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

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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.

The Hatchery Pavilion

Located within the Gourmet Market, check out budding food entrepreneurs from The Hatchery, Chicago’s premier food and business incubator.

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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.

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Workshops by NEW Gallery

Join Chicago-based artist-run nonprofit NEW Gallery for a spring-themed Paint & Sip experience.

Plus, visit NEW Gallery’s booth to contribute to their mural. A family-friendly, drop-in activity for guests of all ages.

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Two women painting at a table during a workshop, with a man and another participant seated nearby and flowers in a vase on the right.

A man in a blue patterned head covering paints on a tablet at a flower-filled table, with other seated participants working beside him in a bright studio.

A man speaks to seated attendees in a bright art gallery, with framed paintings on white walls and a long table of flowers and monitors in the foreground.

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The Maker Stage

In partnership with Here Here Market, stop by the center stage for live demonstrations from artists and culinary creators and learn more about the creative process behind their work.

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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.

Two women walk through a vibrant art and craft market, surrounded by tables displaying various handmade items and artworks. The scene is lively, with other attendees browsing and interacting in the background.

Wellness Studio

Refresh and recharge with skincare essentials from Under the Sun in the center passthrough across from booth 6093.

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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 VOOMcart to lighten the load and effortlessly shop the show.

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Relaxation Lounge

Take a break from your Spring Show shopping in our rest and relaxation lounge.

Art on The Mart

ART on THE MART is one of the world’s largest digital art platforms that transforms an architectural landmark into a permanent, larger-than-life canvas. Enjoy the projections every evening the nights of the show.

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