Tens of thousands of visitors will pack downtown East Lansing this weekend as the 63rd annual East Lansing Art Festival transforms the city into a sprawling outdoor gallery featuring artists from across the U.S. and Canada, live entertainment and hands-on activities.
The event will coincide with the MSU Spring Arts and Craft Show on the grounds of the Michigan State University Union, across Grand River Avenue on Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
East Lansing Art Festival and Arts Initiative Coordinator Heather Majano organizes the annual art festival, which began as an art sidewalk sale for downtown businesses. Today, it’s one of the area’s most well-attended events…