http://www.artbypj.com/ArtShows.htmlen-usFri May 18 21:23:40 EDT 2012Fri May 18 21:23:40 EDT 2012CommuniSite RSS Generatorhttp://www.artbypj.com/ArtShows.html0http://www.artbypj.com/ArtShows.html?NID=428In 2004, Art at the Glen Town Center launched into the Amdur Productions festival lineup and soared above all expectations for a first-year show. From opening until show’s end, the streets at this free festival were flooded each day by an enormous crowd bustling to get their hands on the work of the 175 juried artists participating. Located on the former site of the Glenview Naval Air Station and its historic Hangar One, the Glen Town Center is home to some of the finest stores in the Midwest and is an enduring reminder of the community’s role in aviation history. Brought to you by community developer Oliver McMillan, even more artists and more festive food will combine to set new levels of quality for all. This year’s show looks to be another highflyer!Sat Aug 11 00:00:00 EDT 2012http://www.artbypj.com/ArtShows.html?NID=427Sat & Sun 10-5The Glencoe Festival of Art takes place in the prestigious Frank Lloyd Wright influenced community of Glencoe, Illinois, blocks from Lake Michigan in Chicago�s famous North Shore area. Held downtown among boutiques and caf�s, parking is close and plentiful.. Fine art and fine craft are featured. Held in cooperation with the Glencoe Chamber of Commerce.Sat Aug 04 00:00:00 EDT 2012http://www.artbypj.com/ArtShows.html?NID=444The Naperville Woman's Club 53rd Annual Juried Fine Art Fair will be held July 14-15, 2012 in the heart of Naperville, on the beautiful grounds of Naper Settlement. Naper Settlement is a 'living history museum' with historic Naperville buildings, paved pathways, lush landscaping and trees and convenient parking near by! Over 100 local and national artists will be displaying original artwork in clay, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, metal, painting, photography, sculpture and wood. Ribbons and Cash Prizes are awarded to Winning Artists by local judges and NWC. The Naperville Woman's Club Art Fair is the longest continuously running Art Fair in Illinois. Activities at this event also include entertainment, a Silent Auction, Artist Demonstrations, an Empty Bowls Fundraiser to benefit local food pantries, and a Petite Picassos children's activities tent. This is the largest Fundraiser of the year for the Naperville Woman's Club and proceeds from this event, are donated towards a local Art Scholarship and local charities. Hours are 10am-5pm both Saturday and Sunday. Free admission and parking. Sat Jul 14 00:00:00 EDT 2012http://www.artbypj.com/ArtShows.html?NID=429Ranked as one of the Top 100 Art Festivals in The United States by Sunshine Artist Magazine. The Chicago Tribune North Michigan Avenue Art Festival is a summer event staple in the Windy City. Featuring a tremendous lineup of America's finest artists in the heart of Downtown Chicago for three full days. Original artwork will be on display for the entirety of the weekend. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the creators of the art on display; commission a specific piece, ask questions about techniques, learn the sources of their inspirations, and purchase fine works of art. See you in the Windy City for a great weekend of art! Fri Jul 06 00:00:00 EDT 2012http://www.artbypj.com/ArtShows.html?NID=426The Gold Coast Art Fair returns to Grant Park’s Butler Field, at the corner of Monroe and Lake Shore Drive. Heralded as the "Granddaddy of American Art Festivals," the Gold Coast Art Fair at Grant Park is rated as one of the top twenty festivals nationally and is the third oldest and by far one of the most well attended art festivals in Chicago. Free and open to the public, the Gold Coast Art Fair at Grant Park showcases the work of more than 350 juried artists from around the world with prices ranging $25 to $25,000.Sat Jun 30 00:00:00 EDT 2012http://www.artbypj.com/ArtShows.html?NID=443Crosby Festival of the Arts has always been known as our region's original, premiere fine arts festival.  2012 marks its 47th year and will continue the tradition of quality and originality of art offered through a rigorous jury process.  Festival-goers will continue to see stunning work from many exciting new artists as well as their returning favorites. In addition to the exquisite artwork from over 220 artists, visitors will enjoy live entertainment throughout the weekend, a delicious selection of edibles, children's activities in the Children's Artistic Playhouse, beer and wine available for purchase throughout the weekend, and much more!  