Show Overview
Chicago's Most ONEderful Time of the Year
The One of a Kind Show and Sale® Chicago is an extraordinary holiday shopping show featuring the best in fine art and fine craft from over 600 of unique artists, artisans and designers from across North America. Each item for sale at the show will be made by hand, one piece at a time, and every artist represented will be in attendance—offering shoppers the wonderful opportunity to buy pieces directly from the artist who created it and support the independent artist community. The show is a refreshing alternative to traditional retail and the ideal place to find unique gifts in a wide range of media and categories including:
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Accessories
Ceramics
Fashion
Fiber Art
Furniture
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Glass
Gourmet
Holiday
Jewelry
Kids
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Metal
Mixed Media
Painting
Paper
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Photography
Sculpture
Wood
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Complementing one-of-a-kind shopping, visitors will be treated to an enjoyable and entertaining experience with live music, fashion shows, expert presentations, gourmet cafes, bars and special events.
Location
The Merchandise Mart
Show Hours
Opening Day Thursday, December 2, 12 – 9 pm: get first dibs, enjoy entertainment and bars throughout the floor and support Children’s Memorial Hospital!
Friday, December 3 11 am – 9 pm
Saturday, December 4 10 am – 7 pm
Sunday, December 5 10 am – 5 pm
Entrance fee without complimentary ticket is $12 per person.
Children 12 and under: Free
What our 2009 attendees said:
“The One of a Kind Show is the place to come to find something unique, something you haven’t seen before and certainly won’t find in any of the stores on Michigan Avenue. Whether you are looking for clothes, jewelry, art or décor, it’s all at this show, in every price range and for every taste. I go every year…and the show gets better every year!” Alice Withaar
“The One of a Kind Show is really the official start of the holiday shopping season. Why give the ordinary when you can give ‘one of a kind.’” Patricia Andrews-Keenan
“This show is a MUST for the smart holiday shopper!” Laurie Kapugi
“Better than the web, better than the mall, this is where I shop for everyone, small and tall.” Denise McIntosh
“It is truly one-of-a-kind! You’ll find some of the most innovative and dynamic artists from across the country in one showroom. They offer things you wouldn’t expect…there are so many pleasant surprises.” Davita Nobles
“The show organizers think of everything to make shopping comfortable and easy.” Tina Korechy Bowness
“This is the best show I have ever been to. It has become an annual tradition for my friends and me.” Maureen Miz
“The best kick off for my holiday shopping season – always unique items presented by the artists themselves. How cool is that?” Debra Heberling
