Indiana Artisan

We can’t wait to welcome you to the Indiana Artisan Holiday Marketplace, coming up November 22-23 in Fort Wayne IN! We have a fabulous group of artists, artisanal foods & wine coming in from all over the state❤️

We have an amazing lineup heading to Fort Wayne on November 22-23 for the Indiana Artisan Holiday Marketplace. We’d be honored if you’d mark your calendars and join us for a little holiday shopping and lots of cheer!

Tools of the trade. Who would've thought it takes so many tools and supplies to make a necklace? Jewelry designer Heidi Mandich () will provide everything you need and step-by-step directions to create your own copper pendant at a free Make and Take, 4-8 p.m. Nov. 9 at Indiana Artisan Gifts & Gallery in the Arts & Design District during Allied Solutions Meet Me On Main. No registration needed; supplies may be limited. Financial support for this event comes from a Carmel Arts Grant.

Whaaattt? Two shows for the price of one. Buy Indiana Artisan Holiday Marketplace tickets today through Nov. 9, get an equal number of free tickets to the Suburban Indy Shows Holiday Show. Each show is a wonderland for holiday gifts (even for yourself) and decor. Go here to order Holiday Marketplace tickets: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/wwwindianaartisanorg/indiana-artisan-holiday-marketplace-548077192 You will be sent a code to get your free Suburban Indy tickets.

Artisan show: Nov. 22-23 in the GE Club at Electric Works, Fort Wayne. Suburban Indy show: Nov. 29-Dec. 1 in Grand Park, Westfield.

If art is your fuel and volunteering is your superpower, look no further than the Indiana Artisan Holiday Marketplace for your next great gig. We need fun-loving people for hospitality (ticket sales, coat check, booth sitting, etc.) and to help artists move in/out. Perks? We’ve got ‘em: free admission to the state’s preeminent holiday art and food show, a Holiday Marketplace apron, refreshments, and deep appreciation from everyone participating. The show is Nov. 22-23 at Electric Works in Fort Wayne. Quick, easy sign-up here: https://signup.com/go/SaBnbmk Invite a friend to volunteer with you.

Store guests often make our day. A comment this morning was especially kind. The man had limited English and wanted to explain to a woman who did not speak English what was special about an artist's work earning the Indiana Artisan designation. He described them as "the masterpieces of Indiana artists."

Did someone say Date Night? Gal Pal Getaway? Family staycation? Much going on in Fort Wayne the weekend of the Indiana Artisan Holiday Marketplace, Nov. 22-23. The Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Convention Center is offering some extra sweetness with a fabulous giveaway to one lucky guest.

🎉GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉

Elevate your Indiana Artisan Holiday Marketplace experience by staying at the Hilton Fort Wayne! Book now for a chance to win an exclusive giveaway!

The Hilton will offer a suite upgrade for the winner and other surprises to come👀🤩

You won’t want to miss this amazing event! 🤩

Attendee Registration: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/fwafhhf-hma-27d7713c-3df1-413b-92d9-a4da60bee952/

Prefer to book by phone? Call 1-800-HILTONS and mention Group Code: HMA

Fun, "despite the weather," art-flilled weekend. Congratulations to all the winners. Thanks to all who voted for the two People's Choice Awards, the CIAF committee and the army of volunteers who pullled together to make the show a success.

If you know Indiana Artisan through one of our stores or shows, you've enjoyed only a sampling of the art, food and beverage that carries the best in Hoosier craftsmanship seal of approval. Our annual catalog showcases the work of all 225-plus artisans. The 2024 edition has arrived. Pick one up and prepared to be impressed.

