ILLINOIS ARTISANS PROGRAM DEADLINE OCT. 12

The Illinois Artisans Program is continually looking for talented new artists to join the program.  The next deadline for artists to submit their work is October 12, 2012.  To become a juried artist of the Artisans Program, an artist must live and work within the state. Their craft work must then be reviewed and accepted by a jury-panel sponsored by the Program. Once selected, their work can be shown at one or more Illinois Artisans Shops without re-jurying. Juried artists participate in art sprees, craft festivals and other events held at the shops in order to promote their work.  For more information visit the website at http://www.museum.state.il.us/programs/illinois-artisans/ or call Mary Lou Galloway at 618-629-2220.

The 13th Annual Illinois Art & Wine Festival at Rend Lake on the grounds of Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center will be held Sept 29 & 30. Fifty Illinois Artisans will demonstrate and sell craft at this popular outdoor festival. Taste varietals from thirteen local wineries, enjoy local specialty foods, and listen to local music while you Shop Illinois!  Visit http://www.museum.state.il.us/ismsites/so-il/events.html for more information.