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50th Anniversary Exhibit at the Ann Arbor District Library
On display at the Downtown Library Multi-Purpose Room & Lower Level Glass Display Cases, June 2 through July 19
To celebrate 50 years of originality, the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair is exhibiting original posters, art, and photographs spanning its first half-century. Visitors to the exhibit can explore the history of the Fair through narrative panels chronicling each decade from its humble beginnings to its place today as one of the most highly regarded art fairs in
Check back here for updates on special 50th events and ways you can support the Fair for years to come.
Help kick-off the Street Art Fair at the 5th EVER Townie Street Party! The Townie Party will take place Monday, July 13th 5 pm - 9:30 pm on North University between Thayer and Fletcher and Ingalls Mall around the Fountain.
Enjoy free on-stage performances, grab a bite of Townie Grub, enjoy a brew at Townie Terrace, and take a stroll through the Kids Art Fair which showcases the work of young local artists. Learn more about local life at Townie Hall and Creative Connections. Remember everyone’s a Townie at the Townie Street Party!
Click here for a complete list of events and more information on the Townie Street Party.
Established in 1960, the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair is the Original of the now four award winning Ann Arbor Art Fairs, which together attract over 500,000 attendees from across the nation. The Original fair has received many accolades including the Number One Art Fair in the country (October 2004) and a Top Ten Art Fair (October 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008) by the readers of AmericanStyle Magazine. Learn more on our Mission and History page or browse through our quirky and informative Street Beat.
The 50th annual Fair will take place July 15-18, 2009 on North University and the Ingalls Mall Lawn, at the base of the Burton Memorial Tower. The Original Fair is very fortunate to have such a lovely space provided by the University of Michigan right in the heart of Central Campus. The Fair will feature 150 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.
