The Illinois Artisans Program focuses national attention on the rich heritage of the fine crafting that exists in Illinois. Our juried artists participate in art sprees, craft festivals, exhibitions and other events held at our locations in order to promote their work. The Illinois Artisans Program markets crafts through four locations:
Illinois Artisans, James R. Thompson Center, Chicago
The Museum Store, Illinois State Museum, Springfield
The Museum Shop, Dickson Mounds Museum, Lewistown
Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center, Rend Lake  | | 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. Become a member of the Illinois State Museum Society and get a 10% discount at all four locations today.
Click on store names below to see our 2012 events.
You will be able to learn about upcoming events and exhibits by visiting the event pages for the: Image: Dennis O'Malley, Wrigley Field 1060 West Addison, Print
Wilmette, Member Since 2002
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Directory of
Illinois Artisan Shops
Chicago
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Illinois Artisans
James R. Thompson Center
100 West Randolph Street
Suite 2-200
Chicago, IL 60601
Mon.-Fri. 9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M
(312) 814-5321
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Springfield
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The Museum Store
Illinois State Museum
502 South Spring Street
Corner of Spring & Edwards
Springfield, IL 62706
Mon.-Sat. 10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M
Sun. Noon-5:00 P.M.
(217) 782-0979
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Lewistown
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Dickson Mounds Museum Store
10956 North Dickson Mounds Road
Lewistown, IL 61542-9733
60 miles northwest of Springfield, Routes 78 & 97
Monday - Saturday 10-5, Sunday 12-5
(309) 547-5924
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Rend Lake
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Southern Illinois Artisans Shop
14967 Gun Creek Trail
Whittington, IL 62897-1000
Off Interstate 57, just west of exit 77
Daily 9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M
(618) 629-2220
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