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Ann Arbor, Michigan
"The Original"

Streets surrounding Burton Carillon Tower

and the University of Michigan's Ingalls Mall

198 Artists

Deadline: January 15

The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair is the original of a collective of four concurrent fairs that transform central Ann Arbor into a massive outdoor art gallery each July.  Established in 1960 and still true to its mission of increasing public knowledge and appreciation for contemporary fine arts and fine crafts,  the Original Ann Arbor Art Fair presents consistently high quality, all original work.

Located on the streets surrounding the historic Burton Carillon Tower and the tree-lined central campus of the University of Michigan, the Street Art Fair, the Original, offers a serene atmosphere that does not include sidewalk sales or merchandise vendors.  The Street Art Fair ranked #3 in ArtFairCalendar.com's recent survey of top art fairs and is known for attracting collectors, corporate buyers, and gallery representatives.

Highlights: 

• Unique panel jury process that ensures applicants are thoughtfully evaluated.
• Known as a destination event drawing visitors from throughout the US and marketed extensively throughout southeast Michigan and northern Ohio.
• Inclusion in the Artist Directory of the Fair's website, which receives 7 million hits each July.  An image of your work, contact information and links are included and maintained on a year-round basis.
• Inclusion in the searchable iPhone app directory
• $7,500 in award money and automatic reinvitation for  award winners
• Set-up the day before, behind booth storage
• Paid demonstration opportunities

Artist amenities include:
24-hour security, indoor restrooms, booth sitting, daily breakfast, beverages and snacks, welcome cocktail reception, and an awards breakfast on Thursday

Application fee: $$35 through 12/31/13.  $40 after 1st of the year.

Booth fee: $650

Electricity and corners are available for $100 additional

For more info:  www.artfair.org

email: production@artfair.org, (734)994-5260

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