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.
Applications for the 2012 Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair. To apply, please go to Juried Art Services.
View a list of exhibiting artists at the 2011 Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair!
Click Here to view the 2011 Ann Arbor Art Fair Guide
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.
2012 Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair Featured Artist Coming Soon!
2011 Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair Featured Artist: Stephen Kade
Stephen Kade combines acrylic paint and a busy imagination on canvas to create his whimsical yet Pop-Surrealist take on this world and many other extraordinary places. His creative and colorful artwork is made for both the young and the young at heart. He is also an author and illustrator and just released his first children’s book “If Kids Had Their Way”. Learn more at StephenKade.com.
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: $10 per day; $5 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 2011 iSpy Performance Schedule
Wednesday, July 20
- 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm – Antonio Moses
- 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm – Alan Stuart
- 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm – English
- 5:45 pm – 6:30 pm – Falcon Pierce
- 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm – Lawless Carver
- 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm – iamdynamite
Thursday, July 21
- 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm – DJ x10sive
- 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – DJ x10sive
- 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Moving Monsters
- 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Brass Jacket
- 6:30 pm -7:30 pm – Graveyard Train
- 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Of Mice & Musicians
Friday, July 22
- 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm – DJ Meph
- 2:00pm – 3:00 pm – Passalacqua
- 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Sharky & the Habit
- 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Jesse & the Gnome
- 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Dragon Wagon
- 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm – DJ Zu
Saturday, July 23
- 11:00 am – 12:00pm – Hampshire
- 12:30 pm – 1:30pm – Perth Elliot
- 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Jennifer Smith
- 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Bluesmatic
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.
2011 Main Street Area Food Court Vendors:
- Blue Nile
- Chan’s Concessions
- Conor O’Neils
- Cosi
- Cottage Inn Pizza
- Greek Tavern
- J and I Consessions
- Mahek
- Mawi Wowi
- Melting Moments
- Mr. Spots
- Nuts and Such
- Olympic Kitchen
- Paradise Concessions
- Parthenon
- Pizza Pino
- Potato Factory
- Sabor Latino
- Smoke House
- We R Korney
Sponsors
The Guild would like to thank our Sponsors and Community Partners
