Art of the Land Fundraiser

Tickets

Ticket prices:
$15 in advance
$20 at the door each night

Enjoy the work of fine artists and skilled artisans who are inspired by the local landscape to create unique works of art. 30% of all art sales support TLC’s land preservation work in McHenry County. The show takes place at the beautiful Starline Factory in Harvard, a work of art in itself! Art of the Land is TLC’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and all proceeds fund land preservation in McHenry County.

Get ready for two nights of:

Beautiful art and artisan items for purchase (think holiday gifts!)
Photography and People’s Choice photo contest voting
Atrocious Poets
Raffles
Appetizers and cash bar
Live music

We can’t wait to see you there!

Become a Sponsor

Sponsor Art of the Land

The 2022 Art of the Land art show and fundraiser is a great opportunity to show your support for land conservation and art in McHenry County!

Mighty Oak Sponsors: $1,500

Four tickets to event and logo placement on event announcement*
Acknowledgement in all event promo materials, press releases, social media and at event
Logo and link on website
Full page ad (8”x5”) in the event program

Hickory Sponsors: $1,000

Four tickets to event and logo placement on event announcement*
Acknowledgement in all event promo materials, press releases, social media and at event
Logo and link on website
Half-page ad (4”x5”) in the event program

Oak Seedling Sponsors: $500

Two tickets to event and logo placement on event announcement*
Acknowledgement in all event promo materials, press releases, social media and at event
Logo and link on website
Half-page ad (4”x5”) in the event program

Acorn Sponsors: $250

One ticket to event
Acknowledgement in event promo materials
Logo and link on website, recognition on social media
Quarter-page ad (4”x 2.5”) in event program

Oak Leaf Sponsors: $100

One ticket to event and recognition in event program and on social media

* If commitment received by Oct. 1.

Thank you to our generous 2022 Art of the Land sponsors!

Call for Artists

Artist and Artisan Guidelines

Thank you for your interest. The 2022 Art of the Land Call for Artists is now closed.

Art of the land is a juried show. Works included in the show should reflect the theme:

“Art that reflects or is inspired by the local landscape and all it provides.”

Volunteer (and have fun) at Art of the Land

Volunteers receive free admission to Art of the Land! A variety of volunteer positions are available, including welcoming guests, serving food, hanging art and more! Volunteers receive free admission to Art of the Land. Click here to learn about and sign up for volunteer opportunities for the 2022 show.

Do you have questions? Contact Glenda at [email protected]

2021 Art of the Land Artists and Artisans

Artwork from the 2021 Art of the Land art show.

A sampling of the artisan items that may be available at Art of the Land.

Art of the Land is a great opportunity to shop local for unique, handmade gifts.

2022 Art of the Land Amateur Photography Contest

Click here for more information.

About Art of the Land:

Art of the Land raises awareness of TLC and the work it does. TLC is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the conservation and preservation of our most valuable and threatened heritage – our McHenry County landscape. TLC’s mission is to preserve natural, agricultural and scenic land in perpetuity in McHenry County by working with individuals, communities and other partners. TLC has preserved over 2,800 acres within McHenry County. Art of the Land is one of TLC’s major fundraising events of the year, and proceeds help support land conservation here in McHenry County. All art considered for this event must be consistent with the theme of the event: .

“Art that reflects or is inspired by the local landscape and all it provides.”