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Chicago, Illinois • July 12-13, 2025 • Saturday 10a-7p, Sunday 10a-6p

APPLICATION FEE: $25

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 25, 2025

 

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$575 10’x10′ Booth Fee (Includes City Permit Fee)*
$1025 20’x10′ Space Fee (Includes City Permit Fee)*

*We handle and process the city permit, there is nothing for you to do on your end. This fee is $25/artist.

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Festival Description & Information

Calling All Artists: Apply to the 2025 Southport Art Fest!

Amdur Productions is proud to produce the Southport Art Fest, bringing our expertise and passion for fine art festivals to this beloved Chicago event! Held in one of the city’s most dynamic northside neighborhoods, this urban show is an established favorite.

With extended hours for increased sales, 100 exhibitor spaces, and a prime location on Southport Avenue, this festival offers artists strong engagement and excellent selling opportunities. All media are welcome, and artists keep 100% of their sales income. Plus, the dedicated Amdur Productions team provides full support—from load-in to load-out, including booth sitting and rental services.

Join us in bringing the Southport Art Fest to Chicago’s northside and apply today!

Fest Details:

  • Urban show
  • Contemporary themes do well
  • Artist Sales: Artists keep all their sales income from the show.
  • Exhibitor Spaces: About 100 spaces   
  • Staff Support: Amdur Productions staff is present on site throughout the entire festival to assist artists from load in to load out. 
  • Artist Parking: Amdur Productions gives their best effort to suggest close parking at discounted rates.
  • Booth Sitting: Amdur Productions staff is available to booth sit for artists throughout the entire festival
  • Tent Rental: Tents, weights, tables, and chairs are available for rent.
  • Awards: Bestowed at the festival
  • 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

Important Dates & Deadlines
  • Applications due for all festivals
  • March 25, 2025:  Applications due for Southport Art Fest
  • March 28, 2025: Applications Results sent out to all artists!
  • April 4, 2025: Registration forms and show fees due (in full or half).
  • April 10, 2025: Last day for a refund, less
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