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A  nice stretch of North University in Ann Arbor

July 17-20

Ann Arbor, Michigan

   The Ann Arbor Art Fairs

    Wed. -  Friday, 10 am to 9 pm; Saturday - 10 am to 5 pm

    never on  Sunday

This enticing extravaganza of art is officially divided into four  events. In addition to this, every square foot of outdoor  space in this area has been sold to people who did not jury into these  four events.

If there is something you have been hankering for, you can find it in  Ann Arbor in July. People come from around the country and some shop  all four days. Customers here for the first time are awed by the  quantity, the quality and the creativity and vow to return next year.  Come to add to your art collection, come to see the best in contemporary  art, come to start your collection, you will not be disappointed.


1.   Ann Arbor Street Art Fair -
the original!
      200 artists
around the Burton Memorial Tower and Ingalls
      Mall on the central campus
This is the art fair that started the whole event.  Established in 1959, it is highly juried - over 1000 applicants apply  for the 190 spaces. The most avant garde work will be exhibited here, as  well as many artists who rarely exhibit their work outdoors.
For more info: www.artfair.org

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Shop at your leisure at the "original" show on the UM campus

2.  South University Art Fair        
     175 Artists in the South  University shopping district

Held in the area where the Street Fair  was originally, this event organized by the local merchants has very  high standards and some outstanding artwork.

3.  State Street Area Art Fair
     320 Artists
 

This fair,  coordinated by the State Street Area merchants, has been around since  l963. It is located on Liberty, Thompson and surrounding areas. Often  you will find newcomers to the world of art fairs exhibiting here...the  stars of tomorrow!

    

4.  Summer Art Fair
     Two locations:
         200 Artists on Main Street and Liberty
         175 Artists on State Street across from the Diag

Organized by the The Guild, an artists organization, this show has  the widest range of price levels of any of the Ann Arbor events. Uneven  quality, it has some of the best in the show and some of the worst. It  is easy to shop on Main Street with nearby parking and a plethora of  restaurants. For more info: www.theguild.org

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Off to the Fair!



Read more of the story from MLive.com and download the official art fair map here: A2artfairmap2013.pdf

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