Promenade of Art this weekend in Arlington Heights

The Promenade of Art returns to the heart of downtown Arlington Heights this weekend.

More than 110 juried artists hailing from across the country will showcase and sell original work within a variety of categories, including paintings, photography, ceramics, jewelry, and sculpture, in the area around the intersection of Vail and Campbell streets from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 11-12.

Live art demonstrations will give festivalgoers the opportunity to see the masters at work. The Promenade of Art Arlington Heights, in its 14th year, is rated as one of the top 100 festivals in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine. The festival is a long-standing tradition for residents.

"The Promenade of Art is delighted to return to Arlington Heights with a wide variety of arts and cultural entertainment," said Amy Amdur, president of show organizer Amdur Productions, in a news release.

"Adding original art as well as live music and local fare to the village's already charming downtown, which is filled with cafes and boutiques, enhances the village's appeal as a must-visit, must-see weekend destination."

Some of the many restaurants downtown will be selling food on-site. Interactive elements include a graffiti wall, a spin art machine, art bingo and the youth art tent, where younger people will be able to make clay works to take home.

Free photos will be taken on Tagkast, a system that produces branded photos that are emailed to you and can be shared on social networks.

And under the festival's new charity initiative called the Green Ribbon Project, participating artists put a green ribbon on a piece in their booth and when it is sold the artist gives 10 percent of the proceeds to the Special Olympics.