The weather forecast for this weekend looks good. So why not join my husband and I and spend a few hours this weekend at the “ART OFF THE PARK” on the grounds of the Elmhurst Art Museum at 150 Cottage Hill Avenue, north of Wilder Park in Elmhurst.

This marks the 14th Annual Art in the Park juried show of fine art, craft and design and takes place Saturday and Sunday this weekend. The Art in the Park festival, produced by RGL Marketing for the Arts, Inc., is a wonderful place to find unique handcrafted jewelry, paintings, ceramics, photography, sculpture, furniture, glass, mixed media and fiber art selections. Discover one-of-a-kind gifts for Mother’s Day, graduations, birthdays and springtime celebrations.

There will be 110 outstanding artists exhibiting at this exciting weekend-long event with live entertainment and an assortment of food for sale by select vendors.

The 4th annual Raku in the Parking Lot will take place with artist Ken Nance. For only $15, visitors will be able to have their own piece of this centuries-old, Japanese pottery form. Pick a pot to glaze and watch as the piece is fired in a gas-fueled kiln and transferred into a metal can full of sawdust and excelsior where a magical transformation occurs. All creations will go home that day!

Elmhurst Art Museum will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on May 1 and May 2 in conjunction with the festival, and will be free of charge. Special children’s activities will be provided by Elmhurst Art Museum from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day.

I will be looking forward to seeing you there.