Art of the Land Fundraiser
Experience two nights of exceptional artwork, beautiful photography, live music and more, all in support of land preservation in McHenry County!
Get ready for the 11th annual Art of the Land! This year's event takes place
Friday, Nov. 8 and Saturday, Nov. 9 , 2019 from 6:30-10:00 p.m.
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 2,500 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.”
Call for Artists:
1. Click here to read our artist guidelines. Please read carefully before applying to the show.
2. The Artist and Artisan submission form can be found here. We look forward to your submissions! Thank you for your Art of the Land submissions! The 2019 Call for Artists is now closed.
3. The deadline for artist work is strictly enforced. The deadline to submit is Sunday, September 22, 2019 at 11:59 p.m.
Here are some scenes from the 2018 event:
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Interested in volunteering?
Many volunteers are needed in order to make Art of the Land a success! Volunteers receive free admission to Art of the Land.
Sign up to help out today! Some of our volunteer positions include:
- Hanging art
- Greeters
- Admission
- Food servers
- Event photographer
- Raffle ticket sales
- Merchandise sales
- Art runners
- Much more!
2019 Art of the Land Amateur Photography Contest
The 2019 photo contest is open for entries! Learn more and register for the contest.
See the winning photos from the 2018 photo contest.
Both nights:
Art for purchase, photography, People’s Choice photo contest voting, raffle, live music, appetizers and a cash bar.
Show your support for land conservation and art in McHenry County!
Nearly 100 artists, artisans and photographers participate each year, and over 500 people attend Art of the Land. 
