Barrington Art Festival
Make memories this Memorial Day with
Barrington’s favorite art festival
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BARRINGTON, Ill. (April 21, 2014)
– The season of summer art festivals is officially underway: Experience all of
the fun festivals bring this Memorial Day at the Barrington Art Festival, the
perfect two-day holiday event to enjoy with family and friends. Make memories
while perusing the work of more than 125 juried artists from across the
country. Photography, ceramics, metal work, and jewelry are just a few of the
mediums that will be highlighted at the festival. Produced by Amdur Productions
in partnership with the Village of Barrington and the Barrington Cultural
Commission, the Barrington Art Festival invites you to do what makes you happy
– and start with art!
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FOR KIDS & ADULTS: Enjoy live music, local food fare and
interactive, art-inspired activities for individuals of all ages. Kids can
express themselves using red, white, and blue chalk at the patriARTic graffiti
wall to commemorate
the holiday. A still life
Instagram contest and photo booth encourage attendees to “socialize” during the
event, further capturing the family-friendly fun.
NEW THIS YEAR: In addition to the art-centric activities, this
year’s festival will be outfitted with beer and wine gardens hosted by
Francesca’s Restaurant and McGonigal’s Pub.
COST: FREE admission and FREE parking located throughout the downtown area
WHEN: Saturday, May 24, 2014 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 25, 2014
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Downtown Barrington at Cook and Station Streets, Barrington, Illinois
60010
ABOUT AMDUR PRODUCTIONS
Experience art in a memorable setting and discover festivals from
Amdur Productions, a nationally acclaimed arts festival production company. For
more than thirty years, Amdur Productions has crafted and curated a selection
of the country’s most prestigious juried art festivals, including the Chicago
Botanic Garden Art Festival, Gold Coast Art Fair, and Port Clinton Art
Festival. Founded by Amy Amdur in 1983, Amdur Productions attracts thousands of
guests to explore and enjoy a showcase of artists’ work in a free and fun
environment. Several of Amdur Productions’ festivals have been selected as Sunshine
Artist magazine’s top 100 best fine art and design shows.
In addition to festivals, Amdur Productions
produces city-wide food and music events and works with antique dealers and
artisan vendors. For more information, please visit amdurproductions.com, call 847-926-4300, or email us at info@amdurproductions.com. Looking for additional information about the Barrington Art
Festival? Find us online at amdurproductions.com/barrington-art-festival/
or visit our social channels: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest.
