Fairs/Festivals
Hinsdale 54th Annual Fine Arts Festival
Contact Information
Requirement Overview
- Eligible Applicant Types: Artist
- Emerging Artists: Emerging artists may apply.
- Submission Limit: 1
Media Requirements
- Images | Min: 4, Max: 4
- Total | Max: 4
Opportunity Summary
The Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival is a celebrated annual tradition that brings together talented artists, art enthusiasts, and visitors for a weekend of creativity and discovery in beautiful downtown Hinsdale. Set within a charming park setting, the festival offers an inviting atmosphere to explore and experience original artwork across a variety of artistic mediums. Conveniently located near major highways, the festival attracts visitors from Hinsdale and surrounding communities, creating a vibrant gathering place for artists and patrons alike. With a strong tradition of returning artists and a growing appreciation for the arts, the Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival continues to be a highly anticipated event each year.
This historic festival is a beloved event here in Hinsdale, and has been a postivie attribute to the community since 1972.Hosted by the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce
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General Information
The Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce presents the 54th Annual Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival.
Saturday & Sunday, June 5 & 6, 2027, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Burlington Park, 30 E Chicago Avenue, Hinsdale, Illinois, 60521.
Located in the heart of historic downtown Hinsdale in Burlington Park is adjacent to the upscale shopping district and commuter rail system making transportation easily accessible by train or car.
Mediums:
Painting (Includes watercolors, oils, acrylics, pastel, and charcoal/pencil)
Sculpture (Includes glass, wood, metal and mixed)
Jewelry
Photography
Fiber Arts
Mixed Media (Includes graphics, handmade paper, embossing, collage, and print-making)
Ceramics
Art displayed at the show must be of the same quality of work submitted to the jury.
AWARDS
Best of Show/Jim Cizek Memorial Award - $300.00
Presidents Award(Best New Show Participant) - $250.00
First, Second, Third Place in 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional Art - Cash Awards: $200.00, $150.00, $100.00 respectively.
Invitational Awards- Automatic Invite to 2028 Show.
All award winners are automatically invited back to the 2028 show.
FEES
Non-refundable Application Fee - $35.00
Non-refundable Booth Fee - $375.00
Non-refundable Double Booth Fee - $750.00
***ARTISTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY 4/01/2027 IF THEIR APPLICATION HAS BEEN APPROVED***
Saturday & Sunday, June 5 & 6, 2027, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Burlington Park, 30 E Chicago Avenue, Hinsdale, Illinois, 60521.
Located in the heart of historic downtown Hinsdale in Burlington Park is adjacent to the upscale shopping district and commuter rail system making transportation easily accessible by train or car.
Mediums:
Painting (Includes watercolors, oils, acrylics, pastel, and charcoal/pencil)
Sculpture (Includes glass, wood, metal and mixed)
Jewelry
Photography
Fiber Arts
Mixed Media (Includes graphics, handmade paper, embossing, collage, and print-making)
Ceramics
Art displayed at the show must be of the same quality of work submitted to the jury.
AWARDS
Best of Show/Jim Cizek Memorial Award - $300.00
Presidents Award(Best New Show Participant) - $250.00
First, Second, Third Place in 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional Art - Cash Awards: $200.00, $150.00, $100.00 respectively.
Invitational Awards- Automatic Invite to 2028 Show.
All award winners are automatically invited back to the 2028 show.
FEES
Non-refundable Application Fee - $35.00
Non-refundable Booth Fee - $375.00
Non-refundable Double Booth Fee - $750.00
***ARTISTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY 4/01/2027 IF THEIR APPLICATION HAS BEEN APPROVED***
Application Requirements
DISPLAY SPECIFICATIONS & RULES
Artists must supply their own 10’ x10’ canopy, racks, tables, chairs, or other display equipment. Booths should have a professional look. Artists will be provided with name tags and identification cards which must be prominently displayed.
No electricity will be provided.
No generators are allowed.
Staking-in is not allowed due to underground sprinkling system.
Photo Id will be required at check-in.
Original artwork will be on display only. Prints & Reproductions may be available in bins only.
Artists must represent their own work at their respective booths and must be present for the duration of the show. Sales agents are not permitted.
Pets are not allowed in Burlington Park.
Participants must be 18 years of age and over.
Artist exhibited work must be consistent with images submitted for jury process.
Manufactured or components containing manufactured pieces are not permitted to exhibit.
Artist Statements are required to be displayed prominently in the booth space.
Display may not extend beyond booth space. Browse bins must not obstruct traffic flow.
LIABILITY
Artists are fully responsible for the care, safety and security of their work and property. The Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce assumes no liability for loss or damage to art work or other property from any cause.
SALES
Artists retain all revenue from the sale of their work. Artists are responsible for collecting and reporting the sales tax (8%) on any sales.
AMENITIES
Complimentary Continental Breakfast
Water
Booth Sitters
Overnight Security
EXHIBIT FEES
Upon acceptance into the fair, all artists are required to submit a $375.00 booth fee to the Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival organizers. Booth space assignments will be conducted on a first come first served basis upon receipt of booth fee. ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
Artists must supply their own 10’ x10’ canopy, racks, tables, chairs, or other display equipment. Booths should have a professional look. Artists will be provided with name tags and identification cards which must be prominently displayed.
No electricity will be provided.
No generators are allowed.
Staking-in is not allowed due to underground sprinkling system.
