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Call for Artists: 55th Annual Ann Arbor State Street District Art Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on February 23, 2023 at 6:00am
10968013684?profile=RESIZE_400xAnn Arbor, Michigan
Juy 20, 21, & 22, 2023
Downtown Ann Arbor
Thursday & Friday 10am-9pm & Saturday 10am–8pm
250 Artists
Deadline: March 1, 2023
 
Application fee: $50 Booth fee starting at $600
 
The Ann Arbor State Street District Art Fair is an award winning art fair that, along with three other art fairs, transform Ann Arbor, Michigan into one of the most admired and largest art fair destinations in the country. For more than 50 years, 400,000 fair goers have descended upon the streets of Ann Arbor for three days every July.
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A juried fair, the Ann Arbor State Street District Art Fair distinguishes itself by showcasing an eclectic mix of the finest art and hand-crafted items by talented artists alongside local businesses amid the beautiful skyline of Ann Arbor’s historic theater district. With its emerging artists section, the State Street District Art Fair continually looks at developing the artists and talent for the next 50 years as it continues to host the best Midwest art fair.
 
10968014072?profile=RESIZE_400xThe standards set for acceptance reflect in the artists' dedication to excellence and quality. A jury of both practicing artists and other arts professionals has the task of screening prospective exhibitors, always looking for fresh and innovative approaches as well as stunning examples of age-old techniques.
 
Contact: Carissa Petty carissa@a2state.com
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Call for Artists: 54th Annual Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 30, 2023 at 6:00am
10949024863?profile=RESIZE_400xAnn Arbor, Michigan
July 20, 21, & 22, 2023
Main Street in the heart of Ann Arbor
Thursday & Friday 10am 9pm & Saturday 10am-8pm
200 Artists
Deadline: February 10, 2023
 
Application fee: $45                                            Booth fee starting at $650
 
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 500,000 people attend the event each year. The Summer Art Fair is located on Main Street in the heart of Ann Arbor as well as Liberty, State and South University Streets stretching from its charming downtown to the campus of the University of Michigan. It 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.
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Guild Show Features
· Run by and for the Artists
· Ranked #33 in Sunshine Artists 2022 Top 200 Fine and Contemporary Art Fairs
· Known for record sales and high traffic
· Artist awards totaling close to $5,000
· Competitive Jury Selection Process
· Extensive advertising and promotion
· Select Social Media artist highlights leading up to the event
· Artist listing including large image and link to artist website when provided on event page
· Professional and respectful art fair staff
· Well-provisioned artist hospitality tents and water delivery
· Artist Breakfast Saturday Morning
· Artist Happy Hour on Thursday Night
· Booth Pod system with every booth having one corner open with at least 8' between pods!
· Negotiated special rates for artists in nearby hotels and motels
· Friendly booth sitters and set-up, tear-down helpers
· Professional, overnight security
 
10949025481?profile=RESIZE_400xProduced by
The Guild of Artists & Artisans
 
 
 
Contact: Allison Buck allison@theguild.org
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