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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.
- 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, September 14 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
| Artist/Studio | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Arden Art Studio | clay | Artfully glazed wheel-thrown utilitarian pieces |
| Sav J. Art | clay | Functional ceramics such as; mug, bowls, vases, spoon rests, and teapots. |
| Mindy Weddle | clay | Wheel-thrown and altered porcelain |
| Gail Fairfield Inks | drawing/painting/photography | I create paintings and illustrate my children's books, using alcohol ink. |
| Roundhouse Photography | drawing/painting/photography | Black and white fine art photography, available as greeting cards and as matted and signed prints. |
| Sadly Harmless Illustration | drawing/painting/photography | I draw and paint animal illustrations using either ink and watercolor or digitally. |
| LaGrange Artistry | drawing/painting/photography | Scratchboard art, graphite drawings, and ink drawings |
| Lattimer Travel Photography | drawing/painting/photography | I travel around the world and the U.S. to capture the natural and cultural beauty of a place. |
| Blue Aster Studio | drawing/painting/photography | Artwork drawn in our home studio in Bloomington |
| Mark Riggins | drawing/painting/photography | Original pen and ink drawings. |
| The Art Condo | drawing/painting/photography | I start my painting sessions by picking the material I want to paint on. |
| Patch Loves Spot | fiber arts | We are a mom and daughter duo pairing top quality modern quilting fabric with vintage patterns |
| Haylie's Handmade | fiber arts | All of my handmade items are made by me. |
| CozyNaeber | fiber arts | Crochet items: plushies, practical items (hats, keychains, coasters, Cast Iron Pan Handle grips, headbands, etc). |
| Land Goods LLC | fiber arts | All of my products are made with 100% cotton materials or organic bees wax. |
| Bonnie Baskets | fiber arts | Handmade rope baskets |
| Fairywood Fiber | fiber arts | I am primarily a hand weaver. |
| Imber Industries | fiber arts | Geometric based soft sculpture for play and ornament |
| Falls Creek Glass Art | glass | Glass fused art designed by layering unique designs of compatible glass |
| Carnelian's Workshop | glass | First, I design my own design, then I pick out and cut the glass to best suit the piece |
| JK Glass Co. | glass | Functional and decor glass products |
| Bona Fide Creations | jewelry | Handmade wire wrap jewelry created using sterling silver, gemstones, and hand blown glass beads. |
| kufu Ent | jewelry | Handmade wood rings |
| High Vibe Jewelry | jewelry | I wire-wrap rocks, crystals, and minerals into necklaces, rings, earrings, keychains, and bracelets! |
| Foxglove Art Studio | jewelry | I create fun, modern, eclectic earrings and keepsake stained glass jewelry boxes and mirrors. |
| Going in Style | metalwork/woodwork | Hand made custom designed wood coffins |
| Spruce Knot Lab | metalwork/woodwork | I am a local woodworker designing furniture and small home goods. |
| David Reuter | metalwork/woodwork | All of my products are reclaimed organic wood from storm damaged or dead trees |
| Twisted Creeks | metalwork/woodwork | Metal crafts and sculpture. |
| SAWINC | metalwork/woodwork | We build custom live edge heirloom quality pieces |
| Press Puzzles | metalwork/woodwork | I am a Bloomington based woodworker that uses a scroll saw to craft a variety of wooden 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. |
| Panthera Candleworks | recycled arts | Biodegradable candles |