Illinois Artisans Shop

Illinois Artisans Program

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Michele A. Friedman Juried Artisan Since 1998   ©MAFDesign / FELT

Night at Schoodic Point Jill Kramer Juried Artisan Since 2001

THE NEXT DEADLINE IS MARCH 28, 2012

The Illinois Artisans Program is continually looking for talented new artists to join the Program. All areas of arts and crafts, including folk, traditional, contemporary, and ethnic, as well as fine art forms are eligible (Media). Over 1,800 artists have been jury selected into the IAP. Once selected, their work can be shown at one or more Illinois Artisans Shops without re-jurying (Application). Application deadlines are March 28th and October 12th.  Juried artists participate in art sprees, craft festivals and other events held at the shops in order to promote their work. (One Page Application Overview)

Low Cups Paul Eshelman Juried Artisan Since 1989

To become a juried artist of the Artisans Program, an artist must live and work within the state. Their craft work must then be reviewed and accepted by a jury-panel sponsored by the Program. Twice a year, the Artisans Program organizes a jury of knowledgeable art specialists to review applications from new artists. The location of the jury rotates between Chicago, Springfield, and Southern Illinois.

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Illinois Artisans

Address

James R. Thompson Center
Chicago, IL 60601-3219

Hours

Shop Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 PM

Contact Information

Telephone: 312-814-5321
FAX: 312-814-3471
Email:

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Directions

Located on the second floor of the James R. Thompson Center.
Location on MapQuest.

Visitor Information