Paint Northbrook Artist Registration
ActivitySummer 2025|#26990
Aug 8, 2025 - Aug 15, 2025
16 yrs +, Mixed
Visual ArtsAdult
Description
All artists are invited to paint the splendor of Northbrook parks in the "Plein Air" style (outdoors from direct observation) within the boundaries of Northbrook, a community of over 35,000. Each artist will be provided one 3 ft. x 6 ft. panel to display their work; a maximum of three stamped pieces may be submitted for judging. Unframed artwork must not exceed 20 inches in any direction.
Participants are welcome to visit Techny Prairie Activity Center anytime between August 8-15, 7am-5pm to get their canvases stamped.
The event will culminate at the Northbrook Park District's Village Green Park on Saturday, August 16, 2025, as part of the "Party on the Green" community family event with a potential of over 1500 visitors. Awards will be given for First, Second, Third, and Honorable Mention.
Guidelines:
Artwork Submission
• Artists must submit an inventory form, W-9 form, and labels for each piece (labels provided on-site).
• Completed, signed, framed pieces must be dropped off on Saturday, August 16 between 12-3pm at Village Green Center located at1810 Walters Avenue Northbrook, IL.
Judging and Awards
• Judging will take place from 3-4pm on Saturday, August 16 followed by an Award ceremony from 4-5pm where prizes will be awarded.
Art Show and Sale
• All submitted artwork will be displayed and available for sale during the “Party on the Green” event in a large 20 x 30-foot tent. All unsold artwork must be picked up at the end of the event.
• The Northbrook Park District will manage all sales and a 25% commission will be retained. Artists will receive 75% of sales via mailed check within 14 business days. Sales tax is included in the price listed for customers.
More details about the event will be sent following artist registration.
Activity meeting dates
Aug 8, 2025 - Aug 15, 2025
Fri9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
2
Aug 9, 2025
Aug 10, 2025
Aug 11, 2025
Aug 12, 2025
Aug 13, 2025
Aug 14, 2025
Sat9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sun9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Mon9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tue9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wed9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thu9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
More Information
SupervisorDrew Kambach
Number of sessions8
Registration dates
MembersFrom Mar 7, 2025 9:00 AM
Resident non-membersFrom Mar 7, 2025 9:00 AM
Non-resident non-membersFrom Mar 7, 2025 9:00 AM
$45.00
28 openings remaining
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