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Tall-Grass Arts-Association
Park Forest, IL
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Park Forest, IL
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65th Park Forest Art Fair
Organization:
Tall Grass Arts Association
Location
Park Forest, IL 60466
Entry Fee
Paid Entry
Deadline
May 8, 2020
65th Annual Park Forest Fine Art Fair and to become a Tall Grass-associated artist The Tall Grass Arts Association operates a regional art gallery located in Park Forest, Illinois. Juried artists are invited to participate in the annual fine art fair held in September in Downtown Park Forest. They have the opportunity to display work in the gallery at least once a year and to include their work in the Tall Grass Gift Shop.
Juried Artist Opportunities
Art Fair –
The Art Fair is an outdoor, juried, fine art fair held in the streets of Downtown Park Forest. Held and juried continuously for 64 years, it is known as an artist-friendly (especially emerging artist-friendly) because of its low registration fee. The fair features cash awards and purchase prizes, a complimentary breakfast on Saturday morning and a sumptuous dinner party for the artists on Saturday evening after the close of the fair. Overnight security is provided Saturday night, which includes conveniently located locked storage space, and booth sitters are available, as needed, over the weekend. Exhibitors are expected to be present both days and are responsible for their own display (easel, tents, chairs, etc.). Since cars are not allowed on the Downtown streets during the art fair, except early in the morning for those artists assigned to spaces on the Village Green, artists unload at various locations around the perimeter of the Downtown area. There is a registration fee to participate but no commission is collected on purchases made by patrons.
The fair is promoted in the regional press but the largest emphasis is on social networking sites such as Facebook and various web sites. It is advertised on WFMT and WBBM radio, particularly during morning “ride times”. Musical entertainment is provided all day, both days as well as a variety of food vendors.
Traditionally, the fair is held on the third weekend in September. This year it is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19 and Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm each day.
I had the pleasure to be an artist at the Park Forest Art Fair put on by the wonderful volunteers of the Tall Grass Arts Association. This show was a artists’ dream. The volunteers take such good care of the artists from making sure we had water all day long and booth sitters for bathroom breaks. On top of that we had bagels, juice, coffee and yogurt both mornings and to top it off the volunteers put on a wonderful dinner Saturday night.
But I have to say the thing that impressed me the most is this show runs like a well-oiled machine and it’s all done with volunteers and donations, not some big promoter.
In closing I have to give this art fair a A+ and I would recommend it to anyone that likes being treated like a guest. I also have to thank the people from Park Forest and surrounding areas for coming out to see the show and all the hard work done by the volunteers and the artists to make this event happen. Janet Hubbard, Oak Creek, WI
Thank you for your many, many, many efforts. It really is a wonderful show. I've done plenty of shows in the city and affluent north suburbs but none of them can compare to the ease, loyalty and support that the Park Forest Art Fair offers. I have always said it feels like coming home. Jennifer Meyer, Lansing, IL
“Following the (Saturday evening) meal, there is a short introduction to the sponsors and then on to the awards. I’ve been to plenty of shows and they all do a very nice job but the heartfelt presentations make you proud to be part of this thing we call…life, at least our life as artists.” Glenn Woods and Keith Herbrand, the Pottery Boys, Palm Harbor, FL
Gallery Exhibits –
An annual exhibition featuring TGAA’s juried artists is held in the Gallery at least once during the year. It has been traditional for one of the gallery artists exhibits to coincide with the art fair. Artists are invited to exhibit one (1) piece of art, in any medium, that has not been previously exhibited in the gallery and, hopefully, represents new work. The exhibit usually lasts 6 - 8 weeks and includes an opening reception. There are also opportunities for participation in invitational and special theme exhibits.
The commission structure for work sold in the Gallery and gift shop is 70% of the list price determined by the artist, for the artist, and 30% for the gallery.
