16th Annual Promenade of Art Arlington Heights

Jump start the summer with a weekend of community and creativity at the 16th annual Promenade of Art Arlington Heights on Saturday, June 9th and Sunday, June 10th. This highly anticipated art show features the work of over 110 juried artists from around the country, including several exhibitors from Arlington Heights and the surrounding suburbs. Attendees will be able to view and purchase original art work in a variety of mediums including painting, ceramics, fiber, glass jewelry, sculpture and more! The show is free and open to the public, with free parking as well. The event takes place in downtown Arlington Heights from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm both days.

“We’re very excited about this year’s Promenade of Art,” said Amy Amdur, president of Amdur Productions, producers of the show. “We’ve got a great mix of artists from near and far, and we’re seeing some interesting new trends in art including the upcycling of materials and new digital techniques in photos such as photos that are printed on aluminum,” she added. “We’re also seeing a return to ceramics. This show is very well balanced in terms of the art that visitors will see.”

In addition to incredible artwork and on-site artist demonstrations all weekend long, attendees will also enjoy live music, fabulous food and drinks, and interactive activities for kids and adults including spin art and a giant graffiti wall. Food vendors at this year’s Promenade of Art include Tuscan Market, Magic Circle Crepes, Taco Factory and Lisa’s Italian Ice. Live entertainment will be provided by fan favorite, Cirrus Falcon.

New this year is the Arlington Heights “Hands Together” Mural Project. Kids of all ages (including adults) are invited to add their hand print to a community mural showing that Arlington Heights is a community of unique individuals, but stronger and more unified together. Each participant will get an 8” x 8” square and their choice of paint colors to create a hand print. The hand prints will become part of a 4’ x 8’ mural that will be displayed in the community. Painting can be messy, so please dress accordingly. The Arlington Heights “Hands Together” project will take place from noon – 1 pm both Saturday and Sunday.

For those wanting to be part of the art, folks can step right into a famous painting and take a free selfie! Visit the Amdur Productions’ ArtZipper booth where a special “green” screen will be in place for attendees to be part of such world-renowned pieces as Paris Street; Rainy Day by Gustave Caillebotte, Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh, Whistler’s Mother by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, and several others.

Also new this year is Amdur’s Landmarks Photo Contest. Amateur photographers of all ages who live and/or work in the Village of Arlington Heights are invited to submit photos of the village that are meaningful to them. Photos can be an object, a place or a distinguishing part of Arlington Heights’ landscape or structure. The significance can be aesthetic, historical, cultural or personal. Photos must be submitted at least one week prior to the start of the art fest via email to landmarks@amdurproductions.com. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will receive gift certificates to purchase art at ArtZipper.com. For more details, visit https://tinyurl.com/ydxp4stw.

“We are also hosting an ‘Arty Party’ on Saturday evening, after the show closes, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm,” said Amdur. “The public is invited to this free event to mix and mingle with the artists and see the award presentations.” The Arty Party takes place at Arlington Ale House (111 W. Campbell Street in Arlington Heights). A cash bar will be available.

Throughout the 2-day event, attendees will have the opportunity to interact with artists through demonstrations and booth chats, so be sure to mark your calendars for this family-friendly experience in downtown Arlington Heights!

For more information about the Promenade of Art Arlington Heights or about Amdur Productions, please call (847) 926-4300 or email info@amdurproductions.com. Visit Amdur online at amdurproductions.com, as well as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

About Amdur Productions

For 35 years the Highland Park, Illinois-based Amdur Productions, a nationally acclaimed arts festival production company, has organized and directed many of the country’s most prestigious juried art festivals. Shows produced by Amdur include many in the Chicago area, such as the Gold Coast Art Fair, the Port Clinton Art Festival, Millennium Art Festival, Artfest Michigan Avenue, the West Loop Art Fest, and in Milwaukee, the Third Ward Art Festival. Many Amdur Productions’ events are rated in Sunshine Artist Magazine’s “Top 100 Best Fine Art & Design Shows” and Art Fair Calendar’s “Best Art Fairs.”