The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce is proud to present its long-standing Rivertown Fall Art Festival, attracting more than 10,000 people from MN and Western WI and throughout the Midwest. Located in beautiful historic downtown Stillwater, Minnesota along the scenic St. Croix River, a stunning fall backdrop to showcase your art!  To attract visitors, this event also offers a beer & wine tent, a variety of food selections, Live music and entertainment. 

The Rivertown Fall Art Festival is just steps away from a bustling main street that features art shops & galleries, boutiques and every flavor of restaurant. 

This juried Fine Art Festival showcases up to 130 artisans showcasing specialty hand-crafted items, including artist mediums of all kinds: ceramics, clay, culinary arts, drawing, fiber work, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, pottery, wood and an others category. 

October 5th, 2023: 10am - 5pm

October 6th, 2023: 10am - 4pm

For more information please visit:

https://greaterstillwaterchamber.com/rivertownfallartfestival.com

This is the time of the year when I opening my studio to exhibit everything I’ve got! Typically 100+ paintings and drawing are on display and available for purchase. My studio sale merges with the Art Wander, which consists of 40+ artists through Carver County exhibiting their work and process in over 20 studios. It’s a truly unique experience bound to be memorable.

September 27-29th

Friday - 1pm to 6pm

Saturday - 9am to 5pm

Sunday - 11am to 4pm

My studio location:

32 Dana Circle

Waconia, MN 55387

For more information please visit: artwander.com

Saint Louis Art Fair presented by Centene Charitable Foundation is a nationally juried fine art and fine craft show consistently ranked as one of the nation’s top fine art fairs. Each year the Saint Louis Art Fair is held in the streets of Clayton, Missouri, attracting over 150,000 art enthusiasts to a space filled with quality food, art, and music.

Friday, September 6, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 7, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 8, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

For more information please visit:

www.saintlouisartfair.com

Art in the Garden is a unique showcase of art and nature, geared to Arboretum visitors of all ages. Find a wide variety of art displayed by talented artists who will be on hand to meet with visitors in the "Artist Village" near the Margot Picnic Shelters. The Artist Village is a place where visitors and artists can mix, mingle, stroll, eat and shop!

Friday, August 16 - 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 17 - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 18 - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55318

For more information please visit:

https://arb.umn.edu/events/artinthegardens

The best regionally juried art fair for nearly three decades takes place right in South Minneapolis in picture-perfect Powderhorn Park. It attracts artists from twenty-six states and 216 cities making it a local and regional favorite. 

The success of the fair comes from PPNA’s long-standing collaboration with the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board; and a portion of proceeds support youth programming at Powderhorn Park. 

AUGUST 3rd & 4TH, 10 AM to 5 PM

Powderhorn Park - 3400 15th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN

For more information visit:

https://www.ppna.org/powderhorn-art-fair

Wildflowers and formal gardens make this an idyllic setting for art, music, food and entertainment.  Circling the large pond in Loring Park, the work of 140 juried fine artists and fine craftspeople is showcased.  It is a beautiful urban setting with phenomenal art in every medium.

The Loring Park Art Festival is coordinated by Artists for Artists, a partnership of experienced artists, whose goal is to provide an opportunity to exhibit and sell work in an atmosphere designed with the artist in mind. Rated one of the ‘100 best fine art shows’ in Sunshine Artist Magazine since 2004.

July 27 and 28, 2022

Saturday - 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday - 10 am to 5 pm

For more information please visit:

http://www.loringparkartfestival.com/

Minnehaha Falls is one of Minneapolis' oldest and most popular parks featuring a majestic 53-foot waterfall, limestone bluffs, river overlooks, Sea Salt Eatery, many walking and hiking trails, and more! And now Minnehaha Falls will be the site of Minnesota's newest Art Fair! Celebrate over 100 local artists at the annual Minnehaha Falls Art Fair. Peruse a wide variety of mediums including paintings, ceramics, textiles, screen-printing, woodworking, photography, and more.

Friday, July 19 3-8pm

Saturday, July 20  10am-7pm

Sunday, July 21  10am-5pm

For more information please visit: https://www.minnehahafallsartfair.com

One of the Midwest's most popular and highly regarded outdoor celebrations of the arts will return to the Capitol Square July 13 and 14, 2024 as MMoCA presents the 65th annual Art Fair on the Square. With its mix of music, entertainment, and outdoor dining, as well as nearly 500 artists exhibiting paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, jewelry, handmade clothing and accessories, and fine craft, the fair draws nearly 200,000 visitors to Madison's Capitol Square. 

Saturday, July 13 (9 am–6 pm)
Sunday, July 14 (10 am–5 pm)

For more information please visit:

mmoca.org/events/special-events/art-fair-square/art-fair-square

Established in 2004, the Wayzata Art Experience is held in the heart of downtown Wayzata, Minnesota on the shores of Lake Minnetonka. All forms of art will be seen, heard and tasted by the experts. The show will be open to the public on Saturday, June 22 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information please visit:

wayzataartexperience.com

The Stone Arch Bridge Festival has been a legacy event for the Twin Cities for more than 2 decades! This year will mark the 29th year of this Father’s Day weekend tradition. The festival is ideally located along the beautiful Mississippi River. The event features over 200+ quality visual artists with more that 75,000 attendees.

