Art Fair


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July 18th- 21st  2012

Wednesday,Thursday & Friday: 10am -9pm

Saturday: 10am - 6pm

The Ann Arbor Art Fair represents all that is great about the Art Fair genre! Their success can be linked to the diversity of Ann Arbor itself. With its abundance of first class restaurants and independent boutique style stores,  The heart of the Fair is right here on South U. Ann Arbor’s South University Art Fair is where the past meets the future, cutting edge creations blend with traditional styles, and local and international artists come together to bring you the unmistakable flavor that epitomizes the Ann Arbor Art Fair experience. Although nationally recognized as a fine arts and crafts fair, the South U area offers original art for every pocketbook.

Great ethnic restaurants, hip and quirky stores, plus plenty of easy access parking at the Forest Parking Deck make South U. The best possible starting place for your Art Fair adventure!

Applications for the 2012 show are now being accepted through Juried Art Services

Click on the logo to go to the application! suaa-logo

Come join us for the 2012 Art Fair Experience!

Don’t miss the excitement!

2012 Official Souvenirs

  • Posters, Totes, Tee-shirts, and more at the merchandise booth near the corner of South and East University.

Yourist Studio Community

  • Featuring demonstrations each day with Gallery Potters at the wheel! Booths E41 – E44

Beer & Wine Garden

  • Stop, relax and enjoy a cold beer, a glass of wine or a margarita! Lunch served all day. Located on South Church Street  near the main stage.

Main Stage

  • Ann Arbor’s 107.1 presents the best local and national entertainers  FREE everyday from 3pm until 9pm

Artists from 2011 said:

Chris and I always look forward every year to the South University Art Fair.  It is one of the most reliable shows that we do.  The staff are great and it is wonderful to see returning customers and meet new friends. - Laura Junge and Chris Jackson

The organization and artist treatment was great! Thank you for a great show. Royal Miree

Ann Arbor’s South University Art Fair is my top show every year. I started out making a certain profit, and since being a part of this show, my profits have tripled and continue to grow. A show is really what you make of it, and when you’re surrounded with great quality, you get great quality-Cathryn Nowicki

We just wanted say a heartfelt thank you for all you did to make our time at this year’s South U show so much better than we’d hoped!…Really looking forward to 2012″- Tom and Christa Laudenslager

“Ann Arbor is one of my favorite juried fairs. I love the South University Fair because it has a great vibe which my customers appreciate; high quality art that is hip and still within reach! It keeps them coming back. -Kim Rhoney

VIDEO: Click On Detroit tests out the trolley that will make navigating the Art Fair easier than ever.


Jury Results Announced Feb 27th

We would like to say thank you to all of those who applied to Ann Arbor’s South University Art Fair 2012. The application is now closed. The results of the jurying will be announced on Feb 27th 2012. We look forward to seeing all of you in July! If you have any questions about the [...]