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 and Chicagoland 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.
JULY
Featured Event of the Month:
July 25
A Gallery with Purpose
Camp Manitoqua - 8122 W. Sauk Trail - Frankfort
(sponsored listing)
organized for the exposition and sale of fine art in order to raise funds for Camp Manitoqua Children's Camp
Expect fine art, fine craft, an afternoon of live entertainment, family fun and exploration of the beautiful Manitoqua Camp grounds. For more info: www.FineArtsFest.net
See the details below on July 25.
July 10-12*
Chicago
Chicago Tribune Magnificent Mile Art Festival
Downtown Chicago
Plaza south of the Tribune Tower
10 to 6 - Fri. and Sat.; 10 to 5 - Sunday
July 11-12*
Orland Park
Orland Park Art Fair
Orland Park Shopping Center, 143rd St. & LaGrange
Saturday 10-5; Sunday 10-4
65 Exhibitors
For more info: www.emevents.com
July 11 & 12*
Skokie
48th Annual Art Fair
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
For more info: Skokieart@aol.com
July 11 & 12*
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 11 & 12*
Oak Brook
46th 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 I
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 11 & 12*
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 11 & 12*
Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire Art Festival
Olde Half Day Rd. & Milwaukee
150 exhibitors
July 17-19*
Crystal Lake
Midwest Fiber & Folk Art Fair
McHenry County College
Fri. 6 pm-9 pm; Sat.: 9 am-7 pm; Sun.: 9 am- 5 pm
July 18 & 19*
Evanston
24th Annual Evanston Ethnic Arts Festival
Dawes Park, Sheridan and Church
Noon to 7 pm
125 exhibitors
July 18 & 19*
Buffalo Grove
Buffalo Grove Art Festival
Town Center, Lake Cook and McHenry
10 am to 5 pm
July 18 & 19*
Wilmette
16th Annual Edens Art Fair
Edens Plaza - Lake, Skokie & Edens Expwy
July 25 (sponsored event)
Frankfort
Frankfort Fine Arts Festival
on the grounds of Camp Manitoqua
8122 Sauk Trail
A "galllery with a purpose"
to raise funds for Camp Manitoqua
Children's Camp
10 am to 5 pm
Camp Manitoqua is a not for profit children's camp located in the picturesque southwest Chicago suburb of Frankfort. The Frankfort Fine Arts Festival is being held to raise funds for the children's camp. All event proceeds will be forwarded directly to the children's programs at the camp.
In addition to fine art and fine craft, join them for an afternoon of live entertainment, family fun and an invigorating walk through the beautiful Manitoqua Camp grounds.
For more info: FineArtsFest.net
July 25 & 26*
Skokie
North Shore Art Festival
Old Orchard Shopping Center
90 exhibitors
July 25 & 26*
Geneva
8th Annual Geneva Fine Arts Fair
Downtown Geneva
145 Exhibitors
Saturday & Sunday: 10 am to 5 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.
For more info: www.emevents.com
July 25 & 26*
Glenview
Glenview Outdoor Art Fair
Lyons School, Waukegan and Lake Ave.
10 am to 5 pm
July 26*Chicago
8th Annual An Arts Adventure
sidewalks of Gold Coast Area - beginning at Superior &
State
July 31-August 2*
Chicago
52nd Annual Gold Coast Art Fair
River North neighborhood
350 Exhibitors
Friday - 12 to 6; Saturday & Sunday - 10 am to 5 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
August 1 & 2*
Evanston
Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival
Dawes Park
11 am to 6 pm
125 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 & 9*
Glenview
Glen Town Center
Art at the Glen
10 am to 5 pm
180 exhibitors
August 8 & 9*
Batavia
Art in Your Eye - Fine Art Show
City of Batavia Riverwalk
75 Exhibitors
Saturday - 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday - 10 am to 4 pm
For more info: www.emevents.com
August 14 & 15*
Oak Park
35th Oak Park Avenue-Lake Arts & Crafts Show
Scoville Park
11 am to 7 pm - Friday; 9 am to 5 pm - Saturday
Long Grove
Long Grove Art Fest, Wine & Dine
downtown Long Grove
10 am to 5 pm
Visit the 21st Annual "GREAT TASTES - LONG GROVE ART FEST, WINE & DINE" celebration in beautiful Long Grove, IL. 5000 visitors will enjoy over 90 artists exhibiting fine art and crafts in a wide range of media. Admission and parking to the Art Fest is FREE.
