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.  

Thursday, June 16, 2011

What Are You Doing this Weekend in Michigan?



KKrumpe
Kendra Krumpe with a pleased client


June 18
East Grand Rapids
       
     Reeds Lake Art Festival
     Lake Side Drive and Wealthy Street
     9am-5pm
     135 Artists
A great place to finish your Saturday shopping. The Reeds Lake Art Festival is the only event in Grand Rapids to bring you a juried fine art fair. Don't miss it.

June 18
Battle Creek 
      
     Art Fair in the Park
     Mill Race Park, downtown
     presented by the Art Center of Battle Creek
     10am-4pm
     75 artists

June 18 & 19
Charlevoix
     13th Annual Summer Solstice Art Show
     East Park downtown Charlevoix
     Saturday: 10am-5pm; Sunday: 10am-4pm
     75 Exhibitors

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.


 

Thursday, June 9, 2011

What Are You Doing this Weekend in Michigan?

June 10 & 12
Flint
       

44th Annual Flint Art Fair     
on the grounds of the Flint Institute of Arts
Friday: 6-10pm Sat: 10am-6pm Sun: 11am-5pm  
160 Artists

The Flint Art Fair has been a summer destination for over 20,000 art fair lovers throughout Michigan and Canada for the past 40 years. Presented by the Friends of Modern Art, a fundraising auxiliary of the Institute. 

June 11
Berkley
       
     Berkley Art Bash    
     on 12 Mile    
     10am-6pm
     100 Artists
It's not just an Art Fair - It's a Street Party! 12 Mile will be closed from 6 am until 7 pm between Tyler and Wakefield Streets.  

June 11
Jackson
     Ella Sharp Art and Wine Festival
     Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History,  
     3225 Fourth Street
     11am-7pm
For more info:
www.ellasharp.org/ 

June 11
Fremont
     NCCA Art Festival
     Market Place Pavilion,
     corner of Merchant and Dayton Streets

     9am-4pm
     50 Exhibitors

RoyalOakclayglassJune 11 & 12
Royal Oak
       
16th Annual Royal Oak Clay, Glass Show & Metal Show  
on Washington Avenue & Fifth Street   
downtown Royal Oak    
Saturday: 10am-6pm;  
Sunday: 11am-5pm    
125 Artists
Great pottery, metal, and that ever increasingly popular collectible, glass, in fashionable downtown Royal Oak with great restaurants nearby.
For more info: www.royaloakchamber.com





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.

Friday, June 3, 2011

June's Jubilant Art Fairs in Michigan



Black                 White Photo J. Hawkins
June 3 & 4
Kalamazoo
     60th Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Art Fair    
      Bronson Park downtown 
New Hours:

     Friday: noon-7pm; 
Saturday: 9am-4pm

     210 Artists     
Due to demand from art patrons and artists this popular event opens on Friday and again on Saturday. What a great place to spend time and money!  Visit the fine restaurants that surround park when you are finished shopping.

June 3-5
Mt. Clemens
 
     
     Mount Clemens Art Fair       
     downtown Mt. Clemens
     presented by the Anton Art Center and the Mount Clemens
       DDA

Friday: 3pm-9pm; Saturday: 11am-8pm; Sunday: noon-6pm
80+ exhibitors
For more info: www.TheArtCenter.org

June 4 & 5
Midland
    
   
     Summer Art Fair          
     Grounds of Midland Center for the Arts
     10am-5pm    
     160 Artists

June 4 & 5
Lapeer
       
     5th Annual Lapeer Celebrates the Arts
     Chatfield School, at Prairies & Ponds of Oakdale in Lapeer
     Saturday: 10am-5pm; Sunday: noon-5pm
     50 juried artists
Expect a fine arts festival, music and food

June 4 & 5
Chelsea
       
     Chelsea Painters Art Fair
     Chelsea Community Hospital Campus
     10am-5pm
     30 painters

June 4 & 5 
Farmington Hills   
      
     Art on the Grand
     Grand River Avenue in the middle of town
    Saturday: 10am-7pm; Sunday: 11am-6pm
For more info: www.fhgov.com/CulturalArts/



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.