Art on the Square
July 12-13 | Saturday: 9AM – 6PM, Sunday: 10AM – 5PM
LOCATION: Capitol Square, Madison, WI
ADMISSION: FREE
One of the Midwest’s most popular and highly regarded outdoor celebrations of the arts will return to the Capitol Square on Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13, 2025, as MMoCA presents the 67th annual Art Fair on the Square.
With its mix of music, entertainment, and outdoor dining, as well as over 500 artists exhibiting paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, jewelry, handmade clothing and accessories, and fine craft, the fair draws nearly 200,000 visitors to Madison’s Capitol Square.
The Guild Artists Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair
July 17-19 | Thursday & Friday: 10AM – 9PM, Saturday: 10AM – 8PM
LOCATION: Ann Arbor, MI
ADMISSION: FREE
The Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair is the largest of the three official partner fairs that comprise the award-winning and highly respected Ann Arbor Art Fair. Roughly 400,000 people attend the event each year. The Summer Art Fair is located on Main Street in the heart of Ann Arbor as well as Liberty, State, and South University Streets, stretching from its charming downtown to the campus of the University of Michigan. It is run by The Guild of Artists & Artisans, a non-profit Artist Member Organization whose mission is to provide marketing opportunities to artists. It is the only show run by and for the artists. It is consistently ranked as one of the Top 100 Art Fairs in the Country.
Mystic Outdoor Art Festival
August 9-10 | Saturday: 11AM – 5PM
LOCATION: Mystic River Park, Mystic, CT.
ADMISSION: FREE.
The two-day Mystic Outdoor Art Festival is the oldest, juried art show in the Northeast region. The Mystic Outdoor Art Festival serves an audience of art enthusiasts, as well as weekend visitors from the local surrounding communities, New England, the Tri-State area and beyond. The trail of artists begins in downtown Mystic and follows the Mystic River into the shipyard of the Mystic Seaport Museum. The festival showcases close to 270 artists from around the country with over a mile of fine arts and crafts including oils, watercolors, photography, textiles, sculpture, woodwork, acrylics and more!
37th Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival
September 6-7 | Saturday: 10AM – 6PM, Sunday: 10AM – 4PM
LOCATION: Laudholm Campus, Wells, ME
ADMISSION: FREE for member, $10 for non-members
The Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival is a juried event highlighting many of New England's most skilled creative people. It attracts thousands of visitors who appreciate their fine work. The event is held every September on the weekend after Labor Day. Music and food round out the festival, which is a major fundraiser for Laudholm Trust, the nonprofit that supports the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve!
Smithsonian Craft2Wear Show
September 26-28 | Friday & Saturday: 10AM – 5PM, Sunday: 10AM – 4PM
LOCATION: Smithsonian Institution Arts and Industries Building
900 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington, DC
Smithsonian Craft2Wear is a three day show and sale of the finest in American contemporary wearable craft and design, held in the beautiful National Building Museum in Washington, DC. Visitors will see works from artists from across the country in three categories: Jewelry, Wearable Art and Accessories. Serious collectors and casual shoppers alike will find one-of-a kind works in all price ranges.
Paradise City Arts Northampton
October 11-13 | Saturday: 10AM – 6PM, Sunday: 10AM – 5PM, Monday: 10AM – 4PM
LOCATION: Three County Fairgrounds, 54 Old Ferry Road, off Route 9
Northampton, MA
ADMISSION: Adults: Online: $14 | Box Office: $16 Students: $8 | Three-Day Pass $18 12 and under free.
New England’s most extraordinary show of 220 of America’s finest artists and makers. Stroll three airy buildings filled with the best in fine art, craft and design. Enjoy sensational food by local chefs and craft cocktails in the Festival Dining Tent. Take in the themed exhibition and walk the sculpture promenade. All ages can participate in the exciting mural project, use an antique letterpress, and create charming finger puppets. This fall our Silent Art Auction benefits the Chamber of Commerce of Northampton. Held at the peak of fall foliage season, this event features three days filled with a breadth of exhibitors and activities that will keep everyone enthralled and entertained.
Paradise City Arts Marlborough
November 21-23 | Friday: 10AM – 5PM, Saturday: 10AM – 6PM, Sunday: 11AM – 5PM
LOCATION: Royal Plaza Trade Center, Marlborough, MA
ADMISSION: Adults: Online: $14 | Box Office: $16 Students: $8 | Three-Day Pass $18 12 and under free.
A highly selective, beautifully curated showcase for over 170 of the finest independent artists and makers, this event is a “must-see” for lovers of the arts in the Greater Boston region and beyond. Recommended by the Boston Globe, the New York Times, and many other publications, Paradise City Marlborough is a treasure-trove of gift ideas, one-of-a-kind home furnishings, fashion, jewelry and fine art. With its lively ambiance, two cafes, a different band each day and the special exhibit “Styling the Seasons” in the Sculpture Cafe, it’s a great way to spend a day and support the arts.