West Shore Art Fair 2027

The Ludington Area Center for the Arts will accept applications for the 2027 West Shore Art Fair (WSAF) from November 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027. The fair will take place in downtown Ludington's Rotary Park on Saturday and Sunday, July 3-4, 2027 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday).

Now in its 59th year, the WSAF is recognized as one of the top fine art fairs in Michigan and ranked 98th among Sunshine Artist's "200 Best Fine Art Fairs" in the U.S. for 2026. The fair features 100 jury-selected fine artists working across multiple media including clay, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, painting, photography, sculpture, and more. The open-air, juried show also includes live music performances, food stations, and a children's art activity area.

Applicants must submit three images of their artwork and one image of their booth display. The application fee is $40 ($30 early bird rate through December 31, 2026 with code eb2027). Booth spaces are 12' x 12' for $300 or 12' x 24' for $600. Twelve First Place prizes of $200 each will be awarded by category; winning artists receive jury fee waivers for the following year. All work must be original and produced by the exhibiting artist. No mass-produced, imported, kit-assembled, or commercially pre-made items are permitted. Artists are encouraged to donate an inexpensive piece of original art to the Children's Art Tent (sold for $5, with proceeds supporting children's programming). The artist named on the application must be present during all fair hours both days. Contact: Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison St., Ludington, MI 49431.