August 9 & 10
Shelby Township, Michigan
Shelby Township Municipal Grounds
52700 Van Dyke Avenue
Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-5pm
Presented by Shelby Township Parks and Recreation and the Shelby Township Art Fair Committee
Up to 100 in Artists Area and Up to 30 in Michigan Made Products Area
Deadline: April 1
The Shelby Township Art Fair Committee invites artists from near and far and Michigan based businesses to exhibit in the fun, festive atmosphere of the Shelby Township Municipal Grounds. Attendance has grown in the last few years with the addition of our new features. The fair is an area favorite for those looking for a great family outing and a wonderful venue to find that special piece for their home, themselves or for a gift.
ARTISTS and FINE CRAFTERS that create works in paint, wood, glass, clay, metal, photography, jewelry, fibers, and more are being sought to exhibit. This is a juried fair where resale items are not permitted.
MICHIGAN-BASED BUSINESSES
Artist & Michigan Made Products Vendor Features
- Juried fair limited to 100 artists and 30 Michigan based business
- Spacious grassy 15' x 15' exhibit areas, many with shade trees - some double booths available
- Reasonable jury and booth fees
- Sponsor provided cash awards for juried art
- Friendly, helpful, organized staff including Easy load-in and load-out with assistance from local teen volunteer
- Advertising in local and regional publications, online, through social media such as Facebook and Pinterest, television and radio , e-mail, flyers, banners and signs throughout the community
2014 Event Features
- Free parking and free entry for all visitors
- Musical entertainment at the bandshell and strolling the grounds
- Strolling Circus Acts and Performances by the Detroit Flyhouse Circus
- Chalk Art and Kid's Workshop with Street Artist David Zinn
- Great tasting, reasonably priced food concessions
- Participation of local Fire and Police Departments as well as that of the Historical Committee, Nature Center, and local service organizations
www.shelbytwp.org/departments/prm (look for the "Art Fair" section in the menu)
or by emailing the Art Fair Committee Secretary Pam Reinhardt at preinhardt@shelbytwp.org
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