Saturday, June 15th, 10 am - 7 pm

Sunday, June 16th, 10 am - 5 pm

The festival lines West River Parkway from the foot of the Stone Arch Bridge at Mill Ruins Park, including First Bridge Park under the Hennepin Ave Bridge to N. 4th Avenue.

Excelsior Art on the Lake is an engaging creative event that connects the artist's personal story with a vibrant lake community, while showcasing an array of outstanding artistic work from multiple disciplines.

The historic lakeside village of Excelsior draws art enthusiasts from across the Minneapolis/St. Paul area with its unique shops, galleries and restaurants.

Excelsior Art on the Lake provides an inspiring experience for both the artist and the public. Local musicians will entertain and regional food vendors will be onsite throughout the two-day event.

June 8th, 10-6

June 9th, 10-4

For more information visit:

https://www.excelsior-lakeminnetonkachamber.com

The Edina Art Fair is the first art fair of the summer in Minnesota and is rated one of the top 50 art festivals in the nation. The fair is held annually in the streets of 50th & France. 50th & France is the pre-eminent shopping destination in the Twin Cities; known for its luxury and lifestyle boutiques!

Friday, May 31st, 12-7 pm

Saturday, June 1st, 10-7 pm

Sunday, June 2nd, 10-5 pm

Booth 403

For more information please visit:

edinaartfair.com

For the first time ever, the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden will be home to an art fair in 2024. The event is owned and operated by Homespun Events, the team behind the Minnehaha Falls Art Fair, which was voted by artists in the Sunshine Artist Magazine as the 49th Best Art Fair in the United States and 2nd Best Art Fair in Minnesota!

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Art Fair hours will be 10am-7pm Saturday, and 10am-5pm Sunday. The event will feature approximately 150 artist booths, along with music, crafts, botanicals, food, and more.

Saturday, May 11: 10am-7pm
Sunday, May 12: 10am-5pm

Location: 1600 S Lyndale Ave Minneapolis, MN 55403

For more information please visit: https://www.homespunevents.com/sculpturegardenartfair

This year marks the 26th year of the MCAD Art Sale. And once again I’m happy to say that I’ll be participating. This year, however, I’ll have 20 large paintings on display.

MCAD Art Sale is one of the most beloved destinations for affordable, appreciable artwork by emerging artists who are creating not only what’s new, but what’s next.

Held every year the weekend before Thanksgiving, MCAD Art Sale is your chance to buy one-of-a-kind works created by students and recent graduates. Now in its twenty-fourth year, the sale is a tradition that has generated more than $4,000,000 for emerging artists.

Thousands of original artworks are available in a diverse range of mediums—including paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, furniture, toys, clothing, jewelry, accessories, and more.

Every piece is priced at or below $2,000 and the average price is less than $100. All proceeds go directly to the individual artists or to the MCAD Art Sale Scholarship fund.

For more information please visit:

https://www.mcad.edu/artsale

The Red Wing Arts Fall Festival happens the 2nd weekend of October in the center of beautiful downtown Red Wing. This juried fine arts festival is one of Red Wing Arts’ core events, and typically brings over 16,000 people to the Red Wing area. This weekend is an exciting time – visitors come for the festival but spend lots of time enjoying the city as well. Our restaurants are hopping, hotels are bustling, and there is much to do to celebrate our community and the arts. Festival visitors can expect a variety of high-caliber original works of art for purchase, as well as other opportunities to be inspired: whether it’s listening to music on the main stage, creating something beautiful in our youth interactive zone, eating some delicious food, or participating in a community demonstration.

Saturday, October 14, 10 am - 5 pm

Sunday, October 15, 10 am - 4 pm

Red Wing Arts, 418 Levee Street, Red Wing, MN 55066

The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce is proud to present its long-standing Rivertown Fall Art Festival, attracting more than 10,000 people from MN and Western WI and throughout the Midwest. Located in beautiful historic downtown Stillwater, Minnesota along the scenic St. Croix River, a stunning fall backdrop to showcase your art!  To attract visitors, this event also offers a beer & wine tent, a variety of food selections, Live music and entertainment. 

The Rivertown Fall Art Festival is just steps away from a bustling main street that features art shops & galleries, boutiques and every flavor of restaurant. 

This juried Fine Art Festival showcases up to 130 artisans showcasing specialty hand-crafted items, including artist mediums of all kinds: ceramics, clay, culinary arts, drawing, fiber work, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, pottery, wood and an others category. 

October 7th, 2023: 10am - 5pm

October 8th, 2023: 10am - 4pm

For more information please visit:

https://greaterstillwaterchamber.com/rivertownfallartfestival.com

This is the time of the year when I opening my studio to exhibit everything I’ve got! Typically 100+ paintings and drawing are on display and available for purchase. My studio sale merges with the Art Wander, which consists of 40+ artists through Carver County exhibiting their work and process in over 20 studios. It’s a truly unique experience bound to be memorable.

