Art festivals in Indiana offer the public an entertaining mix of fine art, crafts, music and food.
Indiana hosts a wide range of popular annual festivals that celebrate the arts. They include juried shows, exhibits and sales for the general public, along with an entertaining mix of music and food for broad public appeal. There area variety of events the Hoosier state has to offer.
Broad Ripple Art Fair
A two-day event that attracts 25,000 visitors, this juried art festival is held in May iar ArtsPark on the grounds of the Indianapolis Art Center. The 40-year-old event brings together more than 225 artists from the U.S. and Canada. It also features gourmet food courts, live entertainment, a beer and wine garden, a children's creative area and booths from cultural organizations.
Indianapolis Art Center
820 East 67th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46220
317-255-2464
indplsartcenter.org
Arts Fair on the Square
Arts Fair on the Square in Bloomington connects the art-buying community with more than 50 regional and national artists and craftspeople. In June, on the picturesque grounds of the Monroe County Courthouse, the juried festival also includes arts activities for children and entertainment for the whole family. In conjunction with the Taste of Bloomington, it offers musical entertainment and sampling opportunities from more than 35 local and regional restaurants.
Bloomington Area Arts Council
115 N. College Ave, Suite 213
Bloomington, IN 47404
812-334-3100
artlives.org
Rising Sun Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts
This September festival is set in historic downtown Rising Sun, named one of America's top 10 towns for working artists by Art Calendar magazine. On the Ohio River, the festival features award-winning fine artists and artisans from across the U.S. The juried festival includes fine art, crafts, jewelry, and handcrafted furniture and musical instruments, as well as music and sampling of Indiana wines.
Rising Sun Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts
Main Street
Rising Sun, IN 47040
888-776-4786
risingsunartfestival.org
Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art
With a rich tradition dating back to Chautauqua camp meetings in 1901, the Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art is recognized as southern Indiana's premiere outdoor juried fine art and craft show, with about 250 exhibitors. The event is held the last full weekend of September in Madison's historic district. The festival also offers continuous live entertainment, a riverfront food fest, kids' activities and a concert in the park.
Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art
Historic District
601 West First Street
Madison, IN 47250
800-559-2956
madisonchautauqua.com
Round the Fountain Art Fair
Started in 1973, this one-day festival is now touted as one of the Midwest's premier juried art fairs. It is held annually on the grounds of the Tippecanoe County Courthouse in Lafayette on the Saturday before Memorial Day.
Tippecanoe County Courthouse Square
Lafayette, IN 47902
765-491-6298
roundthefountain.org
Columbus Artfest
Columbus, which is known around the world for its collection of buildings designed by renowned architects, is the annual host of Artfest. The event, held in August on Washington Street in the city's scenic downtown, showcases the fine art of local, regional and national artists.
Artfest
Washington Street
Columbus, IN 47201
800-468-6564
columbusartfest.com
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