WELCOME TO THE ART FAIR GALLERY!
We are creating this community to make connections between those who love to shop for unique things and the artists who create them. A community of artists, makers, organizers and shoppers. A place to find a specific artist or find a local fair to shop at this weekend.
Join, shop, list and let’s support our local artists!
Artists and Makers
If you are an artist with limited access to live events and would like a way for your customers to shop in your online shops. In addition, we have started a virtual shop, which we will promote which you can join for free with your membership. There are two different memberships, one is free one has a low monthly fee of $12. You can read about your different options when you click the link to join.
Shoppers and Patrons
To help you shop, we have created an artist directory, a virtual shop as well as a calendar of events to find a local art or craft fair near you. Click on the events tab to search for one. Our event listing is growing daily. Check back frequently for an event near you.
Event Organizers
Are you an event organizer? We feel your pain, as well. This season has been difficult. If you have an event either in-person or virtual this year or would like to get your 2021 event posted, you can either submit your own event here or please email us at events@theartfairgallery.com to list your show on our roster.
Featured Events
47th Annual Island Art Fair
July 31 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free
Mid Michigan’s second longest running art fair is back in 2021. Saturday July 31st from 9am-4pm. Join us on the island for an exciting day of shopping with over 100 vendors. All artists, crafters and authors are local Michiganders and all product is handmade. Celebrate the beautiful weather with us surrounded by water in Grand Ledge, MI 48837.
Rockford Summer Art Market
August 7 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free
Rogue River Artists Association presents their annual Summer Art Market. Members of the group will be selling a variety of art including jewelry, watercolors, oils, fabric arts, metal sculpture, stained glass, photography, alcohol inks, cards, wood art, home décor and mixed media. Free admission.
ArtPrize®
September 16 - October 3
FreeArtPrize® is an open, independently organized international art competition which takes place all throughout downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. It celebrates artists working in all mediums from anywhere in the world, and is open to any creative with an artwork to enter and a venue willing to host it.
For 18 days, the work of 1000+ artists will be exhibited in over 130 venues throughout the city in public parks and museums, in galleries and vacant storefronts, in bars and on bridges. ArtPrize awards $450,000 directly to artists, through grants to support their ambitious work and through prizes which the public decides through the ArtPrize mobile app.
Artwork will be available for purchase through our online auction platform or direct purchase from the artists. There are no seller fees associated with our platform, guaranteeing all proceeds go directly to the artists. More details on purchasing artwork will be found at our website ArtPrize.org in the weeks prior to and throughout the event.
The event will run September 16 – October 3, 2021. Street parking, parking garages, and parkings lots will all be available for those coming in vehicles. Otherwise, visitors can make use of public transportation as needed.
ArtPrize will continue to work with health and state departments to ensure the event is following all COVID-19 protocols outlined by the state*
Please visit our website for more information on artists, venues, ArtPrize, and more.