Photo Id will be required at check-in.
Original artwork will be on display only. Prints & Reproductions may be available in bins only.
Artists must represent their own work at their respective booths and must be present for the duration of the show. Sales agents are not permitted.
Pets are not allowed in Burlington Park.
Participants must be 18 years of age and over.
Artist exhibited work must be consistent with images submitted for jury process.
Manufactured or components containing manufactured pieces are not permitted to exhibit.
Artist Statements are required to be displayed prominently in the booth space.
Display may not extend beyond booth space. Browse bins must not obstruct traffic flow.
LIABILITY
Artists are fully responsible for the care, safety and security of their work and property. The Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce assumes no liability for loss or damage to art work or other property from any cause.
SALES
Artists retain all revenue from the sale of their work. Artists are responsible for collecting and reporting the sales tax (8%) on any sales.
AMENITIES
Complimentary Continental Breakfast
Water
Booth Sitters
Overnight Security
EXHIBIT FEES
Upon acceptance into the fair, all artists are required to submit a $375.00 booth fee to the Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival organizers. Booth space assignments will be conducted on a first come first served basis upon receipt of booth fee. ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
Jury Details
Average number of applications submitted each year
130
Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event
85
Average number of exempt from jury artists who are invited to participate in the event
12
Booth Information
ARRIVAL, UNLOADING AND PARKING:
FRIDAY SET UP TIME: Setup is permitted beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, June 4th 2027. Chicago Avenue will be closed to local traffic so artists will be able to utilize this area for unloading. This street will be closed for the entire length of the festival. Parking spaces surrounding Burlington Park are very limited. Double parking is prohibited and violators will be ticketed.
PLEASE SET UP YOUR DISPLAY IN THE BOOTH SPACE ASSIGNED TO YOU. All accommodations for booth selections were filled in timely fashion and to the best of our ability.
ARTIST CHECK-IN: Festival Staff will be on site in Burlington Park for check-in on Friday, June 4th 2027 from 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the west end of the park. **Artists who cannot arrive before 3:00 p.m. on Friday are welcome to set up in the evening and must check-in at the Information Booth on Saturday morning between 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Name badges, booth identification cards, parking maps, and any additional updated information will be provided for you at check-in.
PLEASE NOTE:
A SECURITY GUARD: will be on duty to patrol the park on both Friday and Saturday night. Tent and display equipment may remain on site. Please do not leave your artwork in the park overnight.
JUDGING & AWARDS: Festival Judges have judged the work electronically prior to the show. Winners will be awarded by 12:00 noon on Saturday. A list of winners will be posted near the information booth at that time.
REFRESHMENTS & RESTROOMS: Portable restrooms will be located at the northeast corner of the park and inside the Memorial Building. Bakery and coffee will be available at the information booth on Saturday and Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m.
TAKE DOWN: The festival ends at 4:00 p.m. on both days. Breakdown of your display is NOT permitted before the 4:00 p.m. closing time.
FRIDAY SET UP TIME: Setup is permitted beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, June 4th 2027. Chicago Avenue will be closed to local traffic so artists will be able to utilize this area for unloading. This street will be closed for the entire length of the festival. Parking spaces surrounding Burlington Park are very limited. Double parking is prohibited and violators will be ticketed.
PLEASE SET UP YOUR DISPLAY IN THE BOOTH SPACE ASSIGNED TO YOU. All accommodations for booth selections were filled in timely fashion and to the best of our ability.
ARTIST CHECK-IN: Festival Staff will be on site in Burlington Park for check-in on Friday, June 4th 2027 from 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the west end of the park. **Artists who cannot arrive before 3:00 p.m. on Friday are welcome to set up in the evening and must check-in at the Information Booth on Saturday morning between 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Name badges, booth identification cards, parking maps, and any additional updated information will be provided for you at check-in.
- Food vendors will be located on the west side of Chicago Avenue. PLEASE USE THE CHICAGO AVENUE EASTBOUND LANE (CLOSEST TO THE PARK) FOR UNLOADING. Please keep the westbound lane open for exiting! Please enter Chicago Avenue from Washington Street (at the west end of the park).
- If you are traveling in a motor home or large travel trailer please contact the Chamber office for offsite overnight parking accommodations (if needed). Model and license plate numbers must be provided.
PLEASE NOTE:
- No pets permitted in the park
- No generators permitted in the park
- No artist parking permitted in metered parking spaces surrounding the park
- No tent spiking in the ground
- Electric hook up not permitted or provided
A SECURITY GUARD: will be on duty to patrol the park on both Friday and Saturday night. Tent and display equipment may remain on site. Please do not leave your artwork in the park overnight.
JUDGING & AWARDS: Festival Judges have judged the work electronically prior to the show. Winners will be awarded by 12:00 noon on Saturday. A list of winners will be posted near the information booth at that time.
REFRESHMENTS & RESTROOMS: Portable restrooms will be located at the northeast corner of the park and inside the Memorial Building. Bakery and coffee will be available at the information booth on Saturday and Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m.
TAKE DOWN: The festival ends at 4:00 p.m. on both days. Breakdown of your display is NOT permitted before the 4:00 p.m. closing time.
Refund Policy
ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
Additional Fees
Corner Booth Fee: $775
Double Booth Fee: $750
Center Fountain Perimeter Space: $400
End Booth Fee: $400
Booth Fee: $375
Terms to Apply
Jury Fee: $35
