Ann Arbor Art Fair
The Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair
July 18-21, 2012
Wednesday – Friday, 10 am – 9 pm
Saturday, 10 am – 6pm
Join us as the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair transforms Ann Arbor into an impressive outdoor art festival showcasing the best in fine art and fine crafts. This award-winning, juried fair features ceramics, painting, jewelry, sculpture, photography, glass, wood, fiber and much more!
Pets not allowed; service animals welcomed. Buses & Trolley are wheelchair accessible and air-conditioned. Wheelchairs are available at the fairs, 734.975.6800 for info.
Fairgoers can also enjoy lively street corner entertainment, artists’ demonstrations, children’s activities and the distinctive shops and restaurants of Ann Arbor. The convenient Art Fair Shuttle with two park and ride locations brings you into the heart of the fair.
View a list of exhibiting artists at the 2012 Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair!
Click her to view a map of the 2012 Ann Arbor Art Fair.
Click Here to view the 2011 Ann Arbor Art Fair Guide
Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair 2012 Featured Artist, Marina Terauds!
Latvian artist Marina Terauds has dedicated her work to printmaking (etching, mezzotint, aquatint, drypoint) after receiving her Master degree in printmaking (Latvian Academy of Arts) and in art pedagogy (Latvian State University).
Although the stylistic elements in her art have varied, there always was love for the unique, spiritual alchemy, searching for a combination of beauty and the mystery of nature. Her works, although in point are not the naturalistic reflection of the world around, but charm the spectator by the thorough knowledge of the subject shown.
All of Marina’s prints are hand printed on the premises using traditional printing methods unchanged in over 400 years.
Visit her website for more images of her work.
Volunteering
If you are interested in volunteering during the fair, please fill out an online volunteer form. You can also contact Nicole McKay at (734) 662-3382 ext. 101 or nicole@theguild.org.
Getting Around the Fairs
A2 Art Trolley
- Trolley links all fairs
- Trolley tickets (ride all day), $1.
- See map for Trolley stops
Parking and Park & Ride options
(See map for routes & stops. Complete information available online, including directions to park & ride shuttle lots, artfairs.visitannarbor.org.)
Downtown parking structures and lots
Parking fee: $12 per day; $6 after 5pm.
A2 Art Trolley
- Trolley links all fairs
- Trolley tickets (ride all day), $1.
Trolley stops:
- William, West of Main
- Ashley, South of Liberty
- Washington, East of Main
- Washington, West of State
- Washington, East of Thayer
- Forest, South of South University
- South University
- Thompson, South of Jefferson
AATA Art Fair Park & Ride Shuttle
Provivded by theride.org
- Two locations: Pioneer High School and Briarwood Mall
- Parking free
- Round-trip $3; one-way $1.50
- Students & Fare Deal cardholders, One-way $.60
- Senior/ADA cardholders & kids five and younger ride free
- Shuttle stops: Main Street at William and S. University near State Street
- Buses return to both parking locations from either shuttle bus stops
Trinity Westside Park & Ride Shuttle
- Location: Maple Village (155 N. Maple Rd.)
- Parking Free
- Round Trip $3
- Kids 5 and under free
- Shuttle stops: Washington and Main & Washington and State
- Frequency & Service: 10-15 minutes; Wed-Fri 9am-10pm, Sat 9am-7pm. Pets not allowed; Service animals welcomed. Buses are wheelchair accessible and air-conditioned.
Location
The Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair includes two locations. The campus section (booths C1 – C153) is on State Street from South University to William. The downtown section (booths D154– D375) is on Main Street from William to Huron and Liberty Street form Ashley to Fifth Avenue.
Hours
Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
iSpy Performance Stage
It’s the place to take a break. Great live performances plus the outstanding specialties of the Main Street Area Food Court. On Liberty between Main and Ashley streets.
View 2012 iSpy Performance Schedule
Wednesday, July 18
Thursday, July 19
Friday, July 20
Saturday, July 21
Information Booths
There are two information booths located inside the Summer Art Fair. One is located at Main and Liberty and one at State Street and South University. Look for the Official Art Fair Guide produced by Artist Showcase. It will be available at the Information Booths.
Merchandise
Merchandise for the 2011 Ann Arbor Summer Fair will include women’s t-shirts and tank tops, men’s t-shirts, kids’ t-shirts, reusable grocery bags, posters, water bottles, magnets and more!
Wheelchair Access
Wright & Filippis, a recognized leader in the rehabilitative health care field, will provide wheelchairs on site. For more information or to reserve a wheelchair call (734) 975-6800.
Food Vendors
Please contact the Main Street Area Association if interested in obtaining a food vendor application.
2012 Main Street Area Food Court Vendors Information Coming Soon.
Sponsors
The Guild would like to thank our Sponsors and Community Partners
