49th Annual East Lansing Art Festival May 19 - 20, 2012
49th ANNUAL EAST LANSING ART FESTIVAL
We are in need of volunteers for artist farewell (load-out) on Sunday, May 20 from 4pm to 8pm (or any time between). Vounteers receive a free t-shirt (and our sincere gratitude!). Please contact Michelle at mcarlson@cityofeastlansing.com or 517-319-6888
Special thanks to Such Video for creating this PSA for the festival!
Something Original for Everyone! May 19 and 20, 2012
The East Lansing Art Festival (ELAF) is one of the top 100 fine art festivals in the nation! This two-day celebration of arts and culture kicks off the festival season every spring in the beautiful downtown city streets of East Lansing, Michigan. The ELAF is free to the public - featuring more than 200 juried fine art and fine craft artists from across North America in a vibrant artist exhibition and marketplace. Live eclectic music, children's hands-on arts activities and an international-style food court add to the weekend festivities.
It is construction season! Check MDOT for current road closures: enter East Lansing zip code: 48823
Shuttle Service to the festival provided by the Capital Area Transportation Authority: CATA is proud to be a sponsor of the East Lansing Art Festival and encourages all patrons to utilize CATA services provided for their convenience and enjoyment!
COMING SOON! The ELAF will celebrate 50 years in 2013!
We are gathering information from community members and Art Fest devotees in preparation for the 2013 ELAF 50th Anniversary Celebration. Please tell us what the ELAF means to you! If you have photos, mementos, anecdotes or images of art work purchased from festivals past please share them with us at info@elartfest.com!
Artists: Application process for 2012 is now closed. Artists may apply online at www.zapplication.org between Sept. 1 and Jan. 31 each season.
Sponsors: The ELAF is a non-profit event which relies on corporate and individual sponsorships as well as in-kind donations to make the event possible. The ELAF offers many sponsorship and recognition opportunities with a great return on the investment in your community. Please contact us at info@elartfest.com
Performers, Children's Area Presenters may send media kit and information about your act to 410 Abbot Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823 between Sept. 1 and Jan. 31 each season. PERFORMANCE LINEUP IS FULL AT THIS TIME.
FOOD COURT IS FULL for the 2012 event. ELAF gives first priority to local vendors serving International-style Cuisine.
