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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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  Krasl Art Center offers youth and adult education programs in a variety of media, including drawing, painting, photography, stop-motion animation, ceramics, and sculpture. Stay up-to-date on classes by subscribing to our e-newsletter

  KAC offers in-person programs including youth camps & classes, teen/adult classes, and visiting artist workshops year-round.

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    • FALL FINALE & ANNUAL MEETING

  Something is always happening at Krasl Art Center. From the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff to ongoing public events indoors and out to our volunteer gatherings, Krasl is a vibrant year ’round gathering spot. See what’s coming soon. We’d love to see you at Krasl Art Center in beautiful downtown St. Joseph, Michigan.

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      • BLOCK PARTY
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    • INFORMATION FOR ARTISTS
    • SPONSORSHIP
  • FAQ’s – KRASL ART FAIR

  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! 2025 dates are Saturday, July 12 from 10 am – 6 pm, and Sunday, July 13 from 10 am – 5 pm.

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  The non-profit Krasl Art Center provides southwest Michigan residents and visitors the opportunity to experience high quality art exhibitions, installations, and events, and to participate in art classes, camps, guest artist workshops, and outreach opportunities. Always changing indoors and out, Krasl is grateful for the support of our generous donors, volunteers and members. If you haven’t yet, please consider volunteering, becoming a member and/or making a donation. It all matters.

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The Krasl Art Fair, presented by 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services is held the second weekend in July each year.

Come for the art, and stay for the community! Krasl Art Center is free and open to the public during Art Fair hours. Explore two fantastic exhibitions on view in The Gallery and The Lab, or relax in The Lounge with air conditioning and comfortable seating. Stay ArtsBound the entire weekend and beyond with our partner cultural organizations!

Outdoors on Krasl Art Center’s grounds, discover local artists and artworks for sale, and participate in free art-making activities.

Beyond KAC and Lake Bluff Park, below are links to help you plan a fun-filled weekend with the help of the Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council:

• Discover Creative Connections
• Wine, Beer, Cider, and Spirits Makers Trail
• Social Districts
• Restaurants
• Tours & Attractions 
• Lighthouse Tours

SAFETY & AMENITIES

FIRST AID

First-aid is located at the corner of Broad Street & Lake Boulevard. Basic first-aid needs may be met at this tent. In the event of an emergency, dial 911.

RESTROOMS

Portable facilities are located outside of the event grounds along Lake Bluff Park. Krasl Art Center is open with restroom access. Public restrooms are also available at the staircase at Broad Street leading to Silver Beach Park.

ADA & ACCESSIBILITY

The Art Fair is accessible. Wheelchairs are available on a first-come-first-served basis inside Krasl Art Center. Handicapped parking is located in a city parking lot located at Broad Street & Lake Boulevard. The lot is accessible through the alley with handicapped cards or plates.

LOST AND FOUND

Lost and Found is located inside Krasl Art Center, 269.983.0271.

LOST PEOPLE

Lost people are encouraged to wait in Krasl Art Center’s lobby, (269.983.0271). For assistance in locating your lost person, contact any uniformed City of St. Joseph officer or a Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff volunteer.

ATM/CREDIT CARDS

Many artists accept credit card payments. ATMs are located in downtown St. Joseph on Ship Street & Broad Street and inside St. Joe Today.

Presenting sponsor 1st Source Bank has ATMs in three locations:

• Hilltop Road
• Ship Street
• Red Arrow Highway

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• FAQ's - KRASL ART FAIR
• BLOCK PARTY
• ART FAIR ADMISSION INFORMATION
• Volunteer at Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff
• EVENT INFORMATION
• RELAX & REFRESH
• VISITING WITH CHILDREN
• FEATURED ARTISTS
• SPONSORSHIP
• INFORMATION FOR ARTISTS
• Donate