CALLING ALLARTISTS!

Applications are now available for the
26th Annual Shelby Township Art Fair

Artists and fairgoers alike enjoy this juried show held outdoors on the beautiful newly renovated Shelby Township Municipal Grounds.  The 26th annual event is hosted by the Shelby Township Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department and Shelby Township Art Fair Committee Members.  It features original works (no buy/sell merchandise) by a variety of artists and artisans from Michigan as well as from around the United States and Canada. 

• The 26th Annual Art Fair will be held on Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9, 2009
• Deadline for entry is Wednesday, April 1
• The jury/application fee is $10
• Jury results are mailed on or around Friday, May 1
• The booth fee is $140, and upon acceptance is payable by Monday, May 25 
• Each spacious booth measures approximately 15’ x 15’ and is located on grass
• A limited number of double booths are available for $300
• Monetary awards, ribbons and certificates are presented to a number of outstanding artists
• Additional features include a special “Kid’s Corner” with crafts, activities, and entertainment for children, musical performances at the band shell, and a variety of tasty refreshments from local merchants
• Annual attendance is approximately 20,000 for the two day event
• Parking and admission is free

Shelby Township is located in southeast Michigan, about 25 miles north of Detroit, 20 miles east of Pontiac, and about 20 miles west of Lake St. Clair. You’ll find the Shelby Township Municipal Grounds approximately 4 miles north of M-59 and ¾ mile west of M-53.

Comments from Artists and Customers:
      “This is our favorite show!  We never miss it!”
      “Great family event.  Kid’s Corner and music are a plus...”
      “I participate in 30 shows a year.  This was my top grossing show in 2007!” (2008 returning artist)

Applications are available now!  Please phone 586-731-0300 or email preinhardt@shelbytwp.org to have an application mailed to you or CLICK HERE to download and electronic copy.

The photos below, courtesy of Gary and Ronda Leideker are a sampling
of just some the festivities and fun from the 2008 Art Fair weekend.

 

 

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