The Saint Louis Art Fair (SLAF) is a free, three-day celebration of the visual and performing arts. The Art Fair will be held on September 18-20 in Clayton's central business district. The main focus is an easy-access juried exhibition of gallery-quality fine art and crafts with exhibiting artists.
The fair includes the Creative Castle, a special area for kids to take part in hands-on art projects and explore their creativity. Art activities in the Creative Castle are sponsored by the Contemporary Art Museum, New City School, COCA, Girl Scouts, Rohan Woods School, the St. Louis Artists Guild, The Magic House and others.
Families can also enjoy stage performances and booths featuring food from some of St. Louis' top restaurants.
Fair hours are Friday 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Creative Castle hours are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
More information: saintlouisartfair.com
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