Royal Oak's Outdoor Art Fair Comes to Town in July

One of the first successful art fairs in the South East Michigan art scene, 2013 marks the 43rd anniversary of the Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair. 

The Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair will be Saturday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, July 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The proud passion of the artists and artisans displayed among the soft rolling hills of Memorial Park brings raves from art buyers, appreciative fans as well as professional and amateur art lovers. The beautiful tree setting allows both the local artists and artists from around the country and the guests to casually stroll through the 90 fine art and fine craft displays while staying protected from the sun’s rays.

Traditionally, the mix of artists and artisans at the Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair includes fine art in watercolor, oils, acrylics and pastels.  Also present are fine drawings in pen, pencil and stipple ink.  The glass, wood and clay offerings are usually breathtaking and created as both indoor and outdoor art.  The fine art metal sculptures create an exciting display.  

The photography is always a popular draw, with scenes from around the globe, here and there shots so tastefully portrayed.  

And what art fair would not have the intricate and highly creative fine jewelry?  Fair organizers are very proud of the quality that artists and artisans bring to the community.

This year’s musical entertainment includes Just Friends Barbershop Quartet, four fun-loving women who got together because they shared a love for singing.  They are four-part harmony at its best and bring life and energy to every event.  They will stroll through the Art Fair on Saturday 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  

And then there is the ever popular Motor City Sidestrokers, a 5-piece band that embraces the Depression-era scores, but performs their own original material on Saturday 3-5 p.m., and the Rickety Nelsons will play on Sunday, 2-4 p.m. The Ricketies have restored some of your favorite rock, R&B, doo-wop and vintage country tunes to their original youth and beauty.

Source: Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair