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Get matched →Amdur Productions proudly returns to the popular, well attended 18th Annual Barrington Art Festival . Known for its grand mansions and horse farms, the affluent and vibrant Chicago suburb of Barrington boasts a wealthy population with a deep appreciation and buying history of art. Located 35 miles northwest of Chicago, the Village of Barrington is the commercial center of a cluster of affluent communities that stretches across two major counties.
The Festival takes place in the charming downtown of Barrington, filled with delectable cafes, unique boutiques and popular bars and restaurants. Store fronts range from turn of the century to modern. The festival layout has artists back to the curb with a main center walkway for visitors. Free admission art festival for the patrons!
Applying to many Amdur Productions' art festivals? Buy our App Pass for a flat fee and apply to any of our 2027 shows! Click here for details.
Festival Highlights
Conservative art sells well here
Suburban setting
Artist Sales : Artists keep all their sales income from the show.
Exhibitor Spaces: About 125 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: Friday evening and Saturday morning load-in available. Artists will be able to drive up to or very close to their booth space and unload their vehicle.
Booth Sitting: Amdur Productions staff is available to booth sit for artists throughout the entire festival.
Artist Parking : Amdur Productions reserves close day and overnight parking for artists at no additional cost.
Equipment Rental: Tents, tent weights, tables, chairs are 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.
Set Up/Take Down Help : Booth set up and take down assistance is available on a scheduled pre-reserved time. Fees apply.
Hotel Rooms: Amdur Productions works to provide discounts at local hotels for each festival.
Awards: Bestowed at an awards party after the festival on Saturday of 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.
Barrington Art Festival 2027 Application Fee: $30. Early Bird Barrington Art Festival 2027 Application Fee: $25.
Artist notification date: 2027-02-18.
Event dates: May 29, 2027 to May 30, 2027.
Location: Cook and Station Streets, Downtown, Barrington, Illinois.
Setting: outdoor.
Minimum 4 images required to apply.