Art In Wilder Park 2025 - ARTIST Application, Booth & Jury Fee
$425-$525
Annual Art in Wilder Park: May 3 & 4, 2025 10 am-5 pm. Be part of this annual tradition in Elmhurst!
In partnership with Elmhurst Park District.
Application Process: Both PARTS 1 & 2 must be submitted online by Wednesday, Feb 12, 2025.
Part 1 is this online payment form. Within 24-48 hours of your booth purchase, you will receive a link to Part 2 of the artist application form.
Part 2 is the actual artist application form. A confirmation email will be sent once your completed application form has been received.
Each year, the region's premiere outdoor festival season kicks off with Art in Wilder Park, the highly anticipated Spring event in the western suburbs. In 2024, the event was featured in numerous press outlets including the Chicago Tribune and WGN News, and attracted over half of its 11,500 visitors from outside of Elmhurst.
By the numbers:
- 11,000+ visitors over 2 days
- 50+ local businesses and sponsors on exhibit at the festival
- The museum’s PR team Silverman and Associates will promote the event with a campaign
- Major preview coverage last year by WGN TV, the Chicago Tribune, Daily Herald, Suburban Life, Elmhurst Independent and more
- Direct marketing efforts include: Postcards distributed through local businesses, mailings, and our front desk. Direct email campaigns to over 14,000 members, donors and EAM’s general list. The Museum's extensive social media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) will be leveraged for maximum exposure and interaction, with template posts provided to all exhibitors
New Public Art Installation in 2025: "Terrific Transit", large-scale vehicle sculptures by contemporary artist, Bernard Williams.
This purchase includes a non-refundable jury fee of $25.
$425 for a 10 x 10 foot space. Includes the $25 jury fee.
$525 for a 10 x 10 foot end space. Includes the $25 jury fee. Limited availability (First come, first served).
$525 for an outdoor sculpture space along Cottage Hill Ave. Includes the $25 jury fee.
Completed applications must be submitted online by Wednesday Feb. 12, 2025. Notification of acceptance will be emailed by Wednesday, March 12, 2025. If your work is not accepted, you will be refunded the booth fee, minus the jury fee. No other refunds are given for the participation fee. No exceptions will be made.
