Chicago Art Fairs
Welcome to the free Chicago and Illinois Art Fair Calendar, offering info on the top Art Festivals and Craft Shows in Chicago, Chicagoland and out-state for all seasons.
We hope you will be able to attend some of these fine events this year where you will find the most interesting shopping in America. The shows in this calendar feature artwork designed and made by American artists. Art Fairs bring together in a unique manner the creators and the culturally aware to enrich one another's lives.
JANUARY
Featured Show of the Month: Crafted by Hand. Inspired by Passion!
Beckman's Handcrafted Gift Show - (sponsored listing)
Saturday, January 19 - Tuesday, January 22
The Merchandise Mart
Chicago
Exclusively at The Chicago Market:
Living and Giving
Thursday, January 17- Wednesday, January 23
Beckman's Handcrafted Gift Show® is positioned to be the show for handcrafted work for retailers, with a high-quality exhibitor base built through a strict selection process, guaranteeing a valuable attendee experience in the show's appearance, programming and product resources.
As the leader of handmade resources for more than 30 years, Beckman's is the show with a "Meet the Artist" focus and feel, featuring both handmade contemporary and traditional works in a large array of styles.
Conveniently located on the 7th floor, Beckman's is the best way to source artist-made work with a story to tell, sure to set your store apart from the rest!
Beckman's is geared up to make your shopping an exciting experience. For more information and to get all the details for a shopping treat, visit www.beckmans.com, or call 312-527-6448.
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FEBRUARY
and in nearby Michigan, and well worth the drive for great deals and lots of fun...
February 23
Kalamazoo, MI
12th Annual Garage Sale Art Fair
Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds
Saturday, 9:30 to 4:00
110 exhibitors
You know you love art fairs, but did you know that artists, just like stores, sometimes have leftover inventory and/or 'seconds'? This amazing event at the fairgrounds really brings out the bargain hunters. Get there early to get the best deals in painting, photography, jewelry, clothing, ceramics, glass and more.
For more info and maps: www.GarageSaleArtFair.com
MARCH
March 1 & 2
Palatine
Kirk School Spring Showcase of Arts & Crafts
Samuel A. Kirk School, 510 S. Plum Grove Rd.
Saturday 10 am to 4 pm; Sunday 10:30 am to 4 pm
95 Exhibitors
APRIL
April 18-20
Spring Festival, An Arts & Crafts Affair
The Odeum
Villa Park
Friday: 11 am - 9 pm; Saturday, 9 am - 6 pm; Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm
Admission: $7.00, plenty of parking.
April 26 & 27
Deerfield
Art 2008
North Shore Unitarian Church
The Deerfield Unitarian Church presents its' 36th Annual Art Show. Expect to see the work of about 80 artists who exhibit their work in the contemporary architecture of the church complex.
Saturday 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday 10 am to 5 pm.
April 25-28
Chicago
The Artist Project
The Mechandise Mart, 8th Floor
The Artist Project is an art exhibition and sale featuring original work from independent artists undiscovered by the gallery community, your opportunity to discover fine art from artists before they are discovered.
For more info: www.theartistproject.com
April 27-29
ARTChicago
The Merchandise Mart
Noon to 8 pm
MAY
May 3 & 4
Elmhurst
12th Annual Art in the Park
at the Elmhurst Art Museum in Wilder Park
Saturday and Sunday
10 am to 5 pm
110 artists will be exhibiting at this weekend long event along with live entertainment and great food.
May 10
Park Ridge
18th Annual Arts & Crafts Adventure
Hodges Park - 1 block south of intersection of Prospect, Touhy & Northwest Highway
May 18
Oak Park
Art in the Park
Austin Gardens Park, Forest & Ontario Ave.
100 juried exhibitors
Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
Free admission & parking
In the downtown Frank Lloyd Wright district
May 24 & 25
St. Charles
Downtown
St. Charles Fine Art Show
Under 100 Exhibitors
Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
Held in the picturesque downtown St. Charles on the banks of the Fox River, this show gets better every year. Free admission and parking in nearby city lots.