Sample delicious food, enjoy free music and Kids’ Corner with crafts. Visit the wine tasting tent offering over 100 wines, food & souvenir wine glass ($25). Indulge in fine art and wine, food, and music to make this an unforgettable weekend! Downtown Long Grove, IL, next to Red Oaks, 340 Old McHenry Rd, at the intersections of Rt. 83 and 53.
For more info: www.LongGroveArtFest.com
and in nearby Indiana....
August 15 & 16*
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 & 23*
Oswego
Oswego Art Fair
downtown, Main Street
Saturday 10-5: Sunday 10-4
For more info: www.emevents.com
August 28-30*
Evanston
American Craft Exposition
Northwestern University Sports Pavilion
150 Exhibitors
Thursday Preview Party: 6:30-9:30; tickets $100
Fri.: 10 am to 9 pm; Sat.: 10 am to 6 pm Sun.: 11 am to 5 pm
$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 29 & 30*
Chicago
Bucktown Arts Fest
2300 North
1 am to 7 pm
August 29 & 30*
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.
SEPTEMBER
Event of the Month: (sponsored listing)
Itasca Art & Wine Festival
September 25 - 27*
Historic downtown Itasca presents its inaugural art and wine festival in scenic Usher Park near the gateway to the newly created River Walk. There will be 100 juried artists, with music in the gazebo, making a backdrop for meandering through the winding walkways of the park with wine tasting and painted iron benches on display throughout.
Twenty-five iron benches, painted by individual artists will be part of the fun, auctioned off through a silent auction starting on Friday.
September 5 & 6*
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.
September 6 & 7*
Lake Forest
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Artisan Guild Fall Fair
Parking lots of Lake Forest Bank & Trust, just north of Market Square & around the corner from Deer Path Art League fair
10 am to 5 pm
40 exhibitors
To benefit Artisans for C.R.O.Y.A.
Live music, gourmet cookout & homemade ice cream, etc.
September 6-7*
Lake Forest
Art Fair on the Square
Lake Forest Historic Market Square
Sunday 10 am to 5 pm; Monday 10 am to 4 pm
180 Exhibitors
September 12 & 13*
LaGrange
West End Art Festival
at the historic train station
Saturday 10-5; Sunday 10-4
For more info: www.emevents.com
September 12 & 13*
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
Downers Grove
Fine Arts Festival
Main Street
100 Exhibitors
Chicago
Renegade Craft Fair
Division St. between Damen & Hermitage in Wicker Park
300 Exhibitors
An event full of DIY crafters, expect crafty people who were traditionally rejected by the fine art fairs. Sounds like fun!
September 13 & 14
Lincoln Park
11th Annual Lincoln Park Art Faire
11 am to 6 pm
100 Exhibitors
September 19*
Park Ridge
19th Annual An Arts & Crafts Adventure II
Hodges Park - 1 block south of intersection of Prospect, Touhy & Northwest Highway
September 19 & 20*
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 19 & 20*
Park Forest
Park Forest Art Fair
105 Exhibitors
September 25 & 26*
Chicago
4th Annual Hyde Park Arts & Crafts Adventure
Outdoor Courtyard - University of Chicago Hyde Park Center
September 25-27** event of the month
Itasca
Fine Art & Wine Festival
Downtown in Usher Park
Sponsored by the City of Itasca
Fri. 4 pm-9 pm; Sat. 10 am-6 pm; Sun. 10 am-3 pm
100 Exhibitors
September is Illinois Wine Month and Itasca is taking advantage of it. This new event will feature wines from around the world disbursed throughout the park. Fine art, fine wine and live music make a great combination. Enjoy yourself in this lovely setting adjacent to the new Itasca River Walk. Usher Park in Itasca
September 26 & 27*
Chicago
Lakeview East Fine Art Festival
Saturday 10-6; Sunday 10-5
For more info: www.emevents.com
September 26 & 27*
Barrington
Art in the Barn
Good Shepherd Hospital, Hwy. 22
166 Exhibitors
10 am to 5 pm
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 26-27*
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.
