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Over 160 artists to sell wares at Buffalo Grove Fine Arts Fest

Posted July 15, 2010 11:00 pm

When the ninth Buffalo Grove Invitational Fine Art Festival kicks off Saturday, July 17, more than 160 artists from around the world will be open for business.

The show, currently rated among the top 50 fine arts fests in the nation, is mostly about the art, but there is also plenty of food from local restaurants, live music and activities for kids.

In addition to the artwork offered by professional, juried artists, the festival also hosts a Youth Art Division, which showcases the work of local artists ages 18 and younger. "Unique Expressions: A Showcase of Local Artists with Special Needs" will also be highlighted at this year's festival.

Located on the main drive of the Buffalo Grove Town Center, this festival, produced in cooperation with the Village of Buffalo Grove, offers art of all mediums, with a large selection of Judaica available.

Children can visit the Kids Art Tent to create an edible necklace or paint a birdhouse. Balloon artist Jason Giolli will offer tips making balloon creations, and kids will also have the opportunity to paint an "Art Wall."

The Buffalo Grove Limelight Café Youth, Buffalo Grove Jazz Band and acoustic rock duo Cirrus Falcon will perform throughout the weekend.

Visitors in 2009 examine paintings inside one of the artist tents. Courtesy of Amdur Productions

If you go

What: Buffalo Grove Invitational fine Arts Festival

When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 17-18.

Where: Buffalo Grove Town Center, Lake-Cook Road and Route 83 (McHenry Road)

Parking: More than 1,000 free parking spaces available in Buffalo Grove Town Center lots adjacent to the festival

Handicap parking and shuttle service: Additional handicap parking near Giordano's and at the far south end of the fest, near the theater. The Commission for Residents with Disabilities offers a golf cart shuttle for anyone in need of assistance. The shuttle stops throughout the festival.

Details: (847) 926-4300; e-mail <a href="mailto:info@amduirproductions.com">info@amduirproductions.com</a>; or visit <a href="http://amdurproductions.com" target="new">amdurproductions.com</a> or Facebook.