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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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  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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  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 VIP EXPERIENCE

Pamper yourself and support the arts at the same time! Discover 2 ways to enjoy a very special VIP weekend at Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff, presented by 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services. Go ahead, you deserve it!

VIP COLLECTORS’ EXPERIENCE

Enjoy this ultimate VIP package and be a champion of the arts year-round through select memberships at Krasl Art Center. 

Members at the Collector ($250), Beacon Gold ($500), or Director’s Circle ($1000+) levels automatically receive a VIP Collectors’ Experience Package for two. Click here to sign up now.  

VIP Benefits include:

• 1. Entrance to the Block Party Featuring Music by Mike Struwin & Sankofa
  • Friday, 5 – 9 pm
  • Dance on the lawn and mingle with guests at this terrific pre-fair event.
• 2. Breakfast with the Artists 
  • Saturday, 7 – 10 am
  • Enjoy breakfast at  Schu’s among artists and fellow collectors.  
• 3. An Exclusive Collectors’ Only Shopping Hour
  • Saturday, 9 – 10 am
  • Be the first to see and shop the fair!
• 4. All Weekend access to the VIP Lounge 
  • Open during regular fair hours Saturday and Sunday
  • Refresh yourself with wine from Domaine Berrien Cellars, beer by the Livery, ice cold Pepsi and snacks.
• 5. Onsite Parking Pass (limited while supplies last)

VIP Packages will be mailed to all eligible members prior to the fair. 

Eligible memberships purchases made after June 30, will be available for in-person pick up. 

To confirm your membership level contact Monica at Krasl Art Center at 269-983-0271, ext 134, or via email at monica@krasl.org.

MUSIC & LOUNGE PASS

New this year, enjoy a Music & Lounge pass for the weekend. This $50 pass will ensure you are having a great time all weekend long at the Block Party and the Art Fair. 

Passes are available for sale at Krasl Art Center, the Block Party gates, onsite at the VIP Lounge throughout the fair and by clicking here.

Benefits include: 

• 1. Entrance to the Block Party Featuring  Music by Mike Struwin & Sankofa
  • Friday, 5 – 9 pm
  • Dance the night away and mingle with guests at this terrific pre-fair event.
• 2. All Weekend access to the VIP Lounge 
• Open during regular fair hours Saturday and Sunday
• Refresh yourself with wine from Domaine Berrien Cellars, beer by The Livery, ice cold Pepsi products, and ice cream snacks.