General Information

Join the Krasl Art Center as we celebrate the 51st anniversary of the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff, July 14-15, 2012.

What started out, as a “clothesline” art fair in 1962 with 50 local artists, has grown to an art fair with a national reputation. There will be 216 jury-selected artists showing their work this year in the perfect mix of fine art and fine craft. We are proud to display the work of these exceptional artists and you will be impressed by the unique quality of their works. There will also be a booth featuring young “emerging artists” and their work.

Sunshine Artist Magazine consistently ranks the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff in the top 200 fine art and design shows nationally. This year we were ranked #24 out of the top 100. Art Fair Source Book rated us as #32 from the top 100 for 2012.

Please join us for this year’s activities:

Annual poster unveiling April 26, 2012 from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Krasl Art Center will include new merchandise items and it
Friday Night Kick-Off Party, July 13, 2012 from 5-10 pm. This is a thank you party for the community for supporting the art fair for 51 years. This on-site “townie” party features:
- Music and entertainment
- Local restaurants selling food
- Art activities for kids
- A “sneak peak” at the exceptional art in the show
- A Wine tasting tent featuring local Tabor Hill Wine.
The Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff has attracted art enthusiasts of close to 75,000! If you are visiting from out of town there are ample hotels, motels and bed & breakfasts in the area to accommodate you comfortably. Along with beautiful beaches and views of Lake Michigan, shopping in St. Joseph's quaint downtown as well as the near by Benton Harbor Arts District will make your trip unforgettable.

Make us a part of your summer plans, and join us for a relaxing, fun weekend. If you are looking for a wearable art piece or something unique to display in your home, you are sure to find the art treasure that you are seeking!

The 2011 winners of the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff awards were ...

Tim Macdonald, Acrylics, booth #052

Glenn Woods, Clay-Functional, booth #183

Nathan & Amanda Grubich, Clay-Non Functional, booth #032

Joy Wallace, Digital Art, booth #038

John Gibb, Drawing Pastels, booth #014

Janet Searfoss, Fiber-Decorative, booth #105

Mary Ellen Sisulak, Fiber-Wearable, booth #116

Michael Mikula, Glass, booth #142

Barbara Swift, Jewelry - Non Precious, booth #074

Thomas Turner, Jewelry - Precious, booth #087

David Curles, Metals, booth #120

Gene Brown, Mixed Media 2D, booth #106

John Gutoskey, Mixed Media 3D, booth #016

Dawn Adams, Oils, booth #095

Chris Dahlquist, Photography, booth #104

Wendy Hill, Printmaking, booth #081

Cliff Matyszczyk, Sculpture, booth #101

Christine Reichow, Watercolor, booth #002

Leroy Bayerl, Woods, booth #150

Krasl Board Choice Award

Lou Michaels, Mixed Media 3D, booth #023

Shore Magazine Best Booth Award

John Scanlan, Photography, booth #128

Images from the 2011 Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff

Images by Mike Jakeway

View a list of area links.

View a list of local hotels and motels.
PLEASE, NO PETS PERMITTED.
Sorry, St. Joseph City Ordinance prohibits pets anywhere within the art fair premises during the art fair.