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Art of the Land Fundraiser

2024 Dates Announced!

Friday, Sept. 27, 6:30-10:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 28, 6:30-10:00 p.m.
The Starline Factory
300 W. Front St. Harvard, IL
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 
  • 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!

Volunteer (and have fun) at 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. See Art of the Land volunteer opportunities here. 

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

Become a Sponsor

Sponsor Art of the Land

The 2024 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

Thank you to our generous 2023 Art of the Land sponsors!

Call for Artists!
The 2024 Call for Art will open soon! 

Art of the Land is one of TLC’s biggest fundraisers of the year, and celebrates the beauty of nature and open spaces. This juried event features the works of regional artists and artisans who draw their inspiration from the local landscape.
The event includes artwork, artisan items, nature photography contest, live music, appetizers, raffle prizes and much more! Thirty percent of art sold supports The Land Conservancy of McHenry County’s mission to preserve our scenic, natural and agricultural lands.

Artisans – In order to simplify the payment process, each artisan will pay a flat booth fee of $150 once accepted to the show. TLC will no longer keep a percentage of items sold. Please see the guidelines for more details.

Art of the Land Youth Art Exhibit 

TLC would like to share and recognize the artistic talents of the many school-aged and homeschooled artists in our area. This is a great opportunity for hundreds of people to see – and possibly purchase – the work of a budding artist for a great cause! All youth art will also be included in People’s Choice voting. One winner will be chosen Friday and one winner will be chosen Saturday. Please follow the eligibility and submission guidelines in this document when submitting artwork. A youth artist is considered to be age 5-18 and enrolled in elementary, middle school, high school, or is home-schooled. Please indicate age, school and grade level on the youth application.

Artwork may include: original artwork, photography, limited edition prints, ceramics, glass, sculptural pieces, basketry, fiber, paper, wood, metal and jewelry.

Youth artist jury fee: $10 for up to three works of art.

YOUTH AWARDS – One prize will be awarded for the piece judged the best in each category.

  • Elementary (grades K-5): $25
  • Middle School (grades 6-8): $25
  • High School (grades 9-12): $25
  • People’s Choice Friday: $10
  • People’s Choice Saturday: $10
Artist and Artisan Guidelines

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.

2024 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.”