An established tradition in Southwest Michigan, the Outsiders Outside Art Fair, at the Judith Racht Gallery, 13689 S Prairie Road, in Harbert, Michigan, will run Friday, Sept 3 from 6-9 pm and Saturday and Sunday, September 4 and 5 from 11 am until 5 pm. The event is held outdoors in tents and runs rain or shine.
“Outsider artists are people with enormous talent and creativity,” said Judith Racht, “but they have not been formally trained as artists. The work runs the spectrum from painting to woodcuts to sculpture, and to fiber art. These self-taught artists come from as far away as Katy, Texas and as close by as Lakeside, Michigan.
Many of the artists have exhibited here in the past but we always have some newly discovered artists too.”
This event, now in its 25th year, appeals to serious art collectors, people who are just looking, and people who love going to events. Especially outdoors in the summer. The event has always attracted a crowd, but with the pandemic this year, people will be expected to “socially distance” and wear masks when up close to others.
Tickets are $25 for the Friday evening preview party and $10 for Saturday and Sunday. Children’s admissions are free. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 269-469-1080.
image courtesy of Outsiders Art Fair
