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A Fair of the Arts
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.
2026 A Fair of the Arts
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 the following location:
Fernandez Plaza (in front of City Hall)
401 N. Morton St., Bloomington, IN
- Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026
October A Fair of the Arts Vendors
| Artist | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hodgepodge Studio | Clay | Hodgepodge Studio is a husband-and-wife team making fun & functional pottery with a retro twist. |
| Hannah Arden Ceramics | Clay | Playful, midcentury style mugs, bowls, vases, and everything in-between! Handcrafted with care in Bloomington, Indiana. |
| Ceramics by Mila | Clay | Handbuilt stoneware pottery. |
| Hannah Buchanan | Drawing/Painting/Photography | I make work that primarily centers the overlooked landscape and creatures of the rural Midwest. |
| Katrina Grimes | Drawing/Painting/Photography | Handmade oil paintings. |
| Quimco's Palette | Drawing/Painting/Photography | Everyday household items painted with a fluid art technique. These items are coated with an epoxy resin that resists heat and brings out the vibrancy of the colors. |
| Sadly Harmless Illustration | Drawing/Painting/Photography | Sally Harless, a Bloomington, Indiana–based artist and illustrator who works under the moniker “Sadly Harmless,” has spent over 15 years studying and creating art inspired by wild animals, using ink, watercolor, and digital mediums to bring them to life. A 2007 BFA graduate in printmaking from Indiana University, she has built a full-time career turning her illustrations into prints, stickers, magnets, postcards, bookmarks, ornaments, and an annual calendar. |
| Blue Aster Studio | Drawing/Painting/Photography | Blue Aster Studio creates unique artwork inspired by nature, celebrating the plants, animals, and natural areas of Indiana. |
| DBA: Three Sisters | Fiber Arts | Three Sisters focuses on creating fiber items for you or your home. Our creations range from wearable items (baby hats/sweaters/booties, ladies summer tops, to winter gear including hats, headbands, scarves, sweaters, and mittens) to items for your kitchen (quilted potholders), dining room (cloth napkins) and beyond. |
| Hanmade US | Fiber Arts | Whimsical, handmade, one-of-a-kind needle felted objects to brighten up your home. |
| Patch Loves Spot | Fiber Arts | Patch Loves Spot brings the grace and beauty of vintage fibers to life in new forms to adorn both the home and person, for adult and child alike. Paired with contemporary high quality fabrics, we juxtapose the old and new in a most lovely manner. From throw pillows and table runners to clothing, hair accessories, quilts and kitchen textiles. You can even find something for your pooch, in a wide price range that can accommodate all budgets! |
| Bonnie Baskets | Fiber Arts | Handmade rope baskets of various sizes and shapes, themed or plain, traditional or abstract, used for home décor and to hold items like jewelry, trinkets and change, or anything your heart desires. |
| Cozy Naeber | Fiber Arts | Hand crafted crocheted plushies and items made with love! |
| Fireside Creations | Fiber Arts | Handmade crocheted creations that are sure to bring a smile to your face! |
| by oot | Fiber Arts | Weaving has certainly become a passion of mine and I don't think I would ever tire from weaving. I love experimenting with different color combinations as well as new weaving patterns. Sometimes I might even leave a mistake in my work(Native American weavers always did that) because my father told me that mistakes make it handmade. Any artistic ability I have comes from my father who called me oot so hence the business by oot. |
| Sunny Panes Studio | Glass | Handmade stained glass designed to bring color, light, and a little nostalgia into everyday life. |
| Elizabeth Garland Glass | Glass | Stained glass art blending nature, whimsy, and color. |
| Jburtdesigns | Jewelry | Natural jewelry and silver, gold and semi precious gemstones. |
| Shades of Blue | Jewelry | I would like to assure potential buyers that all of the pieces I make use only sterling silver and authentic natural stones. My work is inspired by the uniqueness of the stones I use. Many have markings and/or veins that make them truly special, and reflect the style and personalities of their future owners. |
| Poesis Payne | Jewelry | Wire-wrapped jewelry handmade with beautiful gems and good intentions. |
| Dee's Dreams | Jewelry | Bead Loomed (woven seed beads) jewelry on the loom. |
| Twisted Creeks | Metalwork/Woodwork | Twisted Creeks is a veteran-artist 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. |
| Curio Constructs | Natural Materials | Handmade wood wick candles and resin polyhedral dice. |
| Larissa Danielle Designs | Natural Materials | Hand-poured sculpted soy wax candles and jewelry. |
| Henna By Aleena | Natural Materials | Hand crafted home goods and giftables features henna inspired designs. |
| Sue Westhues | Natural Materials | Functional and decorative items are created by combining gourds with other materials and media. These include birdhouses, feeders, birds, animals, containers, instruments, handbags, plus many more one-of-a-kind items. |
| B-town Candle Company | Personal Care | We're a mother-daughter duo creating small-batch, hand-poured 100% soy candles in Bloomington, Indiana. Inspired by seasons, memories, and the simple act of slowing down, our fragrant, clean-burning candles are carefully curated to bring joy and calm into your space. |
| Happy Goat Milk Soap | Personal Care | Our goat milk soap is hand-crafted in small batches; each is individually cut. We use a variety of oils and butters to maximize the beneficial properties of all ingredients for an exceptional bar of long-lasting soap. |
| The Soap & Quarry Co. | Personal Care | Artisanal bath and body products, made in small batches. We believe self-care should be more than a daily ritual - it should be a conscious choice that celebrates your wellbeing and protects our shared earth. With every product we create, we invite you to slow down, reconnect, and experience the profound beauty of intentional living. |
| A Cup of Leaves & Books LLC | Personal Care | Handcrafted wellness goods inspired by cozy rituals and old-fashioned care featuring hand-poured teacup candles, natural room sprays, and homemade simmer pots made with beeswax, hand-distilled essential oils, and dehydrated fruits. Each piece is thoughtfully made to bring warmth, calm, and a little everyday magic into your space. |
| Sudsie Marie | Personal Care | All natural goat’s milk soap made with ingredients great for sensitive skin. Shaped soaps and bath-bombs great for kids of all ages. Our luffa soap gives you that added benefit of exfoliation. All products made in small batches and by hand. |
| Panthera Candleworks | Personal Care | Eco-friendly Candles. Bamboo candles. Biodegradable candles. Aromatic candles. |
| Field Arts Design | Surface Decoration | Field Arts Design is a floral preservation studio specializing in pressed flower art, resin creations, and custom memorial art. From delicate frames and functional art to deeply personal memorial designs, Field Arts Design creates one-of-a-kind treasures that honor both memory and nature. Each work is thoughtfully made by hand, preserving the unique colors and forms of real flowers so they can be cherished for years to come. |
| Sublime Design | Surface Decoration | Carol Hedin uses paint, paper, miscellaneous materials to create a one of the kind design. She makes light switch plates, wall art, tables, jewelry and more. |