EVENT INFORMATION

It is time for the 64th Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff, presented by 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services! Discover handmade artworks by 172 professional artists from across the United States, set against the beautiful backdrop of Lake Michigan and the charming hospitality of Southwest Michigan.

2026 KRASL ART FAIR ON THE BLUFF AWARD WINNERS

The Best of Clay category award, presented by Bricks & Minifigs, goes to: 

Scott Martin | 13 | Schoolcraft, MI

The Best of Drawing/Printmaking category award, presented by Coulter Family Dentistry, goes to: 

Rachel Mentzer | 5 | Lorain, MI

The Best of Fibers category award, presented by LaPorte Construction Co., goes to: 

Laura Gutzwiller | 107 | Valparaiso, IN

The Best of Mixed Media – 2D/3D category award, presented by DLZ, goes to: 

Michelle McDowell Smith | 156 | Roanoke, VA

The Best of Glass category award, presented by Anne Odden, goes to

Robert Langestee | 43 | Crete, IL

The Best of Jewelry category award, presented by Jane Addams Research Center & Poet’s Corner goes to: 

Joyce Slate | 93 | Hugo, MN

The Best of Metal category award, presented by IBID Industries, Inc., goes to:

Jay Kim | 136 | Alpharetta, GA

The Best of Painting category award, presented by Helene Hellman, goes to:

Lidia Wylandowska | 164 | Crete, IL

The Best of Photography category award, presented by Twin City Camera Club, goes to: 

Donald Pennington | 137 | Ypsilanti, MI

The Best of Wood category award, presented by Pearson Construction Company, Inc., goes to:

Luke McGowan | 137 | Indianapolis, IN

The Spirit of Olga Award, Anonymously presented, goes to:

Joyce Slate | 93 | Hugo, MN

The Board of Directors’ Choice Award, goes to

Eric Mort | Glass | 117 | Austin, TX

And our 2026 Award Winner for the Krasl Handcrafted Design Competition is Mari Barros!


WELCOME

The Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff is a historic and beloved event in Southwest Michigan. It began as a clothesline art fair organized in 1962 by local artists, including Olga Krasl, and is tied to the evolution of the art center itself.  On behalf of Krasl Art Center, our community, and the arts, we welcome you to the 2026 fair! Additional event information, including our pet policy, is available on the Plan Your Visit page. 

Welcome, and enjoy. We look forward to seeing you in July!

KEY DATES & DETAILS

BLOCK PARTY

Friday, July 10: 5 – 9 PM

A Pre-fair party for artists, guests, and the community

$10 admission, buy tickets now.

ART FAIR

Saturday, July 11: 10 AM – 6 PM

Sunday, July 12: 10 AM – 5 PM

Plan your visit

Shuttle Service

A FREE shuttle service will be available for guests of the 2026 Art Fair on the Bluff. There will be two shuttle stops in 2026. One at St. Joseph High School located at 2521 Stadium Drive in St. Joseph and the second at Michigan Works! located at 499 W. Main Street in Benton Harbor. The 40 passenger shuttles will be active on Saturday, July 11 from 9 AM – 6 PM and Sunday, July 12 from 10 AM – 4 PM, with a scheduled driver break at 12:30 PM each day.The shuttles will transport groups of up to 40 to and from the Fair with the pick up at the corner of Broad and State Street.

Tim’s Tours, a shuttle service based out of South Bend, will be escorting guests.

 PARKING MAP OF THE CITY ST. JOSEPH, MI

ATTEND THE FAIR & SUPPORT THE ARTS

Donations online and onsite support year-round programs presented to the public by Krasl Art Center in St. Joseph and Benton Harbor

The 2026 Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff Guidebook provided by MailMax is NOW available!

Use the map to locate all artist booths, event information, and guest amenities. Free, limited copies will also be available at guest check-in throughout the art fair weekend.

THANK YOU TO OUR PRESENTING AND PREMIER SPONSORS

Please scroll through images to view our amazing sponsors!

Presenting:

1st Source Wealth Advisory Services

Premier:

PHOTO POLICY

While photography is permitted, artists have the right to request no photographs be taken of their artwork without expressed consent. Always ask permission from the artist before attempting to photograph near or within a booth. 

By attending the event, you are granting permission for Krasl Art Center staff and photographers to capture your image and be used in promotional materials, including but not limited to social media, print newsletters, and advertisements.