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A Fair of the Arts takes place on the second Saturdays of the summer season, May through October in conjunction with the Bloomington Community Farmers' Market at Fernandez Plaza in front of City Hall, 401 N. Morton St. in Bloomington.
2025 A Fair of the Arts Dates:
- Saturday, Oct. 11
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. For more information about A Fair of the Arts, contact Crystal Ritter at 812-349-3725 or [email protected].
October A Fair of the Arts Vendors
| Artist/Studio | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hodgepodge Studio | clay | A husband-and-wife team creating retro-inspired ceramics. |
| Art by Aundi | clay | Art by Aundi offers nature inspired stoneware and porcelain pottery and wearble art by artist Aundi Steinhardt. |
| Roundhouse Photography | drawing/painting/photography | Black and white landscape photography. |
| Buck Mild Press | drawing/painting/photography | Olivia Childress is a Hoosier native illustrator and printmaker. Her work is always rooted in her love for the outdoors and the critters we share this world with. |
| Sadly Harmless Illustration | drawing/painting/photography | Sadly Harmless Illustration creates vibrant wildlife illustrations perfect for nature lovers and animal enthusiasts! |
| Quimco's Palette | drawing/painting/photography | Hand painted art, animal subject matter and abstract, by local artist. Painted with a love for animals and the beauty of color, on professional artist canvases. |
| Hunni House | fiber arts | Crochet, knitting, and sewing techniques combined to create pieces that evoke warmth, comfort, and nostalgia. |
| Patch Loves Spot | fiber arts | An array of thoughtfully paired fabric selections in quilt and patchwork designs that serve many purposes in the home. |
| Haylie's Handmade | fiber arts | Haylie's Handmade, adorable, unique handmade items. |
| Bonnie Baskets | fiber arts | Handmade rope baskets of various sizes and shapes, themed or plain, traditional or abstract, used for home decor and to hold items like jewelry, trinkets and change, or anything your heart desires. |
| Three Sisters | fiber arts | Three sisters have joined together to make and sell handcrafted items to wear or to brighten up your kitchen/dining room. |
| Native Stardust | fiber arts | Handmade small batch accessories gifts, and home decor that will last a lifetime. |
| Yarn Catt | fiber arts | Yarn Catt is my Bloomington, IN based, one-woman adventure created to bring smiles with handmade crochet items! |
| Refab | fiber arts | The common t-shirt elevated to a work of art pillow worthy of the finest couch. |
| Fireside Creations | fiber arts | Handcrafted creations that you can share and wear, crocheted with care. |
| Sunny Panes Studio | glass | Sunny Panes Studio creates handcrafted stained glass that blends nostalgia, whimsy, and timeless charm. Each piece is carefully cut, foiled, soldered, and polished to bring vibrant designs to life. |
| Elizabeth Garland Glass | glass | Stained Glass inspired by nature and whimsy. |
| jenniferburtdesigns | jewelry | Hand formed PMC kiln fired fine silver. |
| Curio Constructs | jewelry | Curio Constructs is an artisan crafts business ran locally by three Hoosiers that make handcrafted candles and resin polyhedral dice. |
| Waya Momma | jewelry | Waya Momma creates unique and funky pieces. They stand out against other jewelry pieces you see. My pieces help you break out of that shell and really let your personality shine. |
| Linda McKinley | jewelry | I create hand-crafted jewelry using sterling silver and authentic turquoise, varascite, and other semi-precious stones. I have a large and diverse collection of unique bracelets, pendants, ankle bracelets, and key rings. |
| WIDYA Designs | jewelry | Clay Sweet Clay is an artisanal brand based in Indianapolis, specializing in handmade polymer clay jewelry and accessories. |
| Dee's Dreams | jewelry | Unique handmade beaded jewelry and made to order dream catchers. |
| Twisted Creeks | metalwork/woodwork | Twisted Creeks is a veteran-owned studio creating unique, handmade metal crafts and art. Each piece is skillfully designed and lovingly made by hand, making it the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one. |
| SAWINC | metalwork/woodwork | We currently partner with home owners, local municipalities, and tree care companies in order to help them process their salvaged trees into a sustainable project that adds value to the end product. We build custom live edge heirloom quality pieces that are unique and accentuate the beauty of these salvaged trees and wood they yield. |
| Bohaus Designs | metalwork/woodwork | I believe in repurposing recycled materials to give new life to what would typically be considered waste. My goal is to craft something both unique and beautiful, while ensuring it is durable. I focus on combining exceptional craftsmanship with modern designs and distinctive color palettes, resulting in one-of-a-kind pieces that are always a conversation starter. |
| David Reuter | metalwork/woodwork | Hand made items for home or office. |
| Moon Bear Goods and Sundries | natural materials | Handmade leather goods and accessories including bags, belts, books, bracelets, wallets, keychains, and guitar straps. Each piece is one of a kind, made to last, and only gets more beautiful with age as it develops a unique patina. |
| Sue Westhues | natural materials | A wide variety of functional and decorative gourd art. |
| Sublime Design | surface decoration | Paint, paper, feathers, butterfly wings and more create one-of-a-kind designs, sealed in a two-part epoxy. |
| The Soap Quarry & Co. | personal care | Hand Poured Artisanship! The Soap Quarry & Co. is a woman-owned small business in Bloomington, IN, that creates handcrafted small-batch naturally based bath and body products. We formulate our products with skin nourishing ingredients free of phthalates, parabens and sulfates. We use skin-safe cosmetic grade mineral and plant based colorants, essential oils and fragrance oils, and though only a handful of our soaps contain palm oil, you can enjoy a guilt free lather knowing we source our palm from a supplier that is part of the Round Table of Sustainable Palm. |
| SOYME | personal care | Locally made, SOYME hand-pours eco-friendly soy candles and melts in small batches, bringing warmth and comfort to any space. |
| Sudsie Marie | personal care | Sudsie Marie is an all natural goatsmilk soap that is great for sensitive skin. |
| Panthera Candleworks | recycled arts | Eco-Friendly Bamboo Candles. |