One of a Kind Holiday Show Chicago 2025

One of a Kind Show, held in April and December each year, offers artists the opportunity to sell to tens of thousands of affluent consumers who value handmade work. The award-winning show features an ideal downtown Chicago location at The Mart, a premium indoor exhibiting environment, and extensive marketing and promotional opportunities. The December 2025 show runs December 4-7, 2025, and is entering its 24th annual year featuring approximately 600 artists, designers, and makers.

Artists, makers and creators of high quality, handmade, original work are invited to apply. Eligible work ranges from giftable craft to premium fine art. Applications will be juried and chosen based on uniqueness, craftsmanship, and attention to detail. The show includes a dedicated Emerging Artists section for first-time participants with less than 3 years of professional experience. Media categories include accessories, ceramics, fashion, fiber art, furniture, glass, gourmet food, jewelry, photography, sculpture, and more.

Standard artist booths (approximately 10' x 10') are $2,650 and include 8' high hard walls, four incandescent flood lights, electricity, Wi-Fi, carpeting, booth signage, and complimentary drayage. Emerging artist spaces are $1,325 for approximately 50 square feet with no side walls. Applications require 5 images total and a $40 non-refundable application fee. Early bird deadline is January 22, 2025, with notifications on May 12, 2025. The original artist must be onsite during the entire duration of the event.