Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025
Hours: 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Location: 111 East Kirby St., Detroit, MI 48202
The event is held on the corner of Kirby St. and John R in the heart of Detroit’s Cultural Center and will host 40 visual artist booths representing a wide variety of media. The Midtown Art Fair performance stage will be in the Hall of Nations, inside the International Institute building next to the outdoor venue. Performances will feature the Know Obstacles band, African Drumming and more. Check back for updates on performers and schedules.
Detroit legend, DJ Bruce Bailey will keep things grooving outside, again. Visitors will also be able to participate in the Art Action Experience with Detroit visual artist, Daniel Cascardo, and sample food from everyone’s favorite, Detroit’s Chef Taz.
Michigan Arts Access created the Midtown Art Fair in 2022 as an example of our vision of inclusion and accessibility, where people with disabilities of all ages have equitable opportunities to participate in, learn through, excel in and enjoy the arts. Inclusion also means we will celebrate the diversity that makes up the beautiful tapestry of Detroit’s creative community!
ARTIST INFORMATION
This is an inclusive event, not a disability event. The Midtown Art Fair embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity. All artists and musicians are encouraged to participate! Click here for the artist application.
PERFORMER INFORMATION
If you are a solo performer or have a performing group that would like to be a part of the Midtown Art Fair, contact patrick@miartsaccess.org for more information. Innovative artists (musicians, dancers, storytellers, comedians, theatre groups, etc.) from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
FOOD & OTHER BUSINESS VENDOR INFORMATION
We will be accepting only a small number of food vendors and companies with mass produced products. Click here for the vendor application. Food vendors will be chosen based on application date and the Fair Committee’s desire to have a variety of food and beverage items available for patrons. Other companies will also be chosen based on application date, but priority will be given to companies with products relating to the arts and/or disability/access/inclusion.
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION BOOTH INFORMATION
We strongly encourage nonprofit organizations with a mission that focuses on access, inclusion and/or diversity to get involved. Contact michael@miartsaccess.org for more information.
Michigan Arts Access is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and all proceeds from the Midtown Art Fair will go to support MiAA’s programs for children, youth and adults with disabilities.