The 38th Annual Port Clinton Art Festival, produced by Highland Park-based company Amdur Productions, returns to downtown Highland Park, Illinois, on Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28, 2021. The outdoor art festival is rated as one of the top shows by Art Fair Calendar. Free reservations encouraged to help spread crowds through the fest weekend. Walkups Welcome! No reservation, no problem!
250 of the country’s most celebrated artists will showcase painting, jewelry, sculpture, photographs, fashion wearables, furniture and more.
“Our first, modest gathering of artists in 1983 has evolved into the largest suburban art festival in Illinois. This annual event is the perfect mix of talented artists, both young and old, in a lovely location convenient to savvy art enthusiasts and their families,” said festival producer Amy Amdur, president of Amdur Productions.
The downtown streets are closed to traffic during the festival, so attendees can appreciate the city’s architecture and landscaping by foot in a relaxed fashion. Festival-goers with strollers and wheelchairs can enjoy an accessible festival with easy access to all booths.
In addition to the artwork, festival-goers can enjoy delicious food and beverages from neighborhood establishments!
New this year, the Port Clinton Art Festival will feature an Emerging Artist Section at the show!
Recycle Your Art at the Port Clinton Art Festival! 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.
COST
$5 suggested donation per person. FREE Parking!
HIGHLIGHTS
The Port Clinton Art Festival, one of the country’s top festivals, offers fine art from more than 250 of the world’s most celebrated artists. Throughout the weekend festival-goers will have the opportunity to enjoy interactive art demos and, of course, original artwork offered by master artists from around the world. In addition to 250 Juried Artists, there will be an Emerging Artist Section!
GETTING THERE BY METRA
Take the Union Pacific North Line to the Highland Park train station. Then walk 1 block north on 1st Street!
QUESTIONS
Need more information? Call the office 847-926-4300 or email info@amdurproductions.com with any additional questions or requests.