Elmhurst’s Art in Wilder Park returns for 28th year

Posted April 30, 2025 5:00 pm

Submitted by Elmhurst Art Museum

The annual Art in Wilder Park will feature more than 130 vendors on Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4. Courtesy of Elmhurst Art Museum and RGL Marketing for the Arts

The Elmhurst Art Museum’s 28th annual Art in Wilder Park will feature a variety of artisans selling one-of-a-kind jewelry, paintings, sculptures, ceramics, prints, and fiber arts, plus mouthwatering treats, family activities, and more ways to engage with the local community.

A highlight of this year’s festival is “Crossings,” a solo exhibition by acclaimed Chicago-based artist Bernard Williams, featuring monumental sculptures of a NASCAR race car, an airplane, and a tractor parked across the museum’s campus.

This free two-day celebration will be on Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Elmhurst’s Wilder Park, 175 S. Cottage Hill Ave.

Attracting over 8,000 visitors annually, Art in Wilder Park offers inclusive and engaging activities for families to participate in.

One of the artist booths at a previous Art in Wilder Park. This year's event returns on Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4. Courtesy of Elmhurst Art Museum and RGL Marketing for the Arts

More than 130 exhibitors including local artists, food vendors, a designated Kids Court for family activities, and more are set to attend this year’s fair. The full exhibitor list is below and available online at elmhurstartmuseum.org/events/.

The artists include: 34Designed, 4girlsjewelry, Alec Rossiter, Andrew Sechin, Ann Duncan Designs, Annelise Bronsveld, Anthony Alonzo, Art by David, Art N Soul Design, Artists Kevin Lahvic & Kathleen Reitz, Baltic Amber, Bayete Jewelry Collection, Benjamin F. Calvert III, Bunny wick candle co., Carving the Wood with Jason Ray, Cynthia Adamson - Creative Acrylics, Denise Riesen Photography & Design/Made By Q, Diane By Designs, Diane Shaffer, DMC Accessories LLC, Douglas Nelson, eclectic redesigns, elainesagedesigns, Elmhurst Artists Guild, Erin Brie Art, Evil Temptress Art by Natalie Dicosola, Eye Candy by Amy, Fresh & Alive Fine Art, Gerri Ager, Girly Steel, Grayling Ceramics, Gregory Frederic, Hannah Graber, Holly Osburn Art, Igor Menaker, J.Hart Woodworks, JanaWare Pottery, Jeff Pfaller Art and Photography, Jennifer Ann Myers, Jennifer Starchvill, Jessica Rose, Jewelry By Venus, Jim’s Ornamental Garden Iron, John Minarcik Fine Art, John Riss, Kathleen Murphy Willer, Katie Schroeder - The Sustainable Painter, Ken Reif, Kristen Olivares-Creativfoto, Kyle Wolffking, Larkfield Glass, Lena Oh Studio, Liam Shard Jewelry, lisa williams jewelry, Locked And Layered Ltd., Love For Pottery, May Xiong, Melvin McGee, Milagros Jewelry by Gracia, Ms Beehaven Creations, Myriam Villalta Art, naf pottery, Nate Freberg Woodshop, Nyx Eckmayer, Organic jewelry, Pens by Gene, PigMint, Rashmi Ranganath, Red Sled Pottery, Redefined Map Design, Rock, Paper, Scissors, Etc., Round Barn Woodcrafts, Sarah M Johnson Art, seung jae kim, Signatures By Sieracki, six point pet, Smashing Jewels by Candace Marsella, Soapy Roads of Lombard, Stacey Illies, Steve Wewerka, Streeterval Art, Tatyana Schierl, The Buttons Stop Here, The Glass Haus, The Potter’s Jam, Victoria Fischetti, and Whimsy Garden Decor.

Community partners include: Elmhurst Pride Collective, Moms Demand Action, Park Place of Elmhurst, League of Enchantment, Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts, and Backyard Caucus Elmhurst.

Featured in the Kids Court will be: S.L. Designs, Brainy Day Box, School of Rock Elmhurst, Elmhurst Public Library, Elmhurst Artists’ Guild, Elmhurst Art Museum, Elmhurst Park District, Prairie Henna by Julie, Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst.

The food vendors are: OMG! Olive Oils, Midwest Citrus Smashers, Kilwins Elmhurst, Gindo's Spice of Life, I Love Grill - Polish Food Truck, Smilin' Dogs Food Truck, Rough Edges Confectionery, Hello Donut, Smallcakes Elmhurst, Poupee Puf, Laconic Foods, and Brewpoint.

Art in Wilder Park is produced by the Elmhurst Art Museum in partnership with Elmhurst Park District. Presenting sponsor Kelly Stetler | Compass. Festival Sponsors: Explore Elmhurst, All American Gutter Protection, Chiro One, Comfort Shower & Bath, Discover DuPage/Illinois Office of Tourism, The Home Improvement Network, Mosaic Counseling and Wellness, John Noldan/Guaranteed Rate, Window Works, Renewal by Andersen, Kids Court sponsor: Elmhurst Bank/Wintrust, Special Event sponsor: Chicago Event Graphics, Unlimited Heating & Cooling

“Crossings” is presented by the Elmhurst Art Museum in partnership with the Elmhurst Park District. Sponsored by the DuPage Foundation, with additional support from Discover DuPage, Illinois Office of Tourism, Kilwins Elmhurst, Lakeside Bank, Maxine, Lisa O’Brien Real Estate, Phase Three Brewing Company, Reconciled Solutions, Kelly Stetler | Compass, and Total Window Treatments.

Production support by DIT Workshops.

An aerial view of Elmhurst's Art in Wilder Park. Courtesy of Elmhurst Art Museum and RGL Marketing for the Arts

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