Art Activities
July 16-18, 2026
Chalk the Walk With David Zinn
Chalk the Walk features Ann Arbor’s own world-renown Artist David Zinn. Recognized globally for his clever and improvised chalk street art, Zinn will be creating his original temporary chalk work live during each day of the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair event now in two locations!
Sidewalk chalk will be available so that fairgoers can join in on the creativity and add their own mark on this year’s Ann Arbor Art Fair.
ZINN HOURS AND LOCATIONS:
(LOCATION 1) Liberty + Fifth Ave.: 1-3PM Thursday (July 16), & Saturday (July 18) - Rain Day Friday same time
(LOCATION 2) Church Street near South U: 4-6PM Friday (July 17) - Rain Day Saturday same time
Live Ceramic Demonstrations
For 65 years now, The Ann Arbor Potters Guild has joined the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, The Original to give ceramic demonstrations of wheel thrown pottery! Watch as they create ceramic works of art each day of the fair!
LOCATION: Hill Auditorium Lawn - North University - University of Michigan Campus
The Art Activity Zone
Create your own works of art in the Art Activity Zone at the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, The Original. Family-friendly art projects are open to all ages and free to the public!
LOCATION: Located on UM Campus Ingalls Mall at the base of Burton Memorial Tower, on E. Washington between Thayer and Fletcher.
Thursday, 10am-8pm
Friday, 10am-8pm
Saturday, 10am-6pm
We Rock the Spectrum
MINI SENSORY ZONE
Need a sensory break during the fair? They’ve got you covered! We Rock The Spectrum bringing their Mini Sensory Zone—a calm, inclusive space for guests of all ages and abilities to relax, explore, and recharge amid the excitement.
At their booth, you’ll find:
• Noise-reducing headphones
• A sensory table & interactive sensory board
• Toys that support balance & calming movement
• Best selling sensory toys from WRTS Rock Shop
• Giveaways and community resources for families
• Info about WRTS gym and inclusive programs for kids, teens & young adults
LOCATION: The State Street District Art Fair
The Kid Collectors Club
The Guild of Artists and Artisans is excited to add, new this year, The Kids Collectors Club which is a program to inspire the next generation of art collectors. Artwork donated by various artists participating in this year’s Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair, will be exhibited in the Kids Collectors tent where kids 17 and under can come and select a piece of artwork priced $10 and under.
Kids will be inspired to learn more about the artists work they selected by receiving a card with information about the artist, the art, and the booth number. Likewise, kids will be encouraged to write a thank you card to the artist telling them why they selected the piece. This connection between the artist and the buyer is one of the unique aspects of buying art at art fairs and hopefully this exchange of information will provide a similar impactful connection.
LOCATION: Each day of the fair 10AM-6PM on South University between E. University and Church.
