Aaron Douglas Art Fair

The Aaron Douglas Art Fair is inspired by the Aaron Douglas Celebration Mural in Topeka, Kansas www.aarondouglasartfair.com

07/24/2024

Who will it be?!?! Join us Thursday live at 10 am. Online or at the Aaron Douglas Art Park to find out who and to see this year's featured artwork.

2024 Call for Artists – Aaron Douglas Art Fair 07/24/2024

Time is running out to answer the call📣 We want to see you and your art at this year's fair‼ Find out more and apply here: https://www.aarondouglasartfair.com/call-for-artists/

2024 Call for Artists – Aaron Douglas Art Fair 2024 Call for Artists Fair Day Saturday, September 28th, 2024 10am – 5pm What’s in it for you? 40-50 local artists in various categories National online exposure on multiple platforms Individual time to show and sell work One Free T-shirt per paying artist Awards Ceremony in six categories Featu...

07/23/2024
07/23/2024

Want to know who this year's Featured Artist is? Announcement coming Thursday at 10 am!

07/20/2024

It's a celebration of community, it's free to the public and all are invited!!! You should bring your art and join us. Call for Artists is open
https://www.aarondouglasartfair.com/call-for-artists/

Photos from ArtsConnect Topeka's post 07/19/2024
07/18/2024

Are you an artist? New? Emerging? Professional? All are welcome! ADAF is a juried art fair with a $55 booth fee (+$10 application fee). We provide tables, chairs, & artist panels. We also give artists a free t-shirt and we post your art and short bio prior to the fair. Easily a $65 value! But hold on! We also don't require a booth photo, no that's right we don't care what color your tent is, or if you have ever been in art show. We have a 19 year track record of bringing in the crowds and offering amazing day! ADAF is a proven value for money you should click on this link now to join us now! https://www.aarondouglasartfair.com/call-for-artists/

07/17/2024

Get down to NOTO Arts & Entertainment District for their FREE NOTO Summer Concert Series Featuring Sunday Basement Boogie this Friday!

NOTO Arts & Entertainment District NOTO: An Arts & Entertainment District in Historic North Topeka, Kansas

07/17/2024

Today you are allowed to embrace all the emotions... or emoticons. But we wanted to send you smiles! Happy

07/15/2024

Join us! It's gonna be a celebration of community!
https://www.aarondouglasartfair.com/call-for-artists/

07/13/2024

Come join the fun this year at the ADAF! Call is Open until the end of the month! https://www.aarondouglasartfair.com/call-for-artists/

07/12/2024

Mark this one on the calendar!

07/12/2024

Looking for something to do on a Summer evening. Go check this out!

TBS "Summertime Blues in the Park" 2024 in July features Topeka blues band The Big Harry Blues Band with opening artist Addie Resch. The show is Wednesday, July 17th and runs from 7p-9p. Food and drink trucks will also be on-hand. So bring your lawn chair and get ready for some serious

07/12/2024

If you don’t know about this fantastic program you should!

What a great way to celebrate the 4th of July! We're extending the deadline for Mosaic Partner Pairs applications to July 15. Please take a minute to learn about Mosaic, and open yourself to the beauty of learning about others, making our community more diverse and welcoming, and learning about yourself, too!

BECOME THE CONVERSATION!

07/11/2024

You can do this!!! Call for Artists is now open: https://www.aarondouglasartfair.com/call-for-artists

07/09/2024

What is your advice for new and emerging artists?!? Throw your words of wisdom in the comments!

Check our day of fair page with tips for the day of fair: https://www.aarondouglasartfair.com/call-for-artists/artist-info-for-fair-day/

07/08/2024

Aaron Douglas born in Topeka. Graduated from Topeka High. Changed the world!

Photos from Aaron Douglas Art Fair's post 07/07/2024

This week get down to the NOTO Arts & Entertainment District and check out Topeka Reflections, inside the NOTO Arts Center! There is a whole section Topeka born artist Aaron Douglas and how he and Langston Hughes shaped the Harlem Renaissance movement, changing the world!

You’ll also see the beautiful piece honoring Aaron Douglas that Pradeep K. Bangalore created when he was our 2022 featured artist!

07/07/2024

We want to see your art!!! Call for Artists is now open!
https://www.aarondouglasartfair.com/call-for-artists/

07/06/2024

Hope your weekend is full of fun and color! Unless you like black and white and that is just fine too!

Photos from Visit Topeka's post 07/05/2024

First Friday today! Get down to NOTO! Live music at Redbud Park.

07/05/2024

Step into the spotlight and launch your public art career in a place where hundred of artists have found the courage to step into the art scene! This year's fair Call for Artists is open and waiting on you!

https://www.aarondouglasartfair.com/call-for-artists/

07/04/2024

Here's hoping your Fourth is creative and explosive! Have a safe and happy 4th!!

07/04/2024

We are here for one purpose... To give local artists a place to grow and be seen! If you would like help us and sponsor this year's fair 🙏 please go here: https://www.aarondouglasartfair.com/sponsorship/online-sponsorship-form/

All About Aaron Douglas 07/02/2024

Who was Aaron Douglas and why is he important? Check out this elementary level overview.

All About Aaron Douglas A short bio video on the life and art of Harlem Renaissance painter, Aaron Douglas.

Salute Our Heroes: Topeka artist gives back to community through painting 07/02/2024

Salute Our Heroes: Topeka artist gives back to community through painting The retired teacher combined his love of art and research to create 27 historic masterpieces across the capital city.

07/01/2024

We all need to hear this from time to time! Quit worrying what others think, art is subjective! Do what you love!

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Our Story

The Aaron Douglas Art Fair, inspired by the completion of the Aaron Douglas Celebration Mural, has been an annual event since 2006. The Fair was created to provide a one-day classic art fair environment to showcase diverse and emerging artists, to celebrate community and to continue the legacy of world-renowned Topeka-born artist Aaron Douglas. The fair is fully organized by a dynamic, all volunteer-run board and assisting community volunteers. Admission and all activities are free. Each year there are 30 to 50 artist booths – selectively chosen by our Art Director – our main stage with live music, our Legacy Stage in front of the Aaron Douglas mural highlighting an assortment of diverse artistic performances, our Kids Zone tent offering art activities geared towards children, an interactive art activity for all fair-goers, and food booths hosted by neighborhood groups offering a variety of food options for sale.

2019 is our 14th year of celebrating the arts and the memory of Mr. Aaron Douglas. Since the first fair in 2006, the art fair’s influence and popularity continues to grow as we see an ever increasing number of returning patrons and folks experiencing the Fair for the first time.

Planning for the Fair is a year round process led by a group of folks from a multitude of backgrounds who share a mutual appreciation of the arts and dedication to supporting and empowering burgeoning artists throughout the Topeka community. Aaron Douglas Art Fair committee is proud to bring such a unique and fun-filled day to the Capital City.

www.aarondouglasartfair.com

Videos (show all)

Aaron Douglas Artist
Yancey Gao Artist
Hello! Meet Amy, this year’s featured artist!
Please welcome to the stage for his second year, Nate Neff AKA FIREHEAD!!! Nate works hard in the studio writing and pro...
Check out our line up for Saturday!!! We have something for everyone! 12th & Lane, Topeka
We are so excited!!! Only 8 days until the fair!  Be watching as we announce this year's artist, schools, and performace...
Cindy Dillman - Epoxy resin making all sorts of items for gifts, home or office!
Yanfei Gao - Watercolor, ink, marker, color pencil

Address


1400 SW 12th Street
Topeka, KS
66604

Opening Hours

10am - 5pm

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