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  Krasl Art Center in downtown St. Joseph, Michigan collects and publicly displays contemporary sculpture. On our campus and throughout the community, indoors and out, you can engage with dynamic artworks by Dale Chihuly, Richard Hunt, George Rickey, and many more artists – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Explore KAC’s public sculpture sites and you will learn about more than art; you will discover the community in which it lives.

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  Head to Lake Bluff Park on the second weekend of July for the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff presented by 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services and Krasl Art Center! 2026 dates are Saturday, July 11 from 9 AM – 6 PM, and Sunday, July 12 from 10 AM – 5 PM.

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  The Richard Hunt Studio Center in Benton Harbor is a dynamic community resource in the making. As the former satellite studio of American sculptor Richard Hunt, it is a space that honors Hunt’s legacy and spirit, his practice of making art public, and his commitment to the studio as a catalyst for development and innovation.

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Friday, July 10, 2026, 5 – 9 PM

Enjoy Watermark Brewing Co. beer and Domaine Berrien wine, food trucks, and entertainment as we celebrate the 64th Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff, presented by 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services! Meet the exhibiting artists and mingle with others in the community to kick off this monumental event. Artist booths open Saturday at 9 AM for Collectors’ Experience patrons, and at 10 AM for general admission visitors.

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!

• General Admission (guests age 13+): $10
• Day-of tickets: Purchased at the entrance to the event under Rising Crossing Tides
• KAC Members get in for free! Review your membership online, here, or visit our front desk for more information.

FOOD, DRINKS, & MUSIC

The Block Party has a full lineup in place for a thrilling evening to kick-off KAC’s Largest Fundraiser with a bang!

Enjoy music from JEWELL & THE FUTURE and SAVANNAH NICKS!

The evening kicks off with Samantha Nicks from 5 – 6:30 PM. She is an independent acoustic singer and songwriter based in the Michiana region of Northern Indiana Known for her country covers and original folk-leaning music, she regularly performs live shows at local venues and restaurants throughout the South Bend and Elkhart areas. 

Headlining the Block Party is Jewell & The Future at 7 PM! 

They play a blend of R&B, FUNK, Reggae, and Rock with covers from Kool and Da Gang, Bob Marley, Prince, EWF, Ohio Players, Third World all the way to the Doobie Brothers, etc. Electric Mix of different musical styles labeled, “Grind Funk” by the college crowd!

Bring your appetite

We have food trucks planned for this year’s festivities! Including Taste Budz, Sweet Ts BBQ, Greekshore, and Kingstreet Foods! 

Meet us for a drink

We love sharing a drink with friends! Watermark Brewery Company beer and Domaine Berrien Cellars wine are $8 a glass. Pepsi products will be available for $4.

For the safety of all guests and artwork, pets are prohibited in Lake Bluff Park and at the Block Party. Service animals are always welcome.

• LABEL DESIGN COMPETITION
• MERCHANDISE
• VIP PACKAGES
• PRESS & MEDIA
• ART FAIR ADMISSION INFORMATION
• VOLUNTEER AT KRASL ART FAIR ON THE BLUFF
• EVENT INFORMATION
• PLAN YOUR VISIT
• VISITING WITH CHILDREN
• FEATURED ARTISTS
• SPONSORSHIP
• INFORMATION FOR ARTISTS
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