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Wednesday, February 22

Indiana Artisan Marketplace 2012 Participating Artisans Announced

Indiana Artisan Marketplace 2012
March 31 & April 1
Participating Artisans Announced

WHAT: Indiana Artisan Marketplace
WHEN/Hours: 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) 
*** 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 features more than 100 artists and food artisans 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.

Participating Artisans

Allen County
Joe Pelka, Fort Wayne, pottery
Website: http://mysite.verizon.net/jpkpclay/  
Kristy Beber, Lee, stoneware pottery
Website: www.kristyjobeber.com
Jennifer Cameron, Fort Wayne, jewelry
Website: www.glassaddictions.com
Wayne Shive, Fort Wayne, chile and espresso fudge sauces
Website: www.bestboyandco.com
Bartholomew County
Alexa Lemley, Columbus, marshmallows
Website: www.240sweet.com
Boone County
Jennifer Berger, Zionsville, hand-designed and constructed felted creatures, using hand-dyed yarns
Website: http://wovendimensions.blogspot.com/
Janet Boettcher, Thorntown, Norwegian Rosemaling folk art painted in oils on wood
Website: www.turnofthecentury-in.com
Joyce Jensen, Zionsville, watercolors
Website: www.joycekjensen.com
Dusky Loebel, Zionsville, handcrafted sterling silver jewelry, using metal smithing and glass fusing
Website: www.artinhandgallery.com
Brown County
Rosemary Bolte, Nashville, painted gourds
Amy Greely, Nashville, jewelry
Website: www.amygreely.com
Chris Gustin, Columbus, rugs and fiber arts
Website: www.homesteadweaver.com
Anabel Hopkins, Nashville, notecards and original art
Website: www.anabelhopkins.com
Michele Pollock, Columbus, mixed media paper art
Website: www.lostlakestudio.com
Judy Prichard, Nashville, pottery
Website: www.oakgrovepottery.com
Tom Prichard, Nashville, pottery
Website: www.oakgrovepottery.com
Kyle Spears, Nashville, photography
Website: www.kylespears.com
Larry Spears, Nashville, pottery
Carroll County
Rena Brouwer, Delphi, watercolors
Website: www.renabrouwer.com
Cass County
Mercedes Brugh, Logansport, glass jewelry
Website: www.frozenmusic.net
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
Website: www.huberwinery.com
Diane and Dan Wibbels, Clarksville, hand-woven fiber used to create garments and household items Website: www.holidayhandwovens.com
Daviess County
Larry Green, Washington, basswood carvings
DeKalb County
Kalista Johnston, Garrett, cheese crisps
Website: www.graceislandfoods.com
Delaware County
David Calvin, Muncie, woodwork
Website: www.whimwood.net
Dubois County
Sisters of St. Benedict, Ferdinand, cookies
Website: www.simplydivine.com
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
Website: www.tabbytreeweaver.com
Carol Bell, Noblesville, stoneware
Website: www.bluemoonpottery.com
Jennifer Cheezum, Carmel, pierogis
Website: www.pierogiinapinch.com
Christine Davis, Fishers, raku fired ceramics
Website: www.christinedavispottery.com
Geoffrey Davis, Noblesville, Indiana songbirds carved from wood
Website: www.50littlebirds.com
Charles Ferguson, Noblesville, Crazy Charlie’s Gourmet salsas
Website: www.cgsalsa.com
Sylvia Gray, Westfield, surface design, hand painted silk scarves
Website: www.sylviagray.net
Tim Kennedy, Fishers, wood turned bowls, vessels, lidded boxes, spheres
Website: www.timsturnery.com
Pam Newell, Fishers, pastels and oils
Website: www.pnewellart.com
Brian Paffen, Fishers, soaps and bath products
Website: www.herbalartonline.com
Lori Shreve, Westfield, fudge
Website: www.indianafudge.com
Harrison County
Laura Pfeiffer, Corydon, 24 wines from Turtle Run Winery
Website: www.turtlerunwinery.com  
Jackson County
Pete Baxter, Seymour, wood, Shaker boxes and carriers
Website: www.petebaxterwoodworks.com
Burton’s Maplewood Farm, Medora, maple syrup
Website: www.burtonsmaplewoodfarm.com
 Jay County
Zach Medler, Portland, ceramics and relief printing
Website: www.zmed-ceramics.com
 Kosciusko County
Terry Armstrong, Warsaw, watercolors
Website: www.terryarmstrong.net 
LaPorte County
Steven Skinner, New Carlisle, pottery
Website: www.blacktreestudio.com 
Lawrence County
Charlotte Waltz, Norman, persimmons
Website: www.seedsandsuch.com
Carousel Winery, Mitchell, wine
Website: www.carouselwinery.com 
Madison County
Greg Adams, Lapel, rustic willow furniture
Marion County
Teri Barnett, Indianapolis, acrylics
Website: www.teribarnett.com
Chuck Bruce, Indianapolis, silver inlay jewelry
Website: www.chuckbrucedesigns.com
James Dupler, Indianapolis, woodworking
Website: www.ccagallery.com/ArtistPages/JamesDupler.html
Allison Ford, Indianapolis, wooden jewelry
Website: www.studioamf.com
Elizabeth Garber, Indianapolis, truffles
Website: www.bestchocolateintown.com
Rick Greiner, Indianapolis, pottery pears
Jayne Hoadley, Indianapolis, sea salt pecan chews
Website: www.jevelynconfections.com 
Anita Hopper, Indianapolis, recycled leather purses and accessories
Website: www.refindoriginals.com 
Erin Jones-Edds, Indianapolis, dressings and drink mixes
Website: www.hoosiermomma.com
Nancy Lee, Indianapolis, jewelry
Website: www.ndesignsmetal.com
Nancy Miller, Indianapolis, gourd art
Peg Neal, Indianapolis, pottery
Website: www.artinhandgallery.com/peg-neal.php
Donna Shortt, Indianapolis, oils and pastels
Website: www.dshortt.com
Carrie Wild, Indianapolis, watercolors
Website: www.carriewild.com
Miami County
Rose Brown, Peru, goat’s milk soap
Susan Kline, Peru, paper collage
Monroe County
Jan Arbogast, Bloomington, pottery
Website: localclay.net/indartistspages/arbogast_jan.htm
John Bower, Bloomington, photography
Website: www.studioindiana.com 
Kris Busch, Heltonville, pottery
Website: www.functionalceramics.com
Jim Butler, Bloomington, wine
Website: www.butlerwinery.com
Marla Dawson, Ellettsville, fiber art
Website: www.weavingbymarla.com
Suzanne Halvorson, Bloomington, fiber art/scarves
Thomas Harris, Bloomington, ceramics/pottery
Website: www.clayoh.com
Carolyn and Don Madvig, Bloomington, paper/found material notecards
Website: www.sleepingdogsstudio.net
Marcy Neiditz, Bloomington, pottery
Website: www.marcyneiditz.com
Cappi Phillips, Bloomington, mixed media mosaic sculpture
Website: www.moesache.com
Sheryl Woodhouse-Keese, Bloomington, handmade papers
Website: www.twistedlimbpaper.com
Morgan County
Donna Jo Copeland, Mooresville, fiber art
Ohio County
Kendal Miller, Dillsboro, fine art photography
Website: www.photographybykendal.com
Orange County
French Lick Winery, French Lick, wine
Website: www.frenchlickwinery.com
Perry County
Winzerwald Winery, Bristow, wine
Website: www.winzerwaldwinery.com
Nita Claise, Tell City, raku pottery
Website: www.nitaclaise.com
Brad Smith, Tell City, hand twisted Tell City Pretzel
Website: www.tellcitypretzel.com
Porter County
Lynn Retson, Porter, graphite drawings
Posey County
Laine Benthall, Mt. Vernon, jewelry
Website: http://www.etsy.com/shop/lainebenthalldesigns 
Tom Wintczak, Wadesville, pottery
Website: www.beetreepottery.com
Randolph County
Judy Coe, Lynn, homemade noodles
Website: www.coesnoodles.com
Wayne Gaydos, Farmland, stringed instruments
Website: www.fromthewoodsinstruments.com
Ripley County
Robin Dyer, Friendship, leather moccasins and textiles
Website: www.carldyers.com
 Shelby County
Julie Bolejack, Shelbyville, chocolates
Website: www.chocolateforthespirit.com
St. Joseph County
Laurel Isle, Winona Lake, soaps and bath products
Tippecanoe County
Mary Firestone, Lafayette, stoneware
Website: www.dirtyhandspottery.com
Lisa Hopkins, West Lafayette, sterling silver jewelry
Website: www.lisahopkinsdesigns.com
Aldis Knight, Lafayette, photography
Website: www.aldisphotographicdesigns.com
Sara Vanderkleed, Lafayette, fine art, including acrylic and watercolor combined with recycled envelopes
Website: www.saravanderkleed.com
Vanderburgh County
Karen Hampton, Evansville, fiber art
Larry Hampton, Evansville, color pencil drawings
Vermillion County
Brooke Schmidt, Dana, toffees
Website: www.brookescandyco.com
Washington
Carrie Strange, Salem, letterpress greeting cards
Website: www.aripress.com 
Wayne County
Nathan and Linda Jones, Richmond, sterling silver jewelry
Website: http://www.etsy.com/people/Persimmonmetals
Daniel Sims, Richmond, stained glass
Website: www.ardencreations.com