Who doesn't love a discount? We're offering $5 Early Bird tickets to the Indiana Artisan Holiday Marketplace now through Oct. 5. Shop a select group of about 35 booths for exceptional Hoosier-made art, food and wine for holiday gifts, entertaining and decor.
When: 4-8 p.m. Nov. 22 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 23
Where: In the GE Club on the Electric Works campus in Fort Wayne. Guests 14 and younger attend for free. Visit Fort Wayne

Indiana Artisan Holiday Marketplace From hand-smithed jewelry to handmade caramels and from fine watercolors to striking wood art, the Indiana Artisan Holiday Marketplace will feature gifts and decor by about 50 artists, fine crafters, and small-batch food and beverage makers whose work has been designated by the state as among the be

With a business name like Glazed and Confused Creations, you know ceramic jewelry artist Deanna Poelsma carves a lot of personality into her artful designs. Meet her and watch her create in our store during the Carmel International Arts Festival. She will set up her workbench from 10-5 Sunday, Sept. 29. We are just north of Main Street at 22 N. Rangeline Road.

Mixed media artist Wendy Simon turned the tables (or should we say workbench?) yesterday at the Friends of Indiana Artisan event in her Perhaps & Polkadots studio. Following a fascinating talk about the nittygritty of her creative process to make whimsical animals, Wendy armed her guests with the supplies they needed to sculpt a head of their own. (Those dots on the notebook pad at the bottom of the photo are realistic quarter-inch eyeballs she made in resin.) Experiencing an Artisan's life in their studio is a hallmark of the Friends program.

In 2010, the state legislature decided to identify and recognize the best art, food and beverage that Hoosiers make by designating it Indiana Artisan. Knowledgeable, highly qualified individuals are selected each year to conduct a rigorous evaluation of work submitted. Congratulations and welcome to this year’s newest creatives to be honored: ceramicists Cathy Cozart and Suzanne Mauro; wood artists Otto Folkerts and Tim Passmore; and milliner Dana Rohde.

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A fan favorite has been restocked in the Indiana Artisan stores. Every decadent bite of a giant caramel cluster from J. Evelyn Confections has fine milk chocolate, creamy sea salt caramel, plus sugared and roasted pecans. (Anyone drooling yet?) Visit Hamilton County, Indiana French Lick Resort

Meet Manfred Sloth, Miss Amaranth Giraffe and other enchanting characters from Wendy Simon's menagerie of clay sculptures that she coined cartoon taxidermy. She will open her studio of whimsy and delight on September 15, from 1-3 p.m.

In addition to her demonstration and studio tour, Wendy will read from her recently published young-adult book, "Discovering Perhaps," a story that makes her art come alive. Artisan-made treats and wines will be served.

Member: Friends of Indiana Artisan - Free
Non-member: $10
Become a Member: Friends of Indiana Artisan - $55 (fee includes the Wendy Simon studio visit)

REGISTER HERE: https://indianaartisan.org/a-friends-of-indiana-artisan-experiencewhimsical-wonders-an-afternoon-with-wendy-simon/

Wendy's Michigantown studio is appoximately one hour Northwest of Indianapolis.

We're tipping our hat on National Nonprofit Day to everyone who supports Indiana Artisan. While major funders -- the Indiana Arts Commission, the city of Carmel and the National Endowment of the Arts -- give wings to our mission, our store customers, social media fans, Marketplace and Holiday Marketplace guests, Friends of Indiana Artisan, and individual donors keep us flying day in and day out. Thank you!

We love art that is graceful, colorful and functional, so our hearts skip several beats over Lisa Pelo's blown-glass dispensers. Our good neighbors at The Olive Mill are giving 20% off oil or vinegar this month when you buy a dispenser from Indiana Artisan in the Carmel Arts & Design District.

Indiana Artisan Gifts & Gallery is helping Carmel PorchFest collect nonperishable food that Merciful HELP Center will use to stock shelves for disadvantaged residents of Central Indiana and Hamilton County. Collection bins will be set up at Late Night on Main (7 p.m.-midnight this Saturday, Aug. 17). Indiana Artisan will accept items all this week. Donors of at least four items at our store can enter to win a two-person, one-year membership in Friends of Indiana Artisan. Carmel Arts & Design District

Because Aug. 8 is International Cat Day, it seems only right to share work from Cat People Press today. Rebecca Stockert is the creative genius behind the watercolors or ink paintings that become a print or card to celebrate our complicated relationships with felines. Her pieces express life with cats: funny, cute, and furry, with the occasional appearance of claws or teeth and a mix of comedy, dark humor, and absolute adorableness. Cat People Press delivers correspondence perfect for cat lovers. Available in both Indiana Artisan stores.

