Images from Ann Arbor Art Fair 2013: State Street Area Art Fair

Posted on Wed, Jul 17, 2013 : 1:50 p.m.

Images from Ann Arbor Art Fair 2013: State Street Area Art Fair

By Melanie Maxwell

Shoppers check out a booth on E. Liberty St. during the Ann Arbor Art Fair on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com

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Shoppers check out a booth on E. Liberty St. during the Ann Arbor Art Fair on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com

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Shoppers check out a booth on E. Liberty St. during the Ann Arbor Art Fair on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 St. Street Art Fair/cache/071713_NEWS_StateStArtFair_MRM_06_fullsize.JPG
Musician John Davis performs near Liberty Plaza as Ann Arbor police officers look on during the Ann Arbor Art Fair on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 St. Street Art Fair/cache/071713_NEWS_StateStArtFair_MRM_05_fullsize.JPG
Ann Arbor Art Fair workers Sarah Bucholz and Adam Slomiany pass out water to the vendors on E. Liberty St. on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 St. Street Art Fair/cache/071713_NEWS_StateStArtFair_MRM_02_fullsize.JPG
Teagan McCall, 12, of Indiana, and his aunt Patti McCall, of Ann Arbor, take a moment to apply sunscreen while wandering around the State St. Art Fair on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 St. Street Art Fair/cache/071713_NEWS_StateStArtFair_MRM_01_fullsize.JPG
Artist Kiaralinda (no last name) of Florida, adjusts a "Believe" sign in her booth on E. Liberty St. during the State St. Art Fair on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 St. Street Art Fair/cache/071713_NEWS_StateStArtFair_MRM_10_fullsize.JPG
Shoppers fan themselves as they walk down E. Liberty St. during the State St. Art Fair on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 St. Street Art Fair/cache/071713_NEWS_StateStArtFair_MRM_09_fullsize.JPG
Shoppers browse through the racks of clothing in front of Urban Outfitters during the State St. Art Fair on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 St. Street Art Fair/cache/071713_NEWS_StateStArtFair_MRM_08_fullsize.JPG
Nathan Miller of SEE Eyewear, chats with a co-worker as they hand out complimentary fans near their booth during the State St. Art Fair on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 St. Street Art Fair/cache/071713_NEWS_StateStArtFair_MRM_07_fullsize.JPG
A tiny painting by Ann Arbor artist Steve Davis in his booth during the State St. Art Fair on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 St. Street Art Fair/cache/071713_NEWS_StateStArtFair_MRM_05A_fullsize.JPG
The Horizon Trio, from left, Phoebe Gelzer-Govatos, Rebecca A. Kaltz and Michelle Kulwicki, perform on the corner of E. William St. and S. Thompson St. on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 St. Street Art Fair/cache/071713_NEWS_StateStArtFair_MRM_16_fullsize.JPG
Ann Arbor artist Steve Davis chats with a family friend while in his booth during the State St. Art Fair on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 St. Street Art Fair/cache/071713_NEWS_StateStArtFair_MRM_03_fullsize.JPG
Craftsman Robert Koss, of Artcraft Furnishings in Farmington Hills, adds a price tag to an old English D for sale at his booth on E. William St. during the State St. Art Fair on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 St. Street Art Fair/cache/071713_NEWS_StateStArtFair_MRM_15_fullsize.JPG
Green and white Michigan-shaped coasters available at the Artcraft Furnishings booth on E. William St. during the State Street Art Fair on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 St. Street Art Fair/cache/071713_NEWS_StateStArtFair_MRM_14_fullsize.JPG
Woodcarver Jim Durow, of Wooden Feather Carving Studio, out of Marysville, keeps his hands busy as he carves a bird while sitting at his booth on S. Thompson St. on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 St. Street Art Fair/cache/071713_NEWS_StateStArtFair_MRM_13_fullsize.JPG
Art fair goers attempt to shade the hot sun while wearing hats as they walk down S. Thompson St. on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 St. Street Art Fair/cache/071713_NEWS_StateStArtFair_MRM_12_fullsize.JPG
Kathleen Cohen, of San Fransisco, gets a closer look at a necklace at the In the Beginning booth on S. Thompson St. on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/00 St. Street Art Fair/cache/071713_NEWS_StateStArtFair_MRM_11_fullsize.JPG
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Jasmine Steele hula hoops on East Liberty Street during the Ann Arbor Art Fair on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Courtney Sacco I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_1_/cache/071713_art_fair_CS-3_fullsize.JPG
Ann Arbor police sergeant Hickey hands out fans on East Liberty Street during the Ann Arbor Art Fair on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Courtney Sacco I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_1_/cache/071713_art_fair_CS-5_fullsize.JPG
People look through prints fromm Scanlan Photography at Ann Arbor Art Fair on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Courtney Sacco I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_1_/cache/071713_art_fair_CS-6_fullsize.JPG
Artists and shoppers filled South State street during the State Street Area Art Fair on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Courtney Sacco I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_1_/cache/071713_art_fair_CS-8_fullsize.JPG
Jessica Joy sews together a handbag in her booth during the State Street Area Art Fair on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Courtney Sacco I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_1_/cache/071713_art_fair_CS-9_fullsize.JPG
Figurines by Rex Benson on display during the State Street Area Art Fair on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Courtney Sacco I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_1_/cache/071713_art_fair_CS-11_fullsize.JPG
Danny Sayre shows one of his mirrors on display during the State Street Area Art Fair on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Courtney Sacco I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_1_/cache/071713_art_fair_CS-12_fullsize.JPG
A woman looks thought a collection of keychains on display during the State Street Area Art Fair on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Courtney Sacco I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_1_/cache/071713_art_fair_CS-14_fullsize.JPG
10-year-old Jessie Stahl uses a spray water fan to keep cool during the Ann Arbor Art Fair on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Courtney Sacco I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_1_/cache/071713_art_fair_CS-15_fullsize.JPG
Roberta Jahn looks through a kaleidoscope made by Susan Goulding during the State Street Area Art Fair on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Courtney Sacco I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_1_/cache/071713_art_fair_CS-16_fullsize.JPG
Yard sculptures made by Steve and Troy Anderson on display during the State Street Area Art Fair on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Courtney Sacco I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_1_/cache/071713_art_fair_CS-17_fullsize.JPG
A woman looks at a glow-in-the-dark jellyfish lamp during the State Street Area Art Fair on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Courtney Sacco I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_1_/cache/071713_art_fair_CS-19_fullsize.JPG