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 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 IndianaArtisan.com. 

Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated columnist, travel writer, performing arts and restaurant critic. Catch her as Indy’s Arts & Entertainment Adviser on 93 WIBC, and follow her on Twitter @GottaGo and Facebook. Gotta Go is published in M magazine and the following newspapers: South Sider Voice, Indiana Weekender, New Palestine Reporter, Pendleton Times Reporter and Fortville-McCordsville Reporter.
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Sunday, April 10

Inaugural Indiana Artisan Marketplace April 16 - 17


Fine art photography
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

Participating artisans announced
 INDIANAPOLIS (March 7, 2011) – 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.

Visitors also will be treated to music by such Hoosier musicians as Wendy Reed (jazz), Blackberry Jam (bluegrass), Steve Jeffers (acoustic guitar), Deb Mullins (blues/jazz), Island Breeze (Caribbean), Rough around the Edges (Ragtime blues) and Hogeye Navvy (Celtic).

Participating Indiana Artisans

Allen County
Gourmet marshmallows
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
Plate
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
Cheese crisps

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
Pottery
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
Maple syrup

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

Marion County
Teri Barnett, Indianapolis, acrylics
James Dupler, Indianapolis, woodworking
Allison Ford, Indianapolis, wooden jewelry
Gourd art
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
Chocolates
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
Fiber art

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.


Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated columnist, travel writer, music, restaurant and performing arts critic. Catch her as Indy’s Arts & Entertainment Adviser on 93 WIBC and follow her on Twitter @ejmusgrave1 and Facebook.
Gotta Go is published in the following newspapers: South Sider Voice, Indiana Weekender, New Palestine Reporter, Pendleton Times Reporter and Fortville-McCordsville Reporter.
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