ANN ARBOR – The Guild of Artists & Artisans, producers of the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair, The Gutman Gallery, and so much more, are putting on their first ever fundraiser event on Nov. 11, 2023 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. This extraordinary evening will include Ann Arbor Distilling Company (A2DC) cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, mystery raffle prizes, a silent auction with phenomenal art and experiences to bid on, and exciting activities and pop-up performances throughout the evening! The event will be held at Ypsi Cocktail Club, located at 102 West Michigan Avenue, Ypsilanti, MI 48197.
While supporting The Guild’s mission, your ticket to the event also includes one free cocktail from A2DC; heavy hors d’oeuvres highlighting popular Washtenaw County restaurants, including an oyster bar from Monahan’s, treats from Zingerman’s, and a Mediterranean sampling from Oasis Grill, to name a few; additionally entry includes a tarot reading and access to the silent auction which will open one week prior to the event so attendees can browse, place bids on, and purchase items in advance of the festivities. There will also be a cash bar that will feature delicious craft cocktails including a special signature cocktail for the event!
Join us for what is sure to be a fun and festive experience while helping raise funds so The Guild can continue to achieve its mission for years to come! Click here to purchase your tickets for the 2023 event!
For more event information, please visit our website and follow along on our Facebook event page.
The Guild of Artists & Artisans is a non-profit 501(c)3, membership association of independent artists founded in 1970 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its mission is to promote community awareness, understanding and appreciation of the visual arts and to maintain a support network for artists, which provides educational, mentoring and marketing opportunities. The Guild is recognized and valued for its ability to showcase independent artists, bringing their artwork to the community via its juried fine art fairs and Gutman Gallery in downtown Ann Arbor. It is a trusted source for artists and art-lovers alike. The Guild is best known for its award-winning Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair. It furthers this mission by:
- producing seven+ art fairs a year [Art Birmingham, NINE Design + Homes Festival of the Arts, Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair, Levis Commons Fine Art Fair, Birmingham Street Art Fair, A2 Artoberfest, Royal Oak Market: Art Fair Edition, and new in 2024 – The Garage Sale Art Fair;
- managing The Gutman Gallery [118 N. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor, MI]; and
- working with newer art fair artists in The Guild’s Emerging Artist Program, acting as a catalyst to launch emerging artists’ visual arts careers.
