Show Schedule

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Indigo Turtle Art ~ 2022 Show Schedule

(all events are subject to change, please join our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/IndigoTurtleArt for the latest show updates)

This is the last year we will participate in most of these art shows, as we coast into retirement.
We will continue to sell at the 3 Renaissance Festivals for a few more years and online as long as we continue to create art.

May & June 2022

May 28 - 29, 2022    St. Charles Fine Art Fair (Illinois)
Saturday 5/29 10am - 6pm CDT     
Sunday 5/30 10am - 5pm CDT
Free Admission - Rain or Shine

Riverside Ave. (between Main St & Illinois St
Downtown St. Charles, IL

The St. Charles Fine Art Show, on the banks of the Fox River, showcases the original, juried work of over 80 fine artists in mediums including Clay/Ceramics, Digital Art, Drawing/Illustration, Fiber (Non Wearable), Jewelry, Photography, Glass, Mixed Media, Oil Painting, Watercolor Painting, Acrylic Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Wood. All are exhibited and available for sale. Enjoy live musical entertainment while shopping from the talented artists exhibiting at this free outdoor event.

June 11 - 12    Omaha Summer Arts Festival
Friday 6/10
Saturday 6/11 am - pm CDT
Sunday 6/12 am - pm CDT
Aksarben Village
Omaha, Nebraska

http://www.SummerArts.org

The 48th annual Omaha Summer Arts Festival (OSAF) will take place in its NEW home at Aksarben Village on June 10-11-12, 2022! All of your favorites return with 135 artists from throughout the U.S.; multiple staging areas featuring dozens of talented local musicians; a huge, hands-on Children’s Fair and Young Artist Exhibition; and some of the best food in Omaha. Plus, don’t miss the return of the mural cubes, and new surprises like colorful chalk art and more!

Attracting more than 75,000 patrons from throughout the region, the Omaha Summer Arts Festival is one of the finest in the Midwest.

June 17 & 18 -  College Hills Art Fair
Friday 6/17 Noon - 8pm CDT
Saturday 6/18 10am - 5pm CDT
1012 W 23rd St.
corner of 23rd  and College St
on the Univ. of Northern Iowa Campus
Cedar Falls, IA 50613

http://www.collegehillartsfestival.org/

42nd Annual 
The College Hill Arts Festival is a juried art show held on the campus of the University of Northern Iowa featuring 75 artists in a variety of media.

The College Hill Arts Festival is a juried event of 75 artists who are chosen by a panel of three independent jurors.  A wide variety of original works including pottery, ceramics, wood, jewelry, metal sculpture, painting, photography, and glass, from some of the nation’s best and most talented artists is offered.

June 26 - 27    Naperville Fine Art & Artisan Fair
Saturday 6/26 10am - 6pm CDT
Sunday 6/27 10am - 5pm CDT
Free admission to the fair and park, service animals only.
Food & Beverages Available

Naperville Settlement

253 S Webster St 
Naperville, IL 60540

The Art Fair is located in the heart of downtown Naperville at Naper Settlement, a lush park-like setting with mature trees, historic buildings and paved path ways. It is one block from the bustling downtown shopping and restaurant district and features over 110 artists exhibiting, selling and demonstrating their original works.
The Naperville Fine Art & Artisan Fair is a juried art fair and is the Woman's Club's signature event. Much of the proceeds from the Art Fair are donated back to local charities throughout the year. Each year the Club also supports young artists by providing art scholarships to students.

On the grounds of the beautiful Naper Settlement 1 block from Downtown Naperville, IL. 
Bring the family & enjoy the historic buildings & activities along with handcrafted fine art of every kind. We were very impressed with this show last year and are very excited to be accepted for the 2022 event.

The Naperville Woman's Club hosts the 61st Naperville Fine Art & Artisan Fair featuring over 110 artists exhibiting, selling, and demonstrating their original works. Held each year in the heart of downtown Naperville - one block from the bustling popular downtown shopping and restaurant district at Naper Settlement, a "living history" museum with historic Naperville buildings, paved pathways and convenient parking.

