Fairs Open

Fairs Open

As the clouds parted to let the sunshine in, the first of an expected 200,000 art lovers took to the city streets Wednesday.

It was the opening day of the city's summer art fairs and organizers of those events--hosting more than 1,000 artists--said the crowds were steady all day.

The fairs, continuing through Saturday, include: the original Street Art Fair on South and East University Avenues; the State Street Art Fair on Maynard, Liberty, and North University Avenue; and the Summers Art Fair on Main Street and East University.

Photos by Jack Stubbs

* Which One Should I Buy?  This Prospective Buyer Seems To Be Pondering
* Browsers Mill Around Rows Of Booths At Wednesday's Opening Of The Street Art Fair
* Obviously The Smart Way To See The Fair
* Getting Plastered
  -- Sarah Wolf, of Bloomington, Ind was at the Street Art Fair Wednesday and, despite the heat, opted for plaster job. At top and right, she lays perfectly still while cast face artist Larry Ought of Delta College near Bay City applies plaster to her face. Above, the process complete, she admires the result.
* Cycle and Side Car Haul Crafts Along N. University