Just got this press release in my inbox. If any of you go, please send me photographs! And remember, the Frank Lloyd Wright home & studio is in River Forest, too, so you could easily make a nice weekend out of this:
Concordia University in River Forest on Saturday, May 30th and Sunday,
May 31st 2009. Focusing on mission furniture and accessories of the
American Arts and Crafts Movement (approximately 1890-1920), this show
will truly be one you won’t want to miss. You’ll find 20th Century
Decorative Arts including furniture, metalwork, pottery, textiles, art
and lighting; everything from Stickley, Limbert, Roycroft, Rookwood and
much more. Over 50 of the nations leading dealers will be on hand to
answer questions and advise on how to decorate your home. This
specialized event has proven to be one of the premiere antique and
contemporary shows in the Midwest.
Dealers attending this year’s show are coming from all across the
country. We have dealers from Massachusetts, New York, California,
Texas as well as the best dealers from the Midwest. JMW and Crones
Collectibles from Massachusetts will be featuring high-end pottery from
the Northeast such as Grueby, Saturday Evening Girls and Marblehead, as
well as furniture and accessories. Jack Papadinis Antiques,
Connecticut, will be showcasing some of the premiere lighting in the
country and David Surgan from New York will offer the best Heintz
Collection for sale in the country. Paramour Fine Arts, which
specializes in arts and crafts era woodblocks and art, will be on hand
showcasing some fabulous artwork from the era. Local dealers such as
John Toomey Gallery will be exhibiting as well, highlighting Midwest
artists such as Frank Lloyd Wright, TECO and Jarvie.
Not only is this an antique show, but the weekend will showcase the
highest quality contemporary craftsfirms as well. Ephraim Faience
Pottery, Door Pottery, Arts and Crafts Hardware and Dard Hunter Studios
will be in attendance, just to name a few.
With the success of the show over the last three years and with the
rich tradition of bungalows, as well as the Prairie School heritage of
Frank Lloyd Wright, Chicago has proven to be a perfect fit for this
specialized show.
Homeowners interested in educating themselves as to the appropriate
furnishings for their turn of the century bungalows and craftsman style
homes shouldn’t miss the 4th Annual Arts and Crafts Chicago Show and
Sale, Saturday May 30th, 2009, from 10 am – 5 pm and Sunday May 31st
from 11 am – 4 pm at Concordia University at Geiseman Gym in River
Forest, Illinois. Admission price is only $7 each. Free parking on site
in a 5-level garage. No parking on Monroe.