ONE OF A KIND SHOW AND SALE® CHICAGO, THE UNIQUE ARTISAN SHOPPING EXPERIENCE, RETURNS FOR ITS 16TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY EVENT
Date/Time
Date(s) - Thursday, December 1, 2016 ∙ 12:00 AM - Sunday, December 4, 2016 ∙ 12:00 AM
12:00 am
Location
The Mart
Categories
or the 16th year in a row, shoppers will flock to The Mart this holiday season for the One of a Kind Show and Sale®, the artisan craft and design shopping event in Chicago.
The show offers the ultimate holiday shopping experience including more than 600 artists from North America presenting hand-crafted and specialty items, artwork, festive food offerings from gourmet vendors, fashion shows and live music.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the artists and learn about the inspiration and technique behind their work. A range of mediums will be represented this year including accessories, ceramics, fashion, fiber art, furniture, glass, gourmet, holiday, jewelry, kids, metal, mixed media, painting, paper, photography, sculpture and wood. Learn more about the 2016 artists here.
“There’s something for everyone at the One of a Kind Show,” said Lisa Simonian, Vice President of Marketing of One of a Kind Show and Sale. “We are careful to select artists that represent a fantastic range of media, categories and price points for our shoppers to enjoy.”
This year’s show will feature a newly branded emerging artist section. Designated spaces will highlight up-and-coming artists, designers and makers who are first time exhibitors. “We want to showcase a wide variety of artists and provide a platform for rising stars,” said Aida, Marketing Director of One of a Kind Show. “We’re excited to bring this new wave of talent to the One of a Kind Show.”
In addition to shopping, attendees can enjoy daily fashion shows featuring artist-designed apparel and live performances by local musicians sponsored by the Old School of Folk Music. More information regarding entertainment features will be released this October.
Tickets are $12 for adults, children 12 and under are free. Special ticket packages are also available. A portion of all ticket sales will benefit Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital. For tickets or more information, visit www.oneofakindshowchicago.com.