37th ANNUAL ART FAIR / May 10-12, 2024

The Laumeier Annual Art Fair is a three-day, outdoor event held over Mother’s Day weekend.

  • Shop one-of-a-kind, handmade artwork from up to 150 artists gathered from St. Louis and across the country

  • Discover tasty food and beverage options from favorite local vendors

  • Get creative with hands-on activities for the whole family

  • Enjoy live music and entertainment, all weekend long

The Annual Art Fair is also more than just a fun weekend for the community - it is Laumeier’s largest fundraising event of the year! Laumeier Sculpture Park is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates in partnership with St. Louis County Parks, and we must raise over $2 million annually to support our mission of engaging our community through art and nature. The funds raised during Art Fair make it possible for us to continue serving our 350,000 annual patrons with an outstanding sculpture collection, new artwork commissions, temporary exhibitions, education programs, public events, and more. 


2024 EVENT INFORMATION

EVENT DATES + TIMES

Friday, May 10 / 6–10 p.m.
Saturday, May 11 / 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sunday, May 12 / 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

EVENT ADMISSION

$10 / Ages 11 and up
Ages 10 and under are FREE
Most Laumeier Memberships include free Art Fair admissions.

Last Chance to See Hayden Exhibition

Non-members attending Art Fair can purchase an additional $5 add-on to view Hugh Hayden: American Vernacular during their visit to the fair. Art Fair weekend is the last opportunity to view the exhibition.

  • Walk-up admissions will be available to purchase during Art Fair hours.
    (Cash and credit cards accepted; ATMs onsite)

  • The Annual Art Fair takes place rain or shine.

  • Pets are not permitted into the Park during the Art Fair.
    This does not apply to service animals.

  • Outside food and beverages are not permitted into the Art Fair.
    Please email artfair@laumeier.org if you need an accommodation.


PARKING + ACCESSIBILITY

Public event parking is free and located at 3636 South Geyer Road directly North of the Park. It is accessible from Southbound Geyer Road or Westbound Rott Road only. Parking can be limited during busy hours of the fair, so we encourage visitors to carpool or use a ride service when possible.

ADA-accessible parking (with tag) is free and located at Laumeier Sculpture Park's Lower Entrance at 12580 Rott Road. It is accessible from Westbound Rott Road only.

  • If you need to use the ADA-accessible parking, we ask that you plan to bring cash to purchase your Art Fair admission directly from the parking gate attendant ($10/person for everyone 11 and older). Credit card payments will not be available at the ADA parking lot gate.

Mobility Devices: There are paved paths that run throughout the park; however, the artist booths and many of the concession vendors will be set up on grassy fields.

  • Accessibility for wheelchairs and other mobility devices (rollators, knee scooters, canes, etc.) will depend on personal comfort level, type of wheelchair/device, and weather conditions.


2024 ARTISTS

View + Download: The Full List of Participating Artists

Watch: Meet Some of The 2024 Art Fair Artistsmore videos to come!

Videos courtesy of 2024 Media Partner HEC Media.


ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE

Live music all weekend! Photo by Chris Bauer Photography

MAIN STAGE:

Friday, May 10

6-7 p.m. / Blusch
7:30-8:30 p.m. / Samantha Clemons
9-10 p.m. / Bruiser Queen

Saturday, May 11

10:30 a.m. - noon / Big George + the NGK Band
12:30-2 p.m. / Miss Jubilee
2:30-4 p.m. / The Hirelings
4:30-6 p.m. / One Way Traffic
6:30-8 p.m. / Brothers Lazaroff

Sunday, May 12

10-11 a.m. / Haley Woolbright
11:30-1 p.m. / Diesel Island
1:30-3 p.m. / Molly Lovette
3:30-5 p.m. / Saint Boogie Brass Band


CREATION LOCATION

The Laumeier Annual Art Fair has something for everyone, including the young artists in your life! Creation Location will be open on Saturday and Sunday during the three-day event with several hands-on art activities and family-friendly entertainment. Activities include interactive experiences, collaborative murals, and nature-inspired art projects that are designed for all ages to enjoy. Plan on visiting Creation Location by heading towards the Park’s iconic red sculpture, The Way, while you are shopping this year!

All ages /Open Saturday and Sunday / FREE with Art Fair Admission

CREATION LOCATION ENTERTAINMENT:

Saturday, May 11
11:30 a.m. - noon and 12:30 - 1 p.m. / Babaloo
2 - 5 p.m. / Circus Kaput Jugglers


FOOD + BEVERAGE VENDORS

Picnic tables and tented seating are available for patrons enjoying food and beverages from Art Fair vendors.

Enjoy food and drinks from a roster of returning favorites and new additions to the fair!

4 Hands Brewing Co.
Athenian Grill v
Beer Outside
Crispy Edge / LuLu v
Dippidy Donuts v
Grace Chicken + Fish
Hi-Pointe Drive-In / Chicken Out v
Honey Bee Tea
LC Coffee Roasters
Mission Taco Joint v

v = food vendor with vegetarian-friendly options

More vendors announced soon!


JURY PANEL AND ARTIST JUDGES

Each year, hundreds of artists submit their applications to be considered for our Annual Art Fair. Artists are juried by a panel of respected fine art and craft professionals, selected by Laumeier Sculpture Park from local and regional museums, universities, and galleries. All applicants are juried anonymously, and the highest scoring artists in each category are invited to participate in the fair.

JURY PANEL

  • Rachel Adams, Chief Curator and Director of Programs at the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts

  • Eric Booker, Associate Curator at Storm King Art Center

  • Ashley Page, Artist & Studio and Programs Manager at Indigo Arts Alliance

Artist Judges


PROMOTIONAL BOOTHS

Patrons line up by the hundreds to enter the Annual Laumeier Art Fair.

Our Promotional Booths are a great opportunity for local businesses and organizations to engage with visitors from all over the St. Louis community and share information, promotional materials, or product samples.

Please email artfair@laumeier.org if you’d like to be added to our notification list!

Laumeier does not use third parties to sell artist booths, commercial booths, food/beverage booths, or event tickets. These can only be purchased directly from Laumeier Sculpture Park.


SPONSORSHIP

Art Fair sponsorship allows your company or organization to support this beloved St. Louis event and reach over 17,000 attendees, as well as tens of thousands of Laumeier community members through event publications, email, and social media. Please contact our Development Director Jillian Patton, at jpatton@laumeier.org for more information and to create your personalized sponsorship package!


The Laumeier Annual Art Fair is presented with support from

 

Friday Night Music Sponsor

 

Artist Hospitality Sponsor

Volunteer Sponsor

 

Artist Award Sponsors

 

Community Sponsor

Media Partners

In-Kind Support

Your sponsor logo could be here! Please contact Development Director Jillian Patton at jpatton@laumeier.org for more information.