Looking for local artisans, makers, and creatives!

The La Grange Art League is preparing for our 2026 Holly Market, and we're looking for talented artists and makers who create handcrafted, small gift items that are perfect for holiday shopping.

We're especially interested in items such as:

• 🏺 Handcrafted pottery and ceramics
• 🎄 Handmade ornaments and holiday decorations
• 💍 Jewelry and accessories
• 🎁 Small, one-of-a-kind gifts
• 🖼️ Small Creative pieces
• ✨ Other unique handmade items

If you make something special by hand, we would love to see what you create! This is a wonderful opportunity to share your work with the community and give holiday shoppers a chance to purchase unique, locally made gifts.

Key Dates

• Online Submissions Open: Sept 17, 2026
• Submission Deadline: All submissions must be received by Tuesday, October 20, 2026
• Acceptance/Decline Notifications: Artists will be notified of jury results via email no later than Friday, October 23, 2026.
• Art Drop Off: Oct 27-31, 2026 from 10 PM - 4:30 PM
• Market Dates: November 10- Dec 23, 2026.
• Holly Market Reception: Friday, November 13th, 2026 from 5 PM-7 PM
• Art Pick-Up: January 5 - 9, 2026 from 10 AM - 4:00 PM

Deck the Walls 2026

We invite you to be a part of our inaugural event: “Deck the Walls” Holiday Home and Art Tour. This is a new and unique fundraising event hosted by The La Grange Art League (LGAL).

This Holiday tour offers an unforgettable, intimate, artistic experience in 5 homes along with the stories behind the artwork and collections. Each home will feature fascinating art, pieces from the Art League’s gallery, unique collections, & holiday decor. Guests will get a glimpse of some actual art studios too! Docents, along with the homeowners and artists, will provide insight to the art and the homes themselves.

In addition to the 5 homes, a tour party will be hosted at The La Grange Art League from 4:00–8:00 PM, where hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and desserts can be enjoyed. An artist who designed one of the Marshall Field Frango Mint Tins will display his art and provide samples of the Frangos! Guests can enjoy the LGAL gallery and shop the Holly Market.