Your guide to arts and crafts
Your guide to arts & crafts To submit your listing, e-mail arts&crafts@dailyherald.com, or fax (847) 427-1301.
February
Moriah Congregation All Judaic Art & Jewelry Fair: Feb. 16 from 8 to 11:30 p.m.; Feb. 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Feb. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 200 Taub Drive, Deerfield. The work of more than 50 internationally acclaimed artists from North America and Israel. Adult admission is $10 and covers all three days. For details, contact Karen P. Walanka at (847) 948-5340 or kwalanka@moriahcong.org.
March
Kirk School Spring Showcase of Arts and Crafts: March 1 and 2: Samuel A. Kirk School, 520 S. Plum Grove Road, Palatine. Artists and crafters are invited to participate. Items must be original work created by the exhibitor. The 2008 Showcase is sponsored by Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae and Parents and Teachers of Handicapped Students. For information or an application, call Kathy at (847) 259-8749.
St. Matthew Day School PTL fourth annual craft fair and boutique: March 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and March 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Krueger Hall, 24460 N. McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods. Items for Easter, Mother's Day and Father's Day, raffles. Crafters and vendors interested in participating can call Cheryl at (847) 987-0161 or e-mail cherylhoeft@sbcglobal.net for information.
April
Bartlett Victory Center Spring Bazaar: April 25 and 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1101 and 1105 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Arts and crafts, vendors, raffle, bake sale, lunch menu, free admission and parking. Benefits resident programs. For information or an application to participate, call Rose or Rita at (630) 213-0100 or e-mail rsimone@pathwayseniorliving.com.
May
The American Society of Artists Inc. 18th annual An Arts & Crafts Adventure: May 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hodges Park, Prospect and Vine, Park Ridge. Potential exhibitors are invited to participate in this fine juried event. For information, contact the American Society of Artists at (847) 991-4748 or visit www.americansocietyofartists.org.
Rolling Meadows Garden Club Plant and Craft Sale: May 17. Crafters/artists of nature, gardening, outdoor and wildlife-themed creations are being sought to participate. For information or an application, call Carol at (847) 818-3200, ext. 230, during business hours.
June
Evanston Festival Theatre's 36th annual Custer's Last Stand: June 21 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Evanston Main Street Station Shopping District, Evanston. Features more than 350 artists, craftspeople and antique dealers. Food from 28 restaurants, entertainment on three stages. For an application to participate, call (847) 328-2204 or e-mail applications@custerfair.com. On-line application available at www.custerfair.com.
Arts in Bartlett Festival of the Arts: June 28 and 29; Bartlett Park, Bartlett. Arts in Bartlett is accepting applications online for its juried Festival of the Arts. Apply at www.zapplication.org before March 15. Paper applications, due by March 1, are available by contacting Arts in Bartlett at (630) 372-4152 or artsinbartlett@comcast.net.
July
American Society of Artists Inc. seventh annual An Arts Adventure art show: July 27; Gold Coast area of Chicago. Qualified area artists and craftspeople are invited to participate in this juried event. For application information, call (312) 751-2500 or (847) 991-4748. www.americansocietyofartists.org.
September
Naperville Art League Riverwalk Fine Art Fair: Sept. 20 and 21: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Naperville. The Naperville Art League is accepting applications for its 23rd annual Riverwalk Fine Art Fair. For artists' eligibility and application information, e-mail naperartleague@aol.com or call (630) 355-2530.