July 18-21
Ann Arbor, Michigan
The Ann Arbor Art Fairs
Wed. - Friday, 10 am to 9 pm; Saturday - 10 am to 5 pm
never on Sunday
This enticing extravaganza of art is officially divided into four events. In addition to this, every square foot of outdoor space in this area has been sold to people who did not jury into these four events.
If there is something you have been hankering for, you can find it in Ann Arbor in July. People come from around the country and some shop all four days. Customers here for the first time are awed by the quantity, the quality and the creativity and vow to return next year. Come to add to your art collection, come to see the best in contemporary art, come to start your collection, you will not be disappointed.
1. Ann Arbor Street Art Fair - the original!
200 artists around the Burton Memorial Tower and Ingalls
Mall on the central campus
This is the art fair that started the whole event. Established in 1959, it is highly juried - over 1000 applicants apply for the 190 spaces. The most avant garde work will be exhibited here, as well as many artists who rarely exhibit their work outdoors.
For more info: www.artfair.org
Shop at your leisure at the "original" show on the UM campus |
2. South University Art Fair
175 Artists in the South University shopping district
Held in the area where the Street Fair was originally, this event organized by the local merchants has very high standards and some outstanding artwork.
3. State Street Area Art Fair
320 Artists
This fair, coordinated by the State Street Area merchants, has been around since l963. It is located on Liberty, Thompson and surrounding areas. Often you will find newcomers to the world of art fairs exhibiting here...the stars of tomorrow!
4. Summer Art Fair
Two locations:
200 Artists on Main Street and Liberty
175 Artists on State Street across from the Diag
Organized by the The Guild, an artists organization, this show has the widest range of price levels of any of the Ann Arbor events. Uneven quality, it has some of the best in the show and some of the worst. It is easy to shop on Main Street with nearby parking and a plethora of restaurants.
For more info: www.theguild.org
Read more of the story from the Detroit Free Press.
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