2010 KIA Art Fair
Dates
Friday: June 4, 5-9 pm
Saturday: June 5, 9 am - 5 pm
The KIA Art Fair, an annual tradition in Kalamazoo since 1951, features more than 200 artist booths, children's activities, food and live entertainment. Held in beautiful Bronson Park on the first weekend of June, it is the second-oldest art fair in the nation.
The KIA Art Fair offers something for everyone:
- 200+ artists booths
- Kids Art Yard
- Face Painting Booth
- Button Factory
- Balloon Booth
- Live Music
- South Street Food Court
- KIA Beer Garden
The Art Fair features a wide variety of mediums to browse and shop, including prints, drawings, paintings, photography, ceramics, sculpture, wood, fiber art, jewelry and 3-D mixed media.
Like last year, the 2010 Art Fair will open with a sneak preview on Friday, June 4th, 5-10 pm. Also coming back is the popular KIA beer garden that will be held under the overhang on the corner of South and Park. Bell's Oberon, wine, soft drinks and food from TGI Friday's will be available for purchase and special musical guest Whiskey Before Breakfast will entertain the masses! The beer garden will be open on Friday and Saturday, during Art Fair.
The KIA will also be hosting a Garage Sale in the galleries. For more information, please click here.
The artist application deadline was March 1st. At this time, all artists have been selected and the application process is closed. To be added to the list for the 2011 Art Fair application, please contact Sandy Linabury at (269) 349-7775 ext. 3114, or via email.
Food or beverage vendors wishing to participate in the 2010 Art Fair should contact Angelnette Thomas at (269) 349-7775 ext. 3111 or via email.
The 2010 KIA Art Fair is sponsored by: The Ample Pantry, Bell's Brewery, River Street Flowerland, Harding's, PNC, Kalamazoo Gazette, Panera Bread, and Miller Auditorium.
To learn how you can become a sponsor of the 2010 KIA Art Fair, please contact Joe Bower, Director of Development, at (269) 349-7775 ext. 3110 or via email.
For more information regarding the 2010 KIA Art Fair, please contact Sandy Linabury, Volunteer & Events Coordinator at (269) 349-7775 ext. 3114 or via email.