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Our Impact
$2.3M
2024 sales across 200 surveyed artists
$22K
Awarded to 2024 artists by AASAF Purchase Awards and the Ann Arbor Potters Guild
13.2K
Artists impacted since 1960
Marketing Reach
In 2024 our joint national TV audience was 3.5 million, radio audience reached 8.7 million listeners, print and online viewership was over 1.3 Billion.
Buyers Tour and Lunch
Bringing 100 Influencers, Corporate Buyers, Patrons, Gallery Owners, Architects and Designers directly to your booth to purchase and promote you.
Bell Tower Hotel Artist Reception
Meet and mingle with fellow Artists, Dedicated Patrons, Donors, Jurors and Board Members.
Online Presence and Social Reach
In-depth Artist Directory on the fair’s website ArtFair.org with links to your social media pages and your website for virtual shopping year round. Robust social media presence, with each artist receiving a spotlight post.
This July 17–19 the beautiful City of Ann Arbor will once again blossom into a tremendous 30 block outdoor art gallery. The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, the Original is held in the midst of the tree lined central Main St campus of the University of Michigan, at the foot of the iconic Burton Tower.
The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, the Original (AASAF) is the original art fair of the three concurrent fairs that annually transform central Ann Arbor into the largest juried outdoor art fair in the USA!
100% Non Profit Art Fair
Established in 1960, The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, the Original is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization with a mission to increase public knowledge and appreciation for contemporary fine arts and fine crafts. Throughout its 65-year history, AASAF has maintained an unwavering dedication to cultivating art, artists, and patrons. We are home to the beloved New Art New Artists/NANA Program, The Youth Art Fair, Fountain Stage, The Art Activity Zone, Demo Zone partnering with the Toledo Museum of Art, DIA, UM Museum, A2 Potters Guild, Clay Work Studio, and The Be Creative Studio.
One of the Top Art Fairs in the Country
Renowned for its commitment to excellence and showcasing entirely original artwork, AASAF has secured its position as one of the nation’s “Top Ten Best Art Festivals” in a USA TODAY Readers Poll and consistently ranking as #1 the Art Fair Calendar’s “Best Midwestern Art Fair.”
The Largest Juried Outdoor Art Fair
AASAF is a juried show. Submissions are viewed by a panel of art professionals and invitations are extended to the highest scores in each medium. Only original work is accepted. Offset reproductions are not allowed.
Apply at ZAPPlication.org and read the full prospectus here!
Amenities
Artist Hospitality Tent
Complimentary Continental Breakfast, refreshments, ice, water and coffee are available throughout the day. Complimentary Lunch and Gelato will be provided on the final day of the fair!
Nearby Restrooms & Water
Beautiful Air conditioned indoor restrooms with running water in the center of our site at the Michigan League.
Volunteers at the Ready
Dedicated team of 150 Volunteers to happily booth sit and deliver water directly to your booth.
Streamlined Teardown, Set up and Parking with 24 Hour Security.
Coordinated Lodging Options
Our Artist Housing Referral Program connects participants with local homeowners for a seamless event experience.
Fast Facts
Fair Dates
July 17–19, 2025
Application Window: Nov 1, 2024 – Feb 15, 2025 via ZAPPlication.org
Application Fee:
$45 Early-bird (by 12/31/24)
$50 (1/1/25–2/15/25)
$60 Late (2/16/25–2/18/25)
Location: Beautiful streets of Ann Arbor + UM’s tree-lined central campus under the iconic Burton Tower
2024 Awards
$22,000 in Jury + Purchase Awards
Artist Sales
Over $2.3M annually
Reputation
66 years showcasing one-of-a-kind, gallery and museum-quality fine art
Marketing Reach
3.5M National TV
8.7M Radio
1.3B+ Print/Online
Non-Profit Event with Beloved Programs
New Art New Artists (NANA)
Youth Art Fair
Fountain Stage
Art Activity & Demo Zones
Buyers Tour & Lunch
100+ invited influencers, patrons, gallerists & designers brought directly to you
Artist Reception at Bell Tower Hotel
Hospitality Tent Perks
Free breakfast, coffee, water, ice
Air-conditioned restrooms (in the Michigan League)
150+ Volunteers for Booth Sitting & Support
Final Day Treat
Lunch + Gelato delivered to booth
Robust Online Artist Directory & Social Media Spotlights
Booth Fees:
$700 (10×10), $950 (double-back), $1400 (20×10)
Electricity included
Easy Setup/Teardown + 24-Hour Security
Artist Housing Referral Program
Over 400,000 Attendees + High-Level Juror Exposure
Please send any inquiries to our Artist Coordinator at production@artfair.org.