Amdur productions announces seventh annual Barrington Art Festival Memorial Day weekend
The seventh annual Barrington Art Festival returns Memorial Day weekend, along Cook and Station streets in downtown Barrington. The festival will take place on May 28 & 29, from 10 am- 5pm. This festival has free admission and free parking.
The Barrington Art Festival will showcase the work of more than 130-juried artists from around the country in a variety of mediums, including painting, jewelry, ceramics, fiber, glass, sculpture and more. In addition to the incredible artwork available for purchase, attendees will be able to interact with artists through demonstrations and booth chats.
This festival will also feature live music by Patchouli, delicious food from, Fresh and Fruity Concessions, Lisa's Italian Ice, Mediterranean Cuisine, Popcorn Jester, The NutMan Co. and Trattoria 225 on wheels. The festival will also have a youth art tent for children to create clay works of art.
"The Barrington Art Festival is delighted to serve as part of the festivities that are marking the Village's anniversary," says Peg Blanchard, Economic Development director of Barrington. "Adding art to Barrington's already charming downtown, which is filled with fantastic café's, boutiques and restaurants, only enhances the village's appeal as a must-visit, must-see weekend destination."
This year at the festivals Amdur Productions has started a new charity initiative called the Green Ribbon Project. The project connects the festival with an important cause and aims to stimulate art buying at the festival. Participating artists put a green ribbon on a piece of their choice in their booth and when the piece is sold the artist agrees to give 10% of the proceeds to the American Cancer Society, which is the dedicated charity for the Barrington Art Festival.
ABOUT AMDUR PRODUCTIONS
For more than thirty years, Amdur Productions has crafted and curated a selection of the country's most prestigious juried art festivals, including the Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival, Gold Coast Art Fair, and Port Clinton Art Festival. Founded by Amy Amdur in 1983, Amdur Productions attracts thousands of guests to explore and enjoy a showcase of artists' work in a free and fun environment. Several of Amdur Productions' festivals have been selected as Sunshine Artist magazine's top 100 best fine art and design shows.
In addition to festivals, Amdur Productions produces city-wide food and music events. For information, visit amdurproductions.com, call 847-926-4300, or email info@amdurproductions.com. Looking for additional information about a specific festival? Find Amdur Productions online at amdurproductions.com/art-festivals/ or visit social channels: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest.
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