May 24 & 25
Vernon Hills
Cuneo Gardens Art Festival
Cuneo Museum & Gardens
on Milwaukee
100 Artists
10 am to 5 pm
Free admission
What a beautiful place to spend a spring day! Stroll the grounds of the historic Cuneo Mansion and Museum Vernon Hills. Enjoy the fine art, the sculpture garden and the formal gardens that surround you. Live music, free kids hands-on activities and good food turn this into a perfect day.
For more info: www.dwevents.org
May 24 & 25
Schaumburg
Prairie Arts Festival
Robert Archer Center
Schaumburg and Summit Roads
10 am to 5 pm
May 31 & June 1
Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights Promenade of Art
Vail & Campbell Sts.
100 Exhibitors
May 31 & June 1
Deerfield
Deerfield Festival of Fine Arts
on Robert York Road adjacent to Jewett Park in the newly developed downtown area
10 am to 5 pm
120 Exhibitors
Sponsored by the Village of Deerfield and the Deerfield Fine Art Commission
For more info: www.dwevents.org
JUNE
June is the best month of the year to attend art festivals in Illinois, so be sure to visit these great events.
June 2 & 3 
Deerfield
5th Annual Deerfield Festival of Fine Art
Deerfield Rd. west of Waukegan
100 Artists
10 am to 5 pm
Sponsored by the Deerfield Fine Arts Commission & The Village of Deerfield
June 6-8
St. Charles
Pride of the Fox, Riverfest Art Show
Pottawatomie Park
11 am to 6 pm
June 7 & 8
Chicago
61st Annual 57th Street Art Fair
on 57th Street in the Hyde Park neighborhood
Saturday, 11 - 6 ; Sunday, 10 - 5
Many nearby parking lots. Admission is free.
300 Exhibitors
This show is the oldest juried art fair in the Midwest, inspiring many imitators. One of the reasons this event maintains such a strong group of artists is that most of the artists are re-invited to return each year, and return they do. You will find the newest of beginners here but mostly some of Chicagoland's best artists who return year after year to a loyal clientele.
For more info: 57thStreetArtFair.org
June 7 & 8
Plainfield
Settlers Park Art Fair
Settlers Park behind the Village Hall
sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Plainfield and the Plainfield Art League
June 8
Rockford
Art on the Lawn
Rockford College, 5050 E. State St.
10 am to 5 pm
Approximately 75-100 exhibitors
Admission $3, children 12 and under free. Free parking
Fine art and high end fine craft
June 14 & 15
Chicago
Old Town Art Fair
Old Town Triangle
250 Exhibitors
Saturday & Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm
$5 admission. On street parking
Chicago's best art fair that draws artists from throughout the country. If you've never attended it now is the time! This is a very select group of artists who covet their spaces and are thrilled to be with you in Chicago.
For more info: www.oldtownartfair.com
June 14 & 15
Chicago
33rd Annual Wells Street Art Festival
Wells St. at North Ave.
June 14 & 15
Wilmette
Art on the Plaza
Plaza del Lago
Located along the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan, the juried Plaza fair will accommodate up to 80 exhibiting artists.
June 14 & 15
Hinsdale
34th Annual Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival
in Burlington Park, Garfield Street & Chicago Ave.
128 Exhibitors
Saturday 9 am to 5 pm; Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
Free admission. On street parking
This traditional art festival is held in downtown Hinsdale across from the train station in a shady park. It is a pleasant and quiet show where you can shop for art in a gracious setting away from the heat and crowds.
June 14 & 15
Wheaton
Cantigny Sculpture and Fine Art Festival
Cantigny Park
9 am to 5 pm
June 21 & 22
Evanston
35th Annual Custer's Last Stand
Chicago & Main
10 am to 9 pm
June 21 & 22
Glencoe
Glencoe Festival of the Masters
Glencoe Center
10 am to 5 pm
June 28 & 29
Highland Park
10th Annual Highland Park Festival of Fine Craft
downtown Highland Park
140 Exhibitors
Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm
Free admission. On street parking.
This fine craft event is tightly juried, only the best of artists will be here. Held in an affluent community, everything is lovely, and the exhibitors show up with their best contemporary crafts.
