The Guild of Artists & Artisans

06/18/2026

EXCITING NEWS!! Applications for the 2027 Garage Sale Art Fair are NOW OPEN! Don't wait, apply now to the most fun art fair ever!

Apply on Zapplication before October 9, 2026.
https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14742

06/15/2026

🎨 Exciting things are coming to our neighborhood in Kerrytown!

A new public art and wayfinding project will transform the route between the Ann Ashley Parking Structure and the Ann Arbor Farmers Market with murals, sidewalk art, and colorful installations designed to create a more welcoming and engaging experience for visitors.

Artists Brandon Gaia Marshall and Jesse Kassel begin installation this week. Follow along as the project comes to life over the next several weeks!

Learn more: https://www.a2dda.org/kerrytown-wayfinding/

06/05/2026

🎨🌦️ The Guild is honored to be launching the new East Grand Rapids Fine Art Fair today!

A huge thank you to everyone who has come out and braved the rain to support the incredible artists and makers who are here. Your enthusiasm and support mean the world as we kick off this exciting new event.

Rain or shine, we're excited to welcome you to the inaugural East Grand Rapids Fine Art Fair and celebrate the arts together. We can't wait to see you here! 🎨☔❤️

06/03/2026

🐝 The buzz around the East Grand Rapids Fine Art Fair continues to grow! 🎨✨

We’re excited to see so many wonderful articles highlighting the incredible artists, vibrant atmosphere, and community spirit that make this event so special.

Check out the articles below to find out why you don't want to miss this new Gaslight Village celebration:

👉 East Grand Rapids to host Fine Arts Fair in Gaslight Village, FOX 17
https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/east-grand-rapids-forest-hills-cascade/east-grand-rapids-to-host-fine-arts-fair-in-gaslight-village

👉 Artists from across the country coming to East Grand Rapids, FOX 17
https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/east-grand-rapids-forest-hills-cascade/artists-from-across-the-country-coming-to-east-grand-rapids

👉 East Grand Rapids Fine Art Fair, Grand Rapids Kids
https://events.grkids.com/grkids/detail/21786/1780754400000

👉 East Grand Rapids Fine Art Fair, Women's LifeStyle Magazine
https://www.womenslifestyle.com/events/341824/east-grand-rapids-fine-art-fair

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06/02/2026

🎨🌟 Looking for weekend plans? Join us at the NEW East Grand Rapids Fine Art Fair!

We're excited to bring The Guild of Artists & Artisans' newest fine art event to the heart of East Grand Rapids this weekend. Over a hundred wonderful artists, including Natalie Liu with her lovely ceramics, will join us for this inaugural event!

✨ Shop original artwork
🎨 Meet incredible artists
☀️ Enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere
🖼️ Support independent creatives

Come celebrate creativity, connect with artists, and experience the newest addition to The Guild's award-winning lineup of fine art fairs. We can't wait to see you there!

The East Grand Rapids Fine Art Fair is coming in less than a week! Come to the fair! You do NOT want to miss! Natalie Liu makes both functional wares and decorative work that create a space for curiosity (as well as a bit of magic). Each piece is unique and represents a dedication to detail and a love of whimsy. Come visit her booth June 5-7!

City of East Grand Rapids East Grand Rapids Gaslight Village

05/28/2026

Now Hiring Merch Booth Staff for the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair!

Join our team July 16-18 for the beloved summer weekend celebrating amazing artists, and amazing community at the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair! ☀️

We’re looking for employees to help assist in selling our official 2026 merchandise to fair-goers, from t-shirts and hats, to posters and stickers. 👕🧢 If you’re interested in getting involved, apply today!

Be a part of the experience,

✨Great People
✨Great Art
✨Great Fun!

Click the link below to submit your application!
https://www.theguild.org/get-involved/joblistings/

05/18/2026

🎨 We are thrilled to unveil the official poster for the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair!

This year’s featured artist is Erin Hanafin Sweeney, a painter and mixed-media artist from Geneseo, New York, whose vibrant and imaginative work captures joy, nostalgia, and the beautifully absurd through animals, objects, and bold color. Working in acrylic paint and collage, Erin has developed a distinctive style that balances the wild with the restrained.

Erin lives with her husband and three young boys, who are a daily source of inspiration for her creative work.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for today’s poster launch celebration — it was an incredible success, and we can’t wait to share more excitement leading up to this year’s Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair - July 16-18, 2026! Keep your eyes open for this year's merch - inspired by this featured artwork - SO fun! 👕🧢✨

05/15/2026

🎨 Volunteers Needed for the Guild's newest event, the East Grand Rapids Fine Art Fair! 🎨

Join us June 5–7 for a fun-filled weekend celebrating incredible artists, creativity, and community at the East Grand Rapids Fine Art Fair!

We’re looking for volunteers to help with artist assistance, hospitality, guest information, and more. Whether you can give a few hours or a full day, your support helps make this beloved event a success.

✨ Great people
✨ Fun atmosphere
✨ Support the arts in our community

Bring a friend and be part of something special!

Interested in volunteering? Send Abby a message for more details.

05/12/2026

🎨 Be the first to see this year’s official Ann Arbor Art Fair posters!

Join us for the Official Poster Launch Event and celebrate the unveiling of the three official 2026 poster designs from the three fairs that make up the Ann Arbor Art Fair, including the The Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair - produced by The Guild of Artists & Artisans. Attendees will have the very first opportunity to purchase this year’s limited-edition posters before the Fair begins.

Come meet fellow art lovers and artists that will be participating at this year's event - and take home a piece of Ann Arbor Art Fair history.

📍 Knights on Liberty | 600 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor
📅 May 18, 2026
⏰ 12:30-1:30PM