The Prairie Arts Festival is held at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, at 101 Schaumburg Court at the intersection of Schaumburg and Summit Roads.
How many artists are accepted into the Prairie Arts Festival?
The Prairie Arts Festival is a juried fine art & fine craft exhibition and sale. A maximum of 120 are selected from a variety of mediums.
Where can I park?
The Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts and the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center parking lots are both available free of charge for regular and handicap parking, along with a larger flagged off grass lot with an entrance off Summit Drive. There will be no shuttle service provided.
How do I receive an application to participate in the Prairie Arts Festival?
Applications for the Prairie Arts Festival fine art & fine craft exhibition and sale are posted on the website by mid-January. The deadline for submitting an application is March 1. View our Artist Application Information page or call the Special Events Coordinator at 847-923-3605 to request an application.
What is the fee for an artist space at the Prairie Arts Festival?
If accepted, the space fee is $120 for a 15' x 10' space and $220 for a 30' x 10' space; there is no jury fee.