For girls who love creativity and small enterprisesthere’s one thing we can’t wait to add to our 2022 itinerary: art fairs! These picks have everything from live demos and delicacies to unique works of art that you won’t find anywhere else. If you want to add something more than sunbatheor relaxon your vacation, check out one of these choices instead (or one near you!).
SPRING/BREAK Art Exhibition
September 7-11, 2022
This internationally acclaimed New York art exhibition challenges the idea of what a typical art market looks like. They offer independent curators a free space to present their art, regardless of the stage of their career.
Renegade Craft Fair
July 15-17, 2022
With exhibits in Chicago, Austin, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York and Seattle, this art fair is curated by an in-house team focused on fostering the creative community. They are constantly looking for opportunities to help the creative community in cities become stronger, more sustainable and more accessible.
Tennessee Craft Fair
May 6-8, 2022
While you’re playing in Music City, USA, stop by Centennial Park and you’ll catch a glimpse of all kinds of unique treasures handcrafted by Nashville artists.
Southern Highlands Craft Fair
July 21-24, 2022
This craft and art fair takes place at Harrah’s Cherokee Center in Asheville, North Carolina and features both contemporary and traditional art in clay, wood and metal. Enjoy all the beautiful work of the afternoon, then stop at one of the local restaurants and brasseries to end the evening.
Ashley For The Arts Arts and Crafts Fair
August 12-13, 2022
More than 100 booths will line Arcadia, Wisconsin, Memorial Park Drive throughout the weekend, and you’ll get a glimpse of jewelry, woodwork, paintings, and even live demonstrations. Once the fair is closed for the evening, you can also check out the concert series.
Seattle Art Fair
July 21-24, 2022
Seattle is so full of life and excitement that it only makes sense that their art fair features works as beautiful and eclectic as the city itself. We’re talking about paintings, sculptures, and everything in between.
First Friday Art Walk
May 6, 2022
Experience live music and artwork all summer long with Elizabeth City, NC’s First Fridays. For the May event, you can visit the bookstore to meet a local author and watch a painter paint live, but each month will feature new stuff.
New York Printed Matter Art Book Fair
October 13 to 16, 2022
We’ve loved book fairs since we were in primary school, and this fair is around the corner from the Printed Matter bookstore in Chelsea. In addition to physical books, they offer a virtual fair and cross-disciplinary events in their mission to create conversation.
TEFAF New York Spring
May 6-10, 2022
The European Fine Arts Foundation (TEFAF) has been showcasing contemporary art in New York’s World Art Center since 2016. We appreciate that their vetting committees are dedicated to exhibiting and selling works of high quality authentic art.
Frieze New York
May 18-22, 2022
Start your summer in New York off right with an art fair showcasing works by new and known artists. With the art sourced from 65 of the world’s top galleries, there’s bound to be something for every type of art lover.
Prairie Village Art Exhibit
June 10-12, 2022
The Prairie Village Art Show is the second-oldest fair in Kansas City (this year will be their 65th), and they feature both local and national art from 100 different artists. Plus, they provide dinner, so count on us!
Des Moines Arts Festival
June 24-26, 2022
Dedicated to collaboration, creativity, and new ideas, you can count on this Iowa festival to bring together all kinds of different people from the community.
Cherry Creek Arts Festival
July 1-3, 2022
The CherryArts organization is dedicated to making arts experiences and education accessible throughout Colorado. This festival brings together thousands of people by transforming the streets of Denver into an inspiring outdoor art exhibit.
Lewes Historical Society Summer Craft Fair 2022
July 16, 2022
Artists from Delmarva and the East Coast will exhibit their art at this art fair in Lewes, Delaware. Not only will you be able to experience art, but you will be able to explore historic buildings, listen to live music, and taste delicious food. Yes please!
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Featured photo via Renegade Craft.
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