Indiana Artisan Marketplace to Showcase Locally Made Art, Food
From mosaics and marshmallows to watercolors and wines, the Indiana Artisan Marketplace features one-of-a-kind handmade work by more than 200 artisans.
The inaugural Marketplace attracted 5,000 people in 2011, and artisans sold more than $400,000 of their handmade food and artwork.
The 2012 Indiana Artisan Marketplace will take place March 31 and April 1, 2012, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Expo Hall. More than 125 artisans from Indiana and an additional 75 artisans from Kentucky will showcase art and food selected as being among the best in Indiana and Kentucky by food and art jury panels created by Indiana Artisan and Kentucky Crafted.
The Indiana Artisan Marketplace is a chance to buy one-of-a-kind artwork and artisan food directly from the Hoosiers who make it, to meet the artisans and to share their stories. Visitors will meet and talk with artisans, and celebrate Indiana talent and creativity.
In addition to browsing the booths, visitors will enjoy Indiana music, live art and craft demonstrations, and food and drink tasting.
The work of nearly 200 artisans in nearly 60 Indiana counties has been juried into the organization and is part of the Indiana Artisan brand.
Indiana Artisans include painters, woodworkers, winemakers, jewelry designers, weavers, makers of specialty cheeses and more. Executive Director Eric Freeman says, “An Indiana Artisan is a Hoosier recognized for careful attention to detail, knowledge of a craft and an entrepreneurial spirit. His or her talent contributes to Indiana’s reputation for quality work.”
WHAT: Indiana Artisan Marketplace
WHEN: Saturday, March 31, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, April 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Indiana State Fairgrounds, Expo Hall, Indianapolis
COST: $10 admission (free for children 7 and under)
INFO: www.indianaartisan.com
