Features

There’s a little something for everyone at the One of a Kind Show, including hands-on workshops for kids, gourmet food, a fine art gallery, floral market, cafes and bars, complimentary cocktail tastings, as well as courtesy shopping carts.

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Fine Art Gallery

Take a walk through our curated fine art gallery featuring works from exhibiting fine artists. Plus gallery talks led by Art Encounter.

Artist Demos

Experience live artist demonstrations daily at the center stage and discover the process behind their One of a Kind creations.

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Gourmet Market

Indulge in artisan culinary creations and meet the makers behind them — there’s something sure to satisfy all tastes in the Gourmet Market.

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Marwen at One of a Kind

Join Marwen, for a variety of free, hands-on art making workshops and activities.

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Emerging Market

Meet and shop from up-and-coming makers, new to the One of a Kind Show, in the Emerging Market.

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Three women stand talking in an art gallery or market booth, with jewelry displays on a table in the foreground and framed artwork on the walls behind them.

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The Hatchery Pavilion

Check out budding food entrepreneurs from The Hatchery, Chicago’s premier food and business incubator.

Fashion District

This fashion-oriented area on the show floor features trendsetting designers with work ranging from accessories, to clothing, and jewelry.

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Cafes & Bars

Find a wide variety of gourmet foods and drinks for any taste palate throughout the show floor, provided by Foodstuffs Gourmet Foods & Catering.

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Courtesy Carts

Borrow a courtesy cart to lighten the load and effortlessly shop the show.

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Art on The Mart

ART on THE MART is one of the world’s largest digital art platforms, transforming an architectural landmark into a permanent, larger-than-life canvas. Enjoy projections every evening of the show, starting at 7:30 pm.

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