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Get matched →The "Granddaddy of American Art Festivals," the 69th Gold Coast Art Fair returns to Grant Park! The Gold Coast Art Fair is the 3 rd oldest and one of the most well attended art fests in Chicago. Located within walking distance of the Art Institute, The Bean and Buckingham Fountain, Gold Coast Art Fair draws thousands of art enthusiasts from Chicago and the surrounding suburbs due to it's heavy advertising program and reputation. Gold Coast Art Fair features about 250 artists in a lovely setting with both lake views and park vistas backed by the Chicago skyline. Paved walks lead to every booth and every artist is on the main loop. A special Artist VIP tent provides backup support. Discounted parking is available to artists (fee). Set up is dolly in, but most distances are short. This show loads in the day before the festival. Security is on site from load in through load out.
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Festival Information
Artisans welcome to apply
Artist Sales : Artists keep all their sales income from the show.
Exhibitor Spaces : About 250 spaces
Staff Support: Amdur Productions staff is present on site throughout the entire festival to assist artists from load in to load out.
Load-in: Set up is the Friday before the show or Saturday morning of the show. This is a dolly in show.
Booth Sitting: Amdur Productions staff is available to booth sit for artists throughout the entire festival
Artist Parking : Amdur Productions gives their best effort to provide close parking at discounted rates.
Equipment Rental: Tents, tent weights, tables and chairs available for rent (fee). Fees apply.
ProPanel Rental: We have limited "pro-panel" walls available for artists. Rental is on a first come/first served basis, quantity is limited. Fees apply.
Valet Service: An Amdur Productions staff member will help load a motorized cart and valet your belongings to your booth for you. Fees apply.
Hotel Rooms: Amdur Productions works to provide discounts at local hotels for each festival.
Break Room: An artist break room/area provides refreshments throughout the festival for artists.
Awards: Bestowed at the festival.
Marketing: A large multi-layered marketing plan supports this show with digital and print advertisements, on radio, posters, street banners, social media, and through direct mail postcards. A professional public relations team ensures high visibility for this festival.
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.
Wait List Policy
A wait list is selected from the jury's scores in each category, and wait listed artists are invited into the show as cancellations occur in that particular category. Wait list artists can resubmit art images and/or a booth image for reconsideration on their overall jury score. Wait list artists can be accepted up to and on the day of the show and will be notified by phone and/or email when a booth becomes available.
Gold Coast Art Fair 2027 Application Fee: $35. Early Bird Gold Coast Art Fair 2027 Application Fee: $30.
Artist notification date: 2027-02-18.
Event dates: June 19, 2027 to June 20, 2027.
Location: Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois.
Setting: outdoor.
Minimum 4 images required to apply.