Arts & Crafts calendar
April
Ross/Sullivan PTO Spring Boutique: Saturday 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 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. For information, contact Bonnie at (847) 870-3868.
"Shop for a Cure": Saturday 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.
Trickster Fest, Blues, Motorcycles, Bicycles & Art Show: Sunday from noon to 6 p.m., 190 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Bike show and contest, art show and contest, Native American vendors, door prizes, raffle, food, entertainment. Open to the public. $10 admission for visitors/bike entry. (847) 301-2090.
May
Lilac Time Art and Craft Fair: May 4 from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., on St. Charles Road in downtown Lombard. Crafters are needed. A 12-by-12-foot booth is $100 for new vendors and $90 for returning vendors. Juried show, merchandise must be handmade, displayed and sold by the registered artist. For information, call the Lombard Chamber of Commerce and Industry at (630) 627-5040 or e-mail info@lombardchamber.com
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. For 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.
Blooming Fest: May 17 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., downtown West Chicago. Crafters are need. All types of crafts and art is welcome, especially garden-related items. Sellers of vegetables, herb plants or seeds only also welcome. For information or an application, call Krista at (630) 293-2200, ext. 135. www.westchicago.org.
Rolling Meadows Garden Club Hometown Plant and Craft Sale: May 17 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., William D. Ahrens building, 3200 Central Road, Rolling Meadows. 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.
American Society of Botanical Artists Reed-Turner Group plant and botanic art show and sale: May 17 and 18 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Reed-Turner Woodland and Nature Preserve, 3849 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Co sponsored by the Long-Grove-Kildeer Garden Club. (847) 438-4743.
June
Summer Serenade's Art in the Towne Square Park: June 29 from 1-4 p.m., 150 W. Palatine Road, Palatine. Artisans and crafters are invited to show and sell their works. Booth space $40. Call Tina, (847) 705-7530 or write to P.O. Box 664, Palatine, IL 60078.
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.
American Society of Artists Inc. seventh annual An Arts Adventure art show: July 27; Gold Coast area of Chicago. Qualified area artists and craftsmen are invited to participate in this juried event. For application, call (312) 751-2500, (847) 991-4748 or visit americansocietyofartists.org.