55th annual A WALK IN THE PARK FINE ART SHOW
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Our 2026 show will be held on August 30, 2026 10am - 5pm
The Arlington Heights Art Guild is pleased to host its 55th Annual Fine Art Fair, A Walk in the Park on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at North School Park in downtown Arlington Heights.
We invite artists to showcase their original works across a variety of mediums by applying to participate in this well-established, heavily advertised, one-day event. In past years, the Walk in the Park Art Show has featured approximately 90 artists and attracted over 2,500 art enthusiasts and buyers. Heavy marketing efforts to promote the show and participating artists will amplify exposure across the northern Illinois area.
The event location, North School Park, offers a beautiful setting, ample free parking, and an enjoyable experience that includes live music and a variety of food truck offerings. Arlington Heights is known for its vibrant performing arts and live music venues, along with exceptional dining options, making it a destination for visitors from near and far.
As in prior years, our commitment to supporting the community includes using this event’s net proceeds to fund scholarships for 3 juried artists from High School District 214 graduating class to support their college academic goals.
See below for our event map and images from last year's A Walk in the Park show.
We hope you’ll join us!
ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
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Online Vendor Application for 2026 A Walk in the Park Fine Art Show
Arlington Heights Art Guild hosts our annual "A Walk in the Park"
fine art fair on the last Sunday of August. North School Park at 410 N. Arlington Heights Rd in Arlington Heights is the place to spend your Sunday strolling under the shade trees while enjoying all kinds of art, food and music.
This is a free event with plenty of free parking. Many artistic vendors, both local and from other states all with interesting and unique designs under their own tents. Art students from high school Dist. 214 also have their own tent.
The Arlington Heights Art Guild is very proud that they can support these students in D214, by giving scholarships to the top three art students who enter their work to be judge in a contest held every March. The money raised from the sale of booth spaces at "A Walk in the Park" goes directly to the scholarship fund.
At the Art Guild Information Booth during this wonderful annual event, you’d find a collection jar if you would like to donate too. Thank you.
It’s always fun to get the general public involved when they attend an art fair. The attendees would have an opportunity to vote for their favorite artist. Vote from 10am to 3pm at the Information Table on the north side of the park. At 4:00pm, AHAG would then present the winner with the People’s Choice Award certificate and prize.
The Arlington Heights Art Guild welcomes new members who share an interest and an appreciation in all areas of artwork.
