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Highland Park's 150th Poster Contest! As part of the celebration of Highland Park’s 150th anniversary, you are invited to create an original poster in your medium. The contest is open to all artists of all ages! Create a poster that you think best represents Highland Park and… Read more

NEW ART FESTIVAL! Valparaiso Art Festival, Indiana Deadline to Apply is January 31, Apply Today! The Valparaiso Community congregates on the streets for different themed events annually! The Valparaiso Art Festival will take place on these streets. June 29-30, 2019 Valparaiso, Indiana Jury Fee: $25 Space Fee: $350 Double Space: $550 Amdur Productions proudly announce a new show… Read more

NEW ART FESTIVAL! Deadline to Apply is February 28, Apply Today! September 21-22, 2019 Chicago, Illinois Jury Fee: $25 Space Fee: $395 Double Space: $675The new Andersonville Arts Fest will be held in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood, a district on the north side of Chicago with a population of 110,248. A strong Swedish heritage, a longstanding… Read more

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

Highwood Starving Artists Show Fest Photo Challenge WHO MAY ENTER Anyone who attends the Highwood Starving Artists Show September 29-30, 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… Read more

Printer's Row Art Fest Photo Challenge WHO MAY ENTER Anyone who attends the Printer's Row Art Fest September 15-16, 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… Read more

Third Ward Art Festival Fest Photo Challenge WHO MAY ENTER Anyone who attends Third Ward Art Festival September 8-9, 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… Read more

Deer Park Art Show Fest Photo Challenge WHO MAY ENTER Anyone who attends the Deer Park Art Show September 1-2, 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… Read more

Fine Art Festival Fest Photo Challenge WHO MAY ENTER Anyone who attends the Fine Art Festival September 1-2, 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… Read more

Port Clinton Art Festival Fest Photo Challenge WHO MAY ENTER Anyone who attends the Port Clinton Art Festival August 25-26, 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… Read more

Evanston Art & Big Fork Fest Photo Challenge WHO MAY ENTER Anyone who attends the Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival August 17-19, 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… Read more

Lincolnshire Art Festival Fest Photo Challenge WHO MAY ENTER Anyone who attends the Lincolnshire Art Festival August 11-12, 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… Read more

Art at the Glen Fest Photo Challenge WHO MAY ENTER Anyone who attends the Art at the Glen August 4-5, 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… Read more

Glencoe Festival of Art Fest Photo Challenge WHO MAY ENTER Anyone who attends the Glencoe Festival of Art July 28-29, 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… Read more

Artfest Michigan Avenue Fest Photo Challenge WHO MAY ENTER Anyone who attends artfest Michigan Avenue July 20-22, 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… Read more

Southport Art Festival Fest Photo Challenge WHO MAY ENTER Anyone 18 years of age and older who attends the Southport Art Festival July 14-15, 2018. WHAT TO ENTER •  Capture your favorite shot of artists, the crowds  or any festival scene with your mobile or camera and have a… Read more

Kick off the summer with a weekend of community and creativity at the 16th annual Promenade of Art, which takes place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 9-10, at 121 W. Campbell, intersection of Vail and Campbell, in Arlington Heights. Admission and… Read more

When: September 16, 2018 from 1pm to 6pm Where: Ravinia Festival Grounds, Highland Park, Illinois Who: Artists from Mexico or with Mexican heritage, or artists representing Mexican themes What: Jewelry, paintings, sculptures, wearables, food, beauty, and handmade! The world famous RAVINIA FESTIVAL in Highland Park, Illinois, just thirty minutes north of Chicago, will… Read more