Gift Shop –
The Gift Shop is actually a second gallery. Smaller, more affordable works are featured in the gift shop. As with the gallery, the gift shop is only available to Tall Grass juried artists. Two-dimensional work is shown on the walls and jewelry and three-dimensional work is placed on pedestals and shelves. The Gift Shop is managed and maintained by artists so has an artistic and professional appearance. During the winter holidays, the focus is on items appropriate for gift giving.
Juried Artist Opportunities
Art Fair –
The Art Fair is an outdoor, juried, fine art fair held in the streets of Downtown Park Forest. Held and juried continuously for 64 years, it is known as an artist-friendly (especially emerging artist-friendly) because of its low registration fee. The fair features cash awards and purchase prizes, a complimentary breakfast on Saturday morning and a sumptuous dinner party for the artists on Saturday evening after the close of the fair. Overnight security is provided Saturday night, which includes conveniently located locked storage space, and booth sitters are available, as needed, over the weekend. Exhibitors are expected to be present both days and are responsible for their own display (easel, tents, chairs, etc.). Since cars are not allowed on the Downtown streets during the art fair, except early in the morning for those artists assigned to spaces on the Village Green, artists unload at various locations around the perimeter of the Downtown area. There is a registration fee to participate but no commission is collected on purchases made by patrons.
The fair is promoted in the regional press but the largest emphasis is on social networking sites such as Facebook and various web sites. It is advertised on WFMT and WBBM radio, particularly during morning “ride times”. Musical entertainment is provided all day, both days as well as a variety of food vendors.
Traditionally, the fair is held on the third weekend in September. This year it is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19 and Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm each day.
I had the pleasure to be an artist at the Park Forest Art Fair put on by the wonderful volunteers of the Tall Grass Arts Association. This show was a artists’ dream. The volunteers take such good care of the artists from making sure we had water all day long and booth sitters for bathroom breaks. On top of that we had bagels, juice, coffee and yogurt both mornings and to top it off the volunteers put on a wonderful dinner Saturday night.
But I have to say the thing that impressed me the most is this show runs like a well-oiled machine and it’s all done with volunteers and donations, not some big promoter.
In closing I have to give this art fair a A+ and I would recommend it to anyone that likes being treated like a guest. I also have to thank the people from Park Forest and surrounding areas for coming out to see the show and all the hard work done by the volunteers and the artists to make this event happen. Janet Hubbard, Oak Creek, WI
Thank you for your many, many, many efforts. It really is a wonderful show. I've done plenty of shows in the city and affluent north suburbs but none of them can compare to the ease, loyalty and support that the Park Forest Art Fair offers. I have always said it feels like coming home. Jennifer Meyer, Lansing, IL
“Following the (Saturday evening) meal, there is a short introduction to the sponsors and then on to the awards. I’ve been to plenty of shows and they all do a very nice job but the heartfelt presentations make you proud to be part of this thing we call…life, at least our life as artists.” Glenn Woods and Keith Herbrand, the Pottery Boys, Palm Harbor, FL
Gallery Exhibits –
An annual exhibition featuring TGAA’s juried artists is held in the Gallery at least once during the year. It has been traditional for one of the gallery artists exhibits to coincide with the art fair. Artists are invited to exhibit one (1) piece of art, in any medium, that has not been previously exhibited in the gallery and, hopefully, represents new work. The exhibit usually lasts 6 - 8 weeks and includes an opening reception. There are also opportunities for participation in invitational and special theme exhibits.
The commission structure for work sold in the Gallery and gift shop is 70% of the list price determined by the artist, for the artist, and 30% for the gallery.
Gift Shop –
The Gift Shop is actually a second gallery. Smaller, more affordable works are featured in the gift shop. As with the gallery, the gift shop is only available to Tall Grass juried artists. Two-dimensional work is shown on the walls and jewelry and three-dimensional work is placed on pedestals and shelves. The Gift Shop is managed and maintained by artists so has an artistic and professional appearance. During the winter holidays, the focus is on items appropriate for gift giving.