This year marks the 26th year of the MCAD Art Sale. And once again I’m happy to say that I’ll be participating. This year, however, I’ll have 20 large paintings on display.

MCAD Art Sale is one of the most beloved destinations for affordable, appreciable artwork by emerging artists who are creating not only what’s new, but what’s next.

Held every year the weekend before Thanksgiving, MCAD Art Sale is your chance to buy one-of-a-kind works created by students and recent graduates. Now in its twenty-fourth year, the sale is a tradition that has generated more than $4,000,000 for emerging artists.

Thousands of original artworks are available in a diverse range of mediums—including paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, furniture, toys, clothing, jewelry, accessories, and more.

Every piece is priced at or below $2,000 and the average price is less than $100. All proceeds go directly to the individual artists or to the MCAD Art Sale Scholarship fund.

For more information please visit:

https://www.mcad.edu/artsale

The Red Wing Arts Fall Festival happens the 2nd weekend of October in the center of beautiful downtown Red Wing. This juried fine arts festival is one of Red Wing Arts’ core events, and typically brings over 16,000 people to the Red Wing area. This weekend is an exciting time – visitors come for the festival but spend lots of time enjoying the city as well. Our restaurants are hopping, hotels are bustling, and there is much to do to celebrate our community and the arts. Festival visitors can expect a variety of high-caliber original works of art for purchase, as well as other opportunities to be inspired: whether it’s listening to music on the main stage, creating something beautiful in our youth interactive zone, eating some delicious food, or participating in a community demonstration.

Saturday, October 14, 10 am - 5 pm

Sunday, October 15, 10 am - 4 pm

Red Wing Arts, 418 Levee Street, Red Wing, MN 55066

The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce is proud to present its long-standing Rivertown Fall Art Festival, attracting more than 10,000 people from MN and Western WI and throughout the Midwest. Located in beautiful historic downtown Stillwater, Minnesota along the scenic St. Croix River, a stunning fall backdrop to showcase your art!  To attract visitors, this event also offers a beer & wine tent, a variety of food selections, Live music and entertainment. 

The Rivertown Fall Art Festival is just steps away from a bustling main street that features art shops & galleries, boutiques and every flavor of restaurant. 

This juried Fine Art Festival showcases up to 130 artisans showcasing specialty hand-crafted items, including artist mediums of all kinds: ceramics, clay, culinary arts, drawing, fiber work, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, pottery, wood and an others category. 

October 7th, 2023: 10am - 5pm

October 8th, 2023: 10am - 4pm

For more information please visit:

https://greaterstillwaterchamber.com/rivertownfallartfestival.com

This is the time of the year when I opening my studio to exhibit everything I’ve got! Typically 100+ paintings and drawing are on display and available for purchase. My studio sale merges with the Art Wander, which consists of 40+ artists through Carver County exhibiting their work and process in over 20 studios. It’s a truly unique experience bound to be memorable.

September 22-24th

Friday - 1pm to 6pm

Saturday - 9am to 5pm

Sunday - 11am to 4pm

My studio location:

325 West 4th Street

Waconia, MN 55387

For more information please visit: artwander.com

Established in 1985, the Riverwalk Fine Art Fair is among the top rated art fairs in the nation. Held annually on the prestigious Riverwalk in Naperville, Illinois, the two day event draws more than 45,000 art conscious citizens from near and far. Enjoyed by artists for its sophisticated crowds, attentive staff and beautiful location, the fair is recognized as a premier festival of fine art and fine craft.

September 16, 10am to 5 pm

September 17, 10am to 5pm

Location: Main & Jackson and along the Riverwalk in the downtown section
Naperville, Illinois

For more information please visit: http://www.napervilleartleague.com/riverwalk-fine-art-fair.html

Saint Louis Art Fair presented by Centene Charitable Foundation is a nationally juried fine art and fine craft show consistently ranked as one of the nation’s top fine art fairs. Each year the Saint Louis Art Fair is held in the streets of Clayton, Missouri, attracting over 150,000 art enthusiasts to a space filled with quality food, art, and music.

