This audio clip is an interview with a few of the artists in attendance at the Penrod Arts Fair in Indianapolis, IN, on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015. The artists share where they get their inspirations.
Artists from surrounding states and beyond displayed their creations, with the hopes their pieces find a home with an attendee, at the 49th Annual Penrod Arts Fair on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at the Indianapolis Museum of Arts campus in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The artists at Penrod find their inspirations in many different ways. Some find it in nature like Blown-glass artist Karen Naylor does, or in their own memorabilia collections like Photography Julie Schwartz. Ting Huang finds it within her own personal struggles, while Derek Dammann’s inspirations come from a childhood activities.
Trademarked as Indiana’s Nicest Day ™, the Pedrod Arts Fair brings in over 20,000 visitors each year to enjoy and purchase art from nearly 350 artists who travel from far and near, like Ohio, Michigan, Georgia, Alabama, Wisconsin, Tennessee, and of course, Indiana. Disciplines range from painting and sculpture to jewelry and textiles, and most everything between.
As artwork entertained the eyes, music, food, and beverages entertained the other senses. As attendees wandered the grounds of the Indianapolis Museum of Arts, the Blues gave way to choirs, followed by Belly Dancing music with dancing, and a walking Jazz band to fill the gaps. The salty-sweet scent of kettle corn filled the air, mixed with roasting meats and all the favorite ethnic foods.
The intent of art is to elicit a reaction or emotion from the viewer as well, whatever that emotion could be. Every person’s reaction is unique and different from the next. Sometimes the reaction comes in the form of inspiration to create for oneself. The Penrod Art Fair also helps inspire others. As a volunteer organization, the proceeds from this one-day art show helps provide grants and helps support Indianapolis area arts projects and organizations.
For more information about Pendrod, visit them at their website, or on Facebook.
