Art Fair Season is Upon Us

Moe's Ache Studio was  featured recently in an Indianapolis Star article about summer art fairs in Indiana.  We are fortunate to have so many great art shows and talented artists in and around our community.  It seems like almost every show I do always has a large number of Bloomington and Brown County artists represented.  I don't know whether there is a "magic meridian" that runs through this area attracting them, but when artists find a creative atmosphere and a supportive audience, they stay and good art flows!  You won't need to travel far this summer to enjoy their offerings.  With gas at $4.07/gal this is a good thing!  Check out "Summer Art Fairs:  This season is a work of art" to get the "inside" scoop on the upcoming shows.
Kicking off the list is the Broad Ripple Art Fair,  May 21-22.  We'll be in booth #90 (in the artist field) with some brand new mosaics.  'Hope to see you there!

Awesome Artist Yard Sale May 13-14

I'm psyched!  For the past two years I have had a booth at this fun event, however this year I will be attending as a shopper and helper only.  I'd like to say that I created no "mistakes or seconds" this year.  I did have a few "not next to perfect" mosaic creations however they were scooped up earlier this year leaving me with little art work to sell at the Awesome Artist Yard Sale.  A busy show schedule has left me with little time to clean the studio, so this year I will be shopping instead of selling.
In addition to the art, "junk" and "funk" offered by the artists cleaning out their studios and closets, the sale will feature a "big tent" sale with larger items (furniture, art work, display fixtures and collectables to name a few).  Lunch will be served with proceeds helping to purchase a tent for the children's activity booth at this year's Fourth Street Festival of the Arts and Crafts.
It's a fun event filled with some great bargains and unusual stuff from some of Bloomington's most unusual artists.  Join us Friday and Saturday at 1114 Brooks Drive from 9 a.m- 4 p.m.  You know you need some new spring "stuff"!

Rain, rain go away we need a sunny art fair day

I apologize for this last minute post, but it's been a soggy week in the studio.  As the rain just keeps on coming, we keep moving things to higher ground, and the studio gets a good "rinsing".  Needless to say we've spent too much time dealing with the water leaving me little time to get the word out about our next show.  

We will be back at Cherokee Triangle this weekend April 30 and May 1.   And we are anticipating some nice weather along with that wonderful Louisville hospitality.  So stop by and see us in booth #707 (across from the Cherokee outdoor dining area).  

Speaking of outdoor dining.  We will have a selection of "take out" tables perfect for the deck, patio or porch.  These beautiful, one of a kind glass mosaic end tables can be easily folded and stored during the winter.  Custom colors are also available!

Hope to see y'all this weekend in Louisville!

Indiana Artisan Marketplace

Somehow I thought there would be plenty of time to finish up the new work, photograph it and get it posted to the blog well before the Indiana Artisan Marketplace.....hmmm.  Not quite, but new pieces will be completed this weekend, so check back.  In the meantime check out the website for the inaugural Marketplace coming up April 16 and 17th at the Expo Hall at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.  225 Indiana and Kentucky artisans will share their arts, crafts and locally produced food items (be prepared to sample lots of goodies).  Discount admission coupons are available at the site as well as a list of exhibitors and their specialties.  Moe's Ache Studio will be in booth #306.  Look for the big blue mosaic bull dog!

Kentucky Crafted Virgins!

After 30+ years of "exhibiting ourselves" (as my friend Beth Ann refers to it) at art shows it's hard to consider ourselves "newbies" on the show circuit.  However, we are excited to be included in the Kentucky Crafted Market opening in Louisville March 19 and 20th.  In it's 29th year, the market isn't a "newbie" either!  Traditionally open to Kentucky artists only, this year members of the Indiana Artisan's program will be showing there for the first time.  I guess we're really Indiana virgins.
We're excited and honored to be able to attend such a prestigious event.
Keeping an eye on things in our booth will be "Ruff the Red Eye Dog"

ART FAIR GARAGE SALE THIS SATURDAY!

Moe's Ache Studio will be at the Garage Sale Art Fair this Saturday in Kalamazoo, MI. Artists clean out their studios and bring their seconds, weirdos and misfits all at reduced prices.  I love to shop this show even more than selling my own work!  Fortunately, Bud will be with me so our booth will be "manned" while I'm out scouring for new treasures (that will more than likely be included in future creations).  In addition to our own "smashing" misfits, we're bringing some mosaic supplies for those artists just "breaking into" the art.   See you in the 'Zoo!

Great Website for Cold, Dreary Days

It's been a tough winter.  I wish I would have discovered this site earlier, when the days were shorter, and the weather even more dismal (can you tell I'm not a "winter" person?).

Great site that lets you explore some of the great art museums in the world:
http://www.googleartproject.com/