I was excited to see that the Indiana Artisan Marketplace is back for its second annual show.
The event – scheduled for March 31 – April 1 – will showcase more than 125 artisans from Indiana plus 75 more from Kentucky.
My husband and I went to this event last year and it was just great. There was so much to see that I actually covered here in two posts.
Among my favorite pieces were these ceramic buildings and figures from ZMED Ceramics and artist Zach Medler.
The Indiana Artisan Marketplace gives you a chance to not only see some amazing art and taste great food but to purchase both. The artists are also on hand so you can ask questions and learn more about the work. The booth below featured work by Peggy Taylor.
The Marketplace is modeled after the successful Kentucky Crafted: The Market, which is in its 30th year and attracts approximately 8,000 visitors and 600 wholesale buyers to its annual event, which will move this year from Lexington to Louisville.
Indiana Artisans include painters, woodworkers, winemakers, jewelry designers, weavers, makers of specialty cheeses and more. You can see jewelry at right from Amy Greely, who will be participating this year.
Program manager 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
