More than 100,000 art savvy, loyal attendees and buyers visit this high caliber festival which celebrates its 42st year this summer. Located in the affluent community of Highland Park, Illinois, the 42nd Annual Port Clinton Art Festival is one of the most acclaimed art festivals in the country.
Highland Park is a community where more than 60% of the households have incomes of $100,000 or more. About 28% of the households have incomes of $200,000 plus. Situated in the affluent suburb of Highland Park, art collectors wait to buy at this end of summer event. The best of the best is what art lovers come to see and buy at this festival. Spread over the downtown streets, people start arriving at this festival before the official 10 am opening Saturday.
Jury selection is very competitive. Artists are encouraged to submit their very best images to the jury.
- Suburban show
- Conservative and contemporary themes sell well
- Artist Sales: Artists keep all their sales income from the show.
- Exhibitor Spaces: About 260 artists
- Staff Support: Amdur Productions staff is present on site throughout the entire festival to assist artists from load in to load out.
- Load-in: Friday evening and Saturday morning load-in available. Artists will be able to drive up to or very close to their booth space and unload their vehicle.
- Booth Sitting: Amdur Productions staff is available to booth sit for artists throughout the entire festival
- Artist Parking: Amdur Productions reserves close day and overnight parking for artists at no additional cost.
- Artist Breakfast: Enjoy a complimentary full, hot breakfast while announcing the award winners are announced on Sunday morning before the festival opens.
- Tent Rental: Tents, weights, tables, and chairs are available for rent.
- Pro Panel Rental: We have limited “pro-panel” walls available for artists. Rental is on a first come/first served basis, quantity is limited. $300 = 9 panels fully set up, $250 = 9 panels without set up.
- Set Up/Take Down Help: Booth set up and take down assistance is available on a scheduled pre-reserved time. $45 per 30 minutes.
- Break Room: An artist break room/area provides refreshments throughout the festival for artists.
- Hotel Rooms: Amdur Productions works to provide discounts at local hotels for each festival.
- Awards: Bestowed at the artist breakfast on Sunday morning before the festival opens.
- Marketing: A large multi-layered marketing plan supports this show with ads running in newspapers, advertisements, on radio, posters, street banners, social media, and through direct mail postcards. A professional public relations team ensures high visibility for this festival. Over $500,000 is spent on marketing for the festival season.
- Security: Overnight security is provided.
*Dates and details subject to change
