AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo was LIVE on the University of Michigan central campus for the 58th annual Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, the Original. The Ann Arbor Art Fair is one of Michigan’s finest summer traditions and one of the largest outdoor art fairs in the nation. From Thursday, July 20 to Sunday, July 23, the streets of Ann Arbor will transform into an art lover’s paradise where you can experience and enjoy original works of art, street performances, culinary treats and a variety of sidewalk sales. From seasoned art enthusiasts to novice collectors, thousands will make the trip to discover something truly inspiring.
Welcome to the Street Art Fair, The Original
It all began in 1959
Millennial artist Michael Miller brought his paintings from Spencer, Ohio. He’s located at Booth No.
A111. (Jason Rzucidlo/AmericaJR)
He brought his paintings from Spencer, Ohio
Attendees checking out the art booths
Millennial artist Leah Staley
She’s located at booth No. A108 near the Rackham Auditorium. (Jason Rzucidlo/AmericaJR)
Jewelry by Leah Staley
KODAK Digital Still Camera
Glass art by Larry Zengel & Brett Young of Bowling Green, OH
Smartphone amplifiers
Attendees checking out the art booths at the 2017 Ann Arbor Art Fair. (Jason Rzucidlo/AmericaJR)
Detroit Institute of Arts
U of M Museum of Natural History
Art Activity Zone sponsored by Kroger
Jewelry by David Giuletti of Berkeley, CA
Greek food stand
Gyros and salads…
Street Art Fair merchandise
CW50 booth
Attendees checking out the art booths
Ceramics by Kaiser Suidan from Ferndale, MI
The Potters Guild (in front of Hill Auditorium)
Ceramics by Royce Disbrow of Ann Arbor, MI
Art Demo Zone
That’s artist Jeremy Shires working on a landscape painting at the Art Demo Zone. (Jason Rzucidlo/AmericaJR)
He’s working on a modern landscape painting
Michigan Radio 91.7 FM
Washtenaw Community College dancers
They performed on the Fountain Stage on Thursday afternoon
WCC Dancers
Interviewing 94-Year-Old Artist J.T. Abernathy
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo with 94-year-old artist J.T. Abernathy. (Jerome Rzucidlo/AmericaJR)
Ceramics by J.T. Abernathy
He’s been at the Ann Arbor Art Fair since 1959
Back at the Art Demo Zone
Cliff Lounsbury is working on a bowl made out of wood
