Thursday, June 23, 2011

What Are You Doing this Weekend in Michigan?

Pishgahi glass sculpture
June  25    
Elk Rapids     
   
Art Rapids!   
   by the bay in Veteran's Memorial
   Park

Saturday:
     10am-5pm 
 
     75 Artists

 
Enjoy the gentle breezes off Grand Traverse Bay while browsing through this juried art fair in a stunning setting. Elk Rapids is a charming harbor town just north of Traverse City with a growing reputation as an art-focused community. 

 
The fair is sponsored by a non-profit group of arts minded citizens and area art galleries who host the artists in this sweet one day art fair. Expect to see paintings, jewelry, glass, ceramics, sculpture, photography and all the other intriguing offerings that art fairs bring you. What else? Strolling musicians, art demonstrations, open galleries, kids activity tent. Musicians and dancers will provide entertainment throughout the day.
   
Now doesn't this sound like a great place to enjoy a summer day?
For more info:  www.artrapids.org 

June 25 & 26
Northville       
     Art in the Sun
     Part of the Newly created Arts & Acts  
     downtown streets
     50 Artists  
     Saturday: 10am-5pm; Sunday: 11am-5pm
Downtown Northville is immersed in Victorian charm with many upscale boutiques, unique restaurants and businesses.  

Deb Banyas 
June 25 & 26
Lathrup Village     
8th Annual Michigan First Art Fest   

Municipal Park
27400 Southfield Rd. (between 11 and
12 Mile Roads) 

     Saturday: 10am-7pm; Sunday: 11am-5pm  
     50 Artists
Shop for yourself or for others at this juried fine art show in a leisurely and gracious setting. Enjoy the fabulous food court and listen to the music drifting from the gazebo.
Doesn't that sound great? 
In the great tradition of Michigan art fairs. Free parking.

Information: www.lathrupvillageartinthepark.com

June 25 & 26
St. Clair
       
     39th Annual St. Clair Art Fair
     Downtown Riverview Plaza &
       Palmer Park  
     along the St. Clair River            
     Saturday: 10am-7pm; Sunday: 10am-5pm    
     134 Artists
One of the state's original art fairs, held in a lovely setting along the St. Clair River, a gracious place to spend the day and add to your art collection. Easy access for all. Summer, sunshine, the river, art, music and children's activities.  

For more info: www.stclairart.org




June 25 & 26
Grand Haven       
     49th Annual Grand Haven Art Festival
     Washington Avenue between 3rd and Harbor  
     in Downtown Grand Haven
     10am-5pm
     125 Exhibitors
For more info: www.artfestival.com/   
  
Find even more information about Michigan's art fairs
www.ArtFairCalendar.com/Michigan


So all you Michigan people with all this nice weather we're having get out and see what the artists have been up to. Don't forget to share what you think of the fairs.  

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