Business After Hours: Krasl Art Center

Be among the first to discover the 2025 Krasl Art Fair merchandise and commemorative design at Krasl Art Center’s (KAC) Business After Hours. The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber and KAC will host the event on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 5 – 7 pm. Come for drinks, light snacks, and networking.   

At 6 pm, KAC will unveil the 63rd Annual Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff commemorative design. The 2025 event, presented by 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services, welcomes 172 artists from around the country to Southwest Michigan on July 12 and 13, 2025, and has been ranked as one of the top fairs for artists in the country. The commemorative design is incorporated into the atmosphere and branding of the weekend-long event.

The commemorative design is a custom artwork commissioned by KAC that is used to create merchandise and the theme for the July event. This year's artists are Dennis and Christina Jacobs of Arsenal Handicraft in Madison Heights, MI. This is their first year participating in the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff. 

The Jacobs create pieces of art that not only tell a story, but take you on a journey through space and nature. Every piece displays their finely tuned ability to tap into each of our own desires to set off into the wild.  

Taking inspiration from their travels and home base near Detroit, Michigan, every original illustration is one-of-a-kind right down to the uniquely blended inks. The narrative quality of their work has been sought out by like minded storytellers, including musicians, filmmakers, comedians, and game designers. For a preview of their work, visit arsenalhandicraft.com

In addition to networking and the commemorative design unveiling, guests will have access to 2025 Art Fair merchandise and be able to purchase Collectors’ Experience packages.

The Art Fair is a suggested donation event. Donations can be made at the entrances to the event.