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Calling All Artists!
The Downtown Palatine Business Association (DPBA) is seeking local artists to participate in an upcoming outdoor artist exhibition in Downtown Palatine.
We're looking for painters, illustrators, sculptors, photographers, jewelry makers, ceramic artists, fiber artists, woodworkers, and other creative makers to showcase and sell their original work while connecting with the community in a vibrant downtown setting.
Whether you're an emerging artist or an established creative, we'd love to learn more about you.
Why Exhibit?
Showcase and sell your original artwork
Keep 100% of your sales
Connect with new customers and fellow creatives
Be featured in promotional marketing leading up to the exhibition
Help celebrate and grow Downtown Palatine's creative community
Artist Information
10' x 10' outdoor exhibit space
Artists provide their own tent, tables, displays, and payment processing
Family-friendly artwork only
Space is limited, and applications will be reviewed as they are received
If you're passionate about sharing your creativity with the community, we encourage you to apply today.
Dine, Shop, and More—There’s So Much to Explore Downtown Palatine!
The Heart of Our Community
The Downtown Palatine Business Association (DPBA) brings together locally owned shops, restaurants, and service providers in the heart of our village and throughout the Palatine area to create a vibrant and family-friendly destination full of energy, connection, and local pride.
Our Mission
The DPBA exists to promote local commerce, strengthen small businesses, and celebrate everything that makes downtown Palatine special.
We work to elevate our members through collaborative marketing, community events, and year-round initiatives that invite residents to shop local, explore downtown, and feel a sense of belonging.
Shop Local. Gather Local. Belong Here.
The DPBA organizes some of Palatine’s most beloved community traditions, including:
Downtown Hop! - April 4, 2026
Swing Into Spring
Summer Kickoff - June 4-7, 2026
Make Some Noise at Palatien Street Feast - June 7
Halloween Trick-or-Treat
Holidays on the Town
Shop Small Saturday
These events help bring families, neighbors, and visitors together while driving foot traffic into the businesses at the center of our community.
Join Our Business Community
If you’re a downtown business or a local company that believes in supporting our shared community, you’re invited to join the DPBA. Members enjoy year-round promotion, collaborative marketing opportunities, networking, and the chance to be a part of a thriving local business ecosystem.
We also welcome volunteers and event sponsors who want to contribute to the continued success and vibrancy of downtown Palatine.
Support Local. Strengthen Community.
Every time you shop, dine, or enjoy an event downtown, you support the hardworking small businesses that make Palatine feel like home.
Thank you for helping make downtown Palatine the proud, welcoming, and connected heart of our community.