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Visitors to downtown Kokomo will experience public art in several mediums, including nine large-scale pieces on their Sculpture Walk. PHOTO: Greater Kokomo Visitors Bureau
encourages a visit with prizes through its Public Art Trail Challenge. “We have seen firsthand just how valuable art is in the community by bringing people together,” says Laura Rothhaar of the Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
The Public Art Trail in Fort Wayne, with more than 150 pieces of art, also offers a mobile-friendly option with the opportunity to win prizes. Jessa Campbell of Visit Fort Wayne says the public art scene “has blossomed into a force of diversity, artistry, and inspiration, in the heart of downtown and off the beaten path.” The Kokomo Sculpture Walk features nine large-scale sculptures located along downtown trails. A selfguided tour with information on each piece of art and artist is on the Visit Kokomo mobile app. Within 11 days in 2020, 11 murals were created in 11 different northeast Indiana counties. It’s known as the Make It Your Own Mural Trail. In Logansport, the Pop-Up Art and History Trail will lead visitors on a self-guided tour throughout downtown. Along the way, you’ll see and experience nearly twenty statues, beautiful murals, and more while learning about the community’s history and attractions. Consider the REN ART WLK in Renssealer, Sixth Street Arts Alley in Columbus, NoCo Arts and Cultural District in Jeffersonville, Art Walk at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center in Porter, Sculpture Trails Outdoor Museum in Solsberry, B&O Trail Tunnel in Brownsburg. Alleys in Kokomo, Elkhart, Goshen, Angola and Franklin have become art galleries.
LEFT: The Kindness Matters mural in Madison is a colorful, 180-foot painting located in the Mulberry Street parking area. PHOTO: Visit Madison, Inc.
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INDIANA STATE FAIRGROUNDS
Indiana Artisan Marketplace Join the excitement when the Indiana Artisan Marketplace returns April 2-3 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Known as Indiana’s premier art and food experience, the Marketplace lets you meet more than 100 artists, see their exceptional work, watch them create, taste their foods, sample their wines and buy the best in Hoosier craftsmanship. www.indianaartisan.org/spring-marketplace or info@indianaartisan.org
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Discover the beauty and craftsmanship of our custom stained glass creations for your home decor or anyone on your gift list. We also restore beautiful stained glass windows to enhance the beauty of your church, home or business. IU fans? We’re licensed to make customized IU stained glass. Classes and glass supplies are available for any DIY crafter. TUES-FRI 9-5, SAT 9-2, SUN-MON CLOSED traveliN travel iN Spring 2022
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