Printer's Row Art Fest 2026

The 7th Annual Printer's Row Art Fest returns to Chicago's South Loop, taking place alongside the famous Printer's Row Park on Dearborn Street from Harrison Street to Polk Street. This festival showcases the beauty, creativity and culture of the vibrant, diverse and inclusive South Loop community. Art at all price points is invited, with painters, street artists, jewelers, up-cycling artists, artisans of all kinds, photographers, mixed media artists and more welcome to apply.

The festival features about 100 exhibitor spaces with comprehensive support including on-site Amdur Productions staff throughout the entire event, Friday evening and Saturday morning load-in with drive-up access to booth spaces, discounted parking, booth sitting services, and equipment rental options. Awards are bestowed at the festival, and a large multi-layered marketing plan supports the show with advertisements in newspapers, radio, posters, street banners, social media, and direct mail postcards.

Space fees are $600 for 12' x 10' spaces and $1,175 for 20' x 10' spaces, with corner upgrades available for an additional $100. Artists keep all their sales income from the show. White tents are required, and all artwork must be original work created by the accepted artist. The application deadline is January 16, 2026, with notifications sent February 16, 2026.