September 22-24th

Friday - 1pm to 6pm

Saturday - 9am to 5pm

Sunday - 11am to 4pm

My studio location:

325 West 4th Street

Waconia, MN 55387

For more information please visit: artwander.com

Established in 1985, the Riverwalk Fine Art Fair is among the top rated art fairs in the nation. Held annually on the prestigious Riverwalk in Naperville, Illinois, the two day event draws more than 45,000 art conscious citizens from near and far. Enjoyed by artists for its sophisticated crowds, attentive staff and beautiful location, the fair is recognized as a premier festival of fine art and fine craft.

September 16, 10am to 5 pm

September 17, 10am to 5pm

Location: Main & Jackson and along the Riverwalk in the downtown section
Naperville, Illinois

For more information please visit: http://www.napervilleartleague.com/riverwalk-fine-art-fair.html

Saint Louis Art Fair presented by Centene Charitable Foundation is a nationally juried fine art and fine craft show consistently ranked as one of the nation’s top fine art fairs. Each year the Saint Louis Art Fair is held in the streets of Clayton, Missouri, attracting over 150,000 art enthusiasts to a space filled with quality food, art, and music.

Friday, September 8, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 9, 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 10, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

For more information please visit:

www.saintlouisartfair.com

Art in the Garden is a unique showcase of art and nature, geared to Arboretum visitors of all ages. Find a wide variety of art displayed by talented artists who will be on hand to meet with visitors in the "Artist Village" near the Margot Picnic Shelters. The Artist Village is a place where visitors and artists can mix, mingle, stroll, eat and shop!

Friday, August 18 - 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 19 - 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 20 - 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55318

For more information please visit:

https://arb.umn.edu/events/artinthegardens

The Uptown Art Fair is the winner of over 140 International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) Pinnacle Awards. The Pinnacles recognize the highest quality in promotional programs and materials produced by IFEA’s more than 3,000 member festivals and events around the world. They are the most prestigious awards in the special events industry. Art Fair Sourcebook listed the 2007 Uptown Art Fair as 8th in the nation. The Harris Guide ranked it the #1 Art Fair in Minnesota. ATTENDANCE: Nearly 400,000 people attend annually, making the Art Fair #2 in statewide event attendance, second only to the Minnesota State Fair.

August 4-5

Friday: 12 pm – 7 pm

Saturday: 10 am – 7 pm

Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm

For more information please visit:

http://www.uptownminneapolis.com/uptown-art-fair/

Wildflowers and formal gardens make this an idyllic setting for art, music, food and entertainment.  Circling the large pond in Loring Park, the work of 140 juried fine artists and fine craftspeople is showcased.  It is a beautiful urban setting with phenomenal art in every medium.

The Loring Park Art Festival is coordinated by Artists for Artists, a partnership of experienced artists, whose goal is to provide an opportunity to exhibit and sell work in an atmosphere designed with the artist in mind. Rated one of the ‘100 best fine art shows’ in Sunshine Artist Magazine since 2004.

July 29 and 30, 2022

Saturday - 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday - 10 am to 5 pm

For more information please visit:

http://www.loringparkartfestival.com/

Minnehaha Falls is one of Minneapolis' oldest and most popular parks featuring a majestic 53-foot waterfall, limestone bluffs, river overlooks, Sea Salt Eatery, many walking and hiking trails, and more! And now Minnehaha Falls will be the site of Minnesota's newest Art Fair! Celebrate over 100 local artists at the annual Minnehaha Falls Art Fair. Peruse a wide variety of mediums including paintings, ceramics, textiles, screen-printing, woodworking, photography, and more.

Friday, July 14  3-8pm

Saturday, July 15  10am-7pm

Sunday, July 16  10am-5pm

For more information please visit: https://www.minnehahafallsartfair.com

One of the Midwest's most popular and highly regarded outdoor celebrations of the arts will return to the Capitol Square July 8 and 9, 2023 as MMoCA presents the 64th annual Art Fair on the Square. With its mix of music, entertainment, and outdoor dining, as well as nearly 500 artists exhibiting paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, jewelry, handmade clothing and accessories, and fine craft, the fair draws nearly 200,000 visitors to Madison's Capitol Square. 

Saturday, July 8, 2022 (9 am–6 pm)
Sunday, July 9, 2022 (10 am–5 pm)

Booth 632

For more information please visit:

mmoca.org/events/special-events/art-fair-square/art-fair-square

The Des Moines Arts Festival is one of the world’s most respected festivals hosting 190 of the nation’s top artists on June 23-25, 2023 in a beautiful urban street setting surrounding the 4.4 acre John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and the newly constructed Krause Gateway Center designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop.

Eleven-time winner of the coveted Grand Pinnacle Award from the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA), the outdoor festival celebrating arts and culture attracts more than 200,000 people each year to its downtown location in Iowa's capital city and largest metropolitan area.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, 11AM - 10PM

SUNDAY 11AM - 5PM

Booth GS30

For more information please visit:

https://www.desmoinesartsfestival.org