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  "The more you know about the kinds of art out there, the easier starting or continuing your art collection will be." ~ Amy Amdur, CEO of Amdur Productions No Time to Read?  6 Categories of Art 1. Paintings are produced usually with a brush or a palette knife, typically on canvas and uses... 2. 2D is… Read more

"At a show, the way your booth looks is an important part of your ability to sell. A better presentation will assist your sales and support your pricing." ~ Amy Amdur, CEO of Amdur Productions Top 10 Booth Tips to Enhance Customer Experience and Maximize Sales 1. Plan Your… Read more

Attention: All artists of all ages! As part of the celebration of Barrington’s 150th anniversary, you are invited to create an original poster/artwork in your medium. The contest is open to all artists of all ages! Create a poster that you think best represents the Village of… Read more

Carefully manage your email list. Collect email addresses at festivals and from anyone who contacts you by e-mail. Keep lists sorted geographically. You can be creative in collecting emails - try an artwork giveaway from your festival booth or web site. Take advantage of Amdur… Read more

What: FREE Art Fest Workshop led by Amy Amdur Where: The Art Center of Highland Park 1957 Sheridan Road Highland Park, Illinois When: April 25, 2015 Morning Session RSVP Here 10a - 12p Afternoon Session RSVP Here 1p - 3p Please join us for a special FREE admission Workshop that will cover key topics for Artist’s success at Art Festivals.  Amy… Read more

Thank you very much for applying to Amdur Productions 2015 season of art festivals. The jury took place the last week of January. A group of 14 jurors, 9 men and 6 women reviewed the submitted images by category and sub-category. Jurors independently assigned points… Read more

We are proud to announce 2 BRAND NEW art festivals in Chicago!   Amdur Productions proudly announces the launch of a new show: artfest Michigan Avenue. This three day fine art festival takes place on Chicago’s famous Michigan Avenue at the base of the iconic Chicago Tribune building overlooking the… Read more

Featured Artists John & Christine Strobel In the 1970's, John's experimentation in fabricating objects in brass, copper, and silver led to jewelry set with Mexican opal and turquoise. By the 80's, John had progressed into working with gold and platinum, while advancing his stone setting techniques to… Read more

Thank you to all the artists who've applied for the 2015 season! The jurors are hard at work now reviewing and scoring all the applications. Read about who the judges are HERE! Juried Art Services will be sending you an email on February 16 with the next… Read more