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February 1, 2018
Fine Art Festival Oakbrook Center Hotel and Parking
By Caitlin Pfleger / Blog
Chicago Marriott Oakbrook 1401 W 22nd Street, Oak Brook, IL  60523 August 31 - September 3, 2018: $99/night. Book by 8/10/2018 for this room rate. Make your reservation by calling Marriott Reservations at 1 (800) 228-9290 or (630) 573-8555. The reference number is M-B3PS3VM and it's under the Amdur Productions - Fine…
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January 23, 2018March 1, 2018
Tuesday Tip: Review Applications and Make any Last-Minute Changes!
By Caitlin Pfleger / Blog
Today, review and finish up your applications. Make any change you want in your statement or images. You can still change pictures through Juried Art Services up until the deadline of this Friday, January 26, 2018. Questions to Ask Yourself about Your Application: Are my art…
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January 16, 2018
Tuesday Tip: Try a New Art Technique
By Caitlin Pfleger / Blog
It’s a new year… Try a new art technique! If you’re a painter, take a class in ceramics.  Watch a YouTube video on a new technique. Go to a glass-blowing demonstration. Try materials you’ve never used before. Trying something new will rejuvenate you and in turn,…
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January 9, 2018
Tuesday Tip: Try a New Show!
By Caitlin Pfleger / Blog
This art festival season, try a new show and a new area! New shows can: Expand your customer base Give you exposure in new cities Keep you fresh with a new location and new scenery Give you a chance to experience a new town or city Apply to something new this…
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January 5, 2018
Pro Pass
By Jill M / Blog
Artists, Save Money with the new “Pro Pass”! Use the Application Pro Pass and save money applying to shows.  The Pro Pass gives you the ability to apply to some or all of Amdur Productions’ festivals through Juried Art Services in 2018 for a flat fee…
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January 2, 2018
Tuesday Tip: City Vs Suburban  
By Caitlin Pfleger / Blog
Of the 10,000+ art shows held annually, how do you pick the festivals that are best for you? There are two general categories; city and suburban show. Here’s the skinny: City Shows: Shows in big cities like Chicago or Milwaukee tend to have bigger and more diverse…
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December 26, 2017
Tuesday Tip: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
By Caitlin Pfleger / Blog
Myth: “I know I’ve made it as an artist when I exhibit in art festivals across the country.” Not necessarily. Some artists have said that traveling for them ended up not as beneficial as they hoped. Traveling is expensive and tiring. It’s also time spent outside…
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December 26, 2017
Tuesday Tip: What Shows Should I Do?
By Caitlin Pfleger / Blog
For New Artists: Start with less expensive shows close to home. You may want to rent a tent or pro panel walls. To make it easier for you, at Amdur Productions, you can rent tents, tent weights, pro panel walls, and hire assistance for set…
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December 22, 2017
Amy Amdur's Favorite Things about a Few Shows for 2018
By Caitlin Pfleger / Blog
"I love all the festivals we produce. They are like my children and I love them all. Shows that I am particularly excited about this year are listed below. If you have any questions, please call or email us. Looking forward to seeing you soon!" ~Amy Amdur "The Festival of…
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December 19, 2017
$10 Off Jury Fee
By Jill M / Blog
Why ArtZipper.com? * Sell your art 365 days a year * No membership fee * No image upload fee or maximum number of images * You set your prices * Pay only 18% when you sell Join ArtZipper.com and save! Step 1: Go to ArtZipper.com Step 2: Click "Artists Sell your art" and…
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