# Washtenaw Non-Profits

> Representing nonprofits at the Ann Arbor Art Fair since 1991. Washtenaw Non-Profits secures and manages booth space for charitable organizations at the Ann Arbor Art Fair — the largest juried art fair in the nation.

## Key pages
- [Home](https://washtenawnonprofits.org/): Overview of nonprofit booths at the Ann Arbor Art Fair.
- [About](https://washtenawnonprofits.org/about): Who Washtenaw Non-Profits is — a 501(c)(3) confederation representing nonprofits at the fair since 1991.
- [Policies & Rules](https://washtenawnonprofits.org/rules): The policies governing nonprofit participation: booth fees, fire code, set-up, attendance, refunds.
- [Calendar & Key Dates](https://washtenawnonprofits.org/calendar): Every 2026 deadline: applications, acceptances, payment, set-up, fair hours, refunds.
- [FAQs](https://washtenawnonprofits.org/faqs): Common questions about applying, meetings, tents, food, raffles, and refunds.
- [Booth Tips](https://washtenawnonprofits.org/tips): Practical advice for a stronger nonprofit booth at the fair.
- [Apply](https://washtenawnonprofits.org/apply): Apply for a nonprofit booth at the 2026 Ann Arbor Art Fair.

## Booth tips
- [Tips & Tricks for a Stronger Booth Presence](https://washtenawnonprofits.org/tips/booth-presence): A quick field guide to standing out among 1,000 artists and half a million people — signage, giveaways, your pitch, and the right tent.
- [Eye-Catching Booth Signage](https://washtenawnonprofits.org/tips/booth-signage): The quickest way to catch someone entering the fair is to grab them with your signage. Here's how to make it count without overspending.
- [Ordering Marketing & Promo Items](https://washtenawnonprofits.org/tips/promo-items): Branded giveaways are one of the most cost-effective ways for a nonprofit to stay top of mind. The trick is choosing items people actually keep.
- [Refining Your Elevator Pitch](https://washtenawnonprofits.org/tips/elevator-pitch): At a fair this size you have seconds, not minutes. A tight pitch in three parts — hook, body, wrap-up — makes them count.
- [Finding an Approved Tent for Your Booth](https://washtenawnonprofits.org/tips/find-tent): Tents aren't included with your space and must meet fire code. Here are the approved sizes, the requirements, and how WNP can help.

## Contact
- Apply: https://washtenawnonprofits.org/apply
- Email: artfair@washtenawnonprofits.org