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Applications close
Oct 9, 202611:59 PM EDTCloses Oct 9, 2026
This program is no longer accepting applications.
Closed
Applications close
Oct 9, 202611:59 PM EDTCloses Oct 9, 2026
This program is no longer accepting applications.
Art fair · Ann Arbor, MI, United States · 1 program
Why go to Kalamazoo Michigan in February??? The 29th Garage Sale Art Fair is the place for "art fair artists" to sell their overstocks, seconds, great work or just plain duds at bargain prices and takes place on February 27, 2027. It's 7 hours of as much fun as we can make it and our focus is to help you sell. Although some artists put up a booth, you can just rent some tables and keep it simple. We'd love to have you join us!
The Garage Sale Art Fair is the best reason to come to Kalamazoo MI in February! We have eager customers looking for markdowns, seconds and great deals on artwork. Attendance average is 4500 people coming through in 7 hours based on paid attendance. Weather is rarely an issue and they're lined up early, waiting for us to open and for the buying to begin.
This is a garage sale for art fair artists to sell your art and art-related items. Overstock, seconds, things you're tired of, damaged items, duds, bring them here. Anything art related, including supplies. That vase you traded for but no longer want? This is the place to sell it. We do ask that the type of work you applied with is primary in your booth.
The site map attached to this application is our normal booth layout.
No need to set up your regular art fair booth unless you really want to (minus the canopy top). Make it easy on yourself and rent an 8' table or two, make some big SALE signs and have fun! We even supply folding chairs for your use! Friday night set-up is available as well as early Saturday morning. The Expo Center does not allow canopy tops or any flooring (theirs is nice). There are numerous doors to make loading in and out easier. The customer lines normally form early so keep it simple. You can see images on our website showing what the show actually looks like.
The venue has Wi-Fi.
We bring in pizza on Friday during set-up to make it easier on you.
You're welcome to share your booth but each person must apply separately and be accepted. Then one person will speak for the booth.
The show, which was previously run by Bonnie Blandford and Michael Kifer, is now run by The Guild of Artists & Artisans. The Guild is a non-profit, membership association of independent artists. Its mission is to promote community awareness, understanding and appreciation of the visual arts and to maintain a support network for artists, which provides educational, mentoring and marketing opportunities. It has been achieving this mission for over 50 years through the production of eight fine art fairs, managing The Gutman Gallery, Artist Conference, and by way of an Emerging Artist Program.
Saturday, Feb 27, 2027, with hours of 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Set up is available Friday from 2:00 to 7:00 pm and from 7:00 am until 8:30 am on Saturday. Make your display simple!
The show is juried by The Guild of Artists & Artisans, looking for the most balanced, wonderful show. We do invite a few artists to do the show but the majority of the show is filled strictly by the scores received during the jurying and everyone must apply through ZAPP. There are approximately 140 booths in the show.
June - Applications open through ZAPP Oct 9 – Deadline for all applications Oct 23 – We will notify you by e-mail by this date Nov 30 – Booth fees must be paid (a very short turnaround time) Feb 27 – The show!
Kalamazoo County Expo Center 2900 Lake Street Kalamazoo MI 49048
Just northwest of I-94 and Sprinkle Road – very easy access.
BOOTH INFORMATION - you may only purchase one booth
There are a very limited amount of booth and a half and double booths and the larger booths go fast so if that's important to you, make sure you get your booth quickly after your acceptance.
Electric is available for $25 Corners are $25 8' Tables are available to rent for $5 each
You're welcome to share your booth but each person must apply separately and be accepted.
Our goal is to make this show the most fun and most profitable show we possibly can for you. You are the reason for this show!
No buy/sell other than supplies. And yes, we notice.
From the Expo Center:
That's about it. We figure you know the obvious things like don't park in the fire lane or you will be towed…
Booth Space
10' x 10' (single), 15' x 10' (booth and a half), 20' x 10' (double)
2 items to prepare.
Booth includes
Folding chairs; electric available for $25; corners for $25; 8' tables available to rent for $5 each
Requirements
Applications close
Oct 9, 202611:59 PM EDT
Program begins
Feb 27, 2027Through Feb 27, 2027
The show is juried by The Guild of Artists & Artisans, looking for the most balanced, wonderful show. A few artists are invited to do the show, but the majority of the show is filled strictly by the scores received during jurying, and everyone must apply through ZAPP. Average number of applications submitted each year: 300. Average number of artists selected from the jury: 150.
Images are viewed by jurors on a computer monitor; within a medium category, applications are sorted and viewed in random order. Jurors score applications on a 1-7 scale, organized into multiple jury panels that score applications for specific medium categories in which they have expertise, scoring separately from various locations. The jury process is closed.
Art fair · Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Organizes fine art fairs across Michigan and Ohio supporting artists and visual arts.
2 items to prepare.