Annual Art Fair Application
You are invited to apply to the 2025 Annual CLCU Art Fair hosted by the Craft League of Champaign-Urbana!
This free-to-attend event will feature 40+ juried artists, including League members and guest artists. With a loyal following and visitors from across Illinois, this show is a must-add to your calendar!
Event Details
Location: Savoy Recreation Center
402 W. Graham Dr., Savoy, IL 61874
Dates and Times:
November 8–9, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM both days
Important Dates
Application Deadline: June 25, 2025
Jury Notification: July 15, 2025 (via email)
Payment Deadline: August 1, 2025
Refund Policy: No refunds after October 1, 2025
Exhibit Space
Booth Size: 10’ x 10’
Artists must supply their own display setup, including tables, chairs, and lighting.
Electricity is available for everyone.
Overnight security will be provided; the building will be locked after show hours.
All work and displays must stay within the assigned booth space.
Note: Do not infringe on adjacent spaces physically or audibly. For example:
Sitting in the aisle in front of your space
Extending obstructions beyond your booth boundaries
Set-Up Details
Limited unloading and set-up will be available Friday evening.
Full set-up hours for Friday and Saturday will be announced closer to the event.
Fees Members:
Jury Fee: $15 (non-refundable, due with application)
Booth Fee: $175
Non-Members:
Jury Fee: $25 (non-refundable, due with application)
Booth Fee: $200
Image Requirements
Submit 3–4 images of your artwork and a booth photo (maximum of 5 images).
CLCU 5 Year Members: Must submit at least one image, even if exempt from jurying.
Eligibility
All work must be original. Commercial kits, molds, patterns, plans, or prefabricated forms are not allowed.
Reproductions (e.g., offset, giclée, iris) must not exceed 25% of your work for sale and must be clearly labeled as reproductions.
Artists may apply in more than one medium (e.g., painting and jewelry) with a separate application required for each type.
Jewelry: Due to a high volume of applicants in this category, only artists accepted under "Jewelry" may bring jewelry items, even if the jewelry incorporates elements of another medium (e.g., painted pendants).
Not Accepted: Handmade soaps, candles, lotions.
Artwork created using artificial intelligence (AI) generation tools is not permitted. All work must be designed and executed by the artist using their own skills and creativity.
Jury Criteria:
Work must be well-conceived and expertly executed.
Originality and concept are essential.
Booth displays should be professional and polished.
Waitlist Policy
A waitlist is established based on jury scores in each category.
Waitlisted artists will be invited to participate as cancellations occur in their category.
Invitations can be extended up to the day before the show, with notifications sent via email.
Payment Information
Upon acceptance, booth fees must be submitted by August 1, 2025.
Mail Checks To:
Craft League of Champaign-Urbana (CLCU)
PO Box 17493
Urbana, IL 61803
PayPal Payments (MUST INCLUDE ARTIST NAME IN COMMENTS):
Send to CLCUtreas@gmail.com
Additional Information
Artists retain 100% of their sales.
The Craft League of Champaign-Urbana, its officers, and agents are not responsible for accidental loss or damage.
Accepted CLCU members are required to assist with show promotion, such as distributing yard signs, postcards, posters, or other marketing efforts.
Questions?
Contact us at: CraftLeagueCU@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing your work at this year’s Art Fair!