Your guide to arts and crafts
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April
Ross/Sullivan PTO Spring Boutique: April 26 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Betsy Ross School, 700 N. Schoenbeck Road, Prospect Heights. Crafters and vendors in a variety of media. $1 admission includes a raffle coupon. Culver's will be on hand to sell lunch and frozen custard with 10 percent of all sales benefiting the Ross/Sullivan PTO. Crafters and vendors are being sought, contact Bonnie at (847) 870-3868 for information.
"Shop for a Cure": April 26 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 1800 S. Rodenburg Road, Schaumburg. Variety of vendors, refreshments, lunch and raffle. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.
May
The American Society of Artists Inc. 18th annual An Arts & Crafts Adventure: May 10 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Hodges Park, Prospect and Vine, Park Ridge. Potential exhibitors are invited to participate in this fine juried event. For more information, contact the American Society of Artists at (847) 991-4748 or visit americansocietyofartists.org.
Northwest Cultural Council's Corporate Gallery program: May 15 is the deadline to submit applications for the Northwest Cultural Council's Corporate Gallery program. Exhibitors are displayed for three months at a time at participating corporate spaces. $25 jury fee. www.northwestculturalcouncil.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.-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 request by e-mail at applications@custerfair.com. Online application available at custerfair.com.
July
Arlington Heights Garden Clubs 2008 Garden Walk and Unique Boutique: July 13. Shop for unique garden finds, raffle. (847) 962-9909.
Glenview Art League 54th Outdoor Art Fair: July 26 and 27; Lyon School, Lake Street and Waukegan Road, Glenview. Exhibitors of original fine art are being sought to participate. Entry fee is $110 plus a $10 jury fee. Application deadline is May 1. For information or an application, call (847) 724-4007 or e-mail glenviewartleague@att.net.