I just moved back to the Detroit area after having lived in South-Central Michigan for 15 years. Once the dust settled, I decided it was time to hit the Art Fair circuit (as a spectator), once again. Having lived in what is known as the Down River Area, south of Detroit, prior to our move, we chose to go to the Wyandotte Art Fair last week. It's one of the oldest, I believe, at 53 years and always had a fairly good reputation and vibe.
It was a beautiful day, blue skies, 78 degrees...so where was everyone? Yes, there were people there but it wasn't wall to wall like I remember it. I just felt like there should be bigger crowds considering the weather and the easily accessible downtown location.
Overall, the offerings were less than impressive with too much buy/sell but we did find a couple of interesting artists...one was Richard Cieslowski, who made distinctive light fixtures and decor from found objects and recyled materials, really interesting stuff. He said it was his first foray into Art Fairs (he lives in Wyandotte) and just thought he'd test the waters.
We also met James Floyd, who also upcycles, but his finished product is musical instruments, mostly guitars, made from various materials...all extremely cool.
I'm afraid I neglected to ask them how they were doing, sale-wise, but they seemed to be enjoying the process and the experience regardless.
So, thinking about Ann Arbor this week as the weather report sounds promising, for once, perhaps I can finally meet some of you...
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Thanks, Nels...I might just do that.
Thanks for the post. Nce to see new nput ere. Come on down to Ann Arbor. I am in booth 176 on Main Street sa hello. Nels.
We were there on a friday afternoon, probably busier on saturday or, like you suggest, in the evening or at other art fairs...oh well, we had fun.
What day and time of day were you there, Tina? I think the crowds get thicker at this one in the evenings and on the weekend.
Art lovers had other choices (better ones for art) in the area that weekend: Plymouth's Art in the Park and the really lovely Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair. Maybe they were there?