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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, July 12
- Saturday, Aug. 9
- Saturday, Sept. 13
- 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 on A Fair of the Arts, contact Crystal Ritter at 812-349-3725 or ritterc@bloomington.in.gov.
July A Fair of the Arts Vendors
| Artist/Studio | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Art by Aundi | clay | Art by Aundi offers nature inspired stoneware and porcelain pottery and wearable art by artist Aundi Steinhardt. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Carnelian's Workshop | glass | An emerging stained-glass artist inspired by nature's beauty offers suncatchers and other stained-glass artwork. |
| Cozy Naeber | fiber arts | Cozy Naeber crafts adorable, handmade crochet plushies that are as soft as they are charming. Each one is uniquely handmade and guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. |
| Curio Constructs | jewelry | Curio Constructs is an artisan crafts business ran locally by three Hoosiers that make handcrafted candles and resin polyhedral dice. |
| David Reuter | metalwork/woodwork | Handmade items for home or office. |
| Fireside Creations | fiber arts | Handcrafted creations that you can share and wear, crocheted with care. |
| Froggy Print Design | jewelry | Elevate your style with our stunning collection of handcrafted jewelry that combines elegant simplicity with whimsical charm. From sleek silver pieces that effortlessly complement any outfit, to intricately wire-wrapped pendants with a fairy steampunk vibe, our jewelry is designed to make a statement. Each piece is meticulously crafted with attention to detail, ensuring that you stand out from the crowd with a touch of individuality. Explore our range and find the perfect piece to express your unique style and personality. |
| Gail Bridges-Rea | glass | Handmade fused art glass both decorative and functional pieces. |
| Haylie's Handmade | fiber arts | Haylie’s Handmade, adorable, unique handmade items. |
| Hideout Press | surface decoration | Hand printed memento mori apparel, accessories, zines and more. |
| jenniferburtdesigns | jewelry | Hand formed PMC kiln fired fine silver. Silver is patinaed, polished and accented with semi-precious gemstones and natural fibers. |
| JK Glass Co. | glass | Justin Kern is a furnace glassblower working in the industry for 15 years. He makes functional and decor glass products ranging from cups to pumpkins to mushrooms. |
| KTD Ceramics | clay | I take pride in crafting functional and decorative pottery using unique glaze combinations inspired by nature. Each piece I create is one-of-a-kind, ensuring that no two items are ever identical. |
| Land Goods, LLC | fiber arts | It often amazes me how much trash our house produces in 1 week, so I have created a business to cut down on that waste and make reusable products for the home. I also am developing products that I can make from scrap or reused fabric. |
| Laura Burgess | surface decoration | Beautiful handmade wreaths. |
| Linda McKinley | jewelry | I create hand-crafted jewelry using sterling silver and authentic turquoise, variscite, and other semi-precious stones. I have a large and diverse collection of unique bracelets, pendants, ankle bracelets, and key rings. |
| Magic Eye, Ice Dye | fiber arts | One of a kind ice dye, handmade here in the woods of Indiana. Bobbie Lee taking classic tie dye and putting an ice spin to it creating some of the most mesmerizing dyes ever created. |
| Moon Bear Goods and Sun | 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. |
| MSH Custom Dyes | fiber arts | Local tie dye artist. |
| Native Stardust | fiber arts | Handmade small batch accessories gifts, and home decor that will last a lifetime. |
| Nature Matters LLC | recycled arts | Artful, block printed items, for home and everyday use. These designs are hand carved & printed on repurposed materials, and are inspired by a life outdoors. |
| Oscar Rangel Art LLC | drawing/painting/photography | Hand-painted t-shirts. |
| Panthera candleworks | recycled arts | Eco-Friendly Bamboo Candles. |
| 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. |
| Roundhouse Photography | drawing/painting/photography | Black and white landscape photography. |
| Sue Westhues | natural materials | A wide variety of functional and decorative gourd art. |
| Temet Jewelry | jewelry | Unique handmade jewelry from Niger West Africa |
| 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. |
| WIDYA Designs | jewelry | Clay Sweet Clay is an artisanal brand based in Indianapolis, specializing in handmade polymer clay jewelry and accessories. |