Novi Fine Art Fair: A Celebration of Creativity and Community

NOVI — The Novi Fine Art Fair will take place June 20-22, promising a weekend filled with vibrant art, food and live entertainment.

Hosted by Art as Healing, the event features a selection of artists from across the Midwest and welcomes visitors of all ages.

Event organizer Karyn Stetz, founder of Art as Healing, said the fair will spotlight a variety of artistic mediums and high-quality artists. “They’re juried in, meaning a panel has reviewed each application, and we make sure to have a balance of mediums so we’re not oversaturated in one area,” she explained. “It’s a chance for the community to come out and support small artist-owned businesses whose work is a labor of love.”

This year’s lineup includes a wide array of talents—from painters and printmakers to glass and leather artisans. “We’ll have about 10 different painters,” Karyn added, “ranging from oil and traditional to contemporary and mixed-media styles. Jewelry artists with handmade pieces will be there as well, including one who creates her own glass beads. But they’re not just little round beads; they’re intricate flowers and designs that become jewelry. We’ll have some really talented printmakers too—I’m a big fan of that. These aren’t ink-jet prints but hand-printed pieces, including some screen-printed.”

Glass artists, woodworkers and even a furniture maker whose pieces stand out for their distinctive craftsmanship will be on display. A featured fiber artist will showcase intricate collages made from tiny pieces of paper, and 3D artists and ceramicists add to the eclectic mix.

A variety of food trucks will be there, and visitors can enjoy the live acoustic music and interactive children’s activities. A henna artist will also be on-site, and young scientists from Kid Chemist will present a show blending science and art.

Karyn sees the fair as an important platform for creatives across the region. “There really isn’t a gallery in Novi,” she said. “This is a way to bring art to the community and support small creative businesses.” An artist herself, she finds joy in organizing the fair. “I love seeing it come together from an empty field to a vibrant space filled with creativity,” she shared. “It’s inspiring to see people, especially young ones, connect with art.”

Novi Fine Art Fair will be held Friday, June 20, from 4 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, June 21, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, June 22, from noon to 6 p.m. at Twelve Mile Crossing At Fountain Walk, 44275 W. Twelve Mile Rd. (near Emagine Theater in the lot by Chuck E Cheese) in Novi.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit novifineartfair.com. Those who are interested in volunteering or participating in future events may reach out through the event’s website.