June 28 & 29
Evanston
Fountain Square Art Festival
on Church between Sherman and Chicago
10 am to 5 pm
June 28 & 29
Joliet
Festival of the Masters
Chicago & Clinton at Radio Square Theatre
10 am to 5 pm
June 28 & 29
Bartlett
Bartlett Festival of the Arts
Bartlett Park, Oak & North Ave.
Saturday 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday 11 am to 5 pm
Free admission and parking
Juried fine art, artist demonstrations, music, dance, drama, culinary and literary events, children's activities.
JULY
July 11-13
Chicago
17th Annual Chicago Tribune Magnificent Mile Art Festival
Downtown Chicago
Plaza south of the Tribune Tower
10 am to 6 pm - Friday and Saturday; 10 am to 5 pm - Sunday
July 12 & 13
Skokie
47th Annual Art Fair
75 Exhibitors
Held on the Village green, a beautiful parkway on Oakton, next to the Skokie Library
Saturday & Sunday - 10 am to 5 pm
75 Exhibitors
Original fine art; free parking; music
July 12 & 13
Northbrook
Art in the Park - A Fine Arts Festival
Village Green Park - new location
10 am to 5 pm
175 Exhibitors
This is the 8th year of a fine art festival in
Northbrook. This festival replaces Arts in Northbrook. The new
location, in the beautiful Village Green Park, brings the festival to a
downtown location that historically has been THE meeting place for the
village.
For more info: www.dwevents.org
July 12 & 13
Oak Brook
45th Annual Oakbrook Center Invitational Craft Exhibition
Throughout the mall at Oakbrook Center
Saturday 10 am to 7 pm; Sunday 11 am to 6 pm
Lots of parking and free admission
160 Exhibitors
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If you are looking for jewelry or wearables this is definitely the show for you! Contrary to our motto "Art not available at a mall near you", this is one great exception. Oakbrook Center has been voted the #1 shopping destination by Illinois shoppers, and the craft exhibited at this event is as wonderful as what you find in the fine stores.
July 12 & 13
Naperville
Naperville Woman's Club Art Fair
Mitchell Mansion, Naper Settlement, Porter and Aurora Aves.
10 am to 5 pm
This event will celebrate it's 41st anniversary in 2008 and be an
exciting time for the local and national award winning artists
participating as well as for buyers.
July 12 & 13
Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire Art Festival
Olde Half Day Rd. & Milwaukee
150 exhibitors
July 12 & 13
Orland Park
Village of Orland Park Art Fair
Hosted by the Orland Park Arts Commission
Orland Park Crossing – 143rd Street & LaGrange Road
Saturday – 10am – 5pm
Sunday – 10 am – 4 pm
50-60 exhibitors
(sponsored listing)
July 17-23
Chicago
Beckman's Handcrafted Show
Merchandise Mart
Crafted by Hand. Inspired by Passion!
Saturday, July 19 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sunday July 20 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Monday, July 21 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Tuesday, July 22 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Featuring an extensive collection of CLASSIC FAVORITES and NEW TO CHICAGO artists and artisans, Beckman’s Handcrafted Show® offers an exclusive array of distinctive, cutting-edge work. Exclusive to The Chicago Market: Living and Giving™, Beckman’s is a “Meet the Artist” wholesale show, encompassing everything from mixed media to functional art and home décor, fiber and fine jewelry, delicacies to tempt the palette and traditional country craft—retailers will truly see a little bit of everything!
At Beckman’s, retailers can discover ONE-OF-A-KIND RESOURCES to SET their STORE APART FROM THE COMPETITION WITH UNIQUE PRODUCTS!
As a major bonus, with its widely diverse neighborhoods and strong love for food, shopping and entertainment, Chicago has boundless opportunities for culinary, retail and cultural adventures—sure to round out your trip to The Merchandise Mart this summer! Whatever your taste, whatever your style, Chicago can serve it just the way you like it. Don’t miss this opportunity—AS AN EXHIBITOR OR A BUYER—to be a part of the action at Market and on the town! Visit beckmans.com today!
