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Get matched →The 18 th Glencoe Festival of Art takes place in the prestigious Village of Glencoe, an upscale community on Chicago's North Shore, which attracts a wealthy, highly educated crowd of art lovers annually. In a recent Chicago Tribune article, Glencoe was #3 among the most expensive ZIP codes in Chicagoland.
Located just within the northeastern bounds of Cook County, Glencoe is a North Shore suburb with a high ticket price, home values averaging $1.24 million" (A Chicago Tribune Publication, News, November 2, 2023). 44% of the households in Glencoe have incomes over $200,000 making this an extremely wealthy community. This outdoor festival offers exceptional artwork from more than 100 juried artists in all mediums. This festival is nestled amongst upscale retail shops, galleries, cafes and restaurants in charming downtown Glencoe.
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Festival Information
Suburban show
Contemporary and Conservative Art sells well
Artist Sales : Artists keep all their sales income from the show.
Exhibitor Spaces : About 100 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: Tent, tent weights, tables, and chairs are available for rent. 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 the festival.
Marketing: A large multi-layered marketing plan supports this show with digital and print advertisements, on radio, posters, street banners, community signs, 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.
Glencoe Festival of Art 2027 Application Fee: $35. Early Bird Glencoe Festival of Art 2027 Application Fee: $30.
Artist notification date: 2027-02-18.
Event dates: July 24, 2027 to July 25, 2027.
Location: Park Avenue and Vernon Street, Glencoe, Illinois.
Setting: outdoor.
Minimum 4 images required to apply.