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March 8, 2023March 8, 2023
Happy International Women’s Day!
By Amdur Productions / Blog
A message from Amy Amdur on International Women’s Day On this day of Women, I give recognition and respect to the mothers, grandmothers, sisters, partners, teachers, artists, doctors, women in political office - to ALL women who strive to make this world a better place everyday.…
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March 7, 2023March 7, 2023
A Serendipitous Story
By Amdur Productions / Blog
Dear Friends, A few weeks ago, we were flying back from attending two art festivals in Florida, where we met new artists, connected with artists we know, and escaped the cold Chicago weather for a few days. On the plane, we worked on processing jurors' scores…
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February 10, 2023March 1, 2023
Palette Newsletter February 2023 Edition
By Amdur Productions / Blog
February 2023 Edition Welcome to Palette! This is the Amdur Productions Monthly Newsletter for Artists, Makers, and Creators! We're here to keep you up to date on festival news, festival & artist tips, art events in the Chicagoland area, and so MUCH more! Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on Facebook: Follow…
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February 9, 2023March 1, 2023
BrushStrokes Newsletter February 2023 Edition
By Amdur Productions / Blog
February 2023 Edition Welcome to BrushStrokes! This is the Amdur Productions Monthly Newsletter for Art Lovers & Art Collectors! We're here to keep you up to date on festival news, local art events & classes, ideas for displaying art, festival tips, and SO much more!  Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter…
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Glass Artist Diane Allison
Kudos from Diane Allison

Amdur has been instrumental in getting me started and I really appreciate the webinars and feedback. Thank you for all you do, especially for the individual help which has been part of my journey since I started glass back in 2019. The Chicago shows I was part of in 2020 were the first art shows I had ever done and you made the process easy.
Thank you,
Diane Allison

Glass Artist Diane Allison
Email, December 2022
Nels Johnson, Artist in the Third Ward Art Festival
Kudos from Nels Johnson, Third Ward Art Festival

I turned 77 today.

Thought I would write a great blog.

This is going to be one of my last four blogs.

I am retiring from blogging after 10 years doing it.

Will you miss me?

This is an Amy Amdur show held on Labor Day weekend in a great location.

The Third Ward is right downtown. Full of happening retail and bars and restaurants. Lots of young people everywhere.

My best bud, Jim Wilbat--outstanding glass artist-- has done the show for about three years. So I tried it for the first time.

A welcome addition to my show schedule.

We were able to park in a lot and dolly right to our booths.

Friday setup with weekend show.

Held on street pavement, plenty of storage space behind.

The Amdur team are pros, everything flowed smoothly.

We actually had nippy weather both days, I was in a long sleeve pullover both days.
Small shows, well under 130 artists.

Noticed I said artists, not vendors. Enough said.

Lots of well dressed patrons, and they spent money on art, what a concept.

Saturday was a Lowend day, barely did $1.5 K. Mostly prints out of the bins.

Sunday was different. Sold lots of framed work. Saw lots of others float by my booth.

People were very engaged. Got asked lots of questions about my work, how refreshing.

The show is a winner, will gladly do it again.

Nels Johnson, Artist in the Third Ward Art Festival
Art Fair Insiders, October 25, 2022
JOAN MICHLIN Jewelry Maker & Designer: Gold and/or Silver image 4Skip Ennis & Joan Michlin
Thank You from Port Clinton Art Festival Artist

Thanks Team Amdur!
One our our best Port Clinton’s ever.
Take Care ,
Cheers, Skip & Joan

Skip Ennis & Joan Michlin
Email, October 11, 2022
Thomas Trausch, Exhibiting Painter in 2022 Art Fair Season
Thank You from Painter

Thanks to all of you too for all you do on the “A” team

Thomas Trausch, Exhibiting Painter in 2022 Art Fair Season
Email, October 11, 2022
Melissa Hampton
Thank You from Artist Melissa Hampton

