Schlafly is proud to sponsor and host the 22nd annual Art Outside Art Fair held at Schlafly Bottleworks in historic Maplewood. This is an alternative art festival, in which every piece of artwork is unique and made by the artists.
We will be inviting an array of mediums such as: acrylic, ceramics, glass, jewelry, metalwork, oil, pastel/pencil/charcoal, pen/ink, photography, stonework, tempera, textile/fiber, watercolor, and woodworking - just to name a few!
Like beer, art brings people together, and we aim to raise awareness and appreciation of art, music, and an ice-cold beer that are all created in our very own community.
Each year, we feature over 60 local artists and deliver a family-friendly experience you won’t find anywhere else. Come peruse and get to know art without pretense.
What are the dates and times of the art fair?
Friday 5pm-9pm, Saturday 11am-9pm, Sunday 11am-4pm
Do I need tickets to attend?
Nope, no tickets required. This is a free event for all (including families and four-legged friends) to enjoy! Simply pay for whatever art, food, and drink you want. No outside food and beverages please.
What styles of Schlafly Beer can I expect?
Get ready for your favorite Schlafly beers such as: Pale Ale, Just A Bit Hazy IPA, Kolsch, Raspberry Hefeweizen, Summer Lager, and a bunch of other can and draft beers including some seasonal favorites such as Crisp IPA and Imperial Passionfruit Tasmanian IPA.
Are other beverages available?
Beverages are available for purchase inside. Besides can and draft Schlafly Beer, we have a full bar with seltzers, cocktails, and more. Grab a drink and head outside to check out the art festival!
What kind of food will be available?
Art Outside features some festival-style food outside as well as our Schlafly menu, which is available inside Bottleworks restaurant, bar, and covered patio.
Who is participating? What about music?
We plan to have around 60+ art vendors. We have a number of really great bands playing all weekend.
What forms of payment are you accepting?
Check with the artists individually to see what form of payment they accept (though almost all of the artists will be able to accept both credit cards and cash). We take both credit cards and cash inside at the restaurant and bar.
Is this event family friendly?
Art Outside is family-friendly and people of all ages are welcome at our community artisan market. Please remember it is 21+ to drink. There are some louder areas with music and drinking, so please keep that in mind when bringing children.
Can I bring my dog?
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are allowed, but just not in the tents or inside Bottleworks. Please keep in mind that this event takes place on our parking lot with loud music, small kids, and large crowds.
Will seating be available or can I bring chairs?
Art Outside has picnic table areas where people can sit and relax outside. However, these tables fill up quickly and then rotate out as people come and go. You are welcome to bring your own camping chairs, but we ask that they are kept out of the main walkways and plenty of room is left for traffic flow and staff to work.
What is the parking situation?
Since Art Outside takes place on our parking lot, there is not much immediate parking available. There are several public lots nearby, as well as street parking. Please be respectful of our neighbors. We encourage public transportation, cabs, Uber, and biking.