Thanks!
John
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Riverside Arts Fair
May 22 & 23, 2010
Riverside, Illinois
Downtown Business District
10:00 am - 5:00 Saturday and 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday
Currently in its fourth year, the Riverside Arts Fair is sure to please artists and patrons alike. Join us as we celebrate two days of art in downtown Riverside, Illinois. This fine art fair has quickly become a community highlight. It compliments and confirms the appreciation for high quality design and materials that Riverside residents and our neighbors find in this quaint community.
Hosted by the Economic Development Commission, supported by the Village of Riverside and the Riverside Chamber of Commerce, the festival is held in the central business district of historic Riverside. A multitude of fine art patrons, music, children?s art activities and more await those who choose to join us for this spectacular event.
Lincolnshire Art Fair
June 12 & 13, 2010
100 Village Green Drive
Lincolnshire, IL, 60069
10:00 am - 5:00
The 13th Annual Lincolnshire Art Festival features approximately 150 juried artists set up along the grounds of Lincolnshire's Village Green dining and shopping area. The free festival surrounds a serene fountain and at the festival center is a beautiful sculpture garden, bordered by pleasant walking paths and benches.
At the Festival:
FESTIVE FOOD--Visitors may enjoy a variety of fare ranging from fresh fruit smoothies, ice cream, Middle Eastern food and in addition to Flatlander's onsite restaurant they will also have a special booth in the festival serving food.
CREATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL FUN--Free hands on art projects for children. Additionally, kids can go on a scavenger hunt through the festival looking for different types of art listed on a bingo card and then receive an "Official Art Explorer" sticker.
FREE ENTERTAINMENT--Throughout the weekend, live music from acoustic rock duo Cirrus Falcon will entertain the crowd.
Fountain Square Arts Festival (Pending)
June 26 & 27, 2010
Downtown
Evanston, IL
10 am - 6:00 pm
For three decades, Fountain Square Art Festival has won acclaim as one of the most prestigious art festivals in the Midwest. With more than 225 artists, it's the largest and oldest juried fine arts fair on Chicago's North Shore. The festival is located on six city blocks in downtown Evanston with the fest's eponymous "Fountain Square" sculpture garden serving as its focal point. This urban setting creates the perfect ambience and embodies the word "sophistication" with an audience of more than 50,000 discerning, upscale art aficionados and collectors.
Entertainment & Attractions
Besides the main attraction of world-class art, the Fountain Square Arts Festival offers a vast array of entertainment. A main music stage features continuous live jazz. In addition, the festival boasts a vast assortment of the area's best food and children's art tent offering art lessons and projects for kids!
Glencoe Festival of the Masters
July 10 & 11, 2010
320 Park Avenue
Glencoe IL, 60022
10 am - 5:00 pm
The Glencoe Festival of the Masters takes place in the prestigious Frank Lloyd Wright influenced community of Glencoe on Chicago's North Shore. Held int eh downtown among boutiques and cafes, parking is close and free.
FESTIVE FOOD--Visitors may enjoy a variety of fare ranging from fresh-squeezed lemonade, smoothies, snacks, wine tastings and more. Local restaurants operate continuously throughout the weekend.
CREATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL FUN--Free hands on art projects for children. Additionally, kids can go on a scavenger hunt through the festival looking for different types of art listed on a bingo card and then receive an "Official Art Explorer" sticker.
FREE ENTERTAINMENT--A variety of musical acts perform live throughout the festival weekend. From acoustic rock duo Cirrus Falcon to French guitarist Michelet Innocent, there's melody air.
The Geneva Arts Festival
July 24 & 25, 2010
On Third Street
Geneva, IL
10 am - 5:00 pm
Geneva, a chic and charming historic town located on the Fox River, will celebrate its ninth Annual Fine Arts Fair in 2010. Its prestigious reputation of offering a superb selection of fine art by renowned artists and cutting-edge newcomers attracts beginning and avid collectors.
Presented by the Chamber of Commerce, the show is tucked along shady streets among 100+ specialty shops located in Victorian-style homes and century-old buildings. A "hands on" kids art area, awards for emerging and seasoned artists along with warm small-town hospitality, offer a picture-postcard setting for this juried art celebration.
Art in Your Eye Festival
August 14 & 15, 2010
Downtown
Batavia, IL
10:00 am - 5:00 Saturday and 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday
The Art In Your Eye Festival enters its sixth year at the beautiful Riverwalk on the Fox in downtown Batavia. Sponsored by the City of Batavia, the festival is a collaborative effort with other key organizations and reflects the spirit of Batavia's artistic and art-supporting community. Art In Your Eye includes additional pre-festival activities focusing on art education, hands-on art experiences, and arts appreciation. The culminating two-day event at the Riverwalk includes the centerpiece outdoor fine art show, exceptional children's art activities, continuous musical entertainment, an indoor exhibit featuring local artists, food, and free guarded bike parking to attract the hundreds of cyclists traveling the adjacent Fox River trails.
Gold Coast Art Fair
August 20, 21, & 22, 2010
Grant Park
The Corner of Monroe and Lake Shore Drive
(Across the street from the Art Institute)
Chicago, IL
Fri 12-5, Sat & Sun 10-5
A Chicago Tradition for more than 50 years!
EXCITING NEWS! The Gold Coast Art Fair will have a new location in Chicago's famous Grant Park at the corner of Monroe Street and Lake Shore Drive, across the street from the Art Institute of Chicago.
Heralded as the "Grand Daddy" of American art festivals, the Gold Coast Art Fair embarks this summer on its 53rd year of wowing Chicago. As one of the most highly attended art fairs in the city, The Gold Coast Art Fair annually attracts approximately 450 juried artists and 350,000 visitors from locations around the world.
At the Festival:
FESTIVE FOOD--Visitors enjoy a variety of fare ranging from fresh-squeezed lemonade, fresh fruit smoothies, ice cream, kettle korn, Greek food, and more.
CREATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL FUN--Free hands-on art projects for children. Additionally, kids can go on a scavenger hunt through the festival looking for different types of art listed on a bingo card and then receive an "Official Art Explorer" sticker.
FREE ENTERTAINMENT--A variety of musical acts perform live throughout the festival weekend. From acoustic rock duo Cirrus Falcon to harpist Ariane Lydon there's melody in the air.
West End Art Festival
September 18 & 19
Stone Avenue Station
(along Burlington Avenue between Brainard and Spring Avenues)
LaGrange, IL
10:00 am - 5:00 Saturday and 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday
Celebrating its 15th year, the West End Art Festival is a LaGrange tradition whose purpose is to bring a quality, fine art event to the Village of LaGrange and surrounding communities and highlight the west end business district. Artists from across the country participate in LaGrange's late summer festival that attracts art admirers and patrons each year.
Presented by the LaGrange Business Association and held in cooperation with the Village of LaGrange, the festival is held in the shadow of the landmark Stone Avenue Station along Burlington Avenue between Brainard and Spring Avenues. The charming and historic West End area of LaGrange provides a picture-perfect setting to showcase art. Other highlights include live music, food from local LaGrange restaurants and children?s art activities for an event to be enjoyed by all ages.
I can safely say the summer art fair season is in full stride. With two shows already in the books, I am anxiously waiting for show number three: this weekend in Evanston at the Fountain Square Arts Festival. I had a wonderful time at this show last year, and look forward to another great event.