The Original
Established in 1960, the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair is the Original of the now four award winning art fairs, which together attract over 500,000 attendees from across the nation. Among the many accolades received by the fair is the Number One Art Fair rating in the country (October 2004) and Top Ten Art Fair (October 2005, 2006 and 2007) by the AmericanStyle readers survey.
The 50th annual Fair will take place July 15-18, 2009 on the Ingalls Mall Lawn by the Burton Memorial Tower, North University, and the Diag on the Central Campus at the University of Michigan. The Fair will feature 174 juried artists, eight New Artists from local universities and colleges, the Potters Guild and an array of free art activities and performances for the whole family to enjoy.
2009 ARTIST APPLICATION - APPLY NOW!
DEADLINE: THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2009
If you have questions about the application process contact us at production@artfair.org.
The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, the Original uses ZAPPlication™, an online application and digital jurying process. If you would like to begin the application process, you can register now, review the technical requirements, and establish an artist profile at www.zapplication.org.
For more information on our Fair and jury process, please review the 2009 Prospectus .
New Art, New Artists, New Communications
Check out ArtServe Michigan's Gist blog , share your experiences of this year's Fair, view picture slide shows and watch videos - there's tons of amazing content to browse through!
Celebrate 50 Years of Originality in 2009!
We are in the midst of planning for our 50th Anniversary July 15-18, 2009. Take a look at our 2008 activities for a taste of what's to come.
Artist Directory: Looking for a favorite artist? Just curious about who will be at the Fair? Try our Artist Directory, which you can sort by name, medium, and years of participation at the Street Art Fair as well as view sample images from each artist. The first round of artists for 2009 have been invited and can be found in our directory.
Maps: Find out exactly where we (and your favorite artists) will be.
Activities and Performances: Check out music, dance and magic performances, as well as visual art workshops and booth-side artist demonstrations.
Zero-Waste: The Original is making steps to become a zero-waste Fair in 2009! Look out for our 2008 Green Team members, who are dedicated to making this the most ecologically responsible Fair possible!
Eco-Art Projects: take a look at our exciting Ecology of Place project and Creative Connections “junk art project” at the Townie Street Party, and the many eco-friendly Imagination Station activities. Don’t forget to find out how you can contribute just by emptying your recycling bin or digging out old photos!
2009 Featured Artist:
For Visitor Information and more information about the Ann Arbor Art Fairs, please contact the Ann Arbor Area Visitors and Convention Bureau at annarbor.org, or call (800) 888-9487.
