Downtown Ann Arbor I State Street District

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The Ann Arbor State Street District Neighborhood Association assists in planning for the future to provide a clean, safe, and vital neighborhood. The State Street District is home to the Ann Arbor Art Fair.

Fine Artist Application

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state street District art fair

July 17—19, 2025
Downtown Ann Arbor, State Street District

Application Deadline: March 1, 2025
Application Fee: $50.00 (Non-refundable)

 

EVENT SUMMARY

The Ann Arbor State Street District Art Fair is an award winning art fair that, along with three other art fairs, transform Ann Arbor, Michigan into one of the most admired and largest art fair destinations in the country. For more than 50 years, 400,000 fair goers have descended upon the streets of Ann Arbor for three days every July.

A juried fair, the Ann Arbor State Street District Art Fair distinguishes itself by showcasing an eclectic mix of the finest art and hand-crafted items by talented artists alongside local businesses amid the beautiful skyline of Ann Arbor’s historic theater district. With its emerging artists section, the State Street District Art Fair continually looks at developing the artists and talent for the next 50 years as it continues to host the best Midwest art fair.


Application Process

Upon clicking the link to the 2024 artist application, you will be prompted to fill out the application on the Zapplication website. You will find all updated requirements, marketing information, rules and regulations, as well as booth information. Your designs must fit within the following categories in order to apply:

  • Ceramics

  • Digital Art

  • Drawings

  • Emerging Artist

  • Fiber/Other

  • Fiber/Wearable

  • Glass

  • Jewelry

  • Leather

  • Metal

  • Mixed Media 2D

  • Mixed Media 3D

  • Painting

  • Photography

  • Printmaking

  • Sculpture

  • Wood


FINE ART AWARDS

  • Best in Show - $750

  • 2nd Place -$500

  • 3rd Place - $250

  • Promising Emerging Artist Award for $250

Artist Amenities

  • Vehicle access before and after the fair hours

  • Opening Night Party on Wednesday evening

  • Artist Hospitality in the Historic Michigan Theater with restroom access

  • 24-hour on-site private security

  • Daily Booth-Sitters

  • Daily water delivery

  • Discounts at District restaurants/retailers


PROMOTING THE FINE ART FAIR AND ARTISTS

The State Street District Art Fair works jointly with the other three art fairs to market the Ann Arbor Art Fair (as it is known to and recognized by the public). The power of the collective gives a large amount of area marketing for the event. Marketing pieces include:

  • Feature opportunities on the State Street District Facebook page as well as the Ann Arbor Art Fair Facebook page and other social media platforms.

  • Listing on the StateStreetDistrict.org website.

  • Additional listing on TheAnnArborArtFair.com website.

 

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