Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff 2026

Overlooking Lake Michigan, the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff (KAF) is known for providing a great artist experience. Each year a new diverse jury of professionals in the arts is recruited to review applications. The Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff is one of the most prestigious and well-attended events in southwest Michigan drawing over 23,000 attendees in 2024 and 2025. Taking place in the City of St. Joseph, the Krasl Art Fair is the highlight of summer. Neighboring community Benton Harbor is the home to the world headquarters for appliance manufacturer Whirlpool Corporation. All of which combines to bring an excellent opportunity for strong sales to participating artists. KAF is a 1-1/2 hour drive from Chicago and Grand Rapids. This established art fair attracts fine art and fine craft artists and an educated and inquisitive buying audience from all over the US and Canada. Mailing Address: Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph, MI 49085 Phone: 269.983.0271 Email: artfair@krasl.org Website: www.krasl.org Facebook: www.facebook/KraslArtCenter Instagram: www.instagram.com/kraslartcenter Awards Three to five members of the jury, along with jury assistants, attend the fair on Saturday. The jurors score each artist booth. These scores inform the Best of Category Awards. All awards are presented on Sunday morning. Additional special awards are available per the list below. Award categories and prizes include: Should the Artist Committee determine that an application does not conform to stated rules the application may be disqualified. Staff will discuss the concern with the artist. Disqualified applications will not advance to jury. Artists will be notified of this decision. JURY 172 artists will exhibit at the 2026 KAF. A total of thirteen (13) 2025 award winners have been invited to return. The remaining exhibition slots will be determined through a competitive jury process. KAF prides itself in recruiting a diverse group of individuals to serve as the jury for the e