An Artful Event

I love summer outdoors art fairs. Yesterday, I attended one of the largest art fairs held in the country. This was the 45th annual Penrod Art Fair. The weather for this yearly event was perfect. In previous years we have endured some extremely warm and wet weather on the one day it is held. Although the weather was overcast, it did not rain and temperature remained in the upper 70’s. This annual summer art fair brings together in one place some of the best performing and visual artists in the region. All this takes place at one of the most visually attractive places in the city, the grounds of the Indianapolis Museum of Art.

Penrod Art Fair is one of the nation’s largest single day art fairs. There were hundreds of artists participating this year. Painters, jewelry makers, individuals skilled in woodworking, pottery, sculpture, photography and more represented the visual artists. There was a variety of entertainment that ranged from jazz and blues musicians, performers representing various schools of dance, choirs and the culinary arts school participants. Of course, a variety of good food and drinks was available to round out this great event.

This art fair is made possible by the Penrod Society. The Penrod Society is a non-profit volunteer organization that supports cultural and arts educational activities in the local area. They raise awareness of the arts and provide funds for many arts-related programs.

One of the most enjoyable and delightful ways to view art is at an art fair. Judging from the large crowd that was present at the fair, I am sure a lot of other people share this feeling. If you are in the area next year and like to attend art fairs, you will not want to miss this event.


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