July 9 & 10
Beautiful downtown St. Joseph, Michigan
Voted Michigan's Most Romantic City
216 Artists
Deadline: January 13
Photo by Leo Charette
The Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff has been listed in Sunshine Artist Magazine's 200 Best Art Fairs for 2010. This year the Krasl Art Fair was ranked number 25 from the 100 Best Fine Art & Design Shows for the USA.
Here is what the participating artists had to say in Sunshine Artist's October 2010 issue:
Simply put, artists absolutely love this show, which marked its 49th year. It is known for its
excellent sales and unparalleled management and artist treatment.
As expected, artists reported stellar sales at the 2010 show. They averaged $3,232, which is a
healthy total for any show you're likely to do.
Great organization, many good volunteers. The sponsors delivered on all promised. Large and
interested crowds both days.
Here is what they said at ArtFairInsiders.com.....
The Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff celebrates 50 years of art at Lake Bluff Park, overlooking Lake
Michigan. Drawing crowds from Chicago, northern Indiana, Grand Rapids and local cities, this
charming community has long supported the art fair and is looking forward to the "Friday Night
Kick Off" and other special activities in 2011.
Quick Facts:
Booth Fees: $250/$275 - spaces 15X15 (some smaller & odd sizes)
Average Sales: $3,232 to $3,999 (source Sunshine Artist & artist post- event survey)
Produced by: Krasl Art Center, a 505(c)3 Non-profit serving the community for over 30 years
Awards: Krasl Board of Directors' Choice Award winner receives an automatic invitation to return with
no booth fee.
Friends' of the Krasl Best of Categories: $100 cash award for each category
Amenities for artists include:
- Artist-only off-street parking close to fair during show & reserved overnight parking for RVs and vans.
- Curb-side unloading and loading.
- Estimated 70,000 patrons from all over the Midwest.
- Artist in Residence Program-residences hosting artists in their homes
- Roomy booths with storage space behind them and many with space on both sides.
- Friday all day set-up with beverages and homemade cookies.
- Hospitality which includes tickets to Friday Night Kick Off at Krasl Art Center featuring local gourmet food, wine tasting and live music; gourmet breakfast on Saturday morning; continental breakfast
- Saturday & Sunday mornings and an indoor hospitality room
- Electricity at no extra charge, booth sitters and roving volunteers
- Round table artists discussion with committee and staff.
- A committee and staff that is dedicated to making our show your favorite art fair.
Our projected Jurying will take place February 4, at Lake Michigan College and is open for artists and
the public to observe.
Please contact Sara Shambarger, Director, Krasl Art Fair, at 269-983-0271 or email sshambarger@krasl.orgwith any questions.
Apply today at www.zapplication.org.
Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff
Krasl Art Center
707 Lake Blvd.
St. Joseph, MI 49085
www.krasl.org
Artist Meredith Kuntzsch at the Krasl Art Fair
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