July 16, 17, & 18, 2026
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Main Street as well as Liberty, State, and South University Streets
Thursday & Friday 10am-9pm, Saturday 10am-8pm
200 Artists
Deadline: February 18, 2026
Application fee $50/Guild Members free - Booth fee starts at $700
The Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair is one of three official partner fairs that comprise the award-winning and highly respected Ann Arbor Art Fair. Close to 400,000 people attend the event each year. The Summer Art Fair is located on Main Street in the heart of Ann Arbor, as well as South University Street and multiple blocks of Liberty and State Streets - stretching from Ann Arbor’s charming downtown to the campus of the University of Michigan. This fair of close to 400 juried artists is run by The Guild of Artists & Artisans, a non-profit Artist Member Organization whose mission is to provide marketing opportunities to artists. It is an organization where the artists truly have a voice and it shows in the quality of our events.
Show Features
Run by and for the Artists - a fair where artists truly have a voice and are valued
- Every application includes a one year membership to The Guild which provides artists with great opportunities throughout the year!
- The Guild allows up to 20% reproductions in your booth to increase overall sales and make art accessible to everyone
- Consistently ranked one of the top Fine Art Fairs in the Country
- Known for record sales and high traffic
- Over $4,000,000 reported in artist sales in 2025
- $5000+ in Artist Awards
- Competitive Jury Selection Process
- Extensive joint advertising and promotion
- Audience reach of 970,818,478 in 2025
- Publicity value of $8,843,708 in 2025
- Select Social Media artist highlights leading up to the event
- Artist listing including a large image and link to artist website if provided on event page
- Professional, respectful, and fun art fair staff
- Booth Sitters provided for needed breaks
- Delicious Artist Hospitality with Continental breakfast, coffee, water, and treats throughout the day
- Water Delivery
- Artist Happy Hour and awards ceremony
- Booth Pod system that ensures one corner open for every booth with at least 8' between pods!
- Negotiated special rates for artists in nearby hotels and motels
- Professional overnight security
- Social District in the Main Street area allowing patrons to stroll with drinks from area businesses
- Easy access to the diverse cuisine Ann Arbor has to offer
- Home to exceptional programming including our Emerging Artist Program, The Stage on Main in partnership with The Ark, Chalk the Walk with David Zinn, Kids Collector’s Club, and more!
Not convinced yet?
Hear what some of our 2025 artists had to say:
- “Love the community, the volunteers, the guild staff…Thanks for bringing us water! Thank you to all who make it happen! 2025 Summer Art Fair Artist
- “The show is run so well, everything is like clockwork. And, the customers come to buy! The shuttle is so helpful for shoppers. The parking for artists is great with getting our own spots near the booth. It's just always great all around.” 2025 Summer Art Fair Artist
- “The patrons are so wonderful and kind! The staff with the guild were great and helpful as well. It seems to draw a great crowd!” 2025 Summer Art Fair Artist
Apply: www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14025
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AnnArborSummerArtFair
More info: www.theguild.org/fair/ann-arbor-art-fair/
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