The application to participate as an artist in the 2024 Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, The Original is open in ZAPPlication until midnight (EST) until February 15, 2024.

The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, The Original (A2SAF) is the founding art fair of the three concurrent fairs that annually transform central Ann Arbor into the largest juried outdoor art fair in the USA! Every July the beautiful City of Ann Arbor as well as the University of Michigan Campus blossoms into a tremendous 30 block outdoor art gallery. 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, The Original has maintained an unwavering dedication to cultivating art, artists, and patrons. Renowned for its commitment to excellence and showcasing entirely original artwork, A2SAF The Original 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". A2SAF, The Original 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. 

 

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Fast Facts! 

1. Fair Dates: 7/18/24 - 7/20/24 

2. Application Open: 11/1/23 - 2/15/24 - via ZAPPlication.org 

3. Application Fee: $40 Early-bird (submitted by 12/31/2023), $45 (submitted 1/1/24-2/15/24), $55 (late application 2/16/24 - 2/21/2024) 

4. Held on the beautiful Streets of Ann Arbor Michigan and tree lined central campus of the University of Michigan, at the foot of the iconic Burton Tower 

5. Jury and Purchase Awards: $16,000 

6. Over $2.2 Million in annual Artist Sales 

7. Showcasing All Original Art for 65 years in the largest Outdoor Juried Art Fair in the USA 

8. Marketing Reach: In 2023 our joint National TV Audience was 3.5 Million, Radio Audience reached 8.7 million listeners, Print and Online viewership was over 156 Million

9. 100% Non Profit Art Fair: 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, The Be Creative Studio… 

10. Buyers Tour and Lunch - Bringing 100 Influencers, Corporate Buyers, Patrons, Gallery Owners, Architects and Designers directly to your booth to purchase and promote you. 

11. Bell Tower Hotel Artist Reception - Meet and mingle with fellow Artists, Dedicated Patrons, Donors, Jurors and Board Members. 

12. Complimentary Continental Breakfast, refreshments, ice, water and coffee throughout the day in our Artist Hospitality Tent. 

13. Beautiful Air conditioned indoor restrooms with running water in the center of our site at the Michigan League 

14. Dedicated team of 150 Volunteers to happily booth sit and deliver water directly to your booth. 

15. Complimentary Lunch and Gelato in Artists Hospitality on the final day of the fair! 16. In-depth Artist Directory on the fair’s website www.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. 

17. Booth fee (Electricity INCLUDED): $675 single, $875 double-back Payment deadline if invited: March 22, 2024. 

18. Streamlined Teardown, Set up and Parking with 24 Hour Security. 

19. Artist Housing Referral Program connecting local homeowners and participants with housing options for a seamless event experience.

Visit ZAPPlication.org to read the full prospectus and apply!