OCTOBER
October 3
Village of Mokena
Downtown Fine Art Show, part of the Mokena Festival of Elegance
9 am to 4 pm
75 Artists
What a great way to spend a fall day! Ride the train to Mokena's historic train station and enjoy the day visiting this panoply of classy events:
- visit the art fair (buy something really special)
- peruse the Concours d'elegance (lust over the fine vehicles)
- shop the weekly Farmers Market at the train station (get your veggies)
- spend time at the Food and Wine Festival (the perfect ending to the day)
For more info: www.mokena.org
October 3-19
Chicago
11th Annual Chicago Art Open
Sponsored by the Chicago Artists' Coalition
Merchandise Mart, 8th Fl.
The Chicago Art Open is the largest, most diverse survey of Chicagoland artists and a centerpiece of Chicago Artists' Month. More than 285 Professional, Emerging, and Student artists will exhibit one work each.
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 16-18*
Chicago
Around the Coyote
part of Chicago Artist's Month
Plumber's Hall, 1340 W. Washington
$10.00 admission
Friday 6 pm to 10 pm; Saturday 11 am to 10 pm; Sunday 11 am to 8 pm
NOVEMBER
November 1
Naperville
Harvest of the Hands Art and Craft Fair
Community United Methodist Church
9 am to 3:30 pm
November 6-8*
Chicago
16th 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
November 14 & 15*
Chicago
Streeterville Artisan Market
Northwestern University Lurie Center Lobby
Saturday 11 am to 6 pm
Sunday 10 am to 5 pm
Sponsored by SOAR
50 artists
November 19-22*
Autumn Festival, An Arts & Crafts Affair
The Odeum Expo Center
Villa Park
Thurs./Friday 11 am - 9 pm; Sat. 9 am - 7 pm; Sun. 10 am - 5 pm
Admission charged. Free parking
November 20-22*
Evanston
Cornucopia
The Woman's Club of Evanston
1702 Chicago Avenue
55 exhibitors
Expect exquisite jewelry, clothing, accessories, glass mosiacs and garden ornaments. Find the perfect hostess and teacher gifts, stocking stuffers, or treat yourself to that one unique item you won't see anywhere else.
For more info: www.wcofe.org
November 22 - 25
Grayslake
18th Annual Holiday Art Sale
College of Lake County
Library/Gallery Atrium
Sat. and Sun. 9 am - 5 pm; Mon. and Tues. 9 am - 9 pm
Free admission and parking
40 exhibitors
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 3-6*
Chicago
One of a Kind Show & Sale® Chicago
The Merchandise Mart - 8th floor
Adults $10, Seniors & Students $7, Children 12 & under free
500 of North America's best artists and craftspeople
Immerse yourself in the unique shopping experience of the 9th annual One of a Kind Show and Sale® Chicago. From one-on-one chats with 500 of North America's best artists and craftspeople to the discovery of thousands of matchless items, it's hard not to find something for everyone on your list this holiday season. So allow yourself a little time, perhaps a lot of time, to explore the distinctive items that can only be found at the One of a Kind Show.
December 4 & 5
Lake Forest
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Artisan Guild Winter Fair
Gorton Community Center
400 E. Illinois, Lake Forest
December 3-6*
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 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 14
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.
December 13
Palatine
Holiday Craft Fair
Fremd High School
9 am to 4 pm
Free admission
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Saturday, January 17 - Tuesday, January 20
The Merchandise Mart
Chicago
Exclusively at The Chicago Market:
Living and Giving
Thursday, January 15- Wednesday, January 21*
FEBRUARY
and in nearby Michigan, and well worth the drive for great deals and lots of fun...
February 28
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 7 & 8
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 22 & 23
Lake Forest
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Artisan Guild Spring Fair
Gorton Community Center
400 E. Illinois, Lake Forest
April 24-26
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: $8.00, plenty of parking.