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July 18-20
Crystal Lake
Midwest Fiber & Folk Art Fair
Lakeside Legacy Arts Park (Dole Mansion)
Friday & Saturday: 9 am -10:30 pm (art market closes at 6); Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm
July 19 & 20
Wheaton
Wheaton Fine Art Show
West Liberty Dr., downtown
sponsored by Downtown Wheaton Association & City of Wheaton
90 Artists
Saturday - 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday - 10 am to 4 pm
"a show with art considered a notch or two above the others"
For more info: www.downtownwheatonfineartfair.com
July 19 & 20
Evanston
21st Annual Evanston Ethnic Arts Festival
Dawes Park, Sheridan and Church
Noon to 7 pm
125 exhibitors
July 19 & 20
Buffalo Grove
Buffalo Grove Art Festival
Town Center, Lake Cook and McHenry
10 am to 5 pm
July 19 & 20
Wilmette
16th Annual Edens Art Fair
Edens Plaza - Lake, Skokie & Edens Expwy
July 26 & 27
Skokie
North Shore Art Festival
Old Orchard Shopping Center
90 exhibitors
July 26 & 27
Geneva
7th Annual Geneva Fine Arts Fair
Downtown Geneva
120 Exhibitors
Saturday & Sunday: 10 am to 6 pm
Street parking. Free admission
This event takes place on the streets of Geneva, a nice small town in western Chicagoland. Quality of work exhibited is very high, containing a good balance of fine art and contemporary craft.
July 27
Chicago
7th Annual An Arts Adventure
sidewalks of Gold Coast Area - beginning at Superior & State
July 26 & 27
Glenview
Glenview Outdoor Art Fair
Lyons School, Waukegan and Lake Ave.
10 am to 5 pm
AUGUST
August 2 & 3
Evanston
Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival
Dawes Park
11 am to 6 pm
125 Exhibitors
August 2 & 3
Glenview
Glen Town Center
Art at the Glen
10 am to 5 pm
180 exhibitors
August 2 & 3
Elgin
AAUW Fine Art Fair
Part of the FoxFireFest
in Festival Park, next to the riverboat casino
10 am to 6 pm - Saturday; 11 am to 4 pm - Sunday
August 8-10
Chicago
49th Annual Gold Coast Art Fair
River North neighborhood
350 Exhibitors
Friday - 12 to 6; Saturday & Sunday - 10 am to 6 pm
This is one of the best-attended and oldest art fairs in Chicago, truly an important rite of passage. You will find lots of interesting work here and have a great time.
August 8 & 9
Batavia
Art in Your Eye - Fine Art Show
City of Batavia Riverwalk
90 Exhibitors
Saturday - 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday - 11 am to 5 pm
August 15 & 16
Oak Park
34th Oak Park Avenue-Lake Arts & Crafts Show
Scoville Park
11 am to 7 pm - Friday; 9 am to 5 pm - Saturday
August 16 & 17
Highwood
Highwood Fine Arts Festival
downtown on Waukegan Ave., east of Green Bay Rd.
10 am to 5 pm
75 Exhibitors
Highwood is a community on the beautiful shores
of Lake Michigan, about 30 miles north of downtown Chicago. It is
nestled between the affluent suburbs of Lake Forest and Highland Park and known for having some of the finest restaurants in the
Chicago area.
This year they have added a "Taste of Highwood". Wonderful local restaurants will participate showcasing their specialties.
For more info: www.dwevents.org
and in nearby Indiana....
August 16 & 17
Michigan City, IN
Lakefront Festival of Art
Washington Park
10 am to 6 pm
110 Exhibitors
Off to the beach? Don't miss this art fair in the park on the beautiful shore line of Michigan City, presented by the Lubeznik Center for the Arts. For more information: www.lubeznikcenter.org
August 22-24
Evanston
American Craft Exposition
Northwestern University Sports Pavilion
150 Exhibitors
Thursday Preview Party: 6:30-9:30; tickets $100
Friday: 10 am to 8 pm; Saturday: 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday: 11 am to 5 pm
tickets $15 for three day pass
This fine event is one of the top in the country in terms of consistency of quality and level of sales. There is a wide variety of contemporary work for the true collector.
