Handmade Holiday Market 2026

This holiday art show is on November 22, 2026 at the windowed, high-ceilinged Lincolnshire Marriott Resort in Lincolnshire, Illinois! This one-day, indoor art show features up to 70 jewelers, designers, artisans and crafters, and will be marketed as a holiday gift, jewelry, and home decor show just in time for holiday shopping. 

About Lincolnshire: Located about 34 miles north of Chicago, Lincolnshire is a highly-educated community with one of the fastest-growing townships in the country. 29% of the population have incomes over $200,000 and over 45% of residents have a master’s degree or higher. Specialty shops, boutiques, eateries, mixed-use retail, entertainment, hotels, and office developments make Lincolnshire a hub for shopping and relaxing. Lincolnshire is also home to Stevenson High School - one of the top rated schools in the nation - and surrounded by the affluent suburbs of Riverwoods, Bannockburn and Lake Forest. 

• Artist Sales: Artists keep all their sales income from the show.
• Exhibitor Spaces: About 70 spaces, 10'x5' and 20'x5' booth spaces available.
• Table and Chair rentals available (fees apply)
• Load-in will be the Saturday morning before the show. Artists will need to dolly into the event space.
• Staff Support: Amdur Productions staff is present on site throughout the entire festival to assist artists from load in to load out.
• Booth Sitting: Amdur Productions staff is available to booth sit for artists throughout the entire festival.
• Marketing: A large multi-layered marketing plan supports this show with paid advertising, trade media, posters, and robust social media.

• April 1, 2026: Last day for refunds (less $50)

Festival Eligibility

1. All artwork submitted to jury, displayed and presented for sale at festivals must be created, designed and made or made under the direct supervision of the accepted artist(s). All artwork shown must be for sale.
2. An artist may apply in more than one category, but not twice in the same category.
3. Photography/Digital art: Original work made by the hands of the photographer is allowed. All printing of images must be done by the photographer or under their supervision.
4. The Artist certifies that jury images submitted represent their current original work and represent the category and body of art that will be displayed at the festival.
5. Art collaborators (up to two artists in total) producing a single body of work qualify as an exhibitor. A collaborator is not an employee or helper. If artists enter as a collaboration, it must be clearly noted on the application and art shown must be signed by both.
6. No work made solely by apprentices or employees is allowed. All artwork must be made in the country the artist resides in.
7. “Buy/sell” items are strictly prohibited from all or part of an artist’s booth. Buy/Sell is any art or object that is purchased from a manufacturer or maker other than the artist and sold at a festival as “original” work. The restriction of buy/sell work is in ALL categories of art at ALL shows.
8. AI: As technology gives rise to new platforms, it has come to our attention that there are AI (Artificial Intelligence) platforms that can create 2D art work with just the insertion of words.The result will be an image that is “built” entirely by the computer to the specifications supplied. The way these platforms work is complex. The resulting images are made not by hand but by computers running complex systems that have sampled millions of art images previously. At this time, Amdur Productions is not allowing art made on AI platforms into the festivals on a trial basis and require that it be clearly labeled at shows.
9. The Festival Committee reserves the right to change any requirements for the betterment of the festival as a whole.

Festival Policies

1. Misconduct from an artist or on behalf of an artist such as: swearing, physical intimidation or sexual harassment toward any Amdur Productions’ staff member, another artist, or participating vendor will not be tolerated.
2. Acceptance is non-transferable. Booths cannot be split without the expressed consent from the Festival Committee.
3. All festivals are drug-free. No smoking or vaping is allowed in the ballroom or the Lincolnshire Marriott.
4. Accepted artists must be present during all festival hours. No agents, representatives, family members or friends are permitted as a substitute for the accepted artists’ attendance, unless express exception is granted in special circumstances.
5. Any artist closing the booth prior to the end of the show without permission might not be permitted to return the next day or in future years.
6. Only artwork in the category accepted through the jury process is allowed. It is the exclusive right of the Festival Committee to direct removal of work at the show that is not in compliance with festival rules. Non-complying artists will be asked to leave the show immediately and no refund will be given.
7. Each exhibitor is responsible for collecting and remitting local sales tax to the State’s Department of Revenue as required by law.
8. Double and corner spaces may be requested but not guaranteed and are awarded at the sole discretion of the Festival Committee. Double spaces must be utilized fully.

Reproduction and Limited Edition Prints Policy

Fine art reproductions must be clearly and individually labeled as a limited edition which is signed and numbered on the front of each piece. Browse bins may be used, but reproductions may not be mixed with originals. Framed reproductions may be hung on one wall not to exceed a total of ten linear feet.

Limited Edition Prints are printed works for which the artist hand manipulates the plates, stones or screens and which have been properly signed and numbered as a limited edition. These hand-pulled prints are considered to be originals. Printmakers are encouraged to identify their process.

Exhibit Space Policies

Special booth space and special needs requests will be accepted (including corner space and double space requests) but are not guaranteed. We will make every effort to meet all special requests on a first come, first served basis. Additional charges may apply. If invited into a show, please include all booth requests on that show’s registration form. Requests received after spaces are assigned are difficult to accommodate and not guaranteed.

During the festival, all exhibits will be visited by a festival representative to ensure that they are in compliance with our festival policies. It is the exclusive right the Festival Staff to call for the removal of work that is not in compliance with the festival policies and requirements. Non-compliance may result in expulsion from the festival or refusal of future festival participation.

10' by 5' space: $395
20' by 5' space: $790
Corner Upgrade Fee: +$50
8' Table Rental: $15/table
Folding Chair Rental: $5/chair

 
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Application fees are non-refundable. Show Cancellations must be made in written form and submitted by email. Emails should be sent to the Director of Artist Relations, Caitlin, at Caitlin@AmdurProductions.com. If an artist cancels a show on or before April 1, 2026, they will be given a refund for the amount they have paid towards the booth, less $50 processing fee. Application fees, credit card processing fees, and permit fees are non-refundable. NO REFUNDS AFTER APRIL 1, 2026. Artists that cancel after April 1, 2026 can have the amount that they have paid toward their booth fee transferred to another 2026 Amdur Productions’ festival balance. The fee to transfer is $125. Permit fees, credit card processing fees, and application fees are non-transferable between festivals. Credit transfer will not be accepted if an artist cancels within a week from the festival start date. Credits from a cancelled show can only be transferred once.

No Show Policy
Artists who have not checked in and/or notified Amdur Productions with a message via festival phone (TBD), office phone (847-926-4300), or email info@amdurproductions.com by 7:30 am on the first day of festival, will be considered a NO SHOW and the assigned space will be forfeited with no refund.