Socialization and the inside scoop on what the 2023 Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff commemorative design will look like can be had next week. The Krasl Art Center and Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber are hosting a Business After Hours event on Thursday, May 11, from 5 to 7 pm. There, they will unveil the commemorative design that’s often available on posters, banners, and branding of the event.
According to Krasl, this year’s artist is Alann Boatright, “…a former Michigander who now travels between Indiana and Florida as a full-time artist.”
The full event description follows.
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Be among the first to discover the 2023 Krasl Art Fair merchandise and commemorative design at Krasl Art Center’s (KAC) Business After Hours. Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber and KAC will host the event on Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 5 – 7 pm. Come for drinks, light snacks, networking, and free headshots provided by Smile on 3 Photography.
At 6 pm, KAC will unveil the 2023 Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff commemorative design. The 2023 event, presented by 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services, welcomes 172 artists from around the country to Southwest Michigan on July 8 and 9, 2023, and has been ranked as one of the top fairs for artists in the country. The commemorative design is incorporated into the atmosphere and branding of the weekend-long event.
The commemorative design is a custom artwork commissioned by KAC that is used to create merchandise, the Collectors’ Experience Pin, and the theme for the July event. This year’s artist is Alann Boatright, a former Michigander who now travels between Indiana and Florida as a full-time artist. For a preview of the custom painting Alann has created for the 2023 Art Fair, visit him online at ironplanetstudios.com.
In addition to networking, free headshots, and the commemorative design unveiling, guests will have first access to 2023 Art Fair merchandise and be able to purchase Collectors’ Experience packages and their tickets to the July event.
Admission to the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff supports year-round access to the arts. Instructions for ticketing, including free access, will be announced on May 1, when all tickets become available. The Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff is July 8 from 10 am – 6 pm, and July 9 from 10 am – 5 pm.
For more information, visit krasl.org/art-fair/event-information
