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June 27 & 28  
Grand Haven, Michigan
Downtown, first three blocks of Washington Ave.
Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. 10am-5pm

110 Exhibitors
Deadline:  February 15

The Grand Haven Art Festival transforms Washington Avenue into a chic, outdoor art gallery.  Residents and visitors from Grand Rapids, Chicago, Detroit and more, visit the annual Grand Haven Art Festival looking to purchase those perfect pieces for their home, cottage, and office.  Join us as we celebrate the arts in Grand Haven!

Grand Haven is a destination beach town that sits along the shores of both the Grand River and Lake Michigan.  A beautiful 2.5 mile boardwalk connects the historic downtown shopping area to the sandy shores of the State and City beaches as well as the two picturesque lighthouses.  The Art Festival is a staple in the area's summer event calendar, held the last full weekend in June.

The goal of the Grand Haven Art Festival is to provide the communities and visitors of the West Michigan area with a unique opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind art, directly from the artist; while upholding the community valued tradition of the Grand haven Art Festival.  The 54th Annual Grand Haven Art Festival is coordinated by The Chamber of Commerce Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg with the assistance of a local committee.  The Chamber of Commerce has been affiliated with the Grand Haven Art Festival since its beginning.

Grand Haven Art Festival Artists Amenities:

• Best in Show Award  
  • Artist to win "Best in Show", selected by onsite jury, will be invited to participate in the 2016 Grand Haven Art Festival without jury.
• Honorable Mention is each category invited to participate in the 2016 Grand Haven Art Festival without jury.
• Complimentary breakfast provided Saturday and Sunday; Complimentary snacks and water for artists
• Roaming Booth Sitters to allow for artist breaks; Boxed lunches available for purchase and delivered directly to your booth Saturday and Sunday
• Complimentary artist-only parking reserved one block from the start of the show
• Complimentary invitation e-postcard to be sent to your contacts
• Artist survey to collect feedback, comments and suggestions
• Most booths offer exposure to the public ontwo sides of the tent
• Paid security
• Grand Haven Art Festival Brochure including name, image, booth number and contact information of all participating artists accepted and paid by April 15
• Booth sign with name, booth number, medium, city and state for easy identification for customers
• Information packet provided in April including lodging options, area information, event logistics, etc.
• Welcoming and excited community for the 54th Annual Grand Haven Art Festival!