Friday, September 8, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 9, 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 10, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

For more information please visit:

www.saintlouisartfair.com

Art in the Garden is a unique showcase of art and nature, geared to Arboretum visitors of all ages. Find a wide variety of art displayed by talented artists who will be on hand to meet with visitors in the "Artist Village" near the Margot Picnic Shelters. The Artist Village is a place where visitors and artists can mix, mingle, stroll, eat and shop!

Friday, August 18 - 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 19 - 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 20 - 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55318

For more information please visit:

https://arb.umn.edu/events/artinthegardens

The Uptown Art Fair is the winner of over 140 International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) Pinnacle Awards. The Pinnacles recognize the highest quality in promotional programs and materials produced by IFEA’s more than 3,000 member festivals and events around the world. They are the most prestigious awards in the special events industry. Art Fair Sourcebook listed the 2007 Uptown Art Fair as 8th in the nation. The Harris Guide ranked it the #1 Art Fair in Minnesota. ATTENDANCE: Nearly 400,000 people attend annually, making the Art Fair #2 in statewide event attendance, second only to the Minnesota State Fair.

August 4-5

Friday: 12 pm – 7 pm

Saturday: 10 am – 7 pm

Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm

For more information please visit:

http://www.uptownminneapolis.com/uptown-art-fair/

Wildflowers and formal gardens make this an idyllic setting for art, music, food and entertainment.  Circling the large pond in Loring Park, the work of 140 juried fine artists and fine craftspeople is showcased.  It is a beautiful urban setting with phenomenal art in every medium.

The Loring Park Art Festival is coordinated by Artists for Artists, a partnership of experienced artists, whose goal is to provide an opportunity to exhibit and sell work in an atmosphere designed with the artist in mind. Rated one of the ‘100 best fine art shows’ in Sunshine Artist Magazine since 2004.

July 29 and 30, 2022

Saturday - 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday - 10 am to 5 pm

For more information please visit:

http://www.loringparkartfestival.com/

Minnehaha Falls is one of Minneapolis' oldest and most popular parks featuring a majestic 53-foot waterfall, limestone bluffs, river overlooks, Sea Salt Eatery, many walking and hiking trails, and more! And now Minnehaha Falls will be the site of Minnesota's newest Art Fair! Celebrate over 100 local artists at the annual Minnehaha Falls Art Fair. Peruse a wide variety of mediums including paintings, ceramics, textiles, screen-printing, woodworking, photography, and more.

Friday, July 14  3-8pm

Saturday, July 15  10am-7pm

Sunday, July 16  10am-5pm

For more information please visit: https://www.minnehahafallsartfair.com

One of the Midwest's most popular and highly regarded outdoor celebrations of the arts will return to the Capitol Square July 8 and 9, 2023 as MMoCA presents the 64th annual Art Fair on the Square. With its mix of music, entertainment, and outdoor dining, as well as nearly 500 artists exhibiting paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, jewelry, handmade clothing and accessories, and fine craft, the fair draws nearly 200,000 visitors to Madison's Capitol Square. 

Saturday, July 8, 2022 (9 am–6 pm)
Sunday, July 9, 2022 (10 am–5 pm)

Booth 632

For more information please visit:

mmoca.org/events/special-events/art-fair-square/art-fair-square

The Des Moines Arts Festival is one of the world’s most respected festivals hosting 190 of the nation’s top artists on June 23-25, 2023 in a beautiful urban street setting surrounding the 4.4 acre John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and the newly constructed Krause Gateway Center designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop.

Eleven-time winner of the coveted Grand Pinnacle Award from the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA), the outdoor festival celebrating arts and culture attracts more than 200,000 people each year to its downtown location in Iowa's capital city and largest metropolitan area.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, 11AM - 10PM

SUNDAY 11AM - 5PM

Booth GS30

For more information please visit:

https://www.desmoinesartsfestival.org

The Old Town Art Fair takes place on Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11, 2023 in the heart of the charming Old Town Triangle Historic District. There will be 200+ nationally acclaimed artists, an estimated 30,000 art lovers, a Garden Walk, Live Music, Food Court and Children’s Corner. Gates open Saturday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, rain or shine.

