SoMi Art Fair at Bachman's brought to you by the Uptown Art Fair

SoMi Art Fair at Bachman’s

A cherished tradition for over 60 years, the Uptown Art Fair is reimagining its format and location and announcing the SoMi (South Minneapolis) Art Fair in partnership with Bachman’s at their flagship location on Lyndale Avenue. The event will take place in the Bachman’s parking lot off Lyndale Avenue and features over 300 juried artists, art demonstrations, live music, and food.

“This exciting evolution marks a pivotal moment for the Uptown Art Fair, reflecting its resilience and commitment to adapting to the complexities of hosting large-scale urban events while addressing the changing needs of the community.,” said Jill Osiecki, director of Uptown Art Fair.  “The SoMi Art Fair will also serve as a critical fundraiser for the Uptown Association, helping to sustain future programming and ensure ongoing support for the Uptown neighborhood.”

This shift comes in response to ongoing reconstruction and the redesign of Hennepin Avenue, coupled with the significant rise in production costs. In light of these challenges, the Uptown Art Fair was held at Bachman’s this past summer and was a huge success with both the artists and the community.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with the Uptown Association again this year as they launch their new SoMi Art Fair at Bachman’s this summer,” said Karen Bachman Thull, director of marketing and communications for Bachman’s. “For 140 years, Bachman’s has been part of the Twin Cities hosting many community events and we look forward to working with the Uptown association as they create a new art experience for the artists, community and our customers.”

This exciting evolution marks a pivotal moment for the Uptown Art Fair, reflecting its resilience and commitment to adapting to the complexities of hosting large-scale urban events while addressing the changing needs of the community. The SoMi Art Fair will also serve as a critical fundraiser, helping to sustain future programming and ensure ongoing support for Uptown Minneapolis.

Event Details:

What: SoMi Art Fair at Bachman’s — A reimagined Uptown Art Fair experience
Where: Bachman’s on Lyndale – 6010 Lyndale Ave S., Minneapolis
When: August 2 & 3, 2025