Mar 8, 2011

Inaugural Indiana Artisan Marketplace To Feature Work Of State’s Highest-Quality Artists And Food Artisans

INDIANAPOLIS – With everything from sea salt pecan chews and chile-spiced fudge sauce to wearable fiber art and water color paintings, the April 16 and 17 Indiana Artisan Marketplace will treat visitors to a multi-sensory and wide-ranging celebration of Hoosier talent and creativity.

The first-time event will feature the creations of approximately 90 artists and food artisans whose work has been juried into the prestigious Indiana Artisan program. In addition to the featured artisans from 41 Indiana counties, more than 70 artisans from Kentucky will participate, since the Hoosier event is modeled after an event in the Bluegrass state, Kentucky Crafted Market that has a 30-year track record.

“The Indiana Artisan Marketplace is a chance to buy one-of-a-kind artwork and artisan food directly from the Hoosiers who make it,” said Tom Prichard, chair of the Indiana Artisan Marketplace. Prichard, a retired executive from Biomet, and his wife, Judy, both Indiana Artisans, make pottery at their studio and gallery in Brown County.

Visitors also will be treated to music by such Hoosier musicians as Wendy Reed, Blackberry Jam, Steve Jeffers, Deb Mullins, Island Breeze, Rough around the Edges and Hogeye Navvy.

Following are the participating Indiana Artisans:

Allen County

Jennifer Cameron, Fort Wayne, jewelry

Wayne Shive, Fort Wayne, chile and espresso fudge sauces

Bartholomew County

Alexa Lemley, Columbus, marshmallows

Boone County

Jennifer Berger, Zionsville, hand-designed and constructed felted creatures, using hand-dyed yarns

Joyce Jensen, Zionsville, watercolors

Brown County

Rosemary Bolte, Nashville, painted gourds

Amy Greely, Nashville, jewelry

Chris Gustin, Columbus, rugs and fiber arts

Anabel Hopkins, Nashville, notecards and original art

Michele Pollock, Columbus, mixed media paper art

Judy Prichard, Nashville, pottery

Tom Prichard, Nashville, pottery

Daren Redman, Nashville, fiber art

Carroll County

Rena Brouwer, Delphi, watercolors

Cass County

Toney Robertson, Galveston, wooden bowls, hand-turned wooden pendants, roses made of wood and metals

Clark County

Huber’s Winery and Orchard, Borden, wine and brandy

DeKalb County

Kalista Johnston, Garrett, cheese crisps

Delaware County

Brian Gordy, Muncie, watercolors

Ann Johnson, Muncie, wearable garments

Dubois County

Sisters of St. Benedict, Ferdinand, cookies

Floyd County

Carl deGraaf, Elizabeth, pottery

Franklin County

Charlene George, Brookville, oil paintings

Carrie Miller, Batesville, sauces and jams

Hamilton County

Carol Bell, Noblesville, stoneware

Charles Ferguson, Noblesville, Crazy Charlie’s Gourmet salsas

Pam Newell, Fishers, pastels and oils

Brian Paffen, Fishers, soaps and bath products

Lori Shreve, Westfield, fudge

Hancock County

Jon Vance, McCordsville, layered paper art

Hendricks County

Lisa Pelo, Clayton, glasswork

Chateau Thomas Winery, Plainfield, wine

Jackson County

Burton’s Maplewood Farm, Medora, maple syrup

Jay County

Zach Medler, Portland, ceramics and relief printing

Jefferson County

Clint Bear, Madison, guitars

Johnson County

Mild to Wild Sauces, Franklin, hot sauces

Kosciusko County

Terry Armstrong, Warsaw, watercolors

Laurel Isle, Winona Lake, soaps and bath products

LaPorte County

Steven Skinner, New Carlisle, pottery

Lawrence County

Charlotte Waltz, Norman, persimmons

Carousel Winery, Mitchell, wine

Madison County

Greg Adams, Lapel, rustic willow furniture

New Day Meadery, Elwood, mead and wine

Marion County

Teri Barnett, Indianapolis, acrylics

James Dupler, Indianapolis, woodworking

Allison Ford, Indianapolis, wooden jewelry

Elizabeth Garber, Indianapolis, truffles

Rick Greiner, Indianapolis, pottery pears

Jayne Hoadley, Indianapolis, sea salt pecan chews

Erin Jones-Edds, Indianapolis, dressings and drink mixes

Nancy Lee, Indianapolis, jewelry

Nancy Miller, Indianapolis, gourd art

Peg Neal, Indianapolis, pottery

Carrie Wild, Indianapolis, watercolors

Miami County

Rose Brown, Peru, goat’s milk soap

Susan Kline, Peru, paper collage

Monroe County

Jan Arbogast, Bloomington, pottery

John Bower, Bloomington, photography

Kris Busch, Heltonville, pottery

Butler Winery, Bloomington, wine

Maria Dawson, Ellettsville, fiber art

Suzanne Halvorson, Bloomington, fiber art/scarves

Carolyn and Don Madvig, Bloomington, paper/found material notecards

Marcy Neiditz, Bloomington, pottery

Cappi Phillips, Bloomington, mixed media mosaic sculpture

Sheryl Woodhouse-Keese, Bloomington, handmade papers

Ohio County
Kendal Miller, Dillsboro, fine art photography

Orange County
French Lick Winery, French Lick, wine

Perry County

Winzerwald Winery, Bristow, wine

Nita Claise, Tell City, raku pottery

Jason Emmons, Saint Croix, chainsaw carvings

Brad Smith, Tell City, hand twisted Tell City Pretzel

Porter County

Lynn Retson, Porter, graphite drawings

Randolph County

Judy Coe, Lynn, homemade noodles

Wayne Gaydos, Farmland, stringed instruments

Ripley County

Robin Dyer, Friendship, leather moccasins and textiles

Chaz Kaiser, Batesville, metalwork

Shelby County

Julie Bolejack, Shelbyville, chocolates

St. Joseph County

Laurie Balla, Mishawaka, watercolors

Switzerland County

Donna Weaver, Vevay, wax portraiture

Tippecanoe County

Mary Firestone, Lafayette, stoneware

Lisa Hopkins, West Lafayette, sterling silver jewelry

Aldis Knight, Lafayette, photography

Sara Vanderkleed, Lafayette, fine art, including acrylic and watercolor combined with recycled envelopes

Tipton County

Joe Rice, Elwood, glasswork

Vanderburgh County

Karen Hampton, Evansville, fiber art

Vermillion County

Brooke Schmidt, Dana, toffees

Vigo County

Gretchen Kraut, Terre Haute, jewelry from polymer clay, hand-dyed wool roving, handmade felted beads and sterling silver

Marilyn Oehler, Terre Haute, woven wool seat covers and wall art

Wayne County

Daniel Sims, Richmond, stained glass

About Indiana Artisan

Indiana Artisan was established in 2008 to identify and support the business development of Hoosier entrepreneurs who create high-quality arts, crafts and value-added foods (think salsa, not tomatoes … wine, not grapes). It was launched as a joint venture of the Indiana Office of Tourism Development, the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, the Indiana Arts Commission, and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. The program is now a private, not-for-profit organization. The work of more than 175 artisans has been juried into the organization and may leverage the Indiana Artisan brand. For more information, visit www.indianaartisan.org.

WHAT: Indiana Artisan Marketplace

WHEN: Saturday, April 16, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Indiana State Fairgrounds, Expo Hall, Indianapolis

COST: $8 admission (free for children 15 and under) and $3 parking

INFO: www.indianaartisan.org

Media Contact: Jen Schmits Thomas, jen@jtprinc.com or 317.441.2487