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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… Read more

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,… Read more

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… Read more

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… Read more

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… Read more

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… Read more

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… Read more

"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… Read more

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