Fairs/Festivals
Naperville Woman's Club Fine Art & Artisan Fair 2027
Naperville, Illinois
Jury Fee (non refundable): $35
Contact Information
Requirement Overview
- Eligible Applicant Types: Artist
- Emerging Artists: Emerging artists may apply.
- Submission Limit: 1
Media Requirements
- Images | Min: 5, Max: 5
- Total | Max: 5
Opportunity Summary
Calling ALL ARTISTS!
The 67th Naperville Fine Art & Artisan Fair, the longest running art fair in Illinois, is presented by the Naperville Woman’s Club. Located in downtown Naperville on the grounds of Naper Settlement, a park-like setting with paved pathways, mature trees and historic buildings, the show hosts over 110 qualified, juried artists. Located 28 miles west of Chicago, Naperville is home to approximately 147,000 in a county of 1,000,000. The Naperville Woman's Club Fine Art & Artisan Fair enjoys a rich history in the town, is well attended and attracts patrons from surrounding suburbs and the Chicagoland vicinity.
Show features:
The 67th Naperville Fine Art & Artisan Fair, the longest running art fair in Illinois, is presented by the Naperville Woman’s Club. Located in downtown Naperville on the grounds of Naper Settlement, a park-like setting with paved pathways, mature trees and historic buildings, the show hosts over 110 qualified, juried artists. Located 28 miles west of Chicago, Naperville is home to approximately 147,000 in a county of 1,000,000. The Naperville Woman's Club Fine Art & Artisan Fair enjoys a rich history in the town, is well attended and attracts patrons from surrounding suburbs and the Chicagoland vicinity.
Show features:
- Dedicated Marketing initiative
- Extensive advertising & promotions
- Social media push through Facebook, Instagram
- Strategic signage placement
- Professional overnight security
- Professional jury
- Awards
- Public hands-on activities
- Live entertainment
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General Information
The Naperville Woman's Club invites you to apply to the longest running art fair in Illinois. This well-attended event has a strong reputation in the area and among artists as being well organized, having high caliber artists and being very artist friendly! Naper Settlement is a renown outdoor history museum and provides the perfect back drop for the Art Fair; it is one block from the bustling downtown shopping and restaurant district.
The Art Fair is highly publicized in news publications, magazines, and on social media. Publicity includes: social media, signage posted throughout Naperville, the Park District's community event sign, distributed fliers, promotional listings and ads.
Admission to Naper Settlement is free during the two-day Art Fair weekend attracting even more people to the Art Fair.
Food and beverages are available on the grounds and nearby top-rated restaurants are within walking distance.
SHOW DATES & TIMES
June 26 & 27, 2027
Hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
ARTIST AMENITIES
Saturday complimentary morning coffee and bottled water for artists
Sunday Artist Award Presentation and Continental Breakfast (9:15am-10:00am outdoors on Naper Settlement grounds)
Booth sitters available
ARTIST AWARDS
Monetary prizes will be awarded.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION AND JURY FEES
To enter, complete the application process online at Zapplication.org and submit a non-refundable payment of $35 by April 5, 2027. Late applications are considered on a case by case basis; a $50 jury fee will apply.
Payments may be made by check, credit card or through Paypal. If paying for jury or booth fees by check, please make check payable to:
Naperville Woman's Club and mail to:
Naperville Woman's Club Fine Art & Artisan Fair
14 S. Washington St.
Naperville, IL 60540
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
Cancellations must be made in writing or via email by May 28, 2027 to receive your booth fee refund minus a $35 processing fee. Cancellations after May 28, 2027 are not eligible for a refund.
JURY PROCESS
Please submit 5 images: 4 of your original work and 1 of your booth. Please pay attention to the photo of your booth as it is one of the deciding factors, and may greatly influence the jury decision. The decision of the jury is based solely on the submitted images and is final. Images submitted must be consistent with the work exhibited at the show. The booth photo should be void of persons/artists.
Our jurors are a diverse group of experienced artists and art professionals. They are selected for their art education and background, exposure to and experience with various art categories, knowledge and history of Art Festivals, and appreciation for the arts. Artists are scored numerically on a 5 point scale in each category, and then ranked numerically in their category based on jury scores.
