2025

Kick-Off Events

The Ann Arbor Art Fair is taking over the streets of downtown Ann Arbor early with two community events as a kickoff for the fair’s artistic festivities. Dart For Art and Paint the Town Block pARTy embody creativity and collaboration between the three fairs that make up the Ann Arbor Art Fair and are designed to bring the community together and showcase the vibrant talent and collective spirit that defines the city of Ann Arbor and the Ann Arbor Art Fair.

COMMUNITY EVENT PRELUDING THE ANN ARBOR ART FAIR PRESENTED BY

Tuesday, July 15 | 5 PM – 9 PM

• Downtown Ann Arbor, on Liberty, State and Main Streets

• Free Entry I Fun For All Ages

• LIVE David Zinn Chalk Art at 5 PM and 7 PM

• Plein Air Painting - Artists register here!

• LIVE Music and Activities in the Street

  • DJ Batz

  • Ann Arbor Hands-on Museum

  • Ain’t Dead Yet

  • Doodles Academy

  • Whoa Silent Disco

  • Wolverine Pickleball

  • And more!

• Great food and great drinks!

• Full Map below!

COMMUNITY EVENT PRELUDING THE ANN ARBOR ART FAIR PRESENTED BY

Lace up your shoes and join the excitement! Dart for Art presented by the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, The Original is an all-inclusive, one-mile run/walk in scenic downtown Ann Arbor. Whether you’re a top runner competing for prizes or a family just looking for some fun, this one mile course has something for everyone.

• Tuesday, July 15 | 5 PM – 9 PM

• Downtown Ann Arbor, on the Corner of North University and Fletcher

• Register now and learn more at DartForArt.org

• Race into the Paint the Town Party!

Additional Activities

• Arbor Brew Beer Garden! - First 500 Race Registrants (21+) gets a FREE BEER!

• Ann Arbor Symphony - Instrument Petting Zoo

• City Of Ann Arbor Fire Department - Fire Truck Spray Park

• City Of Ann Arbor Police Department - Button Making & Explore a Cruiser

• Orangetheory - Rowing Machine Competitions & Free Classes

• Pat Tees - Screen Print Your Own T-Shirt

• Putt-R-Round - Pop Up Putt Putt for all ages