ MORE AND APPLY > Northbrook Art in the Park NEW This Year! May 30-31, 2020 Northbrook, Illinois Jury Fee: $25 Space Fee: $425 READ MORE AND APPLY > Gold Coast Art…

December 10, 2019

MADE Holiday Pop Up Holiday Gift Guide

By Amdur Productions / Blog

Need help planning holiday gifts for everyone on your list? Come to MADE Holiday Pop Up at Morgan Manufacturing in the West Loop of Chicago! This Sunday, December 15th form 11AM to 5PM, see 80 artists and artisans selling one of a kind gifts for…

December 6, 2019December 4, 2019

The Windy City Wordsmith Joins MADE Holiday Pop Up, December 15 in Chicago!

By Amdur Productions / Blog

The Windy City Wordsmith is a lover of words! On his vintage typewriter, he composes original poems in a matter of minutes. He writes on any topic, from dogs to toes to love to yellow, all at the suggestion of the audience. Once a poem…

December 5, 2019December 4, 2019

Sleigh holiday gifts with one stop shopping for everyone on your list! 🎁❄️⛄

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December 3, 2019December 2, 2019

MADE Holiday Pop Up Greetings by Jenny DIY Holiday Cards!

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Greetings by Jenny DIY Holiday Cards at MADE Holiday Pop Up Dec 15, 2019, Morgan Manufacturing, West Loop Chicago, free tickets!

December 2, 2019

Amdur Productions Presents MADE Holiday Pop Up on December 15

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Seasonal Shoppers Can Eat, Drink and Buy Gifts! Artisan Offerings, Full Bar and Food Trucks in the West Loop, Make-Your-Own-Holiday-Cards Station

November 26, 2019November 26, 2019

Tuesday Tip: 5 Tips to Create a Great 👍 Artist Statement

By Amdur Productions / Blog

5 TIPS FOR A GREAT ARTIST STATEMENT Application season is here! Have your artist statement work for you with the writing tips below... 5 Tips for a Great Artist Statement: Keep it short and concise. Don't feel like you need to use all the characters permitted. Just like…

November 19, 2019November 18, 2019

Tuesday Tip: ⬆ Your App Scores 💯 This Year!

By Amdur Productions / Blog

TOP 10 IMAGE TIPS FOR HIGHER JURY SCORES Every year, many artists miss jury points in their application because of the images of their artwork. Artists can earn easy points by following these Top 10 Image Tips for their jury images. 1. Clear, sharply focused images are best. If the…

November 12, 2019November 18, 2019

Pro Pass 2020: Apply to All Our 2020 Art Festivals for One Flat Fee! Available on Juried Art Services ONLY

By Amdur Productions / Blog

Pro Pass 2020: Buy the Pro Pass on ArtZipper.com for $195. Then, apply to the shows you are interested in through Juried Art Services with a coupon code you will receive after the purchase. Submit your application through Juried Art Services using your coupon code…

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