Port Clinton Art Festival Receives Sunshine Artist Magazine Best Art Show Award

In a nationwide competition, Sunshine Artist Magazine chose Amdur Productions’ Port Clinton Art Festival, located in Highland, Park, IL, as one of the country’s top art shows, putting it in the top 10 of more than 10,000 shows across the country.

“We’re honored that the Port Clinton Art Festival has been recognized by Sunshine Artist Magazine as one of the top ten art shows in the country,” said CEO of Amdur Productions and Producer of the Port Clinton Art Festival, Amy Amdur. “Our professional staff work very hard to produce this important, not-to-be-missed cultural destination event that brings the beauty of art and culture to Highland Park residents and visitors.”

Completing its 32nd year, the Port Clinton Art Festival presents one-of-a-kind artwork in all mediums, including paintings, photography, ceramics, jewelry, and sculpture. The Festival attracted record crowds through its offerings, which consist of, educational artist demonstrations, interactive family art projects, live music and tasty local fare. This year attendees enjoyed a brand new layout that extended even further into the City’s downtown, providing an opportunity to interact with more local shops and restaurants than ever before.

Free and open to the public, the 2015 festival took place August 29-30 in Port Clinton Square, enhancing the City’s appeal as a must-visit, must-see weekend destination.

For more information about the free Port Clinton Art 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.

About Sunshine Artist

Sunshine Artist is the leading publication for art and craft show exhibitors, promoters and patrons. Since 1972, SA has provided its readers with comprehensive reviews of everything from fine art fairs and festivals to small craft shows around the country, focusing on all aspects of the shows from sales to artist amenities to the quality of art or craft. The magazine also includes in each issue hundreds of art and craft show listings, including contacts, booth fees, application deadlines and the type of art/craft that the event accepts. Finally, in each issue you’ll find features on everything from tips to boost your business to in-depth reports on current trends on the show circuit.