Location: Bronson Park, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Dates: Friday & Saturday, June 1-2, 2012
Time: Friday: 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. est & Saturday: 9 am to 4 pm est

The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts' Art Fair, presented by Chase Bank is only three months away!

For the past 61 years, the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Art Fair has been renowned for presenting a festive experience of artwork, programs and fun. This year's version is shaping up to be the best one yet!

The 2012 Art Fair will feature 190 artists. Both the variety and quality of artist offerings have been improved. Visitors will enjoy musicians, acrobats, street performers and a car show. The beer garden will also be open on Friday as in years past.

Special Guest: Dave Coverly!

Cartoonist Dave Coverly is well known for his nationally-syndicated comic strip, Speed Bump. This Plainwell, MI native will be designing this year's Art Fair t-shirt and will be our special guest, signing t-shirts, posters and more. The t-shirt design will be unveiled at a party honoring our guest. More details coming soon, so check in regularly for more information!

The 2012 KIA Art Fair is sponsored by:

Presenting sponsor: Chase

Lead sponsor: Discover Kalamazoo

Co-sponsors: Bowers Manufacturing, Schupan & Sons, Harding's, River Street Flowerland, Kalamazoo Gazette, Bell's Brewery, Panera Bread, Coca Cola, AT&T and Michigan Radio

Dave Coverly