September 15 & 16
Park Forest, Illinois
Presented By: Tall Grass Arts Association
90 Artists
Deadline: May 4

Application Fee: $35; Booth Fee: $175

Selected several times as one of the best small art fairs by ArtFairCalendar.com, the Park Forest Art Fair is an outdoor, juried, fine art fair held in the streets of Downtown Park Forest. Held and juried continuously for 62 years, it is known as an artist-friendly (especially emerging artist-friendly) because of its low registration fee. The fair features cash awards and purchase prizes, a complimentary breakfast on Saturday morning and a sumptuous dinner party for the artists on Saturday evening after the close of the fair. Overnight security is provided Saturday night, which includes conveniently located locked storage space, and booth sitters are available, as needed, over the weekend. There is a registration fee to partici"September 15 & 16",pate but no commission is collected on purchases made by patrons.
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Marketing:
The fair is promoted in the regional press but the largest emphasis will be on social networking sites such as Facebook and various web sites, Twitter, Instagram, etc. It is advertised on WFMT and WBBM radio, particularly during morning "ride times".
 
Testimonials:
"I met the nicest people there, exhibitors and patrons. It was a joyful little show. You might want to try it sometime." Nels Johnson, reviewer on ArtFairInsiders.com

"You, your staff, my fellow artists and all the people attending were all wonderful. I found the quality of art on display to be extremely high and have to admit I was humbled for even being included. And the commitment your organization has for this event really showed. I would have to say your event is one of the best organized fairs I've yet to participate in." Bob Decker, artist, Wapello, IA

"I was well looked after. The arts committee was ever present. They fed us, booth sat and probably would have spoon fed me had I asked. Sales? Very good...way beyond expectations. I strongly recommend this show." Stuart Rein, artist, Goodyear, AZ

"Following the (Saturday evening) meal, there is a short introduction to the sponsors and then on to the awards. I've been to plenty of shows and they all do a very nice job but the heartfelt presentations make you proud to be part of this thing we call...life, at least our life as artists." Glenn Woods and Keith Herbrand, the Pottery Boys, Palm Harbor, FL

"At the "Made in Chicago" market, two ladies who are TGAA volunteers were shopping my booth. After looking at my handwoven items, they suggested that I consider the Park Forest Art Fair. I was flattered and said I would look into it. As I had been a customer at the PF Art Fair several times a few years ago, I knew that the quality of artists was good and that the TGAA was very active in the community. It was an honor to be an exhibitor this year! The Committee treats the artists wonderfully." Ellen Grenier Bevill, Brookfield, IL

More Information: Tallgrassarts.org
Contact: Janet Muchnik, jmuchnik@sbcglobal.net
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