Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival

From Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival Website:

The Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival, features only art of a botanic theme, botanic material or botanic use in one of the most major botanic gardens in the United States. The festival is located hour north of Chicago in Glencoe and showcases the work of 100 unique artists in a pristine setting overlooking a lake, spectacular gardens and 385 acres of garden majesty. Attendance to the Chicago Botanic Garden peaks during the festival weekend with crowds flocking to the festival from all over the Chicago area. With a membership base of 50,000 and an annual attendance of over one million people, the Chicago Botanic Garden is one of the premier gardens in the United States.

The festival opens at 4 pm July 5 with a special Chicago Botanic Garden Members Preview and Reception, and is then open to the public July 6 and July 7. The preview party is exclusive for members of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Show set up is July 5 during the day.

Artists dolly into this festival from load in points. The festival is held on a flat, tree lined grass and stone esplanade. Optional support (fee) from Amdur Productions staff and optional motorized carry-all carts that shuttle artists work from curb side to their booth location eases load in and take down. On site food and a well-equipped Visitor's Center add comfort to the weekend. An easy art pick up location is provided so that artists can take large pieces to customers easily.

A special free VIP Garden Tram Tour is held for artists over the weekend.

Artists will have the opportunity to interact with the public through art demos and booth chats. Easy listening music compliments the beautiful Chicago Botanic Garden for a very enjoyable weekend.