August 23 & 24
Chicago
Bucktown Arts Fest
2300 North
1 am to 7 pm
August 23 & 24
Highland Park
Port Clinton Art Festival
downtown Highland Park
260 Exhibitors
Saturday & Sunday - 10 am to 6 pm
A highly selective process brings these top artists to exhibit their artwork in Highland Park. Only original work may be presented. Parking: on the streets and parking lots nearby
August 30 & 31
Oak Brook
46th Annual Oakbrook Center Invitational Fine Art Exhibition
150 Exhibitors
Saturday: 10 am to 7 pm; Sunday - 11 am to 6 pm
Oakbrook Center has been voted the #1 shopping destination by Illinois shoppers, and the fine art exhibited at this event is as wonderful as what you find in the fine stores. The best of the artists are re-invited year to year ensuring the quality of the exhibition.
August 31 & September 1
Lake Forest
Art Fair on the Square
Lake Forest Historic Market Square
180 Exhibitors
SEPTEMBER
September 6 & 7
LaGrange
West End Art Festival
Downtown
125 Exhibitors
September 13 & 14
Wilmette
Wilmette Fine Arts Festival
in the Center of the Village
100 Exhibitors
Join in the autumn weekend activity in the spacious north end of the Metra train parking lot for art, music and a glorious time. For more info: www.wilmetteartsguild.org
September 13 & 14
Downers Grove
Fine Arts Festival
Main Street
100 Exhibitors
September 13 & 14
Chicago
Lakeview East Fine Art Festival
10 am to 6 pm
September 20 & 21
Naperville
23rd Annual Riverwalk Fine Art Fair
on the Riverwalk
10 am to 5 pm
140 carefully selected artists from across the country show up at this lovely place to show their fine art. A wonderful place to spend a fall day shopping for just the right piece of art.
September 20 & 21
Park Forest
Park Forest Art Fair
105 Exhibitors
September 27 & 28
Barrington
Art in the Barn
Good Shepherd Hospital, Hwy. 22
166 Exhibitors
10 am to 5 pm
September 26 & 27
Chicago
3rd Annual Hyde Park Arts & Crafts Adventure
Outdoor Courtyard - University of Chicago Hyde Park Center
September 26-28
Chicago
Pilsen East Artists Open House in the City
30 Galleries area surrounding S. Halsted & 18th St.
Visitors can view artwork at its source and speak directly with the artists
September 27-28
Forest Park
Forest Park Arts Fest
Madison St. adjoining Constitution Court
75 Exhibitors
Saturday & Sunday - 11 am to 5 pm
The Village of Forest Park along with RGL Marketing for the Arts present a Juried Show of Fine Art, Craft and Design. Also expect children's activities and entertainment. Forest Park has recently been called "The Bucktown of the Suburbs", bustling with new store openings and real estate developments. For more info: www.rglmarketingforthearts.com
OCTOBER
October 6
Chicago
Rockwell Crossing Artwalk
Lincoln Square
10 am to 5 pm
Paintings, Photography, Jewelry, Ceramics, Knitted Goods, Handmade Body Products, Sculpture, Mixed Media Pieces & More
October 10 - 12
Chicago
Around the Coyote
The World's Largest Studio Art Walk
Wicker Park/Bucktown
800 artists; $3.00 admission
Friday 6 pm to 10 pm; Saturday 11 am to 10 pm; Sunday 11 am to 6 pm
October 10-12
Riverwoods
Arts and Riverwoods
Held under heated tents in Ryerson Woods, part of the Lake County Forest Preserve
Gala Friday preview party: 6 pm-10 pm; Saturday & Sunday - 10-5
50 exhibitors
NOVEMBER
November 1
Naperville
Harvest of the Hands Art and Craft Fair
Community United Methodist Church
9 am to 3:30 pm
November 6 -9
Chicago
15th Annual SOFA
(Sculpture, Objects and Functional Art)
Navy Pier, downtown
A gallery-presented, international art exposition dedicated to bridging
the worlds of design, decorative and fine art. Works by emerging and
established artists and designers are available for sale.
November 6-9
Arlington Park
Arlington Park Holiday Art and Craft Fair
Thurs. 11 am to 9 pm; Fri. 10 am to 9 pm; Sat. 10 am to 7 pm; Sun. 10 am to 5 pm
November 8
Rolling Meadows
Rolling Meadows Holiday Arts & Crafts Boutique
Rolling Meadows High School, 2901 Central Road
9 am - 4 pm
125 Exhibitors
Free parking, $2 admission; children's activities
DECEMBER
Every Saturday in November & December
Shop at the Cultural Center
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington St.
