August 7th: 12pm-8:30pm | August 8th, 10am-8:30pm | August 9th, 10am-6pm
Booth #413
FEATURES:
Choose from a variety of creative and original works of art including sculptures, paintings, photographs, woodcarvings, glasswork, jewelry, multimedia compositions and more. Over $2.5 million of art is sold during the festival, ranging from limited editions to one-of-a-kind treasures. Purchase art from youth representing the future of the Uptown Art Fair at the Tomorrow’s Stars Seen Today youth art fair. Enjoy food and drinks from over 20 vendors, as well as non-stop entertainment on the CBS Outdoor Performance Stage. Relax in the Wine Garden, or create your own art at the Family Imagination Station activity area.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
The Uptown Art Fair is the winner of over 70 International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) Pinnacle Awards. The Pinnacles recognize the highest quality in promotional programs and materials produced by IFEA’s more than 3,000 member festivals and events around the world. They are the most prestigious awards in the special events industry. Art Fair Sourcebook listed the 2007 Uptown Art Fair as 8th in the nation. The Harris Guide ranked it the #1 Art Fair in Minnesota.
ATTENDANCE:
An average of 375,000 people attend annually, making the Art Fair #2 in statewide event attendance, second only to the Minnesota State Fair.
