About This Call
The Lincoln Roscoe Art and Craft Fair returns to Lincoln Avenue on Chicago's north side, near Lakeview, Roscoe Village, and the Southport Corridor. This urban outdoor festival on closed city streets welcomes all media of art and original craft, including home goods and upcycled items. The diverse neighborhood includes young professionals, city dwellers, and families with a median income of $115,878, with 52.7% earning over $100,000 and 48% of adult residents holding a bachelor's or graduate degree.
The festival offers approximately 100 booth spaces with extensive artist support. Artists keep all sales income from the show. Load-in is Friday evening and Saturday morning with vehicle access near booth spaces. Amdur Productions staff provides on-site assistance throughout the festival, including booth sitting and setup/take-down help (fees apply). Equipment rental is available for tents, tent weights, tables, and chairs. Limited pro-panel walls are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Overnight security is provided, and Amdur Productions arranges discounted hotel rooms for participating artists. The festival includes a comprehensive marketing plan with digital advertisements, radio spots, posters, social media, and direct mail.
Booth Information
- 12' wide by 10' deep exhibit space: $550 (includes permit)
- 20' wide by 10' deep exhibit space: $1,075 (includes permit)
- Corner fee upgrade: additional $100
- All tents must be white, all tables must be skirted to the ground
Important Dates and Deadlines
- Through November 30, 2026: Early Bird Application Promo
- January 18, 2027: Application due
- February 18, 2027: Notifications of festival status online
- February 19, 2027 and thereafter: Late applications accepted
- March 18, 2027: Registration forms and show fees due (in full or half)
- March 19, 2027 and thereafter: Late fees for registrations
- April 1, 2027: Last day for refunds (less $50)
Jury Details
Average number of applications submitted each year: 150. Average number of artists selected from the jury: 100. Average number of exempt-from-jury artists invited: 20. Jurors score images viewed on a computer monitor using a 1-7 scale, organized as a single jury panel scoring all medium categories, with jurors scoring separately from various locations. The jury process is closed to observation.