Weary of huge, impersonal summer art fairs? Come claim a grassy plot in downtown Farmington, MI, at Art on the Grand - southeast Michigan's artist-friendly alternative. July 17th, 18th & 19th Farmington Hills, MI Fri & Sat: 10am-9pm, Sun: 11am-5pm Application deadline: June 1 Art on the Grand is the fine arts section of the 44-year-old Farmington Founders Festival, located right on Grand River Avenue in the heart of Farmington. The Festival is the community's premier event with the weekend's many, varied events including nearby concerts and performances, children's activities, and food vendors. This art fair really is for you - past participants at Art on the Grand tell us how much they appreciate the special attention they receive, and feel they are not lost in the crowd. The committee does everything they can to treat you right: * Provide assistance the day of set-up and the evening of take-down * Put our reliable staff at your disposal, to relieve you for breaks * Offer donuts, bagels, and coffee in the morning, and cold bottled water or lemonade for the sultry afternoons The committee says, "the artists have told us how much they enjoy this fair, as opposed to a massive, impersonal fair setting, where they get lost in the crowd of exhibitors. They love the special attention they receive both from us and the crowd that attends, calling this a "gem of an art fair". Art on the Grand is a juried show, accepting applications in any artistic medium, provided it is * fine * original * handmade (original prints may be sold) Art Fair Calendar.com At stake is a $500 "Best of Show" prize, as well as two honorary Mayor's Choice awards from the mayors of Farmington Hills and Farmington, plus, of course, whatever sales you make (all commission-free)! Cost for a 10 X 10 booth for all three days is only $250. This art fair is for you: with one of the nation's highest SEVs, Farmington and Farmington Hills vigorously support the arts, and welcome you to our community. Download the application at: www.ci.farmingtonhills/artonthegrand For further information, contact Farmington Hills Cultural Arts, 28600 W. 11 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48336 Phone: 248 473 1870 Fax: 248 473 1871 E-mail: ncoumoundouros@fhgov.com
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