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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.
- 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.
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, August 10 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
| Artist/Studio | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Arden Art Studio | clay | Artfully glazed wheel-thrown utilitarian pieces |
| Hideout Press | drawing/painting/photography | Adorable momento mori apparel and accessories. |
| Gail Fairfield Inks | drawing/painting/photography | I create paintings and illustrate my children's books, using alcohol ink. |
| Ayala Illustration | drawing/painting/photography | My works strive to radiate happiness, elicit smiles, and ignite a sense of playfulness. |
| Sarah Asher | fiber arts | One-of-a-kind functional and/or artistic creations made out of yarn. |
| MissBrennaBees | fiber arts | Matching people and pet fashion accessories. |
| CozyNaeber | fiber arts | Crochet items: plushies, practical items (hats, keychains, coasters, Cast Iron Pan Handle grips, headbands, etc). |
| Hunni House | fiber arts | knitting, crochet, and sewing |
| Patch Loves Spot | fiber arts | top quality modern quilting fabric with vintage patterns and traditional quilt block designs |
| Refab | fiber arts | One of a kind pillows that reflect your passion. |
| Fireside Creations | fiber arts | Crocheted wearables (scarves, hats, etc.), amigurumi (stuffed toys), and decor |
| Falls Creek Glass Art | glass | Glass fused art designed by layering unique designs of compatible glass |
| Gail Bridges-Rea | glass | Handmade fused art glass, using Bullseye sheet glass, frit, and stringers. |
| JK Glass Co. | glass | Functional and decor glass products |
| Froggy Print Design | jewelry | pretty, and occasionally useful objects |
| Waya Momma | jewelry | A collection of handmade polymer clay jewelry & accessories. |
| jenniferburtjewelrydesigns | jewelry | Necklaces, earrings and bracelets. |
| Bona Fide Creations | jewelry | exquisite wire-wrapped jewelry pieces |
| Bohaus Designs | metalwork/woodwork | Crafted from recycled skateboards, our furniture, lighting, and custom gifts are anything but ordinary. |
| McConnell Woodworking LLC | metalwork/woodwork | Beautiful end-grain cutting boards and cheese boards |
| Press Puzzles | metalwork/woodwork | Bloomington based handcrafter of a variety of scroll saw cut wood puzzles. |
| Sue Westhues | natural materials | Unique, functional gourd art |
| Moon Bear Goods and Sundries | natural materials | Leather goods and accessories including bags, belts, bracelets, wallets, keychains, and guitar straps. |
| FloMugzRugz | natural materials | Hand-crafted artisan rugs for home decor made from yarn or natural materials. |
| The Soap Quarry & Co. | personal care | Hand made cold process soaps, hand poured soy candles, and bath and body products |
| Gentle Botanicals | personal care | Plant-based lotions and butters that nourish, hydrate, and pamper your skin. |
| Simpli LLC | personal care | diverse and premium lines of all-natural candles and wax melts |
| Soyme Gifts | personal care | We hand-pour soy candles and wax melts in various scents in small batches. |
| Panthera Candleworks | personal care | Sustainable candles made with bamboo and eco-friendly materials. |
| Sublime Design | surface decoration | Hand made cold process soaps, hand poured soy candles, and bath and body products |
| Pretty Power Case | surface decoration | Must - Have 2024 iPhone Accessories |