One Of A Kind Show — Artisans Market

Chicago’s One of a Kind Spring Show opens Friday, April 24, bringing more than 350 artists and makers to the 7th floor of THE MART through Sunday. (choosechicago.com) The show runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, then 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday at 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza. Adult tickets start at $15, and organizers say one ticket allows re-entry across all three days. (oneofakindshowchicago.com) (choosechicago.com) Organizers say shoppers can buy directly from jury-selected exhibitors from across North America, including 35 emerging artists and more than 150 first-time participants this year. The lineup spans fine art, home décor, fashion, jewelry, ceramics, photography and gourmet goods. (choosechicago.com) Time Out lists the event among Chicago’s notable happenings for the week of April 20–26 and describes it as a three-day market filling a floor of the Merchandise Mart. The guide also points visitors to daily fashion shows and a gourmet market. (timeout.com) The spring edition lands as Chicago’s weekend calendar shifts deeper into festival season, with indoor events drawing crowds before steadier warm weather arrives. THE MART is also promoting the show as an open-to-the-public event on its own calendar. (timeout.com) (themart.com) The fair is built around direct sales from independent makers rather than big retail brands, and the official event page says attendees can meet creators in person while browsing handmade and artist-designed work. The show has also expanded its mix to include curated vintage pieces and sustainably upcycled designs, according to its frequently asked questions page. (oneofakindshowchicago.com 1) (oneofakindshowchicago.com 2) Beyond shopping, the weekend program includes live music, artist demonstrations, a Fine Art Gallery, and a Hatchery Pavilion focused on food entrepreneurs. Food and drinks will be sold on the show floor, and the venue offers coat and package check for $4 per item. (choosechicago.com) (oneofakindshowchicago.com) Visitors arriving by transit can use the Merchandise Mart station on Chicago Transit Authority Brown and Purple Line trains, which the show says connects directly into the building. If the weekend plan is to browse, snack and carry home something handmade, this is the stop. (oneofakindshowchicago.com)