The Landing at Three Rivers Park in Shakopee and The Savage Arts Council are teaming up to launch a new tradition for art lovers this summer in the Minnesota River Arts Fair on July 28 & 29, 2012 featuring 125 Minnesota Fine Artists.  Using this beautiful, historical park's 1880 Settler's Village as its back drop, MRAF will enjoy being nestled in the town square with spectacular views of the Minnesota River from the Artist's booths.  Imagine being picked up at the parks edge and taken by horse drawn wagon to the settler's village.  The wagon ride transports you through Minnesota State settlement history and drops you in the 1880's.

 Minnesota Artists' Art Fair

The Minnesota River Art Fair will focus its attention on artists that either live or work in Minnesota.  As a juried Art Fair it will be presenting the best-of-the-best from Minnesota which will include:

• Original Paintings
• Blown or Fused Glass Art
• Unique and Original Pottery
• Fine Art Photography
• Fine Craft Jewelry
• Original Sculpture
• Hand Made Textiles
• Live History Enactments
• Live Music
• Artists Demonstrations
• Outdoor Painters Competition and Show
• Food and Bev
• And other Fine Art Works

As the size of the Art Fair will be limited to 125 Artists' Booths, special care is taken to select artist that reflect the quality and beauty of this historic location.  Visitors will wonder Eagle Creek Villige, enjoy our own history while be able to purchase directly from the artists that make Minnesota their home or work location.

Minnesota History Theater

The amazing thing about The Landing is its living history venue.  The buildings are from the period and were moved to the site from their original locations.  Each has been skillfully renovated to the period and guest to the park are able to wonder inside to see how people used to live.  In many of the building visitors will be entertained by volunteer actors and historians who will tell the story of the place.  It is truly a unique experience for families and guest.

Not Just Visual Arts Fair

As part of our commitment to the Arts, visitors will be entertained by Musicians, Folk Dance, Painting Demonstrations and Living history Actors.  Bringing a wide range of artistic activities together throughout the weekend will keep things interesting and fun for all ages.  Art and Historical Non-Profit groups will be encouraged to apply for about 6% percent of the booth space available.  The non-profits will be allowed to promote their organizations and sell memberships to help strengthen their organizations.  As well, the Savage Arts Council and the Three River’s Park District will partner on beverage sales during the event to raise money for program activities going forward.  

Savage Arts Council

Savage Arts Council is the managing event sponsor with Three Rivers Park District.  Savage Arts Council objective is to build a stronger and richer arts community in Savage, Scott County, the Minnesota River Valley and Minnesota.  The Arts Council has been the driving force behind the development of many new arts events in Scott County since 2006 and include a annual juried art competion and show; Scott County Art Crawl and now the Minnesota River Arts Fair.  Learn more about the Savage Arts Council.