April 25 & 26
Deerfield
Art 2009
North Shore Unitarian Church
The Deerfield Unitarian Church presents its' 40th 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 11 am to 5 pm.
MAY
Featured Events of the Month:
May 23 & 24
Deerfield Festival of the Arts - Deerfield
May 30 & 31
(sponsored listing)
Two consecutive weekends this month take you to two events in Chicago’s northern suburbs.
May 23 and 24 finds you on the gracious grounds of the Cuneo Museum and Gardens in Vernon Hills. Walk adjacent to the historic mansion into the sculpture garden where you'll find approximately 75-100 artists representing fine art and fine craft from across the U.S. Enhancing the setting is live music, gourmet food, free hands-on children’s activities, and a silent auction benefiting the City of Hope.
During the festival, parking and admission to the grounds is free. Tours of the mansion are available for a nominal fee.
The 7th Annual Deerfield Festival of Fine Arts is the following weekend, May 30 & 31. This festival is in downtown Deerfield and is presented by the Deerfield Fine Arts Commission. There you will find around 150 fine artists in a busy city-like atmosphere at Deerfield Road and Robert York. Free admission & parking, live music, fine food, a silent auction and free hands-on art activities are part of the fun. A ticketed Friday night Preview party opens the event to benefit the Arts Commission.
For more information, please contact D & W Events, Inc., www.dwevents.org, 847-726-8669.
May 1-4
ARTChicago
The Merchandise Mart
Friday 11 am - 6 pm; Saturday 11 am - 6 pm; Sunday 11 am - 6 pm; Monday 11 am - 4 pm
May 2 & 3
Bolingbrook
The Artwalk at The Promenade Bolingbrook
10 am to 6 pm
100+ artists
For more info: www.virgorisingpresents.com
May 2 & 3
Elmhurst
13th Annual Art in the Park
at the Elmhurst Art Museum in Wilder Park
10 am to 5 pm
110 artists will be exhibiting at this weekend long event along with live entertainment and great food.
May 9
Park Ridge
19th Annual Arts & Crafts Adventure
Hodges Park - 1 block south of intersection of Prospect, Touhy & Northwest Highway
May 16 & 17
Riverside
Riverside Arts Fair
in the Central Business District
Saturday 10-5; Sunday 1-4
65 exhibitors
For more info: www.emevents.com
May 17
Oak Park
Art in the Park
Austin Gardens Park, Forest & Ontario Ave., in the downtown Frank Lloyd Wright district
Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
Free admission & parking
100 juried exhibitors
For more info: westsuburbanartistsguild.com
May 23 & 24
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 23 & 24
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 23 & 24
Schaumburg
Prairie Arts Festival
Robert Archer Center
Schaumburg and Summit Roads
10 am to 5 pm
155 exhibitors
May 30 & 31
Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights Promenade of Art
Vail & Campbell Sts.
100 Exhibitors
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 absolute best month of the year to attend art festivals in Illinois, so be sure to visit these great events.
June 20 & 21
Evanston
Custer Avenue, historic Main St. & Chicago Ave.
(sponsored listing)
The Chicago Sun-Times calles it a chompin', stompin' and shoppin' event--a sure sign that summer has arrived in Chicago. For more info: www.custerfair.com
See the details below on June 20.
June 6 & 7*
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
10 am to 5 pm
sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Plainfield and the Plainfield Art League
June 13 & 14*
Chicago
Old Town Art Fair
Old Town Triangle
Saturday & Sunday, 10 am to 6 p
$7 admission. On street parking
260 Exhibitors
Chicago's best art fair. It 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 13 & 14*
Chicago
33rd Annual Wells Street Art Festival
Wells St. at North Ave.
June 13 & 14*
Wilmette
4th Annual Art on the Plaza
Plaza del Lago
Sponsored by the North Shore Art League
Located along the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan, the juried Plaza fair will accommodate up to 80 exhibiting artists.
