By Heather Lusk
Food and art come together at the annual Artisans’ Fair at the SullivanMunce Cultural Center, whether the creations are edible, are works of art or are handcrafted for the kitchen or dining.
“The challenge is always making it fresh and providing continuity from year to year,” said Patricia Scott, president of the museum board and chairperson for the event. “To make it something that’s interesting not only for new people who are attending but people who come year after year.”
Nearly 25 artisans will be at the SullivanMunce Cultural Center with food and artistic creations from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 21.
“That you can speak with the artisans directly makes it a special event, understanding their passion, their motivation and their process,” Scott said.
A preview party on Friday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. allows shoppers a first chance to buy some of the unique items while enjoying craft beer, wine, champagne, music by Alex Young Trio, desserts and hors d’oeuvres. A committee of nearly two dozen foodies creates the menu of nine items, such as cheese gougeres and smoked salmon mousse in squid ink cones.
A silent auction of food- and art-related experiences are being added to the preview party this year with wine tasting, a cooking class and specialized portraits among the items for bid.
Vendor Artisano’s Oils and Spices has participated each of the six years of the fair, selling their unique oils and vinegars. They’ll be joined by newcomers such as Indiana Craft Jerky and FARMbloomington’s preserves and spice mixes from the Bloomington restaurant.
Zionsville-based B. Happy Peanut Butter will return along with The New Old Standard Baking Company and Xchocol ‘Art.
Hand carved spoons and servers from Apple Doesn’t Fall Far is among the visual artisans along with woodworker Jim Dupler and LFN Textiles, whose materials are on display at the Chicago Art Institute.
A portion of vendors sales and all ticket sales will go to the museum. Tickets may be purchased online at SullivanMunce.org.
