Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, The Original (67th Annual)

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Organizer's Promotional Message
The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, The Original (AASAF), is the original art fair of the three concurrent fairs that annually transform central Ann Arbor into the largest juried outdoor art fair in the nation. Every July, the City of Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan Campus blossom into a 30-block outdoor art gallery. Established in 1960, the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization with a mission to enrich lives by connecting art, artists, and our communities. 
The AASAF is renowned for its 67-year history with a commitment to excellence and showcasing only original one of a kind artwork. AASAF unfolds along the picturesque Ann Arbor city streets surrounding the iconic Burton Bell Tower and the tree-lined heart of the University of Michigan's central campus. The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, The Original is regularly ranked among the nation’s top art fairs, consistently placing in the "Top Ten Best Art Festivals" in USA TODAY and appearing annually in Sunshine Artist's "Top 200 Fine Art Shows."

Jury Awards:
$12,000 – 12 Excellence Awards of $1000 each
Purchase Awards: 
A total of $5,000 to $10,000 awarded annually in individual purchase awards

2025 Annual Artists Sales:
$2.5M

MARKETING & PARTNERSHIPS
AASAF, alongside two concurrent Ann Arbor art fairs, benefits from significant media exposure, including:
National TV Audience: 4.57 million viewers in 2025
Radio Audience: 23.2 million listeners
Print & Online Reach: 942 Million impressions
Social Media:
AASAF maintains a growing presence on Facebook and Instagram, with a combined reach across the Ann Arbor art fairs totaling 28,000 followers. Artists are also highlighted through newsletters sent to over 10,000 subscribers.

AMENITIES AND SERVICES
Engaged and Educated Art-Buying Community
Exclusive networking events connecting artists with designers and corporate buyers
Electrical power at every booth
Round-the-clock security
Hospitality tent offering snacks, beverages, and more
Catered Artists Reception
Indoor air-conditioned restroom access
Secure behind/side-booth storage
Complimentary water delivery
Booth sitters available
Free lunch for artists delivered to your booth 
Flatbed dollies available for artist convenience


Apply Today! https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14012

Critical Dates

Start DateJuly 16, 2026
Duration3 days
Applications AvailableNovember 1, 2025
Application DeadlineZAPP February 15, 2025
Attendance500,000 (Free)
SettingOutdoors
Application Fee$45.00
Booth Fee$700.00 – $1,500.00

Event Location

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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