For more info: www.northshoreartleague.org
June 14*
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 20 & 21*
Wheaton
Cantigny Sculpture and Fine Art Festival
Cantigny Park
9 am to 5 pm
June 20 & 21*
Evanston
37th Annual Custer's Last Stand
Chicago & Main
Presented by the Evanston Festival Theatre
10 am to 9 pm
350 artists
A sure sign that summer has arrived is this bustling, energy filled event presenting cool art, fine food and jazzy music. From the historic Main St. and Chicago Avenue store buildings to the tree-lined Washington St. residential area you will enjoy a weekend that reminds you of why you live in this city.
Not only will you meet artists from across the country who have come to share their creative work with you, with something new in every booth, but also the business people get in the act with their own Sidewalk Sale.
An event put on by a theatre group is definitely ready to entertain you. Here's the rest:
- Chicago jazz legends
- two stages filled with an eclectic group of performers
- Eden Park has fun-filled activities for the kids (camels, clowns, jugglers!)
- thirty food vendors with an international menu
Visit their website for maps, transportation info and more details: www.custerfair.com
June 27 & 28*
Glencoe
Glencoe Festival of the Masters
Glencoe Center
10 am to 5 pm
June 27 & 28*
Highland Park
11th 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 27 & 28*
Evanston
Fountain Square Art Festival
on Church between Sherman and Chicago
10 am to 6 pm
June 27 & 28*
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.
For more info: artsinbartlett@comcast.net
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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
Hi,
I am an artist and I would like to display/sell my art at these art shows. but the art shows mentioned above donot have any links, steps to enter/participate in the art fair, contact person or anything...can someone help please!
Posted by: ChicagoArtist | July 21, 2008 at 11:21 AM
Find the show in the list that you want to do, google that name and then reach out to the organization that produces it. Good luck.
Posted by: Connie Mettler | July 24, 2008 at 12:11 PM
I see a couple of the ones I like in the near Chicago suburbs but it doesn't provide information or link as to the cost of becoming a vendor or if table is included. I can't afford 100 dollars for a booth.
Posted by: Betty Huang | September 14, 2008 at 10:48 PM
Hi Betty,
You have found an art fair that sounds good to you? Then "google" the name of that art fair and contact the organizers for the details.
Best of luck in the art fair biz!
Posted by: Constance Mettler | September 16, 2008 at 04:25 PM
Please add to the calendar:
11th Annual Chicago Art Open
Sponsored by the Chicago Artists' Coalition
October 3-19, 2008
Merchandise Mart, 8th Fl.
The Chicago Art Open is the largest, most diverse survey of Chicagoland artists and a centerpiece of Chicago Artists' Month. More than 285 Professional, Emerging, and Student artists will exhibit one work each. For more information about the exhibit and the many related programs, please visit www.chicagoartopen.org.
Posted by: David | September 24, 2008 at 12:02 AM
I have a correction to the craft fair at the Odeum in Villa Park, Illinois. I attended the winter fair (not to be missed!)and picked up a flier for the Spring Festival and my friends and I already have it on our calendars. It states the fair will be April 24, 25, and 26, not the weekend of the 18th through the 20th as listed on your site. The same company does one in April in Omaha, the 17th-19.
Posted by: Peg Luebbing | January 16, 2009 at 08:26 AM
Thank you so much, Peg. I really appreciate this information. Any time you find an error I'd love to hear from you. This one will be corrected soon.
Posted by: Connie Mettler | January 16, 2009 at 12:30 PM
Oh wow! This is a really great resource. I've been an artist for all my life but just made the jump (thanks to my pushy life coach girlfriend) to serioulsy tooting it as a career. I look forward to taking advantage of all this site has to offer.
Thanks!
Posted by: Miguel Angel Menendez Jr. | February 19, 2009 at 10:55 PM
Are the Dates posted on this site for the current year? Or do the dates remain the same for 2010?
Posted by: Allysum | March 20, 2009 at 03:23 PM
Allysum, the dates change every year -- the site tries to be accurate, but it well worth your while to check the date of an event before you leave home to attend.
Posted by: Connie Mettler | March 23, 2009 at 05:22 PM
Hi, I think you do a great job with this, however, it would make things a lot easier for us if you would post the streets and intersections where the art fairs are being held - thanks!
Posted by: Barbara Banas | June 06, 2009 at 10:24 AM