Everything you need to know about this year's Art Fair!

The Countdown Begins! We're just days away from the Townie Street Party and the 53rd Ann Arbor Street Art Fair! There's no better way to kick-off Art Fair week than the Townie Street Party! Join us on Monday, July 16, 5:00-9:30pm Music, Food & Fun For more information, click here.     Want a VIP Townie experience?   Making a Friend of the Fair donation includes access to The Terrace, a private tented area with premium seating to listen to Steppin' In It, Orpheum Bell, and Ryan Racine and Gas for Less while enjoying complimentary beverages and hors d'oeuvres provided by Ann Arbor's best restaurants and caterers.     To become a Friend of the Fair and enjoy VIP treatment, click here.  Did you know there's a lot more to do at the Street Art Fair than look at fabulous art? Enjoy music and dance performances, hands-on creating and great food on Ingalls Mall! Enjoy an exciting and eclectic mix of music and dance performances at the Fountain Stage while you grab a cold drink or a bite to eat from the Fountain Food Court.     You can explore your creative side by visiting our ArtZone, presented by PNC Bank, where you will find interactive arts and craft activities for the whole family, hosted by the Detroit Institute of Arts, MOCAD, Sugar Hill Clay Gallery and others. You can also get a henna tattoo or get your face painted.   If you've ever wondered how one of remarkable artists creates, check out the DemoZone, located in a tent under the giant trees on North University. Artists' demonstrate their individual techniques for the public everyday throughout the Fair.  Getting to the Fair  Let us make it easy for you.  Take an Art Fair Shuttle!   AATA Shuttle Service  The Ann Arbor Transit Authority Park and Ride Shuttle provides low-cost transportation from Briarwood Mall and Pioneer High School for only $1.50 each way. Buses run every 10-15 minutes and stops are conveniently located on Main Street at William and S. University at State Street. Hours are 9am to 10pm Wednesday through Friday and 9am to 7pm on Saturday.    Trinity Westside Shuttle  The Trinity Westside Art Fair Park and Ride Shuttle offers transportation to and from the Maple Village Shopping Center on Maple Road off of Jackson Avenue. Stops are located at Washington and Main and Washington and State with shuttles running every 10-15 minutes from 9am to 10pm Wednesday through Friday and 9am to 7pm on Saturday. Round-trip fare is $3.00 and children under 5 years old ride for free. Parking Parking is available in downtown structures and lots for $12 per day and $6 after 5pm. The new Library Lane Structure has added over 700 parking spaces on Division between William and Liberty.  For more information on Downtown Parking, click here.   Getting Around the Fair Hop aboard the Art Fair Trolley for easy transport around downtown Ann Arbor For only $1.00 per day, you can take the air conditioned Art Fair Trolley between the four different areas of the Fair. The Trolley runs every 10-15 minutes and each Fair has two stops.  The Street Fair's stops are located on Fletcher at Washington and another at the corner of Fletcher and N. University. Check out our map of all four Fairs to get a better idea for how to get around the Fair. Looking for a gift for an art lover in your life? It's always hard to buy art for someone else, but we've figured out the perfect way to do just that! Buy them a gift certificate to the Street Art Fair! Visit our website to purchase a gift certificate that can be used at any Street Art Fair Artists' booth. A large variety of denominations are available to suit everyone's budget.  Last Day to Volunteer! We couldn't make the Street Art Fair happen without the generous support and hard work of our volunteers. There's still time to join the loyal volunteer corp that contributes to our success each year. Grab a friend and sign up for a fun and rewarding volunteer experience by going to our Volunteer Local website to choose the days, times and duties you prefer!