11 am to 3 pm
A select few Chicago area artists will have their art for sale at this very cool location. Different artists will be there each Saturday. Sponsored by the City of Chicago to showcase the arts and artifacts of the Chicago's diverse cultures.
December 4-7
Rosemont
Lamb's Farm Holiday Art and Craft Fair
Thurs. 11 am to 9 pm; Fri. 10 am to 9 pm; Sat. 10 am to 6 pm; Sun. 10 am to 5 pm
600 vendors
December 4-7
Chicago
One of a Kind Show and Sale
First Look Evening, December 3
The Merchandise Mart
Thurs. - noon to 9pm; Fri. - 11 am to 8 pm; Sat. - 10 am to 8 pm; Sun. - 10 am to 5 pm
For four days only you will find thousands of one-of-a-kind items each made by hand by some of North America's most talented fine artists and fine craftspeople. Experience the ambiance of a gallery and the unique opportunity to meet each artist in person. Buy for your own collection or give the gift of art this season.
December 6
Palatine
Holiday Craft Fair
Fremd High School
9 am to 4 pm
Free admission
December 6 & 7
Chicago
Bucktown Holiday Art Show
Holstein Park Fieldhouse
2200 N. Oakley
100 Exhibitors
This show is an opportunity to shop for one-of-a-kind gifts and original works of art.
December 7
Chicago
Holiday Show
Architectural Artifacts, Inc., 4325 N. Ravenswood
10 am to 5 pm
Come and see a lively mix of artists at Architectural Artifacts, Chicago's premiere landmark resource of antiques. This is a juried show and will feature your favorites, plus jewelers, ceramists, painters, textile artists, paper goods and much more. A great place to find a special gift that expresses the spirit of the holidays and your discerning eye. Architectural Artifacts will be hosting their annual sale at the same time.
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Do you have any listings of Northwest Indiana,craft shows starting soon into ,Dec
Posted by: Pam | February 01, 2008 at 01:18 PM
I don't see a listing for the Pilsen East Artist's Open House!
The longest running Artists' Open House in the City, the Pilsen East Artist's Open House allows visitors to not only see the more than 30 galleries of the Chicago Arts District, but also the residences and studios of some of the hundreds of artists who live and work in the area. Visitors can view artwork at its source and speak directly with the artists! Award winning courtyard gardens house not only beautiful flowers, but also performances by the EP Theater and many other groups. This is a free, family friendly event.
Located in the area surrounding S Halsted and 18th Streets, the # 8 bus will get you right into the heart of the neighborhood. Or take the "L" to the Blue Line in UIC or the CTA stop on Archer and take the #8 bus from there. Easy and ample free street parking with no meters or permits!
Posted by: Julie Anna | February 13, 2008 at 11:16 AM
Im fairly new to the whole craft show thing. Where can I find listing to enter the events? By the time I find a show that I would like to enter either the date has passed for entry or all openings are filled.
Posted by: Joyce | March 14, 2008 at 12:55 AM
How do you become a vendor in Chicago's Merchandise Mart Fair, as well as the Chicago Cultural Center's Fair?
Posted by: Brenda Kaye Jordan | March 21, 2008 at 11:48 AM
Brenda, There is a link on this site to the Merchandise Mart Fair in April. For the other event visit the Cultural Center's website.
Posted by: Connie Mettler | March 21, 2008 at 04:05 PM
This is really a great list in effect. Enjoy the fair season and thanks for adding me to your list. Please keep me updated.
Posted by: Nick Rivera | April 10, 2008 at 05:04 AM
Thank you, Nick. I'd love some feedback on any of these art fairs that you visit. Do you have a favorite?
Posted by: Connie Mettler | April 11, 2008 at 05:40 PM
Brenda, you are right. You have to plan a long time ahead to take part in an art fair. Six months ahead is not too long. Look at the listings here six months from now, see if they are what you are looking for and then get that application. Time is a wastin'.
Posted by: Connie Mettler | April 11, 2008 at 05:42 PM