Arts & Crafts
Your guide to arts & crafts To submit your listing, e-mail arts&crafts@dailyherald.com, or fax (847) 427-1301.
August
Oak Park Avenue-Lake Arts & Crafts Show: Today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Scoville Park, Oak Avenue and Lake Street, Oak Park. Presented by the American Society of Artists, the show will feature artists and craftsmen in a variety of media and demonstrations. (847) 991-4748 or americansocietyofartists.org.
Arbor Lake Apartments Arts & Craft Show and Community Garage Sale: Today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the parking lot at 4248 N. Bloomington, Arlington Heights. Crafters in a variety of media, home party vendors, raffle. For information, e-mail Gina at gina.falconetti@sbcglobal.net.
Institute of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture Barrio Art Fest 2007: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today; Humboldt Park Boat House, 1440 N. Sacramento, Chicago. Multidisciplinary educational art exhibit features art workshops, demonstrations, performances, live entertainment and experimental art forms. For information, call (773) 486-8345.
September
St. John's United Church of Christ Craft Show and Flea Market: Sept. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 601 N. Route 83, Bensenville. Vendors are wanted to participate. A 10-foot by 10-foot space is $20. Two or more spaces for one vendor will be $15 each. A table and two chairs will be an additional $5. Electricity access also $5. For an application or information, call (630) 766-3838 before Saturday.
American Society of Artists 17th annual An Arts & Crafts Adventure II: Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hodges Park, Prospect and Vine, Park Ridge. Juried event includes working demonstrations. Exhibitors are invited to apply for participation by submitting four photographs or slides of their work. For application information, call (312) 751-2500 or (847) 991-4748 or visit www.americansocietyofartists.org.
Naperville Art League 22nd annual Riverwalk Fine Art Fair: Sept. 15 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Naperville Riverwalk and downtown sidewalks.
St. John United Church of Christ 33rd annual Craft Fair and Flea Market: Sept. 15, southwest corner of Algonquin and Roselle roads, Palatine. Exhibitors are being sought to participate on a first-come, first-served basis. For reservations and information, call (847) 397-6946.
Robert Frost Junior High School PTA Craft Fair: Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 320 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg. Crafters and vendors are being sought to participate. For information, call Arlene Gustafson at (847) 301-7476 or e-mail to gustafson.p@comcast.net.
Community Presbyterian Church Fall Arts and Crafts Festival: Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 407 N. Main St., Mount Prospect. Includes bake sale and brat fest. Artists, crafters and vendors are being sought to participate. $35 for an eight-foot table; $60 for two tables or outdoor location; $45 for a 15-foot by 15-foot space. Interested parties can call the church office at (847) 392-3111 for information or an application.
October
Conant High School Booster Club 28th annual Craft Fair: Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Conant High School, 700 E. Cougar Trail, Hoffman Estates. Crafters are being sought to participate. For information or to apply, call Tracy at (847) 619-3992, e-mail tntgeb@aol.com; or Michelle at (847) 923-9319, e-mail orbillshan3@comcast.net.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Chocolate Festival: Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 357 Division St., Elgin. Craft and flea market spaces available with a donation for raffle. Spaces limited; call Sandy at (847) 742-2025 for information.
Immanuel Lutheran Church Women's Guild Crafts and Bake Sale: Oct. 13, 855 Lee St., Des Plaines. Spaces are still available for crafters of hand made items. For information or obtain a registration form, call Pauline at (847) 296-1807 or Bernice at (847) 825-4833.