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The Ann Arbor Art Fair got back into action Wednesday, with crowds of visitors lining downtown streets.

These photos come from the State Street Area Art Fair, one of the four fairs that run concurrently. The fair continues through Saturday; find full coverage here.

Comments

Nicholas Urfe

Wed, Jul 17, 2013 : 11:15 p.m.

Looks like a large crowd.

Nicholas Urfe

Wed, Jul 17, 2013 : 9:58 p.m.

Maybe it's just the lens, but I don't recall the people at art fair being... so big.

bradmat

Wed, Jul 17, 2013 : 9:18 p.m.

Wondering how to get in contact with Artful Furnishings of Farmington Hills - love the State of Michigan coasters - I live in PA so cant go to the Art Fair this year.

Melanie Maxwell

Thu, Jul 18, 2013 : 2:09 p.m.

Hi Bradmat, I just checked his business card. He has an Etsy store: www.artcraftfurnishings.etsy.com Robert also mentioned that his Michigan shaped coasters are a popular seller!

jen777

Thu, Jul 18, 2013 : 12:42 a.m.

Brad - see if they have a website - sometimes there is link from listings in artists listing

jen777

Wed, Jul 17, 2013 : 9:11 p.m.

How about pictures of the Original Art Fair? That and the South U area have some beautiful and talented stuff.

Bob Needham

Wed, Jul 17, 2013 : 9:49 p.m.

Definitely. Our photographers will focus on one fair each day.

Bear

Wed, Jul 17, 2013 : 8:28 p.m.

there is no S. Thompson st. in Ann Arbor. For there to be a S. Thompson st., there would have to be a N. Thompson st. and that would have to be north of Huron. Thompson st. is only three or four blocks long, running between Liberty and Packard. You'd think that these writers would have figured out how this town is laid out by now. Bad enough they confuse fourth avenue with fourth st. all the time. BTW, there is no S. fourth st., either. But there IS both a north & south fourth avenue. Go figure.

KateT

Wed, Jul 17, 2013 : 9:38 p.m.

Or, should I say, "an 1853"? :-)

KateT

Wed, Jul 17, 2013 : 9:36 p.m.

Melanie, I looked online at a 1853 map. It's just "Thompson". I was curious because I was married on that street. You made a teeny- weeny mistake; that's fine by me. In the bigger picture, thank you for the great article!

Melanie Maxwell

Wed, Jul 17, 2013 : 8:48 p.m.

Interesting, I was using the official ArtFair.org map for reference while writing my captions. http://artfairs.visitannarbor.org/images/uploads/file/A2artfairmap2013.pdf Anyone aware if there was ever a north and south Thompson?

Lonnie

Wed, Jul 17, 2013 : 6:48 p.m.

I'm enjoying the picture updates, thank you! It's tough being at my work desk when I'd like to be out and about the art fair. Thanks for the photos, please continue posting them.