Lineup Set For Artisan Marketplace

February 16, 2012

News Release

INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 17, 2012) – From Indiana-made wines and chocolate truffles to sterling silver jewelry and chic handbags made from reclaimed leather, visitors to the Indiana Artisan Marketplace will find a variety of work that celebrates the best of Hoosier talent and creativity.

The March 31-April 1 event will feature the creations of more than 100 artists and food artisans whose work has been juried into the prestigious Indiana Artisan program. In addition to the featured artisans from 40 Indiana counties, more than 75 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 Peg Neal, chair of the 2012 Marketplace and a potter from Indianapolis.

Allen County
Joe Pelka, Fort Wayne, pottery
Kristy Beber, Lee, stoneware pottery
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 Janet Boettcher, Thorntown, Norwegian Rosemaling folk art painted in oils on wood Joyce Jensen, Zionsville, watercolors Dusky Loebel, Zionsville, handcrafted sterling silver jewelry, using metal smithing and glass fusing

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 Kyle Spears, Nashville, photography Larry Spears, Nashville, pottery

Carroll County
Rena Brouwer, Delphi, watercolors

Cass County
Mercedes Brugh, Logansport, glass jewelry 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 Diane and Dan Wibbels, Clarksville, hand-woven fiber used to create garments and household items

Daviess County
Larry Green, Washington, basswood carvings

DeKalb County
Kalista Johnston, Garrett, cheese crisps

Delaware County
David Calvin, Muncie, woodwork

Dubois County
Sisters of St. Benedict, Ferdinand, cookies

Floyd County
Robert Capshew, Lanesville, black cheery, pear and red wine vinegar

Franklin County
Carrie Miller, Batesville, sauces and jams

Hamilton County
Linda Adamson, Arcadia, fiber art
Carol Bell, Noblesville, stoneware
Jennifer Cheezum, Carmel, pierogis
Christine Davis, Fishers, raku fired ceramics Geoffrey Davis, Noblesville, Indiana songbirds carved from wood Charles Ferguson, Noblesville, Crazy Charlie’s Gourmet salsas Sylvia Gray, Westfield, surface design, hand painted silk scarves Tim Kennedy, Fishers, wood turned bowls, vessels, lidded boxes, spheres Pam Newell, Fishers, pastels and oils Brian Paffen, Fishers, soaps and bath products Lori Shreve, Westfield, fudge

Harrison County
Laura Pfeiffer, Corydon, 24 wines from Turtle Run Winery

Jackson County
Pete Baxter, Seymour, wood, Shaker boxes and carriers Burton’s Maplewood Farm, Medora, maple syrup

Jay County
Zach Medler, Portland, ceramics and relief printing

Kosciusko County
Terry Armstrong, Warsaw, watercolors

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

Marion County
Teri Barnett, Indianapolis, acrylics
Chuck Bruce, Indianapolis, silver inlay jewelry with lapidary gems and minerals 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 Anita Hopper, Indianapolis, recycled leather purses and accessories Erin Jones-Edds, Indianapolis, dressings and drink mixes Nancy Lee, Indianapolis, jewelry Nancy Miller, Indianapolis, gourd art Peg Neal, Indianapolis, pottery Donna Shortt, Indianapolis, oils and pastels 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
Jim Butler, Bloomington, wine from Butler Winery Maria Dawson, Ellettsville, fiber art Suzanne Halvorson, Bloomington, fiber art/scarves Thomas Harris, Bloomington, ceramics/pottery 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

Morgan County
Donna Jo Copeland, Mooresville, fiber art

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
Brad Smith, Tell City, hand twisted Tell City Pretzel

Porter County
Lynn Retson, Porter, graphite drawings

Posey County
Laine Benthall, Mt. Vernon, jewelry
Tom Wintczak, Wadesville, pottery

Randolph County
Judy Coe, Lynn, homemade noodles
Wayne Gaydos, Farmland, stringed instruments

Ripley County
Robin Dyer, Friendship, leather moccasins and textiles

Shelby County
Julie Bolejack, Shelbyville, chocolates

St. Joseph County
Laurel Isle, Winona Lake, soaps and bath products

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

Vanderburgh County
Karen Hampton, Evansville, fiber art
Larry Hampton, Evansville, color pencil drawings

Vermillion County
Brooke Schmidt, Dana, toffees

Washington
Carrie Strange, Salem, letterpress greeting cards

Wayne County
Nathan and Linda Jones, Richmond, sterling silver jewelry 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. 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. It now is a private, not-for-profit organization.

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. More information at www.IndianaArtisan.com.

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

Source: Indiana Artisan