Fine Art Fair in Sturgeon Bay May 26-27

A young artist paints a mural in the family activity area at the Fine Art Fair in 2015. Photo by Amanda Thuss.

Bring your creativity and prepare to paint at this year’s Sturgeon Bay Fine Art Fair. Browse some of the finest original art around the nation with your family and friends this Memorial Day weekend. The fair  hosts 90 artists displaying and selling their original pieces of art in various media.

Cast your ballot for your favorite artist in the People’s Choice Award contest. Fair participants’ creativity is awarded with ribbons and cash prizes Saturday afternoon. Ribbons are awarded for Best of Show, first, second, third place and honorable mention for two-dimensional art, as well as, first, second, third place and honorable mention for three-dimensional art.

People of all ages can stop by the art activities tent to make a craft, paint a wooden sturgeon, decorate the 50-foot mural, and more. Stop by the raffle tent to be included in a drawing for a piece of art. Blues musician, Cathy Grier, performs throughout the event and strolling entertainers delight fair-goers with music, face painting and balloon animals. Food and beverage vendors are available all weekend.

Volunteers are needed to staff a variety of areas. To volunteer, contact Rose at 920.743.6246 or [email protected].

The Fine Art Fair runs May 26-27 in Sunset Park, Sturgeon Bay, and is open 10 am to 5 pm Saturday and 10 am to 4 pm Sunday. Admission is free. For more information call 920.743.6246 or visit sturgeonbay.net.