THE 2nd ANNUAL EVANSTON ART & BIG FORK FESTIVAL

CHICAGO (September 10, 2015) – The second annual Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival returns Friday, September 18 (4 p.m.-9 p.m.) Saturday, September 19 from (10 a.m.-9p.m.), and Sunday, September 20 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) along Church and Sherman streets in Evanston.

“The Evanston Art and Big Fork festival is delighted to return to Evanston’s charming downtown with a wide-variety of one-of-a-kind art, live music and great local cuisine,” says Amy Amdur, president and CEO of Amdur Productions. “Evanston’s rich cultural arts community, coupled with its growing list of upscale restaurants and breweries makes for a perfect cultural destination event that brings art, food, and fun to residents and visitors.”

Free and open to the public, the Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival will showcase the work of more than 130-juried artists from across the country in a variety of mediums, including painting, photography, ceramics, glass, jewelry, and wood. Art collectors can look forward to viewing the works of standout artists such as copper elements artists Daniel Hedblom who works in the unique art of flame painting, high fired stoneware artist Michael Imes and “painterly” photographer James Cole who blurs the sense of difference between an actual photograph and a painting. In addition to the incredible artwork available for purchase, attendees will be able to interact with artists through demonstrations and booth chats.

Festival attendees will also have the opportunity to enjoy musical performances, including local favorites, such as Wedding Banned on Friday (7 p.m.-9 p.m.), Stache! on Saturday (7 p.m.-9 p.m.) and American rock duo Cirrus Falcon on Sunday (12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.). Recently recognized by the New York Times for its’ farm-to-table restaurants, world-class distilleries and breweries, a number of Evanston’s top restaurants and breweries will be serving up dishes all weekend long, including The Stained Glass, Farmhouse, Chefs Station, Smylie Brothers Brewing Co., Mumbai Indian Grill, Giordano’s and That Little Mexican Café. The Festival also has kid-friendly activities including an art scavenger hunt and spin art, assuring there is something for everyone. This Festival is also handicap-friendly.

For more information about the free Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival, please visit amdurproductions.com, call 847-926-4300, or email info@amdurproductions.com.

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. For more information, please visit amdurproductions.com, call 847-926-4300, or email us at info@amdurproductions.com. Looking for additional information about a specific festival? Find us online at amdurproductions.com/art-festivals/ or visit our social channels: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest.

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