Spend a summer weekend exploring exceptional fine art and meet award-winning artist Leon F. Ruiz at the Wilmette Art Fair, one of the North Shore's most anticipated outdoor art festivals.
Located in the heart of downtown Wilmette, this juried event brings together talented artists from across the country for a weekend celebrating creativity, community, and original artwork.
Visit our booth to discover Leon's newest collection of original paintings, featuring vibrant cardinals, whimsical songbirds, peaceful birch forests, contemporary landscapes, colorful sailboats, and expressive cityscapes. Whether you're an experienced collector or purchasing your very first original painting, we'd love to welcome you.
About the Festival
Presented by Amdur Productions, the Wilmette Art Fair features approximately 100 juried artists exhibiting original paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry, ceramics, glass, mixed media, and more.
Visitors can enjoy live music, family-friendly activities, artist demonstrations, local restaurants, cafés, and boutique shopping throughout beautiful downtown Wilmette. Admission is free, making it the perfect weekend destination for art lovers of all ages
Parking & Admission
Free Admission + Convenient Parking Nearby
Free public parking is available throughout downtown Wilmette, including nearby municipal parking lots and street parking where permitted. Because the festival takes place in the heart of downtown, visitors can easily walk between artist booths, restaurants, cafés, and local shops.
We recommend arriving earlier in the day for the best parking availability.
Visit Leon F. Ruiz
At our booth you'll discover:
Award-winning original paintings
Colorful cardinal and songbird collections
Contemporary birch forest landscapes
Sailboat and Great Lakes-inspired artwork
Chicago and Midwest cityscapes
Custom commission opportunities
The chance to meet Leon and hear the inspiration behind each painting
Every painting is created with rich texture, vibrant color, and a passion for capturing joyful moments that bring warmth and personality into your home.
We Hope to See You!
If you're planning to attend the Wilmette Art Fair, be sure to stop by and introduce yourself. We'd love to meet you, answer your questions, and help you find the perfect original painting for your home or office.
We look forward to seeing you in Wilmette this August!