Over 100 Artists Featured At Glencoe Festival Of Art

GLENCOE, IL — The Glencoe Festival of Art will feature more than 100 artists showcasing their work in a variety of mediums for art lovers in the North Shore.

Nestled in the heart of Glencoe's historic downtown, just blocks from Lake Michigan, the 16th annual festival will take place on July 19 and 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Attendees will be able to see and purchase many types of art including paintings, sculpture, ceramics, glass, jewelry and furniture.

"Perfect for art lovers of all ages, the festival offers family-friendly activities such as art projects, face
painting, sand art, and the new self-portrait project," festival officials said.

Attendees will be able to enjoy artist demonstrations, live music and selfie stations as they explore the festival. Restaurants and cafes along the festival route will be offering delicious food, drinks and treats.

For the little ones, there will be kid friendly booths where children can learn more about the art-making process directly from artists.

Festival officials encouraged attendees to bring gently used wall art to donate to the Chicago Furniture Bank, a nonprofit providing furnishings and decor to individuals and families transitioning out of shelters and into permanent housing.

Additionally, several artists at the show will also be participating in Amdur Productions' Purple Ribbon Project. Proceeds from the sales of art pieces with purple ribbons on them will benefit the WINGS Program, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to providing housing, integrated services, education and advocacy to end domestic violence.