Immerse yourself in great art at great prices at the Highwood Starving Artists Show taking place in Highwood on Saturday, September 23rd and Sunday, September 24th from 10 am to 5 pm each day. The show, which is in a new location this year, takes place on Green Bay Road starting in front of Froggy's French Cafe (306 Green Bay Road) and continuing to the Highwood Recreation Center (428 Green Bay Road).  

With over 100 juried artists from around the world, in a variety of mediums, this unique art festival, presented by Amdur Productions, offers original works from masters in the field at incredibly discounted, end-of-season prices. Most of the artwork available for sale at the festival is priced at $100 or less.

For art lovers on a budget or for those looking for art bargains, this is one festival not to miss! Many of the acclaimed artists who participate in Amdur Productions festivals throughout the season return for this event to showcase and sell the remainder of their inventory at heavily discounted prices. Those attending will find everything from jewelry, glass, and paintings to ceramics, sculpture, fine art and more. Throughout the 2-day event, attendees will have the opportunity to interact with artists through live art demonstrations and booth chats.

For the young festival goers, there is an area just for them where they can participate in Draw for the Troops,� a new program launched by Amdur Productions this year.  Kids of all ages are invited to color a special picture for the brave men and women serving our country. At the end of the show, the drawings will be sent to the troops stationed in the U.S. and abroad. Other activities for kids include art fest bingo, coloring, spin art and a graffiti wall; making the Highwood Starving Artists Show a destination for art enthusiasts of all ages!

In addition to great art at great prices, the Highwood Starving Artists Show features food from neighboring restaurants. There will also be live music adding to the experience of this free outdoor art show.

Amdur Productions is pleased to announce that the Spinal Cord Injury Association of Illinois is the charity chosen for this festivals Green Ribbon Project. Participating artists will be placing a green ribbon on a piece of art in their booth. If the piece is sold during the Highwood Starving Artists Show, then the artist will donate 10% of the proceeds to the Spinal Cord Injury Association of Illinois.

The Spinal Cord Injury Association of Illinois is a non-profit organization providing information and support resources for individuals who are paralyzed by trauma and medical conditions. For more information about the Spinal Cord Injury Association of Illinois, visit their website at http://www.sci-illinois.org/.

For more information about the Highwood Starving Artists Show or about Amdur Productions, please call (847) 926-4300 or email info@amdurproductions.com. Visit Amdur online at amdurproductions.com, as well as Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest.

About Amdur Productions

For 34 years the Highland Park, Illinois-based Amdur Productions, a nationally acclaimed arts festival production company, has organized and directed many of the country’s most prestigious juried art festivals. Shows produced by Amdur include many in the Chicago area, such as the Gold Coast Art Fair, the Port Clinton Art Festival, Millennium Art Festival, Artfest Michigan Avenue, the West Loop Art Fest, and in Milwaukee, the Third Ward Art Festival. Many Amdur Productions’ events are rated in Sunshine Artist Magazine’s “Top 100 Best Fine Art & Design Shows� and Art Fair Calendar’s “Best Art Fairs.