Palatine Jaycees looking for artists for annual show

The Palatine Jaycees are taking artist applications for their 11th annual juried art fair, An Art Affair Around the Square, Sept. 12-13 at Towne Square in downtown Palatine.

Artists of all ages and specialties are encouraged to apply, including watercolor, acrylic, oil, pottery, fine jewelry, stained glass and pastels. Applications can be found at artaffairpalatine.com or request one by email at jayceeartfair@yahoo.com.

"We are encouraged by the diversity of artists who participated in the past and we want to continually bring new talent to the show," said show Chairwoman Audrey Doty. "This quality, juried art show is a celebration of all forms of art, from the traditional to the contemporary. Besides a wide range of art for purchase, the weekend show includes a raffle, interactive activities and live entertainment by local musicians."

The Palatine Chapter of the Jaycees, one of the nearly 60 local chapters throughout Illinois, has nearly 100 members and is one of the largest chapters in Illinois. The Jaycees conduct approximately 60 projects per year, including Christmas tree sales and the annual HometownFest Fourth of July celebration.