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A Fair of the Arts takes place on the second Saturdays of the summer season, May through October at Fernandez Plaza in front of City Hall, 401 N. Morton St. in Bloomington.
Shop for hand made art and fine crafts! Bloomington Parks and Recreation hosts a celebration of art and community with the sales, demonstrations, and displays of art and fine crafts by local and regional artists.
- June 8 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
- July 13 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Aug. 10 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Sept. 14 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Oct. 12 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Youth Day at the Bloomington Community Farmers' Market
Saturday, June 15 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Fernandez Plaza in front of City Hall
$13/stand • Reserve a youth stand space by 5/31.
Young farmers, artists, growers and entrepreneurs ages 6-17 yrs. get their own 9' x 6' booth space during this special day for youth at the Market. Youth keep all their profits as they experience a day of running their own stands. The Market will host other youth-oriented activities and youth-led entertainment on this day too!
For more information about performing or reserving a youth vendor stand to sell fruits, vegetables, or baked goods, contact Clarence Boone at 812-349-3738.
For more information about a youth artist stand, contact Crystal Ritter at 812-349-3725.
Call to Artists
Local and regional artists are invited to apply to display, demonstrate and sell their art on the brick plaza at A Fair of the Arts, held in conjunction with the Bloomington Community Farmers' Market. There is a non-refundable $20 annual application fee in addition to a $60 booth fee per Fair. Artists are selected through a competitive jury process and acceptance is not guaranteed.
For more information about A Fair of the Arts, or to request a paper application, contact Crystal Ritter at 812-349-3962 or ritterc@bloomington.in.gov.
Featured Artists at A Fair of the Arts, Saturday, June 8 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
| Artist/Studio | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Arden Art Studio | clay | Mugs and dinnerware handmade in Bloomington |
| Michelle Solorzano | clay | I create ceramic sculptures, pottery and jewelry all by hand |
| Mindy Weddle | clay | Functional and decorative porcelain pottery for the home and garden |
| Hideout Press | drawing/painting/photography | Adorable momento mori apparel and accessories |
| LaGrange Artistry | drawing/painting/photography |
High-quality, black-and-white, scratchboard art and colorful ink drawings |
| Ayala Illustration | drawing/painting/photography | Discover the imaginative world of automatism art |
| Mark Riggins | drawing/painting/photography | Original pen and ink drawings of structures and scenes from the Bloomington area and southern Indiana. |
| Haylie's Handmade | fiber arts | Adorable, unique handmade items |
| Hunni House | fiber arts | Handmade shop focusing on color, texture, coziness, and a little bit of nostalgia. |
| Blooming Ewe | fiber arts | |
| Patch Loves Spot | fiber arts | Affordable, quality-crafted and thoughtfully designed textile goods. |
| Bonnie Martin | fiber arts | Handmade rope baskets of various sizes and shapes. |
| Refab | fiber arts |
One of a kind pillows that reflect your passion. |
| Fairywood Fiber | fiber arts | Colorful handwoven goods for the home and body. |
| MSH Custom Dyes | fiber arts | olorful handwoven goods for the home and body. |
| Carnelian's Workshop | glass | An emerging stained-glass artist inspired by nature's beauty. |
| Elizabeth Garland | glass | Handmade stained and fused glass art. |
| Gail Bridges-Rea | glass | Handmade fused art glass, using Bullseye sheet glass, frit, and stringers. |
| JK Glass Co. | glass | Functional and decor glass products |
| jenniferburtjewelrydesigns | jewelry | Necklaces, earrings and bracelets. Hand formed PMC kiln fired fine silver. |
| Bona Fide Creations | jewelry | Exquisite wire-wrapped jewelry pieces |
| KUFU Ent | jewelry | |
| Waya Momma | jewelry | Awkward maker creating fun and funky pieces |
| Going in Style | metalwork/woodwork | Hand made wood coffins with style. |
| Bohaus Designs | metalwork/woodwork | Crafted from recycled skateboards, our furniture, lighting, and custom gifts are anything but ordinary. |
| David Reuter | metalwork/woodwork | All reclaimed organic wood, and all hand crafted by myself. |
| McConnell Woodworking LLC | metalwork/woodwork | Beautiful end-grain cutting boards and cheese boards |
| SAWINC | metalwork/woodwork | Custom live edge heirloom quality pieces |
| Moon Bear Goods and Sundries | natural materials | Handmade leather goods and accessories. |
| FloMugzRugz | natural materials | Hand-crafted artisan rugs for home decor |
| Sue Westhues | natural materials | Unique, functional gourd art |
| Panthera Candleworks | recycled arts | Sustainable candles made with bamboo and eco-friendly materials. |
| Nana's Treasures | recycled arts | Unique products from recycled & re-purposed items. |