The 22nd annual show can be your best opportunity to sell to tens of thousands of affluent consumers who value handmade work and love to shop.
Show Facts
- The show is entering its 22nd year
- Tens of thousands art loving shoppers come to the show each year
- Featuring over 500 artists, designers and makers
- Held in a premium indoor environment with all inclusive hard wall booth package in the heart of downtown Chicago
- Top ranked on the Sunshine Artist’s 200 Best list and by ArtFairCalendar.com
What Artists are Saying
- "The One of a Kind Shows are an amazing experience for shoppers and artists alike!" - Mary Boesdorfer, Written in Wood
- "The show attracts enormous hordes of serious shoppers who get my work." Jenny Walker, Jenny Walker Jewelry
- "People were friendly and eager to see and buy our new work. It was a fun and relaxed environment we enjoyed, and sales were good." - Cameron Lewis, Camryn Forrest Designs
- "The One of a Kind Show is a top notch show for vendors and customers alike. The staff is outstanding, the caliber of artists is unique and the customers who attend are there to spend." - Dianna Dunlevy, D'marie
- "A true of of a kind show curated with endless pieces of unique work and artists whose stories and design inspirations are inspiring." - Brooke Mullen, Sapahn
- "It was such an amazing experience hearing customers who came out to the show just to see us! We love catching up with vendors year after year, the atmosphere is so warm and inviting!" - Kelsey Schroeder, Katherine Ann Confections
- "THE MART is a perfect location for a show." - Roxy Lentz
- "A brilliant selection of the best of handmade in the US." - Karyn Ruiz, Lilliput Hats
- "Perfect location, perfect timing of the year, perfect support and unbelievably enthusiastic shoppers. That is the Spring show!" - Barb Mason, Bobbie Kahn Design Jewelry
Marketing That is One of a Kind
The show's comprehensive multi-media campaign includes:
- Extensive print and online advertising
- Show postcards with complimentary ticket offers mailed and distributed to targeted shoppers in the Chicago area
- Wide reaching e-mail campaign to 200,000+ subscribers
- Major promotional outreach via strong show partnerships within the art/craft industry
- Outdoor advertising including street banners in prime city shopping locations
- Media hits generating over 10 million impressions and featuring TV interviews on major networks
- Full-color Show Guide with floor plan, show highlights and exhibiting artist information
Unparalleled Support for Artists
Unique, pre-event and on-site visibility opportunities, including exposure in show promotional and advertising material are offered to promote the sale of your art and create interest and excitement.
Exhibiting artists are equipped with generous materials and exceptional opportunities to promote their presence and enjoy their experience at the show:
- Listings in online directory featuring artist images and link, and on-site Show Guide
- Complimentary marketing materials for artist use including printed complimentary passes, emailable complimentary tickets, show banner ads, and booth signage
- PR exposure via the show's extensive media relations
- Opportunities for on-site promotion
- Pre-show artist webinar
- On-site educational programming
- Artist lounge with internet access
- Discounted hotel rates
Unique Partnerships
One of a Kind Show partners elevate the show by providing valuable programming and promotional support. Partners have included:
Ann & Robert H. Lurie's Children's Hospital, Toyota, Nissan, NBC, ClearChannel Communications, Etsy, Lillstreet Art Center, Old Town School of Folk Music, Goose Island, Gallery 37/After School Matters, The Chicago Department of Tourism, Andersonville Galleria, Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Chicago Loop Alliance, The Chicago Art Foundation, Marwen, PRP Wine International