Considered one of the top art fairs in the country, the Old Town Art Fair has been voted #1 in America for four years in a row by ArtFairCalendar.com and has been a perennial favorite of artists, art lovers, and art buyers since 1948. 

Saturday, June 10, 2023
10:00 am to 7:00 pm

Sunday, June 11, 2023
10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Booth 530

Town Triangle neighborhood
Chicago, Illinois

For more information please visit:

https://www.oldtownartfair.org

The Edina Art Fair is the first art fair of the summer in Minnesota and is rated one of the top 50 art festivals in the nation. The fair is held annually in the streets of 50th & France. 50th & France is the pre-eminent shopping destination in the Twin Cities; known for its luxury and lifestyle boutiques!

Friday, June 2, 12-7 pm

Saturday, June 3, 10-7 pm

Sunday, June 4, 10-5 pm

Booth 403

For more information please visit:

edinaartfair.com

In April I will be exhibiting nearly 20 paintings exclusively at Gallery 360. More information to come…

This year is the 25th anniversary of the MCAD Art Sale–can you believe it?! Twenty-five years of sharing the vibrant creativity of our students and alumni with our community. 

To celebrate this milestone year, MCAD is inviting 25 years of MCAD Alumni to participate in the MCAD Art Sale. I’m happy to say I’ll be one of those 100 artists selected.

MCAD Art Sale is one of the most beloved destinations for affordable, appreciable artwork by emerging artists who are creating not only what’s new, but what’s next.

Held every year the weekend before Thanksgiving, MCAD Art Sale is your chance to buy one-of-a-kind works created by students and recent graduates. Now in its twenty-fourth year, the sale is a tradition that has generated more than $4,000,000 for emerging artists.

Thousands of original artworks are available in a diverse range of mediums—including paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, furniture, toys, clothing, jewelry, accessories, and more.

Every piece is priced at or below $1,500 and the average price is less than $100. All proceeds go directly to the individual artists or to the MCAD Art Sale Scholarship fund.

For more information please visit:

https://www.mcad.edu/artsale

Celebrating 56 years! The Red Wing Arts Fall Festival happens the 2nd weekend of October in the center of beautiful downtown Red Wing. This juried fine arts festival is one of Red Wing Arts’ core events, and typically brings over 16,000 people to the Red Wing area. This weekend is an exciting time – visitors come for the festival but spend lots of time enjoying the city as well. Our restaurants are hopping, hotels are bustling, and there is much to do to celebrate our community and the arts. Festival visitors can expect a variety of high-caliber original works of art for purchase, as well as other opportunities to be inspired: whether it’s listening to music on the main stage, creating something beautiful in our youth interactive zone, eating some delicious food, or participating in a community demonstration.

Saturday, October 8, 10 am - 5 pm

Sunday, October 9, 10 am - 4 pm

Red Wing Arts, 418 Levee Street, Red Wing, MN 55066

For more information please visit:

https://redwingarts.org/redwing-arts-fall-festival

The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce is proud to present its long-standing Rivertown Fall Art Festival, attracting more than 10,000 people from MN and Western WI and throughout the Midwest. Located in beautiful historic downtown Stillwater, Minnesota along the scenic St. Croix River, a stunning fall backdrop to showcase your art!  To attract visitors, this event also offers a beer & wine tent, a variety of food selections, Live music and entertainment. 

The Rivertown Fall Art Festival is just steps away from a bustling main street that features art shops & galleries, boutiques and every flavor of restaurant. 

This juried Fine Art Festival showcases up to 130 artisans showcasing specialty hand-crafted items, including artist mediums of all kinds: ceramics, clay, culinary arts, drawing, fiber work, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, pottery, wood and an others category. 

October 1st, 2022: 10am - 5pm

October 2nd, 2022: 10am - 4pm

For more information please visit:

https://greaterstillwaterchamber.com/rivertownfallartfestival.com

I’m opening my studio to the public again! Over 100 paintings will be available to view and purchase. I’ve decided to merge my studio sale with the Art Wander, which consists of 40+ artists through Carver County exhibiting their work and process in over 20 studios. It’s a truly unique experience bound to be memorable.

