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Converted from paper version of the Broad Ripple Gazette (v06n11)
2009 Broad Ripple Art Fair - Art - Food - Music
posted: May 29, 2009
After a rainy, windy Saturday, the sun welcomed visitors on Sunday to the 39th Broad Ripple Art Fair. Convenient shuttles picked up visitors who were eager to wander through artists' booths or hang out by one of the four stages to listen to the likes of Bill Lancton or Reaching Higher. There was something for everyone at the Indianapolis Art Center's annual event.
There were artists from the Midwest, from the East, the South and west of the Mississippi. Indiana's own Douglas David captured the essence of Paris with postcard oils. Glass blower Joan Schneider had swirled greens, blues and oranges into vases and bowls. K.P. Singh, another Indianapolis favorite, looked on as a couple tried to decide which rendering of their alma mater they preferred. Discs and spirals on swaying stems were there to grace the garden. Texan, Sandy Atkins Moran, has taken patchwork to a new level with complex patterned pillows. The Kelli Design tent was filled with admirers of the wearable fused glass pendants. A silver teapot with spoon chimes swayed softly in Dianne Geirer's booth. A large glass peacock by Bloyd Air Glass fanned its feathers, while an orb that glowed like a faraway planet was offered by Tennessee's Forrest Valley Pottery. Ribbon sculptures by Rod Garrett sparkled in the light. So much art was crammed into the park setting by the river that there were numerous visual delights for every fairgoer.
Scouting the booths for that perfect piece of jewelry or sculpture made many hungry. The Food Court was packed. When the tables were full, people sat on curbs munching on a burger or a kabob. One order of fried perch with waffle fries was enough for two. Boneless ribs and pulled pork BBQ washed down with a Broad Ripple Brew Pub lager hit the spot. You could try jambalaya or Chana Masala. Topping off the meal with bread pudding or a sweet tamale made a perfect ending to the day.
When it was time to head home, visitors waited patiently in line for the shuttles. Many held bags with their purchases. Some were obviously pleased with their special piece of garden art. But none were happier than a little boy and his sister, proudly holding pots they had crafted. They will not forget the 39th Broad Ripple Art Fair and someday one of them might be displaying their creations in the Artist Field. If you missed the fair, go to www.IndplsArtCenter.org for future events, such as the Artsparkle Mardi Gras on August 22.
BBQ ribs were one of many options at the fair.
image courtesy of Candance Lasco
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The art of Douglas David
image courtesy of Candance Lasco
The White River was high after the heavy rains
image courtesy of Candance Lasco
Gordon Bonham on the music stage
image courtesy of Candance Lasco
Artist Edward Park stands next to his stunning oil painting of Sorrento Harbor, Florida. He explained that the painting took about 3 weeks to create, "not counting the beginning time."
image courtesy of Bob Schmidt
Performer Michael Kelsey filled up a stage with sound using no more than one guitar and his voice. Noting the early performance time, he quipped that he could "not remember the last time I had to set an alarm to get up for a gig."
image courtesy of Bob Schmidt
Young Kiersten Meisberger listens intently for the next instruction to finish her clay pot. A dab of clay on the nose signified her success.
image courtesy of Bob Schmidt
Arndt's Fudgery drew continuous crowds, eager to sample and buy.
image courtesy of Bob Schmidt
The musical group Unlikely Alibi performed at the Riverfront Stage despite the surging waters beneath the stage. They performed a sequence of refreshing reggae songs.
image courtesy of Bob Schmidt
Henna "tattoo" applied in the perennial favorite booth.
image courtesy of Bob Schmidt
Jazz great Rob Dixon sat in with the IPS All-City Band.
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