Some artists traveled all the way from Texas and California to display and sell their work. Some are happy that the consumer here seems more educated and has a greater interest in talking with the artists about their work. Art vendor Lynn Creighton spent four days driving from California in order to be a part of the Art Fair. Although this is her first appearance in Ann Arbor's fair, she said she would gladly come back if she were invited. Specializing in bronze feminine sculptures, Creighton said her work is special because it has a message.
Women are too complacent.
Many of the artists in Ann Arbor attach special meaning to their work. Steve Howell has been traveling from Gainesville, Florida for the Art Fair regularly since 1985. I also paint, but I don't want to sell those. I don't want that work to become commercialized. While many people come to Ann Arbor to purchase arts and crafts for their own personal use, others find it a good opportunity to see a wide variety of artistic works.