Apr 24-26, 2026

The Best Event in Chicago for a Spring Refresh

The Mart
Chicago

A woman wearing a yellow floral dress and a pink hat interacts with another woman in a black sweater at an art gallery featuring colorful abstract paintings.

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Tickets for the One of a Kind Spring Show are on sale now.

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The late Spring 2026 application is now open.

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A One of a Kind Experience

The One of a Kind Spring Show brings together a curated community of hundreds of artists and makers with thousands of spirited art lovers, all in search for original, unique pieces for every spring and summer celebration. 

A collection of various ceramic vases displayed on a wooden surface. The vases are in different sizes and pastel colors, including light blue, green, peach, and purple.

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Meet the Artists & Makers

See all the artists and makers who’ll be exhibiting at the Spring Show. Find your favorites and look for them at their booth.

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A group of people engaged in conversation at an art exhibition, with two men in the foreground smiling. Artwork featuring building designs is displayed on the wall behind them.
Two visitors examining art pieces at an exhibition. One person, a woman with long hair, is looking through a magnifying glass, while a man in a blue sweater is holding a small item. Art pieces are displayed on the wall.
A woman examines art postcards at a pop-up market table while another woman shows her options. The background includes other shoppers and displays of various artworks in a well-lit space.

The Space

The One of a Kind show takes place at the historic Merchandise Mart.

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The facade of a tall, historic building with multiple windows, featuring a prominent central tower. Two American flags are displayed near the entrance, with a green river visible in the foreground under a clear blue sky.

We asked these visitors

“What brought you to One of a Kind?”

Two men discussing watches in a retail store. One man is holding a watch and pointing at a display with various watch styles, while the other man listens attentively.

“It's a huge, fun, unique show that I enjoy attending with friends.”

Ryan S.
A woman observing a piece of art in a gallery, with colorful abstract paintings on the walls. In the background, a small group of people is seated and engaged in conversation.

“The art is across the board in terms of what to expect. Anything and everything from classic and traditional to eccentric wall art, paintings, decor, sculptures, clothing, greeting cards, etc.”

Kristin L.
Two people engaging with a vendor at a market stall. The vendor is showcasing sunglasses and handmade items on a wooden table. The background shows a busy market space with various products displayed.

“It's huge - you can spend the day here. There's a plethora of options, that includes jewelry, home goods, textiles, accessories and plenty more.”

Ernie H.
Three women engaged in conversation at a retail space, with one woman holding a bag and smiling. Products displayed on a counter include various jars and bottles. The setting features clothing items hanging nearby.

“This is a great show for small and big budgets.”

Jacqueline B.

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A pair of gold hoop earrings with dark gray pearls displayed on a smooth gray stone, set against a green fabric background with wooden containers in the scene.
A gallery wall featuring four paintings: a bright orange painting of a person with a geometric headpiece, a portrait of a musician with a guitar, and two additional abstract artworks on the right.
Two ceramic mugs with intricate leaf patterns, one in black and the other in white, placed on a wooden table. The background is softly blurred.