July 18, 19, & 20, 2024
Ann Arbor, Michigan
City of Ann Arbor and UM Campus
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 10am-9pm
212 Artists
Deadline: February 15, 2024
Application fee: $45/Booth fee starts at $675
Established in 1960, The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, The Original is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization with a mission to increase public knowledge and appreciation for contemporary fine arts and fine crafts. Throughout its 65-year history, the Original Fair has maintained an unwavering dedication to cultivating art, artists, and patrons.
Renowned for its commitment to excellence and showcasing entirely original artwork, AASAF unfolds along the picturesque Ann Arbor city streets that surround the iconic Burton Bell Tower and the tree-lined heart of the University of Michigan's central campus.
The AASAF secured its position as one of the nation's "Top Ten Best Art Festivals" in a USA TODAY Readers Poll, consistently ranking as #1 the Art Fair Calendar's "Best Midwestern Art Fair," Art Fair Source Book's exclusive "Elite 25," and regularly claiming a spot in the top 100 in Sunshine Artist's highly regarded "Top 200 Fine Art Shows" poll.
We are excited to announce several new and exciting additions:
1. The Youth Art Fair will for the first time in 65 Years will be featured at the fair next to our NANA Emerging Artists.
2. Toledo Museum of Art will showcase live glass blowing every day of the fair.
3. AASAF will debut a new Logo to commemorate our 65th year and the 200 Bicentennial of Ann Arbor!
15 FAST FACTS:
1. Jury and Purchase Awards: $16,000.
2. Over $2.2 Million in annual Artist Sales.
3. Marketing Reach: In 2023 our joint National TV Audience - 3.5 Million, Radio Audience - 8.7 million listeners, Print and Online viewership - 156 Million.
4. 100% Non Profit Art Fair.
5. New: Buyers Tour and Lunch - Bringing 100 Influencers, Corporate Buyers, Patrons, Gallery Owners, Architects and Designers directly to your booth to purchase and promote you.
6. New: Bell Tower Hotel Artist Reception - Meet and mingle with fellow Artists, Dedicated Patrons, Donors, Jurors and Board Members.
7. Complimentary Continental Breakfast, refreshments, ice, water and coffee throughout the day in our Artist Hospitality Tent.
8. Beautiful Air conditioned indoor restrooms with running water in the center of our site at the Michigan League.
9. Dedicated team of 150 Volunteers to happily booth sit and deliver free water directly to your booth.
10. Complimentary Lunch and Gelato in Artists Hospitality on the final day of the fair.
11. Year Round In-depth Artist Directory on the fair’s website www.artfair.org with links to your social media pages and your website for virtual shopping. Robust social media presence, with each artist receiving a spotlight post.
12. Booth fee (Electricity INCLUDED): $675 single, $875 double-back Payment deadline if invited: March 22, 2023.
13. Streamlined Teardown, Set up and Parking.
14. 24 Hour Security
15. Free Housing available through our Artist Housing Program.
Testimonials
"Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, the Original - the art, the people, the fun, the shopping! A continued tradition of showing my work to dedicated collectors and enjoying the camaraderie of artists and visitors with the beautiful backdrop of the University of Michigan campus." Artist: Cali Hobgood
"My first year being in the Original Ann Arbor Art Fair was very successful. Even after a lot of overhead, because I had never done a show before, I still made a great profit!" Artist: John Dinser
"The Original Ann Arbor Street Art Fair has an incredible sense of community among the artists, fairgoers and staff. It's truly a show that I look forward to every year not only for the sales but the wonderful people that I meet." Artist: Mark Zirinsky
For more information: http://www.artfair.org
Contact: Angela Kline akline@artfair.org