Hi Caitlin,
I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you to you, Amy, and the entire Amdur crew for hosting us at several of your wonderful shows again this season. Chris and I always look forward to seeing you all and you make shows so easy and enjoyable to do. We hope to see you again next year!
Thanks again and all the best,
Melissa, Chris, and Mac

Melissa Hampton
Email, October 7, 2022
Erik Byers
Kudos from Artist, Erik Byers

I want to thank you all for a good summer. It was excellent.
Have a good winter and I will see you in '23.
Sincerely.
Erik Byers

Erik Byers
Email, October 2, 2022

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Mar 17

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Friday Fun alert! 🎉Give some love to the extraordinary Caitlin, Amdur’s VP & Director of Artist Relations! 😍 Anyone else love St. Patrick’s Day?🍀💚
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Mar 16

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#throwback to The Gold Coast Art Fair in Chicago! This year celebrates 6️⃣5️⃣ golden years! 🔆🔆🔆

58 days until our first festival of the season! 😍
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Mar 15

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🌟Become a sponsor with Amdur!

Partner with us this summer and reach hundreds of thousands of current and potential customers at our 20 highly popular festivals in Chicago and Milwaukee communities! 

Interested? Head to the link in our bio & click on “Sponsorship” for more info! 💚

#artfestival #chicago #milwaukee #amdurproductions
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Mar 9

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Today’s #tbt as we countdown to the start of our festival season (65 days!) is the 14th Annual Barrington Art Festival! 💚 

Bring your dogs, your friends, & of course - bring your art wishlist! 😍

#barringtonartfestival #amdurproductions #memorialdayweekend #tbt
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Mar 8

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A message from Amy Amdur on International Women’s Day: On this day of Women, I give recognition and respect to the mothers, grandmothers, sisters, partners, teachers, artists, doctors, women in political office - to ALL women who strive to make this world a better place everyday. I am constantly in awe of the women I know, many balancing career, family, caretaking, & blazing trails daily… And who do it backwards, in heels and for lower wages. Let us look ahead. Support each other. Let us raise strong capable daughters and mentor young women. We are strong & resilient. We are capable. We are women. 

Love,
Amy 

#internationalwomensday 💗💐💪🏼
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Mar 7

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Head to the link in our bio to see our 2023 Art Festival Season! 💚🎨☀️

WHO'S EXCITED?! 😄 Comment below which Art Festival you're most looking forward to!

-Spring Lincoln Roscoe Art + Craft Fair
-Northbrook Art in the Park
-BAYSHORE Spring Makers Market
-Barrington Art Festival
-Deerfield Art Festival
-Brookfield Arts, Crafts, & Drafts
-Gold Coast Art Fair
-Burr Ridge Art Fair
-Whitefish Bay Art Fest
-Millennium Art Festival
-Glencoe Festival of Art
-Art at the Glen
-Wilmette Art Fair
-Printer's Row Art Fest
-Lincolnshire Art Festival
-Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival
-Port Clinton Art Festival
-Third Ward Art Festival
-Art on the Fox
-Deer Park Art Show
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Today we’re throwing it back to the Millennium Art Festival! 🏙☀️🎨 Let us know in the comments if you’ll be there this year! ⬇️

Millennium Art Festival | July 14-16 

#artfestival #amdurproductions #chicago #summer #throwbackthursday
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Feb 23

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It's Notification Day!

We'd like to extend a BIG thank you to all of the artists who applied this year. We were grateful to reach our largest number of applicants EVER! 

~80 days until opening day of our first Art Festival of 2023!~

*please note - if you sent in a late application, you’ll receive your application status within one business week!*
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The man, the myth, the legend… Famous Pfeifer, our iconic graphic designer! 🌟

Pfeifer has been working with Amdur Productions for 25 years! He designs all of our beautiful festival posters, logos, & MUCH more. 

Tell us what your favorite festival poster has been in the comments!💚⬇️
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