Comprised of four, award-winning, juried art fairs, this renowned event transforms Ann Arbor into an impressive outdoor art galley showcasing the best fine art and fine crafts. For information about the event, click here. Need a hotel? Check out the AACVB’s web site or give them a call at (734) 995-7281.
The Four Fairs that make up the Ann Arbor Art Fair are: Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, the Original (54 years), 734.994.5260 or www.artfair.org
State Street Area Art Fair (46 years), 734.663.6511 or www.a2statestreetartfair.com
Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair (44 years), 734.662.3382 or www.theguild.org
Ann Arbor’s South University Art Fair (14 years), 734.663.5300 or www.a2southu.com
THINGS TO SEE AND DO
Learn about and buy art from the nation’s best artists
3 entertainment stages
Artists’ demonstrations
Interactive Art Activity Zone
More than 150 restaurants and 3 outdoor food courts
Distinctive shops and galleries
Special sidewalk sales
GETTING AROUND THE ART FAIR: MAPS
2013 INFO IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
Buses and Trolley are wheelchair accessible and air-conditioned. Wheelchairs are available at the fairs, call 734.975.6800 or visit www.theannarborartfair.com for more information.
GETTING TO THE FAIR: BY CAR
PARKING: The Maynard Street Parking Structure provides convenient parking two blocks from the center of the Original Fair. Evening and Saturday parking is available at the University of Michigan parking garage on Thayer and Washington, the Fletcher Deck and at the Palmer Deck (enter off Washtenaw and take the walkway), all immediately adjacent to the Fair. Many downtown city structures and lots cost $12 a day ($6 after 5 PM). Neighborhood parking is available all along State St. north of Washington at schools, churches, and apartment buildings for a fee. See the Four Fairs Brochure and Map for more detail.
(See map for routes & stops. Complete info online including directions to park & ride shuttle lots, www.artfairs.visitannarbor.org.)
Downtown Parking Structures and Lots
Parking fee: $12 per day; $6 after 5pm
AATA Art Fair Park & Ride Shuttle, www.theride.org
Two locations: Pioneer High School and Briarwood Mall
Parking free
Round-trip $3; one-way $1.50
Students & Fare Deal cardholders, One-way $.75
Senior/ADA cardholders & kids five and younger ride free
Shuttle stops: Main Street at William and S. University near State Street
Buses return to both parking locations from either shuttle bus stop
Trinity Westside Art Fair Park & Ride Shuttle
Location: Maple Village (155 N. Maple Rd.)
Parking free
Round-trip $3
Five and younger ride free
Shuttle stops: Washington and Main, Washington and State (see map for stops)
Frequency & Service: 10 - 15 minutes
Wednesday - Friday 9am - 10pm; Saturday 9am - 7pm
Pets not allowed; service animals welcomed
