Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival Set for August 16 -18
The Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival opens on Friday night, August 16, and extends through Sunday, August 18, in downtown Evanston. Organized by the award-winning festival production company, Amdur Productions, this annual event brings together the trifecta of a good time with hours of art, music, and great food. Featuring original, high-end work from nearly 150 juried artists from around the country, unique art pieces will be available for purchase throughout the weekend at a variety of price points.
Perfect for experienced collectors or those looking for something special for their home, traditional mediums such as painting, sculpture, and photography will be showcased alongside unique, usable art, including handmade jewelry, one-of-a-kind furniture, and home accessories. The festival is FREE and open to the public, and takes place outdoors on Church and Sherman streets (800 Church Street) on Friday, August 16, from 4 pm to 9 pm (art open until dusk) Saturday, August 17, from 10 am to 9 pm (art open until dusk), and Sunday, August 18, from 10 am to 5 pm.
"This is a must-attend festival in Evanston," said Amy Amdur, president of Amdur Productions, producers of the Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival. "Not only is it in the perfect location for city-dwellers and suburbanites alike, but there is so much here to keep everyone in the family happy, from wonderful food to live music to incredible art."
Throughout the 3-day event, art lovers will have the opportunity to see the masters at work with live art demonstrations along with one-on-one booth chats; a unique opportunity to gain insight into their unique inspirations! Activities will be provided for young art lovers and adults can enjoy a wide variety of local beer, wine, and food vendors throughout the Festival. Live music will add to the festive mood throughout the weekend. The music schedule is as follows:
Friday, August 16, 2019:
5p-6:30p: Saturday June Band
7p-9p Standing Room Only
Saturday, August 17, 2019:
10am-4:30p: Cirrus Falcon
11am-11:30am: The Galaxie Girls & The Chicago Chorus Girls
5p-6:30p: The Noize
7p-9p: Class of 68
Sunday, August 18, 2019:
10am-5:00p: Cirrus Falcon
"What better way to spend a late-summer weekend than with friends and family at this cultural event in your own backyard?" continued Amdur. "The food and drink are amazing, and there are so many incredibly talented artists to speak to and purchase one-of-a-kind pieces from at the event."
For more information about the Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival on Friday, August 16, Saturday, August 17, and Sunday, August 18, or about Amdur Productions, please call (847) 926-4300 or email info@amdurproductions.com. Preview artists online before you visit the Festival! Visit Amdur online at amdurproductions.com, as well as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest.
About Amdur Productions
For 36 years the Highland Park, Illinois-based Amdur Productions, a nationally acclaimed arts festival production company, has organized and directed many of the country's most prestigious juried art festivals. Shows produced by Amdur include many in the Chicago area, such as the Gold Coast Art Fair, the Port Clinton Art Festival, Millennium Art Festival, Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival, and in Milwaukee, the Third Ward Art Festival. Many Amdur Productions' events are rated in Sunshine Artist Magazine's "Top 100 Best Fine Art & Design Shows" and Art Fair Calendar's "Best Art Fairs."
About Art Zipper
Amdur Productions is also the founder of Art Zipper, a year-round, virtual art store featuring many of the artists who exhibit at Amdur Productions' summer festivals. Shop for art, fashion, jewelry and more; or sell your own art online with a virtual Art Zipper storefront. For more information visit ArtZipper.com.