The Art Show Chair may be involved in artist selection after the jury process due to any unforeseen circumstances.
A brief artist statement may be included with your application.
Notification of acceptance, denial or wait list will be sent on or before by April 19, 2027.
IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES
April 5, 2027 Application Deadline
April 19, 2027 Artist Notification of Status
May 15, 2027 Booth fee Payment Deadline
May 28, 2027 Last Day for Booth Refunds
June 25, 2027 Artist Check in & Set up 1:00pm - 5:00pm; all must be off grounds by 7:00pm
June 26, 2027 Artist Check in & set up 7:00am - 9:00am
June 26, 2027 Art Fair 10am – 5pm; all must be off grounds by 7:00pm
June 27, 2027 Art Fair 10am – 5pm. Artists may enter at 8:30am
June 27, 2027 Tear Down 5:15pm - 7:30pm; all must be off grounds by 7:30pm
The Art Fair is highly publicized in news publications, magazines, and on social media. Publicity includes: social media, signage posted throughout Naperville, the Park District's community event sign, distributed fliers, promotional listings and ads.
Admission to Naper Settlement is free during the two-day Art Fair weekend attracting even more people to the Art Fair.
Food and beverages are available on the grounds and nearby top-rated restaurants are within walking distance.
SHOW DATES & TIMES
June 26 & 27, 2027
Hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
ARTIST AMENITIES
Saturday complimentary morning coffee and bottled water for artists
Sunday Artist Award Presentation and Continental Breakfast (9:15am-10:00am outdoors on Naper Settlement grounds)
Booth sitters available
ARTIST AWARDS
Monetary prizes will be awarded.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION AND JURY FEES
To enter, complete the application process online at Zapplication.org and submit a non-refundable payment of $35 by April 5, 2027. Late applications are considered on a case by case basis; a $50 jury fee will apply.
Payments may be made by check, credit card or through Paypal. If paying for jury or booth fees by check, please make check payable to:
Naperville Woman's Club and mail to:
Naperville Woman's Club Fine Art & Artisan Fair
14 S. Washington St.
Naperville, IL 60540
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
Cancellations must be made in writing or via email by May 28, 2027 to receive your booth fee refund minus a $35 processing fee. Cancellations after May 28, 2027 are not eligible for a refund.
JURY PROCESS
Please submit 5 images: 4 of your original work and 1 of your booth. Please pay attention to the photo of your booth as it is one of the deciding factors, and may greatly influence the jury decision. The decision of the jury is based solely on the submitted images and is final. Images submitted must be consistent with the work exhibited at the show. The booth photo should be void of persons/artists.
Our jurors are a diverse group of experienced artists and art professionals. They are selected for their art education and background, exposure to and experience with various art categories, knowledge and history of Art Festivals, and appreciation for the arts. Artists are scored numerically on a 5 point scale in each category, and then ranked numerically in their category based on jury scores.
The Art Show Chair may be involved in artist selection after the jury process due to any unforeseen circumstances.
A brief artist statement may be included with your application.
Notification of acceptance, denial or wait list will be sent on or before by April 19, 2027.
IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES
April 5, 2027 Application Deadline
April 19, 2027 Artist Notification of Status
May 15, 2027 Booth fee Payment Deadline
May 28, 2027 Last Day for Booth Refunds
June 25, 2027 Artist Check in & Set up 1:00pm - 5:00pm; all must be off grounds by 7:00pm
June 26, 2027 Artist Check in & set up 7:00am - 9:00am
June 26, 2027 Art Fair 10am – 5pm; all must be off grounds by 7:00pm
June 27, 2027 Art Fair 10am – 5pm. Artists may enter at 8:30am
June 27, 2027 Tear Down 5:15pm - 7:30pm; all must be off grounds by 7:30pm
Application Requirements
ELIGIBILITY
Participation is open to artists creating original art in the following categories:
Painting Mixed Media Drawing Pastels
Sculpture Fiber Art Photography Jewelry
Glass Ceramics Wood Print Making
Digital Art Repurposed Art Specialty Packaged Food Items
High quality 2D reproduction must be signed and numbered and be limited editions. Prints must be of original art work, produced by the artist and clearly labeled as a reproduction. No kits or pre-fabricated kits or settings for jewelry allowed. Glass work must also be of original design.
