The nationally acclaimed Laumeier Sculpture Park Art Fair is a three-day, outdoor event held annually on Mother's Day weekend and features local, regional and national artists plus hands-on, creative art experiences for all ages.
The Laumeier Art Fair features up to 150 juried artists from across the country, local food and beverage vendors, hands-on art activities for kids, art demonstrations and live music all weekend.
The Creation Location for Kids is open Saturday and Sunday and is free with Art Fair admission. Activities include make & take projects, play stations, and live, interactive entertainment.
Proceeds from the Art Fair support Laumeier Sculpture Park's dedication to creativity, community connections and the restorative beauty of art and nature. It is Laumeier's largest fundraising event of the year.
Art Fair hours are:
Admission is $10 per person for ages 11 and up. Ages 10 and under are free. Most memberships provide free admission to the Art Fair. No pets (other than service animals) or outside food & beverages are allowed.
For more information and to purchase admission online: laumeier.org
Tickets are also available at the gate during Art Fair hours.
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