MONDAY, JULY 13TH, 2009 / 5 PM to 9:30 PM
North University between Thayer and Fletcher
Come party with the locals to kick off art fair week at the Townie Street Party. It’s a family event, and admission is free. Free parking is available at bagged meters on Fletcher, State, and Liberty. Paid visitor parking available at UM Thayer and Palmer Parking Decks.
Find out more about Townie Party activities below:
KIDS ART FAIR In cooperation with Toyota and the Ann Arbor District Library, the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair presents the Kids’ Art Fair, giving selected young artists the opportunity to exhibit and sell their artwork at the Townie Street Party just like other Art Fair artists! The Kids’ Art Fair encourages talented young artists ages 6-14 to continue to make art and to look towards careers in art, as well as encouraging young people to appreciate, buy and collect art.
The 2009 Kids Art Fair Jury will take place at the Ann Arbor District Library, Pittsfield Branch
2359 Oak Valley Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 327-4200
Thursday May 28th, 5-8 PM
Sunday, May 31st, 1-4PM
For more information, please contact Aaron Gold: 734-994-5260, programs@artfair.org.
TOWNIE TOPPERS Come create a crazy concoction for your cranium at this series of wacky hat designing workshops. In partnership with the Ann Arbor Street Fair and AADL, the DIY wizards at Modati Clothing will be on hand to help you transform boxes of thrift store treasures into top of the dome masterpieces. No idea is too wild, no vision too cosmic - express what’s in your brain on your brain! Then take your topper to town in a runway show at the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair’s 5th Ever Townie Street Party, July 13, and win awesome prizes! Updates available on the AADL events blog.Full press release available here.
Workshops are available for students grades 6-12 and take place at the Ann Arbor District Library (downtown branch)
Session 1: May 17, 1-3pm
Session 2: May 31, 1-3 pm
Session 3:June 7, 1-3 pm
Session 4:June 28, 1-3 pm
343 South Fifth Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 327-4525
Townie Toppers is made possible by the generous support of the following Community Partners:
CREATIVE CONNECTIONS In partnership with the Ann Arbor Art’s Alliance, Creative Connections at the Townie Street Party showcases area arts and cultural organizations. The tent includes everything from art galleries to local symphonies, theater companies to artist collectives – be sure to visit this vibrant tent! TOWNIE TERRACE More information coming soon.
TOWNIE HALL A unique opportunity to meet and network with representatives from WashtenawCounty towns as they highlight what’s special in their community. In addition, the Street Art Fair’s Community Partners will be offering activities and passing out all kinds of fun freebies. KIDS ARTZONE The Kids ArtZone provides free “make and take” activities for younger children and their families. In keeping with our Zero Waste goals, the activities utilize reused and repurposed materials and encourage interaction with the natural environment. Projects include recycled tube rain sticks, milk carton birdhouses, recycled paper bag hats, and bottle cap necklaces.
TOWNIE GRUB Grab some grub from a selection of food vendors, located on North University.
TOWNIE TOURS with Golden International Take a tour of Ann Arbor in style in a Golden International Limousine!
SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
Dennis J. Carter
Washtenaw Land Trust
Ann Arbor Transportation Authority
Vicki Honeyman
John Wehr, D.D.S.
Townie Hall and Creative Connection Participants
Boy Scouts Troop #8
Townie Hall Committee
Current
Ann Arbor Street Art Fair Staff and Board of Directors
