The Fishers Arts Council and the Conner Prairie Museum have announced Art on the Prairie, an outdoor arts festival to be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 22 at Conner Prairie.
The event plans to feature up to 50 visual artists and artisans exhibiting and selling art, jewelry, and crafts partnered with live musical performances.
“This event is something we have wanted in Fishers for several years. We just never could find the right opportunity and venue until now,” according to Tom Rich, president of the Fishers Arts Council. “We have always wanted the festival at Conner Prairie, but scheduling was always a problem. When they finally found a date, we couldn’t have been more excited.”
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Norman Burns, President and CEO of Conner Prairie, said, “As a passionate supporter of the arts, I am thrilled that we will be hosting Art on the Prairie later this year at Conner Prairie. We are a unique, historic place that inspires curiosity, and we’re excited to present even more access to the arts, culture, humanities and history for everyone in our community to enjoy.”
Executive Director of Fishers Arts Council, Les Reinhardt, says she is thankful for the opportunity. “One of Fishers Arts Council’s most beloved events had been ‘Art in the Park’, held on the Central Green in front of Fishers Town Hall. Having this relationship with Conner Prairie allows us to reimagine this treasured event while connecting with one of the jewels of Fishers.”
There is no entrance fee to Art on the Prairie. Admission will be included in the entry fee to the living history museum. Artists, artisans, and performers can find information about participating at fishersartscouncil.org/blog.
About Conner Prairie
Conner Prairie is the destination for living history, inviting guests to step into the story and actively experience the connection between today and yesterday. With more than 1,000 wooded acres on the White River, Conner Prairie offers education and adventure to more than 400,000 visitors of all ages each year. As Indiana’s first Smithsonian Institute affiliate museum, Conner Prairie provides both outdoor interpretive encounters and indoor experiential learning spaces, melding history and art with science, technology, engineering and math. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Conner Prairie is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, and relies on grants and philanthropic donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to fuel its sustainability and growth. For more information, visit ConnerPrairie.org.
About Fishers Arts Council
The Fishers Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with three goals: 1.) Educate Fishers residents about the benefits of arts and culture to community life; 2.) Cultivate arts programing for Fishers visitors and residents; and 3.) Advocate for arts and culture providers, consumers and patrons. FAC’s crown jewel is the Art Gallery at City Hall in the heart of the Nickel Plate District, a Statewide Cultural District.