September 23-25th

Friday - 1pm to 7pm

Saturday - 9am to 6pm

Sunday - 11am to 4pm

My studio location:

325 West 4th Street

Waconia, MN 55387

For more information please visit: artwander.com

Considered to be one of the finest art festivals south of the river, the Lakeville Art Festival is held the third weekend in September in historic downtown Lakeville, Minnesota on the grounds of the Lakeville Area Arts Center. Featuring approximately 100 juried artists on the park-like grounds using a unique circular arrangement of artist booths, the Lakeville Art Festival provides an intimate and accessible setting to enjoy fine art.

September 17, 2022, 10 am - 5 pm
September 18, 2022, 10 am - 4 pm

20965 Holyoke Avenue
Lakeville, MN 55044

For more information please visit:

https://lakevilleartscenterfriends.org/art-festival/

Saint Louis Art Fair presented by Centene Charitable Foundation is a nationally juried fine art and fine craft show consistently ranked as one of the nation’s top fine art fairs. Each year the Saint Louis Art Fair is held in the streets of Clayton, Missouri, attracting over 150,000 art enthusiasts to a space filled with quality food, art, and music.

Friday, September 9, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 10, 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 11, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

For more information please visit:

www.saintlouisartfair.com

Port Clinton Art Festival, Highland Park’s renowned summer event, returns to the city center with even more prestigious offerings than years past. Developed by Amdur Productions and recognized by Sunshine Artist Magazine as one of the top-rated festivals in the nation, Port Clinton Art Festival is one of the most successful juried art festivals and attracts more than 250,000 art enthusiasts from places near and far. More than 300 of the world’s most celebrated artists come together to showcase their work over the course of the weekend, creating an atmosphere brimming with renowned creativity. Alongside established artists, a youth art division celebrates the talents of young artists ages 18 and under, offering them the opportunity to participate, exhibit, and experience the inner workings of an art festival. From onsite interactive art demonstrations by master artists to scavenger hunts designed for kids, the Port Clinton Art Festival truly has something for everyone.

Saturday Aug. 27, 10AM-5PM

Sunday Aug. 28, 10AM-5PM

For more information please visit:

https://amdurproductions.com/port-clinton-art-festival/

The Uptown Art Fair is the winner of over 140 International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) Pinnacle Awards. The Pinnacles recognize the highest quality in promotional programs and materials produced by IFEA’s more than 3,000 member festivals and events around the world. They are the most prestigious awards in the special events industry. Art Fair Sourcebook listed the 2007 Uptown Art Fair as 8th in the nation. The Harris Guide ranked it the #1 Art Fair in Minnesota. ATTENDANCE: Nearly 400,000 people attend annually, making the Art Fair #2 in statewide event attendance, second only to the Minnesota State Fair.

Friday: 12 pm – 8 pm

Saturday: 10 am – 8 pm

Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm

Booth 235

For more information please visit:

http://www.uptownminneapolis.com/

Wildflowers and formal gardens make this an idyllic setting for art, music, food and entertainment.  Circling the large pond in Loring Park, the work of 140 juried fine artists and fine craftspeople is showcased.  It is a beautiful urban setting with phenomenal art in every medium.

The Loring Park Art Festival is coordinated by Artists for Artists, a partnership of experienced artists, whose goal is to provide an opportunity to exhibit and sell work in an atmosphere designed with the artist in mind. Rated one of the ‘100 best fine art shows’ in Sunshine Artist Magazine since 2004.

July 30 and 31, 2022

Saturday - 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday - 10 am to 5 pm

Booth 11

For more information please visit:

http://www.loringparkartfestival.com/

One of the Midwest's most popular and highly regarded outdoor celebrations of the arts will return to the Capitol Square July 9 and 10, 2022 as MMoCA presents the 64th annual Art Fair on the Square. With its mix of music, entertainment, and outdoor dining, as well as nearly 500 artists exhibiting paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, jewelry, handmade clothing and accessories, and fine craft, the fair draws nearly 200,000 visitors to Madison's Capitol Square. 

Saturday, July 9, 2022 (9 am–6 pm)
Sunday, July 10, 2022 (10 am–5 pm)

For more information please visit:

mmoca.org/events/special-events/art-fair-square/art-fair-square