Highland Park Holds 20th Annual Arts Festival

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — The Art Center’s Festival of Fine Arts will showcase the work of 125 juried Saturday and Sunday. Sponsored by the 58-year-old Art Center, a nonprofit organization that holds art classes and exhibitions in addition to hosting the annual festival, it takes place at Sheridan Road and Central Avenue in east Highland Park.

There will be art in a variety of media on display at the festival, from paintings to sculptures, from glass to ceramics and more. Participating artists work around the world and in 18 states, plus this year there are six local youth artists scheduled to attend.

Artists will be able to interact with the public through booth chats and art demos. Plus, fun kids activities, great food and live music will make the festival a perfect experience for the whole family, organizers said. Other activities include Draw for the Troops, Spin Art, and glass-blowing demonstrations.

There is a five dollar suggested donation, a portion of which will go to the The Art Center-Highland Park Scholarship Fund.

» Find a full list of participating artists and a map below:

» via Amdur Productions

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