Visitor Information at Arts and Acts

The Northville Art House welcomes the public to the 11th annual, 3-day festival Arts and Acts Festival held on the third weekend of June in historic Northville. This year’s celebration features over 100 unique fine artisans and crafters in three fairs – Art in the Sun, Maker’s Mart and Young Artist Juried Art Fair. We have adjusted our visitor experience to meet health and safety guidelines and invite everyone to safely support our festival artists, musicians, food vendors, sponsors, local businesses, and community partners. Be a pART of it!

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June 18 – 20, 2021

 Presented by Northville Art House

June 18, 4 pm – 8 pm | June 19, 10 am – 6 pm | June 20, 10 am – 4 pm

Northville Art House Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)3 art facility located in historic Downtown Northville. The Art House has cultivated the Arts through creative experiences and educational programs in the Metro Detroit community since 2005. Gallery exhibitions, art fairs, and an artisan store present the work of local and international emerging and established artists. In-house workshops, virtual classes, and community outreach provide art education in the areas of painting, drawing, printmaking, hand-sculpture, photography, graphic design, crafts, and mixed-media.

Proceeds from Arts and Acts support our mission to cultivate the Arts through creative experiences and educational programs in the community.

ADMISSION

Free and open to the public. The Chalk Festival requires registration and a small fee. Artists and Food Vendors charge varies prices.

LOCATION 

The 2021 Arts and Acts Festival will be held on West Cady Street, between Wing Street and First Street. The area includes the parking lots next to Old Village School, Community Center, Public Library and the Art House. A number of restaurants, shops, and landmarks are within walking distance of the festival in historic Downtown Northville.

Arts and Acts Festival – Main Information
215 West Cady Street
Northville, MI 48167
events@northvillearthouse.org
248-344-0497

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FESTIVAL MAP

The city approved 2021 Arts and Acts Festival map. 

Click map to view & download. (Last update: April 12)

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

The well-being of our visitors, artist, vendors, sponsors, volunteers and staff are our top priority, and the Northville Art House is adjusting our visitor experience to meet health and safety guidelines. Working closely with the City of Northville, the specific layout is TBD to accommodate Covid-19 restrictions at the time of event.

PARKING

There is free public parking in Downtown Northville in several parking lots and street spots within walking distance of the festival. 

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ARTISTS

Annual 120 unique fine artisans and crafters participate in three fairs – Art in the Sun, Maker’s Mart and Young Artist Juried Art Fair. List available in May 2021.

 Art in the Sun & Maker’s Mart

 Young Artist Juried Art Fair

ENTERTAINMENT

Arts and Acts showcases a variety of live performances by solo artists, musical bands, and performance groups from the Metro Detroit and the Midwest on two outdoor stages over the three-day event. List available in May 2021.

FOOD VENDORS

Concession foods appeal to families, foodies and everyone in between. We encourage local community organizations to sell food to raise money for their organization. List available in May 2021.

CONTACT: 

For more information, contact the Northville Art House
events@northvillearthouse.org
(248) 344-0497