*375,000 attendance in 2011.

*$6,500 in awards.

*Winner of nearly 100 International Festivals and Events Association Pinnacle Awards.

*Application/Booth Fees: $40/$525 (single booth); $1,050 (double booth).

*Complimentary artist brunch and best of show awards presentation Sat. morning.

*Discounted hotel rates; Artist parking; RV and camping information provided.

*24-hour security.

*Boothsitters, helpful volunteers and well-organized staff.

*$300,000 advertising and promotion campaign; including radio, TV, print, and social media.

The Uptown Art Fair, now celebrating its 49th year, takes over the commercial district in Uptown Minneapolis. What began as a neighborhood art sale developed into an internationally recognized, three-day fine art festival attracting more than 350,000 people in one weekend. Hosting approximately 350 artists, the Uptown Art Fair caters to tourists, art enthusiasts, artists, and festival-goers from around the country.

Uptown Minneapolis is an eclectic mix of commercial, retail, and residential properties in South Minneapolis. The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of a lively, upbeat business district and is one of the busiest intersections in the state of Minnesota, creating the perfect location for a fine art festival. Lake Harriet, Lake of the Isles, and Cedar Lake are only a few blocks away, making Uptown