The Illinois Artisans Program focuses national attention on the rich heritage of the fine crafting that exists in Illinois.
The Program markets crafts through Artisans Shops located in the James R. Thompson Center, Chicago; the Museum Store at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield; the Museum Shop at the Dickson Mounds Museum; and the Southern Illinois Artisans Shop at Rend Lake. Join Our Mailing List!
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Michele Friedman
Member Since 1998 Photo: Hap Sakwa ©MAFDesign / FELT |  | Natural Edge Desk Detail
Sweitzer & Sweitzer
Members Since 2004 | THE NEXT DEADLINE IS MARCH 28, 2009 The Illinois Artisans Program is continually looking for talented new artists to join the Program. All areas of arts and crafts, including folk, traditional, contemporary, and ethnic, as well as fine art forms are eligible (Media). Over 1600 artists have been jury selected into the IAP. Once selected, their work can be shown at one or more Illinois Artisans Shops without re-jurying (2009 Application). Application deadlines are March 28th and September 12th, 2009. Juried artists participate in art sprees, craft festivals and other events held at the shops in order to promote their work.  | Vase Detail
Laurie Shaman
Member Since 2001 | 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. Twice a year, the Artisans Program organizes a jury of knowledgeable art specialists to review applications from new artists. The location of the jury rotates between Chicago, Springfield, and Southern Illinois. Please contact Kerry Schneider at 312-814-1794 or kschneider@museum.state.il.us with questions. OUR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS ART & ARTISANS CENTER SHOP is featured in the New York Times article Ancient Midwest! See us in MILE 103.
Are you interested in becoming a member of the Illinois State Museum? Members receive discounts at the Artisan Shops and Museum Stores. FROM DECEMBER 1-10TH MEMBERS RECEIVE A 20% DISCOUNT. (Not to be combined with any other discount). Visit the membership page and check "Friend of Illinois Artisans". For professionals working in the craft field, visit the CODA website for more information.
You will be able to learn about upcoming events and exhibits by visiting the event pages for the: Image: Dennis O'Malley, Wrigley Field 1060 West Addison, Print
Wilmette, Member Since 2002
 Spring 2008 Jury posted June 01, 2008
Image: Barb Beckman, Vase, 4.5" x 4.5" x 8", $160 The Illinois Artisans Program conducted the spring 2008 jury at the Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center in Rend Lake. Store managers and assistant managers traveled to review the outstanding pool of applicants along with jurors Daniel Johnson, sculptor, Judith Bush, painter, and Sarah Shoot, fiber. The following artists were accepted into the program: Barb Beckman, Glass, Libertyville Kina Bagovska, Painting, Norridge Shelley Brucar, Fiber, Buffalo Grove Ed Burton, Painting, Normal Naidine D’Angelo, Photography, Port Byron Danell Dvorak, Painting, Bloomington Colleen Ferratier, Watercolor, Springfield Jef Finger, Wood, Carbondale Jacqueline Ferguson, Fiber, Springfield Kathy Frey, Jewelry, Chicago Sherrie Grob, Fiber, Murphysboro James Grogan, Photography, Swansea Robin M. Read more ...
 Fall 2008 Jury posted December 01, 2008
Image: Mississippi Mud, Whimsical SheepsheadCongratulations to the most recent juried Illinois Artisan Program artists! This fall, the Illinois Artisans Program held their Fall Jury on October 10th in Springfield with Romaula Coleman, Karen Fisk, Mary Lou Galloway, Lillian Roberts, Kerry Schneider and Cheryl Staley. Director Carolyn Patterson and jurors Caren Trudeau, Ginny Lee, and Judith Bush were also present. There were 50 applications and 18 new artists were accepted into the program:CeramicsFelicia Breen and Chad Nelson dba Mississippi Mud Potter, AltonJuanda Sims, JolietZofia Tomala, ChicagoFiberEva May, ChicagoLouise Pappageorge, ChicagoJewelrySharon Barnhill, ChathamLarry Davis, ChicagoBud Greene, Highland ParkSvetlana Kunina, Lake VillaMarie Polick, NorthbrookKaren Rohrer, AuroraEmily Wiser, Oak ParkPhotographyScott Fincher, ChicagoMichael Burke Seltzer, CarbondaleWatercolorWilliam Moore, ChicagoCharlotte Sasser, GlenviewWoodJeremy Taylor, MattoonJoseph Valadez, Cicero Read more ...
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Directory of
Illinois Artisan Shops
Chicago
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Illinois Artisans Shop
James R. Thompson Center
100 West Randolph Street
Suite 2-200
Chicago, IL 60601
Mon.-Fri. 9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M
Th. 9:00 A.M.-6 P.M
(312) 814-5321
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Springfield
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The Museum Store
Illinois State Museum
502 South Spring Street
Corner of Spring & Edwards
Springfield, IL 62706
Mon.-Sat. 10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M
Sun. Noon-5:00 P.M.
(217) 782-0979
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Lewistown
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Dickson Mounds Museum Store
10956 North Dickson Mounds Road
Lewistown, IL 61542-9733
60 miles northwest of Springfield, Routes 78 & 97
Monday - Saturday 10-5, Sunday 12-5
(309) 547-5924
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Rend Lake
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Southern Illinois Artisans Shop
14967 Gun Creek Trail
Whittington, IL 62897-1000
Off Interstate 57, just west of exit 77
Daily 9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M
(618) 629-2220
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