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13th Annual Glencoe Festival of Art
Nestled amongst upscale cafes, galleries, and boutiques, the Glencoe Festival of Art is the perfect way to round out a weekend of shopping!
More than 90 juried artists from across the country will be showcasing their work in a variety of different mediums including painting, photography, ceramics, glass, jewelry, and wood. Nestled amongst upscale cafes, shops, galleries, and boutiques, the Glencoe Festival of Art is the perfect way to round out a weekend of shopping! Located in downtown Glencoe at the intersection of Green Bay Road and Park Avenue, the art festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, July 24 and 25, from 10 am to 5 pm both days. Admission is FREE for all art festival attendees! Free reservations are encouraged to help spread crowds through the fest weekend. Walkups welcome! No reservation, no problem!
“Downtown Glencoe is the perfect location for an art festival, as the bustling atmosphere provides plenty of food, entertainment, and excitement for festival attendees,” says Amy Amdur, president of Amdur Productions, producers of the Glencoe Festival of Art. “I’m excited to see what stunning pieces our artists have created for the festival this year!”
In addition to the unique pieces on display for purchase, artists will be available to provide live demonstrations and booth chats in order to grant customers an inside look into their inspiration. With over 90 artists showcasing their pieces, there will be something to delight every shopper!
“Visiting the Glencoe Festival of Art is an excellent way for families and shoppers to spend the weekend out in the summer sunshine. They will be able to view and purchase works from an enormous collection of original artwork and indulge in the tastiest food Glencoe has to offer, all while helping to celebrate the founding of one of Chicago’s most popular suburbs,” says Amy.
Recycle Your Art at the Glencoe Festival of Art! We invite you to bring your gently used art to the fest and donate it to The Chicago Furniture Bank. They’re truly making a difference by distributing furnishings to those leaving shelters and moving into permanent housing. Help them turn empty spaces into cozy homes! Bring donations to the Chicago Furniture Bank booth, Saturday 10am-3pm.
In addition to the extraordinary artwork, festival-goers will enjoy live music, fun art activities for kids and great food at the Glencoe Festival of Art. Nestled amongst many upscale retail shops, galleries, cafes and restaurants, the festival completes a day of shopping and browsing in the charming Village of Glencoe.
GETTING THERE BY METRA: Take the Union Pacific North (UP-N) line to the Glencoe Station. The festival is just right across Green Bay Road!
QUESTIONS: Need more information? Call the office 847-926-4300 or email info@amdurproductions.com with any additional questions or requests.