Enjoy both sun and shade as you shop the wares of over 110 artists and artisans. Tents will be social distanced.
Channel your inner artist as you paint one part of a 12' x 8' community mural. (Then watch it come to life throughout the two day event)
Let the kids create their visions at the Petite Picasso Tent
Try your luck in the Meeting House as you bid on artist donated creations at our Silent Auction (profits will be contributed to NWC philanthropic endeavors)
Choose the perfect ClaySpace created pottery creation from the Empty Bowls Project. (Funds raised will be donated to local food pantries)

July, August & September 2021

July 10 - Sept 6 Bristol Renaissance Faire
Weekends & Labor Day Monday (Sept 6) 10am - 7pm CDT

12550 120th Ave
Off I-94 at the IL/WI Border
Kenosha, WI 

The Faire is 30 acres of fun & fantasy! A variety of entertainment is offered on 20 stages throughout the grounds. You’ll be dazzled by  a fully armored joust, the Queen and her glittering Court, amazing arts/crafts and demonstrations. Feast on delicious food & fine spirits, delight your soul with music, dance, parades, rides and games, and entertainers in the streets all day long. Come early & plan to spend the whole day or weekend… there is so much to see & do!

 
August 21 - Oct 3  Minnesota Renaissance Festival
Weekends (Saturday & Sunday) + Labor Day (Sept 6) and Festival Friday (Oct 1)
9am to 7pm CDT - Rain or Shine - Free Parking!
Hwy 169 ~ 3 mi S of 
Shakopee, MN

The Minnesota Renaissance Festival celebrates its 51th Anniversary in 2022 

King Henry and his royal court invite one and all to his 16th Century European village featuring 16 stages of exciting entertainment. Over 250 artisans fill the Festival marketplace to display and sell their handcrafted wares for a truly unique shopping experience. Patrons can interact with hundreds of memorable characters roaming the village streets as well as view live armored jousting throughout the day. New exciting theme each weekend and 50 free family-friendly activities. Come help us celebrate 50 festive years, huzzah!

October, November & December 2021

October 8 - 9, 2022  Galena Country Faire
Saturday 5/29 10am - 5pm CDT 
Sunday 5/30 10am - 4pm CDT
Grant Park
625 Park Ave
Galena, IL
    
Artisan Booths - More than 100 hand-selected art, craft + fine art vendors selling high-quality, original, handmade items. Home decor, seasonal, clothing, toys, jewelry, photography, gifts + more!

Silent Auction - Each one of Galena Country Fair's talented art, craft and fine art vendors generously donate one of their own creations to the Galena Country Fair Silent Auction. A new set of items is up for bid every hour, on the hour. Bidding for each set of items lasts for just one hour with the highest bidder winning the item. 

Raffle Prizes - Every year businesses and individuals from throughout Jo Daviess County donate cash and prizes to the annual Galena Country Fair Raffle. All proceeds from the raffle go towards the fair's mission to support not-for-profit causes throughout the county. 

All proceeds from the silent auction & the raffle go towards the fair's mission to support not-for-profit causes throughout the county.

Family Fun - Bring the family to enjoy a fun-filled weekend complete with live music, a children's games area, Irish dance performances, playground + more!

Food & Drink - Galena Country Fair is just as much about the food as it is about the shopping! No matter what time of day it is you'll find local organizations and volunteers serving delightful treats and thirst-quenching beverages. Stop in at one of the fair's main food areas — Gazebo Wine Garden, Vittle House, Grab 'n Go and Country Bake Shop — all proceeds from these fair-organized booths are shared with not-for-profits and fund the organization's grant program.

November 25 - 27, 2022  Quad City Christmas Arts & Craft Fair
Friday 11/25    10am - 5pm CDT 
Saturday 11/26 10am - 5pm CDT 
Sunday 11/27 10am - 4pm CDT
QCCA Expo Center
2621 4th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
100% handcrafted, 85% crafts and 15% arts. 200 exhibitors in a 60,000 sq. foot building. 

Gifts for everyone on your list, tree ornaments and holiday decor for both home & yard. Everything from stocking stuffers to life size Santas. Watch artists demonstrate the processes used to create their art, James demonstrates the decorating process for his porcelain jewelry, there are also wood carvers, rug weavers, painters, fiber artist and others.

Please join us and invite your friends!

Thank you for supporting our small veteran-owned business,

Carole & James