July 27
Krasl Art Fair On The Bluff
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Every week, I take you on an Artist Date with me. The Artist Date comes from the book The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. Generally, Artist Dates are time alone, but sometimes an opportunity comes along to do something inspirational with a friend.
My friend, Amy, and I attended the 52nd annual Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff in St. Joseph, Michigan, on July 13. It was awesome!
The Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff is presented by the Krasl Art Center. The Krasl Art Center was built in 1979-1980 and is owned and operated by the St. Joseph Art Association, Inc.
The Art Association began in 1962 when a group of local artists organized and presented a summer art fair in St. Joseph’s Bluff Park.
Celeste North Glass
This year’s Art Fair featured 216 artists’ booths and draws around 70,000 guests.
Gruchalla/Rosetti Pottery
Artists from 32 states and 3 countries were represented.
It was a gorgeous day to walk around…
Celeste North Glass
…and enjoy the amazing variety of art.
We had a tasty lunch at Silver Beach Pizza which is located in a former train depot.
From there we had a view of the Whirlpool Compass Fountain. This super cool fountain was donated to the city of St. Joseph by Whirlpool Corporation and has a diameter of 200-feet and shoots water 35-feet in the air.
Just an ideal day in every way.
I had another Artist Date in St. Joseph, Michigan, earlier this year when I attended the Magical Ice Fest. What a difference five months makes.
NOTE: The artists whose work is represented above do not have websites, but if you do an internet search of their names, you can find more information.
What an awesome artists date. I love that glass, and what a cool place for a pizzeria!
Looks like a great event!
XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy
What an awesome place!
Nola
That looks like a great event with some beautiful and unique works!
We have two local art fairs here and I love them both! I’m always a little leery of taking pictures, because some of the artists can be a little…persnickety about it, but even when I can’t buy anything, I always leave feeling so inspired!
WOW!!! That glass is beautiful. Love the pottery as well. I love events like that. We have a craft fair coming in September near here, so hope to go.
Hope you enjoyed and we love seeing some of the artists’ work.
Have a serene Sunday.
Best wishes Molly
I would love to go there, what a fantastic day out. Have a super Sunday, we are all behind with blogging LOL xx0xxx
Mollie and Alfie
Definitely a great way to spend the day!
Really pretty pottery and I like that street car. By the way being told I resemble Clara Bow is the nicest compliment Ive ever been given so thank you very much, though I dont see the resemblance myself!
urban hounds
What a great day out!
Love the glassware and pottery – that starfish is gorgeous.
Lynne x
What a wonderful day you had!! Lucky girl!!!
My bathroom door will not lock and they can nose their way in at any time. Once my daughter-in-law was here and she went in the bathroom and Bambi followed her in there and she was all upset!!!! LOL I guess that is just animals wanting to take care of us!!
Awesome!! That looks like a great art show, what neat finds too.
That was such fun and what beautiful weather you had for your outing.
Hugs Madi and Mom
Seems to us that you should have been on the other side of the booth selling some of your beautiful creations!
We received the book in the mail this weekend! Thanks so much for sending it. I can’t wait to give it a read. I think you are right, August will be your month.
The glass ornaments are beautiful and I adore the little streetcar/trolly in the last photo. How cute! An ideal day indeed. If only everyday could be like that 🙂
Fabulous place and what an exicting day you had!
I love the Celeste Glass display – gorgeous! Marine theme is one of my faves plus I’m always interested in glass art. This photo reminds me of a craft centre in Denbighshire called “Glassblobbery” where a craftsman makes amazing glass sculptures and sells souvenirs.
http://www.glassblobbery.com
I just checked out the Glassblobbery website. I’m swooning.