Photography and Digital Art prints must be signed and numbered.
Artists must be present for the duration of the show. If artwork is done as a team, or collaboration, one member may represent the team. No artist representatives or 'Buy and Sell' artists are allowed!
The Naperville Woman's Club reserves the right to request removal of any items you have not been approved to sell, if we suspect they are not of original design, or if items are not consistent with which you juried in.
No dogs are allowed on Naper Settlement Grounds other than service dogs.
All minor children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Participation is open to artists creating original art in the following categories:
Painting Mixed Media Drawing Pastels
Sculpture Fiber Art Photography Jewelry
Glass Ceramics Wood Print Making
Digital Art Repurposed Art Specialty Packaged Food Items
High quality 2D reproduction must be signed and numbered and be limited editions. Prints must be of original art work, produced by the artist and clearly labeled as a reproduction. No kits or pre-fabricated kits or settings for jewelry allowed. Glass work must also be of original design.
Photography and Digital Art prints must be signed and numbered.
Artists must be present for the duration of the show. If artwork is done as a team, or collaboration, one member may represent the team. No artist representatives or 'Buy and Sell' artists are allowed!
The Naperville Woman's Club reserves the right to request removal of any items you have not been approved to sell, if we suspect they are not of original design, or if items are not consistent with which you juried in.
No dogs are allowed on Naper Settlement Grounds other than service dogs.
All minor children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Jury Details
Average number of applications submitted each year
160
Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event
130
Booth Information
FEES
Non-Refundable Jury fee $35
Single Booth $400
Double Booth $770
Corner booths $100 additional
LOAD IN TIMES FOR CART-IN
No vehicles allowed on Naper Settlement grounds
Friday, June 25, 1:00pm - 5:00pm; all must be off grounds at 7:00pm
Saturday June 26, 7:00am - 9:00am
TEAR DOWN
Sunday June 27, 5:15pm - 7:30pm Cart-out. Per Naper Settlement, all must be off grounds at 7:30pm.
You may make a booth request and we will do our best to accommodate you. No booth changes after booths are assigned.
You will be assigned to enter via a gate close to your booth; you must cart in. White tents, tables, and your own display are required. All tents must be weighted down, no stakes. Tarps or mats to cover the grass are strongly recommended. There is no electricity for the booths, portable battery-operated fans are recommended. There is both sun and shade in the park.
Storage behind booths is allowed if kept neat and to a minimum.
Convenient free parking for Artists near the show is in the City Municipal Center garage, the Porter Street parking lot and in the Naperville Central High School parking lot to the west. Trucks/trailers are only allowed in the City Municipal Center upper deck.
Non-Refundable Jury fee $35
Single Booth $400
Double Booth $770
Corner booths $100 additional
LOAD IN TIMES FOR CART-IN
No vehicles allowed on Naper Settlement grounds
Friday, June 25, 1:00pm - 5:00pm; all must be off grounds at 7:00pm
Saturday June 26, 7:00am - 9:00am
TEAR DOWN
Sunday June 27, 5:15pm - 7:30pm Cart-out. Per Naper Settlement, all must be off grounds at 7:30pm.
You may make a booth request and we will do our best to accommodate you. No booth changes after booths are assigned.
You will be assigned to enter via a gate close to your booth; you must cart in. White tents, tables, and your own display are required. All tents must be weighted down, no stakes. Tarps or mats to cover the grass are strongly recommended. There is no electricity for the booths, portable battery-operated fans are recommended. There is both sun and shade in the park.
Storage behind booths is allowed if kept neat and to a minimum.
Convenient free parking for Artists near the show is in the City Municipal Center garage, the Porter Street parking lot and in the Naperville Central High School parking lot to the west. Trucks/trailers are only allowed in the City Municipal Center upper deck.
Refund Policy
REFUND POLICY
Booth refunds are available up to May 28, 2027
Jury fees are not refundable
Cancellations must be made in writing or via email to the Art Fair Planner by May 28 to receive your booth fee refund minus a $35 processing fee
Cancellations after May 28 are not eligible for refund
Additional Fees
Double Booth: $770
Booth Fee: $400
Corner Booth: $100
Late Fee: $50