Artwork shown by Leon F Ruiz and Rosa Chavez
Join us for the 2025 Ann Arbor Art Fair, one of the most beloved and prestigious art events in the Midwest! Spanning July 17–19, 2025, this nationally renowned invitational fair transforms downtown Ann Arbor into a 30-block celebration of creativity, drawing nearly 500,000 visitors over three inspiring days.
We are thrilled to announce that Rosa Chavez and Leon F. Ruiz will be exhibiting their newest original works this year. Don't miss the chance to view their art in person and experience the vibrant, emotional storytelling that has made them beloved by collectors nationwide.
EMERGENCY ALERTS
For real-time safety notifications during the fair, attendees can sign up for emergency alerts by texting A2ARTFAIR to 888777. These alerts will only be active during the event dates .
DOGS AT THE FAIR
While pets are beloved companions, please be aware that pavement temperatures can become excessively hot during the fair. It's recommended to leave pets at home or ensure they are protected with booties and have access to water if brought along.
PARKING and SHUTTLES
The Ann Arbor Art Fair has partnered with What3Words, a platform that assigns a unique combination of three words to every 3-meter square globally, facilitating precise location sharing. Attendees can use this tool to navigate the fair efficiently .
Artwork by Leon F Ruiz
MUSIC STAGES
The Fountain Stage: Located at Ingalls Mall between E. Washington Street and N. University
Stage on Main: Situated at Main & William, presented by DTE and curated by The Ark
William Street Stage: Found at Maynard & William
CHALK ART
Renowned artist David Zinn will perform live chalk art near the corner of Liberty and Fifth Ave., in front of the Post Office.
Schedule: Thursday and Saturday from 1–3 PM (Friday if it rains on Thursday/Saturday)
LIVE GLASS BLOWING
Kacey McCreery and her team from the Toledo Museum of Art will conduct live glassblowing demonstrations daily from 1 PM to 4 PM at East Washington and Ingalls Mall, University of Michigan Campus.
Attendees can also meet "The Baby Dragon," TMA's mobile glassblowing furnace .
Artwork by Leon F Ruiz
INTERACTIVE ART ACTIVITIES
Special Art Activity District:
Special Art Activity District:
Located on William Street near the William Street Stage, this area invites attendees to participate in mural coloring and other creative activities .Art Activity Zone:
Situated at Ingalls Mall near E. Washington between Thayer and Fletcher, this zone offers family-friendly art projects open to all ages and free to the public from Thursday to Saturday, 11 AM – 6 PM .