db2dabd5-53b7-4c6e-b4a7-a40bf1abf353.jpgSeptember 26 & 27  
Peoria, Illinois
Peoria Riverfront Festival Park & Gateway Building
Friday: Patron Party
Saturday: 9am-5pm; Sunday: 10am-5pm
150 Artists. All Mediums. 100% Talent.
Deadline:  March 13
 
$10,000 Total Awards
Best of show: $2,500
10 Awards of Excellence: $750 each
10 Honorable Mentions: Automatic invite for 2016
All winners receive FREE Peoria Art Guild Membership and special pricing for future applications.
 
Location: Peoria is halfway between Chicago and St. Louis and a short destination drive from Des Moines, Milwaukee and Indianapolis.

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Voted in Top 50 Best Art Fairs by ArtFairCalendar.com

Rated #75 in the Top 200 Art Fairs by Sunshine Artist, 2014
Ranked nationwide in the Elite 100 Fairs from Art Fair Sourcebookin 2014
  • 6e20618e-2451-4c05-8684-17170f9fa1a7.png#40 in Fine Art
  • #48 in Fine Craft
Recorded sales up by 10%, in 2014. Off-season commissionable sales program generated an average of $2,500 with post fair commissions ranging from $8,000 - $10,000 per artist. 
 

Imagine the sales rolling in while watching the fall colors change over this scenic Midwest riverfront venue. Be appreciated by tens of thousands of art enthusiasts and collectors while being waited on by a dedicated team of over 400 volunteers. Find your work promoted in national and regional outlets. Your lunches are delivered. Your talent is celebrated. In a nutshell, that's the Peoria Art Guild's Fine Art Fair.

Ask the artists who have exhibited in Peoria. No one treats you better!
1753.jpg"Once again as I finish my art festival season, Peoria proves to be one of my top three shows of the year. Both in sales and my love for the show. A big thank you to everyone involved!" - Shawn Wolter, 2008 - 2014 Fine Art Fair Artist

 

Whether you're a first-timer...
 
"Best show I have had in my ten years. Thank you!"
- Amy Beeler (Jewelry), 2014 Fine Art Fair Artist


Or back for more...
 
"We had another awesome show with good sales. Thank you!"
- Richard & Carrin Gruchalla (Ceramics), 2013 - 2014 Fine Art Fair Artist

We pride ourselves on preserving the established reputation of hosting an exceptional fair-now into its 53rd year!!

  • An appreciative buying audience for ALL mediums
  • Pre-fair sales opportunities and commissioned post-fair sales
  • Easy set-up and teardown/level and accessible; convenient parking including NEW trailer drop-off location
  • Over 400 energetic community volunteers willing to please-delivery of refreshments, booth sitters for breaks, and other help as needed
  • Overnight security-both Friday and Satu1751.jpgrday
  • Complimentary meals all weekend with artist awards reception meal
  • Beautiful outdoor venue on over three acres of Riverfront
  • Above and beyond hospitality-enjoy some good mid-western fun!

Come to Central Illinois and let us show you why so many artists consider the Peoria Art Guild's Fine Art Fair one of the most fun (and profitable) fairs they do all year!

 

Application available at:  www.Zapplication.org 

 

For more info, please call 309-671-1090, visit: www.peoriaartguild.org, or email: events@peoriaartguild.org

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