Westport Art Fair

The Westport Art Fair is a wonderful outdoor art fair held on September 9th, 10th, and 11th (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). The link above is not specifically about the art fair, but it describes the Westport area. Be prepared to browse through dozens and dozens of artists working in clay, acrylics, watercolors, oils, charcoal, pencils, metals, wood, jewelry, fiber & textiles, and mixed media. Plan on spending the good part of a day weaving through the colorful artists' stalls and the equally colorful crowd. Enjoy a little snack, dinner, or just an adult beverage at any of the interesting restaurants and pubs that are scattered throughout the area. There's usually live music playing there, too. Family friendly during the day, more adult-oriented when it starts to get dark. This is one of my favorite fairs each year!

The Plaza Art Fair

September 23, 24 & 25, 2005
Friday 5pm to 10pm
Saturday 10am to 10pm
Sunday 11am to 5pm

Quoted from their website:
This year marks the 74th year for the Plaza Art Fair, which is consistently recognized as one of the nation's top 10 fine art fairs. In a highly competitive jury process, over 1,450 artists submit their best in hopes of becoming an exhibitor in the nationally recognized program.

Throughout the years, the Plaza Art Fair has become one of Kansas City's most popular attractions and autumn traditions. The three-day event annually attracts an estimated 300,000 art enthusiasts, which features 230 artists from 36 states. The celebration of the arts extends 9-blocks into the streets of the Plaza, and showcases the finest works in ceramics, digital art, fiber, glass, graphics and printmaking, jewelry, metal, mixed media, painting, pastels, photography, sculpture and wood. The fine quality and beauty attracts admirers and buyers alike to browse the outdoor art gallery.

While beautiful alone, the visual arts aren’t the only treat for the senses. The culinary, musical, and interactive arts also delight art fair attendees. With delicious food, wonderful music and interactive art experiences for all ages, something fantastic is awaiting discovery around every corner.

With classic Spanish architecture, glorious fountains, and beautiful sculptures, the Country Club Plaza is a work of art all by itself. A perfect setting for an art event, the Plaza Art Fair tradition began in 1932. For seven decades, the exhibits have grown in quality and creativity to become a nationally recognized fine art and fine craft festival, and a beloved Kansas City tradition.

The UnPlaza Art Fair

The UnPlaza Art Fair is an amusing and artsy alternative to the Plaza Art Fair.

SEPTEMBER 24th AND 25th, 2005
10:00 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday
Noon - 5:00 p.m. Sunday

On the grounds of the All Souls Unitarian Church,
4501 Walnut, KCMO, 64111
(across the street from the Kemper Gallery of Contemporary Art)