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Get matched →The 2027 St. Clair Art Fair is Saturday June 26 (10-6) & Sunday June 27 (10-3) in beautiful Palmer Park in St. Clair, Michigan. Hosted by the St. Clair Art Association (SCAA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit community art association that was established in 1971, the annual juried St. Clair Art Fair is a highly anticipated and well attended event. Palmer Park is bounded by the St. Clair River with beautiful views of sailboats, power boats and freighters! M-29 will be closed to traffic allowing easy access to Palmer Park and Riverview Plaza areas. Food and beverage vendors will also be available. There is ample free parking.
More than 130 visual artists will be featured with their fine art and craft including paintings, photographs, paper, sculptures, woodwork, pottery, fiber, jewelry and more. In addition, there will be demonstrating artists.
We welcome all artists to exhibit their work of original concept, design and execution to apply for the Art Fair Juried cash awards ($3500) will go to artists in diverse categories and include "Best of Show" and the coveted most creative "Winnie Compton Fangman Award".
The Alice W. Moore Center for the Arts in the Riverview Plaza will be open and hosting the SCAA "Summer Vibes" ehibit.
St. Clair, Michigan is located along the St. Clair River and is an easy 45 mile drive northeast of Detroit (I94-exit 257). The St. Clair Marina is available to boaters and an easy walk to the art fair. Come and visit the BluewaterThumbcoast!
Important Dates
October 6, 2026 - Applications Open via zapp only
January 31, 2027 - Application Deadline
March 5, 2027 - Jury Results Notification
April 30, 2027 - Accept and Booth Payment Deadline
May 31, 2027 - No booth refunds after this date
June 7, 2027- Art Fair Registration Information and booth number(s) to Artists
June 25, 2027 Artists Registration open 1-8 pm and 6:30-9:30 am June 26
Registration Desk inside the Art Center
June 26, 2027 Continental breakfast for Artists in the Art Center 7 am-11:30 am
June 26, 2027 - Art Fair, 10 am - 6 pm, Rain or shine!
June 27, 2027 - Art Fair, 10 am - 3 pm, Rain or shine!
Medium Categories
All exhibited work must be designed and executed by the accepted artist who must be present during the Art Fair. Commercial molds, patterns or kits, resale of puchased items are not allowed (including "boutique" items).
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.
Two Dimensional
Digital
Drawing
Mixed Media
Painting
Paper
Photography
Printmaking
Three Dimensional
Basketry
Fibers - wearable or non-wearable
Furniture
Glass
Jewelry - limited to 35 jewelry artists accepted
Leather
Mixed Media
Pottery - functional and nonfunctional
Sculpture
Wood
Other
Amenities
$3500 cash awards to artists (juried at show)
Well attended (estimate is 10,000) and highly anticipated show
Energetic volunteers from SCAA are on-site during the Art Fair
Youth Activities and Public Art displayed in the Riverview Plaza areas
Music in Palmer Park and Riverview Plaza courtyard
Continental breakfast is available for artists/support staff on Saturday at the Art Center
Coffee, juice, and breakfast bars available on Sunday in the Art Center
Convenient free parking for artists and visitors with easy access to Palmer Park.
M-29 road closure from Jay to Vine streets Friday 6 pm-Sunday 6 pm
All booth space maximum 15' x 15' with some electric available
Beautiful location along the blue water of the St. Clair River
Restroom facilities in Palmer Park, Riverview Plaza
Food and beverage trucks
Regional and local print advertising and posts on SCAA website and social media-Artists encouraged to post art fair information on their social media accounts
Application Fee: $25.
Artist notification date: 2027-03-05.
Event dates: June 26, 2027 to June 27, 2027.
Location: Downtown St Clair in Palmer Park along the St. Clair river, St. Clair, Michigan.
Setting: outdoor.
Minimum 4 images required to apply.