theShadow Art Fair

The Shadow Art Fair is a juried event that allows local artists to exhibit and sell their works within a comfortable, friendly, and supportive setting. This one-day, 12–hour event is held every July at The Corner Brewery in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Local music, featured brews, and other special activities add a distinct flavor and sense of community to this creative showcase. More info »

The Shadow Art Fair was created and is organized by the Michigan Design Militia.

Many thanks to our regular sponsors, the Corner Brewery, VGKids, and Zingerman's.

The next event is the Krampus Costume Ball at 7:00pm on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at the Corner Brewery in Ypsilanti, MI.

We believe in supporting art in the community, and that’s why in 2008 we started a fund earmarked for arts-related grants. The money raised at the Shadow Art Fair (from the two-cent admission fee, and the special Shadow Brews, for instance) supply the grant fund, then we make it available to local artists to help them with their awesome ideas. We ran another round of art-money-giving-away for Winter 2011's Krampus Costume Ball. The deadline has passed.

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