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The Gold Coast Art Fair and the Port Clinton Art Festival are both winners in the 7th annual “America’s Best Art Fair Awards” competition.  Named as one of the “Best Overall Art Fairs”, the survey recognized Gold Coast Art Fair and the Port Clinton Art Festival as… Read more

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 image is not as… Read more

Gifts for Getting Cozy Cozy up with a hot cup of coffee in one of these unique coffee mugs from Tracy Burton! Perfect gift for anyone.         Turn down the lights and spark up one of the candles from Olive and Windsor! Bring the wonderful smells of winter… Read more

Featured Artist Dana Reed! Dana Reed is a local Chicago artisan who began making jewelry while earning her degree in Graphic Design. Her hobby quickly grew into a business in 2002. After many years her handmade artisan collection evolved from beaded to metalsmithed jewelry. Mixing metals and… Read more

WHEN: April 6-7, 2019 WHERE: Grand Expo Hall at Chicago's famous Navy Pier WHAT: Amdur Productions is proud to announce the second year of The Chicago Art & Design Show, an indoor art & design show at famous Navy Pier. Over 9.2 million people come to Navy Pier annually. This show will be heavily… Read more

The City of Highland Park via the Cultural Arts Commission seeks proposals from experienced artists for an outdoor sculpture that celebrates the City’s 150th Anniversary. The budget for the project is $80,000! Proposals are due November 19, 2018! READ MORE > Read more

Sign Up for Free Today! When: December 1, 2018 from 10AM to 12PM Where: The Art Center Highland Park | 1957 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park, Illinois 60035 Who: All artists and their support people are invited! What: Please join us for a special FREE admission Workshop that will cover key topics… Read more

The 35th annual Port Clinton Art Festival presents over 8,000 original works of art from 267 artists. See Paintings, 2D, Photography, Jewelry, 3D Functional and 3D Non-Functional art from nationally acclaimed artists from 33 states. 75 new artists bring fresh new art to the festival… Read more

MADE Fest Photo Challenge WHO MAY ENTER Anyone who attends the MADE show December 15, 2018. WHAT TO ENTER •  Capture your favorite shot of artists, the crowds or any festival scene with your mobile or camera and have a chance to win prizes! •  Photos previously published or pending publication,… Read more

Arboretum Art Festival Photo Challenge WHO MAY ENTER Anyone who attends Arboretum Art Festival October 6-7, 2018. WHAT TO ENTER •  Capture your favorite shot of artists, the crowds or any festival scene with your mobile or camera and have a chance to win prizes! •  Photos previously published or pending… Read more