Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival 2025

The Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival will be celebrating 48 years this fall. The festival is held in the middle of award-winning, historic, Downtown Downers Grove which is located 22 miles from Chicago's loop. Direct access to the BNSF rail line brings patrons from around the region and the City of Chicago to the festival. The festival is currently scheduled to be held in the middle of Main Street. Live music, boutiques, cafes and a children's art area will complement the high caliber of art that will be present at the show.

Eligible media includes ceramics, drawings, fiber, glass, graphics, handmade and hand painted furniture, jewelry, metal work, mixed media, paintings (watercolor, oil, acrylic), photography, pottery, printing, sculpture, or items of original design and exceptional quality. All work must be original and the result of an original idea or inspiration. Artists must provide their own booth setup including a 10' x 10' white tent, tables, and display boards. The jury fee is $35.00 per media and booth fee is $250.00 for a standard 10x10 booth space.

Cash awards are given based on "Total Board" exhibit with a $500.00 Best of Show award and two additional $100 Awards of Excellence. Artist amenities include complimentary bottled water, coffee on Saturday and Sunday mornings, indoor bathrooms, booth sitting, and overnight security. Applications must be submitted through ZAPPlication with five digital images and are due by April 4, 2025. The festival is scheduled for September 6-7, 2025.