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Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival

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Jul 6 Saturday 10AM-5PM
Jul 7 Sunday 10AM-5PM
Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival

1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL

The Esplanade in the Chicago Botanic Garden

95 juried artists, live music, & great food

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Event Details

Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival Location

1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, IL
Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival

1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL

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Event Details

July 6, 2019 10AM-5PM July 7, 2019 10AM-5PM

COST

FREE Admission to festival, regular parking fees apply

HIGHLIGHTS

Festival-goers will also have the opportunity to see the masters at work with interactive art demos and booth chats taking place all weekend long!

QUESTIONS

Need more information? Call the office 847-926-4300 or email [email protected] with any additional questions or requests.

GETTING THERE
The festival takes place on the Esplanade in the Chicago Botanic Garden at 1000 Lake Cook Road.

METRA
The Garden is located near the Braeside Metra train station on Metra’s Union Pacific North Line. For a schedule of trains, contact Metra at (312) 836-7000 or www.metrarail.com.

Once you arrive at the Braeside station, you may walk to the Garden. You may also summon a cab by calling the 303 Taxi Cab Company at (847) 729-0303. From the Glencoe Metra station you may take a trolley. Trolley service is provided to and from the Glencoe Metra Station on Sundays, May 13 – September 2, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Round-trip trolley tickets are $2 per person. Garden members and children 5 and under ride free.  Monday through Saturday, take the #213 Pace bus that leaves from the east side of Green Bay Road. Ask the driver to stop at the Chicago Botanic Garden. View Hours of Operation for additional information.

Food Information

The Garden View Café seeks to provide customers with a fresh  menu featuring local, sustainably produced, seasonal ingredients whenever possible. The Garden View Café is located in the Visitor Center of the Chicago Botanic Garden.

9th Annual Botanic Garden Art Festival

Amdur Productions proudly announces the 9th annual Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival this summer. The festival is located ½ hour north of Chicago in Glencoe and showcases the work of 95 unique artists in a pristine setting overlooking a lake, spectacular gardens and 385 acres of majesty. All of the artwork embodies a botanic theme, use or material. Festival-goers will have the opportunity to see the masters at work, with interactive art demos and booth chats taking place all weekend long!

The festival opens at 4 pm July 5 with a special Chicago Botanic Garden Members Only Preview Party, and is then open to the public July 6 & 7. The preview party is exclusive for members of the Chicago Botanic Garden.

The incredible artwork available for purchase at the Festival is rivaled only by the beauty of the setting. The 385-acre Chicago Botanic Garden features 27 breathtaking display gardens and four natural areas uniquely situated on nine islands surrounded by lakes. The Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival adds to a day of exploring one of the Midwest’s most celebrated destinations!

FREE SELFIES! BE IN THE ART!

Stand in front of a Green screen and pick your background at the ArtZipper.com Booth!

Top 20 Artists To See At The 2018 Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival Purchase art from over 95 artists

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2018 Hotel Information Deals for hotels near Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival

Red Roof Inn Northbrook Special All Shows’ Discount

340 S Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015

This is a special rate at the Northbrook Red Roof Inn only. This hotel is 3.2 miles from the Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival.

$50.99 per night for regular room

Call 847-205-1755, dial “0” for the Front Desk and ask for the General Manager Mirian. Mention Amdur Productions rate when booking (based on availability)

Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival Parking Info

Daily parking at the Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival is free for all exhibiting artists. Artists may leave their vehicles overnight but may NOT stay in their vehicles overnight.

 

Courtyard Marriott Arlington Heights North

1505 Lake Cook Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035

June 28 – July 2, 2018: $114/night (book before 6/7/2018 for special rate)

Click Here to book online

OR call (847) 831-3338 and book under the Amdur Productions group.

Amenities: Complimentary WiFi , Free parking, Pool, and Fitness Center.

Artists: Apply to this show

DEADLINE TO APPLY IS JANUARY 8, 2019

The Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival,features art of a botanic theme, material or use in one of the most major botanic gardens in the United States. The festival is located ½ hour north of Chicago in Glencoe and showcases the work of 95 unique artists in a pristine setting overlooking a lake, spectacular gardens and 385 acres of majesty. Attendance to the Chicago Botanic Garden peaks during the festival weekend with crowds flocking to the festival from all over the Chicago area. With a membership base of 50,000 and an annual attendance of one million people, The Chicago Botanic Garden is one of the premier gardens in the United States.

The festival opens at 4 pm July 5 with a special Chicago Botanic Garden Members Preview Party, and is then open to the public July 5 & 6. The preview party is exclusive for members of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Show set up is July 5 during the day.

Artists dolly into this festival from load in points. The festival is held on a flat, tree lined grass and stone esplanade.  Support from Amdur Productions staff and optional motorized carry-all carts that shuttle artists work from curb side to their booth location eases load in and take down.  On site food and a well-equipped Visitor’s Center add comfort to the weekend. An easy art pick up location is provided so that artists can take large pieces to customers easily.

A special VIP Garden Tram Tour is held for artists over the weekend.

Artists will have the opportunity to interact with the public through art demos and booth chats. Easy listening music compliments the beautiful Chicago Botanic Garden for a very enjoyable weekend.

Key Facts

  • Dolly-in setup
  • Valet service/cartage in and out available (fee)
  • Free parking
  • Rental of weights, tents, and panels available (fee)
  • Power available (fee)
  • Suburban show

*Dates and details subject to change

ARTIST INFORMATION

 

TASTY TREATS

The Garden View Café seeks to provide customers with a fresh  menu featuring local, sustainably produced, seasonal ingredients whenever possible. The Garden View Café is located in the Visitor Center of the Chicago Botanic Garden.

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