Festival Facts10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 2310 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 24Sat Jun 23 00:00:00 EDT 2012http://www.artbypj.com/ArtShows.html?NID=442The Stone Arch Bridge Festival is a free, art festival on Father’s Day weekend, June 16 -17 that will continue in the tradition of the Stone Arch Festival of the Arts to bring people to the Minneapolis riverfront. The event will feature over 250 visual artists and over 40 musical performances. For 17 years the Minneapolis riverfront hosted the beloved Stone Arch Festival of the Arts. This festival came to an end last summer upon the passing of its founder, Ira Heilicher. “Minneapolis is lucky to have committed business leaders who are willing to step up to ensure that we have an array of arts and cultural events and community celebrations throughout the year,” said Mayor R.T. Rybak. “The Mississippi Riverfront is one of Minneapolis’ most valued natural assets and I am delighted that the Stone Arch Bridge Festival will give us the opportunity to celebrate how the River helps make our city such a great place to live and visit.” “Father’s Day weekend in Minneapolis wouldn’t be the same without arts, music, and festivities along the Mississippi River,” says Matt Mithun, owner of the Stone Arch Bridge Festival. “We are happy to help continue this creative energy in the Twin Cities. In addition to supporting the local arts and music scene, we hope that the neighborhood businesses continue to reap the benefits of having 70,000 people spend the weekend experiencing this beautiful part of Minneapolis.” Sat Jun 16 00:00:00 EDT 2012http://www.artbypj.com/ArtShows.html?NID=441artist market The artist market is a juried event featuring original artwork of more than 220 artists from all over the southeast. You will find artists specializing in painting, sculpture, jewelry, textiles/fiber arts, photography, clay, wood, metal, graphics and mixed media. Enjoy browsing the artist booths located along tree-lined Virginia Avenue, which runs beside John Howell Park and residential homes. The Artist Market strives to offer a large variety of work representing numerous price ranges to appeal to the many visitors.  Sat Jun 02 00:00:00 EDT 2012http://www.artbypj.com/ArtShows.html?NID=430Presented by The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center in Associationwith The Guild of Artists & ArtisansBirmingham, MichiganArt Birmingham, originally known as the Birmingham Fine Art Festival, celebrates its 31st anniversary with a return to Shain Park, downtown Birmingham’s newly and extensively redesigned city park. The park is conveniently located in the center of this favorite urban downtown and features all new and welcoming pathways and beautiful landscaping. As the downtown center, the park is surrounded by convenient parking for fairgoers and within easy access to the many unique stores and fabulous restaurants of downtown Birmingham. This exquisite fine art fair will showcase 175 juried artists in an elegant and extraordinary setting. Featured work includes painting, ceramics, photography, jewelry, glass, wood, sculpture, mixed media, fiber, metal and more.Sat May 26 00:00:00 EDT 2012http://www.artbypj.com/ArtShows.html?NID=440Cottonwood Art Festival is a bi-annual event which features works from the nation's top visual artists. Located in scenic Cottonwood Park in Richardson, Texas (map), this prestigious art show has been a part of Richardson life for over forty years. The next festival will take place on May 5-6, 2012. Admission is free.Cottonwood Art Festival is a juried show. This year approximately 1,400 artists submitted their work for consideration. For each show, jurors select over 240 artists to exhibit their museum-quality work. The artists compete in 14 categories: 2D Mixed Media, 3D Mixed Media, Ceramics, Digital, Drawings/Pastels, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metalwork, Painting, Photography, Sculpture and Wood. A list of this year's artists can be found on the Event Artists page. The featured artist is chosen to represent Cottonwood’s marketing pieces, including t-shirts and posters. More information on the artist and his work can be found on our Featured Artist page. Cottonwood isn't just about the art, though. The festival also features local bands who perform the best in rock, country, jazz, blues, swing and folk. Be sure to check out the courtyard, where you can sit in the shade by the lake and relax while you enjoy the music. Food and spirits are also available in the courtyard. The beautiful atmosphere and ambience of the courtyard is created and designed by Donal McKinney, owner of Green Sculptor.ArtStop is the childrens' area at Cottonwood. By heading across the bridge our pint-size Picasso’s will enjoy a wide array of art and craft activities. Children of all ages will have the opportunity to create a sculpture hat from scrap, design a masterpiece in plaster, add to an enormous collage, or practice their hand at sculpting clay on a real potter’s wheel.Whether you're shopping for art, listening to music, enjoying the outdoors, or making art of your own, Cottonwood has something for you:Fast Facts / Frequently Asked QuestionsWhen? Saturday, May 5, 2012: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Sunday, May 6, 2012: 10:00 am – 6:00 pmWhere? Cottonwood Park, centrally located in the metroplex at 1321 W. Belt Line Rd. Richardson, TX (just one block east of Coit Rd).Sat May 05 00:00:00 EDT 2012