Category: Blog

January 15, 2020January 15, 2020

New Emerging Artist Program Launches

New Emerging Artist Program Launches Our new Emerging Artist Program benefits artists who have participated in 3 or fewer outdoor art festivals. Selected artists pay reduced festival fees which includes a 10 x 10 foot tent and weights at the festival. This program is offered at…

January 15, 2020January 15, 2020

Introducing… Nicole Ferrier

By Amdur Productions / Blog

INTRODUCING... NICOLE FERRIER We’re excited to introduce the newest member of the Amdur Productions team, Nicole Ferrier! Nicole is the new Event and Content Manager for Amdur Productions. In her position, Nicole will be involved with festival planning, managing the web sites for Amdur Productions and ArtZipper.com,…

January 15, 2020January 15, 2020

Recharge and Enjoy!

By Amdur Productions / Blog

Recharge and Enjoy! New Year...try something new! Take a yoga class, meditate, do something creative every day. In Chicago? Try the new Wndr Museum for fun. You'll need to get tickets in advance. Take a camera or your phone...lots of great visuals. Dance Performances...Get tickets now for…

January 15, 2020January 15, 2020

TOP TEN HABITS OF HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL ARTISTS

By Amdur Productions / Blog

Top Ten Habits of Highly Successful Artists by Amy Amdur After 37 years of running art festivals, I have seen that the top artists, those who consistently sell the most, share a set of habits. Success, it appears is not random, not based on luck, not…

January 13, 2020January 13, 2020

TICK TOCK, TIME IS RUNNING OUT! One Week Left to Apply!

By Amdur Productions / Blog

TICK TOCK, TIME IS RUNNING OUT! One Week Left to Apply! click to apply now click for season brochure Check Out Our 2020 Art Fest Season Below! Barrington Art Festival Memorial Day Weekend May 23-24, 2020 Barrington, Illinois Jury Fee: $25 Space Fee: $440 Double Deal: $710 read more & apply Northbrook Art in the Park NEW This Year! May…

January 13, 2020

So Many Art Fests… We’re Here to Help!

By Amdur Productions / Blog

SO Many Art Fests... How Do You Choose? We're Here to Help! Amdur Productions has more than 20 art festivals scheduled for 2020. We have shows from small to large, urban to suburban, and shows for the newbie to the seasoned professional artist. Scroll down to see our…

December 11, 2019

DO 312 Giveaway for MADE Holiday Pop Up December 15!

By Amdur Productions / Blog

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, 2019January 8, 2020

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…