Applications are open for the 2024 St. Charles Fine Art Show

ST. CHARLES – Artists can submit applications for the 2024 St. Charles Fine Art Show, which will take place in May in the city’s downtown.

Local artists’ work will be showcased from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 25, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 26, on Riverside Avenue.

Applications can be found on the Fine Art Show’s website and must be submitted by Jan. 31.

The event showcases original, juried work of about 100 artists in various mediums including clay/ceramics, digital art, drawing/illustration, fiber (nonwearable), jewelry, photography, glass, mixed media, oil painting, watercolor painting, acrylic painting, printmaking, sculpture and woodwork.

Admission is free to the outdoor event. All exhibited art will be available to buy.

Showcased works will be judged and awarded in three categories: Best of Show, Awards of Excellence and Judges Awards. Artists will have a chance to win cash prizes for placing among the top in each category.

The St. Charles Fine Art Show is an exhibition and sale of original artwork, imagined, created and signed by the artists of record. Only original art will be considered. Prints and reproductions must be limited to 10% of the overall display and must be of original art also on display. Commercial products or multiples of any works are not acceptable.

For more information on the 2024 St. Charles Fine Art Show or to see last year’s winners, visit the event website. Other questions can be directed to the St. Charles Business Alliance at 630-443-3967.