If you are near Fort Wayne, or up for a road trip, be sure to check out this special exhibition at Orchard Gallery! They are featuring select members of the Indiana Artisan organization in this six woman exhibition, each working in a different media. Framed silk collage by Carrie Wright, journals by Rai Peterson, mosaic by Nancy Keating, mixed media relief art by Dawn Michaelis, "cartoon taxidermy" by Wendy Simon & pottery by Carol Burt.
6312 Covington Road. Fort Wayne IN
Up through Wednesday, July 31
OPEN Monday through Friday 10-6 & Saturday 10-4

STILL A FEW SPACES LEFT!
A Friends of Indiana Artisan Experience…

DECO DREAMS:
The Art of Ceramic Jewelry with Deanna Poelsma

Deanna Poelsma / Fort Ben Cultural Campus
Wednesday, July 24th 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Arts for Lawrence Studio Visual Arts Center
Lawrence, IN

Join us for a dreamy evening with Deanna Poelsma, a ceramic jewelry artist whose stylized vision evokes a retro aesthetic inspired by both the geometric patterns of Art Deco and the graceful curves of Art Nouveau botanicals. You will spend two captivating hours with Deanna as she demonstrates her distinctive process of crafting handmade stoneware earrings and pendants.

Discover the meticulous methods she uses, from shaping the clay to adding the final touches of color that render her one-of-a-kind, wearable works of art. Deanna will share the insights behind her designs and offer a behind-the-scenes look at her artistic journey. Prepare to get your hands a bit messy as you explore some of her techniques while putting the finishing touches on a small piece of jewelry. Afterwards, savor delightful Indiana Artisan refreshments and don’t miss the chance to purchase Deanna’s stunning jewelry.

Free, small-group experiences with some of the state’s outstanding creatives are one of the nicest benefits of joining Friends of Indiana Artisan. Additional benefits include free admission to the Indiana Artisan Marketplace and Holiday Marketplace, invitations to special events, a monthly newsletter, and occasional special offers at our stores.

You may invite your personal friends to join us for the cost of $10. It’s a great way to introduce them to Indiana Artisan and our Friends program. If they decide to become a Friend, their admission will be credited to their $55 membership.

Member: Friends of Indiana Artisan - Free
Non-member: $10
Become a Member: Friends of Indiana Artisan - $55 (fee includes the Deanna Poelsma studio visit)

REGISTER: https://indianaartisan.org/a-friends-of-indiana-artisan-experience/
work space will accommodate up to 10 visitors.

For more info contact: [email protected]

Jim Brune dabbled with painting in high school, learned how to paint with watercolors in college, and tried his hand a few years ago at watercolor painting on hardwood — a unique method that sets his work apart from traditional watercolor artists. “I don’t know of anybody who does art the way I do,” Jim says of his watercolor-on-wood creations. “My art will never be duplicated by anyone, including myself.” Using a realism technique that makes his artwork seem right at home in any family room, the Decatur artist carefully chooses what kind of wood to paint on from unused pieces of hardwood at his sawmill. July is Worldwide Watercolor Month. Celebrate it by getting to know Jim’s work.

“Taking a brush loaded with color and touching it to a surface that explodes, intermingles and changes before you, that’s inspiring,” says Rena Brouwer of Delphi. “The fluid’s creative effects stretch my imagination.” Her work is Indiana-inspired because she paints what she knows and experiences. July is Worldwide Watercolor Month. Rena is another Indiana Artisan whose work will amaze you.