The Broad Ripple Art Fair
Established in 1971, the Broad Ripple Art Fair brings together more than 225 artists from the U.S. and Canada, booths from local cultural organizations, a children’s creative area, gourmet food courts, a beer and wine garden and live entertainment on four stages and the Frank M. Basile Auditorium. The Art Fair takes place in ARTSPARK on the grounds of the Indianapolis Art Center annually each May. All proceeds from the Art Fair directly benefit Art Center programs. The 42nd Broad Ripple Art Fair will take place May 19 and 20, 2012.
Quick links: WHAT WHEN WHERE PARKING WHO FEATURES TICKETS
WHAT: The Indianapolis Art Center Broad Ripple Art Fair presented by Fifth Third Bank.
- Largest annual fundraising event for the Indianapolis Art Center
- Attracts more than 22,000 visitors annually during two-day event
- Juried Art Fair — The Jury consists of five prominent members of the Indianapolis-area arts community
- Indianapolis Art Center is an institutional member of NAIA, National Association of Independent Artists. NAIA Certificate
WHEN:
- Saturday, May 19, 2012, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Sunday, May 20, 2012, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
WHERE:
- The Art Fair takes place on the grounds of the Indianapolis Art Center and its ArtsPark, and the North Side Optimist Opti-Park, located at 67th Street and College Avenue in the Broad Ripple Village Cultural District.
PARKING:
- Free parking and shuttle buses available at Glendale Mall lot at Rural Street.
- Bike to the fair! Pedal & Park corral will be in its usual location a block south of the Monon entrance to the Art Center grounds. They will park bicycles and skates Saturday, May 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Ride IndyGo to the Indianapolis Art Center. Route 18 is closest and Route 17 serves Broad Ripple with stops near the Monon Trail for multi-modal visitors. All IndyGo buses come equipped with a 2-bike bicycle rack. For trip planning assistance, please call 317.635.3344 or visit Trip Planner on www.IndyGo.net or use the transit function on Google maps.
- Handicap parking located on 66th Street between College and Cornell.
WHO:
- More than 225 artists
- Live bands/performers on four entertainment stages and the Basile Auditorium
- Food vendors providing a variety of cuisine in two gourmet food courts
- Cultural booths
- More than 400 volunteers help us run the event. Interested in volunteering? Email Jennifer at JCollins@IndplsArtCenter.org, call 255.2464 ext. 240, or visit our Volunteer Website
FEATURES:
- Five artist areas
- Four entertainment stages, Frank M. Basile Auditorium and Lilly Library
- Two beer & wine gardens
- Marsh Kids’ World, featuring a Prizm Creativity Tent, the WFYI Kids’ Stage, and more
TICKETS:
- Purchase tickets online in advance at discounted price or throughout the weekend at gate-admission price >>
- In advance: $12 adult, $2 children ages 3-12. Purchase your tickets at the guest services desk at the Art Center and online by clicking here.
- Discount Adult Art Center Member tickets $10 each available at the Art Center only through May 20 (not available at the gate).
- At the gate: $15 adult and $2 children ages 3-12; children under three are free.
