Etsy (Et▪see) for those that don’t know, is an online community of artists making handcrafted goods for sale via the Internet. From accessories to woodworking, there is a virtual cornucopia of products available for purchase. So why a local show? The answer is simple…local businesses supporting each other and a sense of community.

When I started the Etsy Artists of Indiana group online over a year ago, the objective was to provide creative and sales support for fellow Indiana artists as well as a forum for discussion. To my surprise, the group quickly grew to over 275 members. What I discovered during that year were two things. Number one, not many people outside of the Etsy world actually know what Etsy is. Number two, people were interested in local shows around the state and not just selling their products online. So I thought, “why not create a show in Brown County, the artistic center of the state?� With that, the Etsy Artists of Indiana show was born.

We are pleased to have a group of 60 artists this inaugural year of the Etsy show. Featuring handmade items from jewelry to pottery, from glass to metal to woodworks, to hand-sewn to vintage, we have a wide variety of specialties to see. Featured artists include Pamala Hurst, Megan Martin, Paula Patton, Christy Hennessey, and Susan Showalter. These artists in particular have gained notoriety for their work on both local and national levels.

We’re also excited to have an amazing line-up of incredibly talented local musicians playing the two day event. Music from Don Ford, Jeff Morgan, Grant Eversoll, Chuck Wills, and several others will be featured on the stage this year.

Admission to the show is only $3 for adults and $1 for children. A portion of the proceeds are being donated to one of our sponsors, Head for the Cure. We hope to present them with a sizeable donation that will aid in research for the treatment of brain cancer.

Please join us at The Seasons Lodge @ 560 State Road 46 E, Nashville, IN 47448 on September 15th & 16th 10:00AM – 7:00PM. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from The Seasons Lodge catering staff.

• TIME: 10 a.m.

• COST: $3 for adults, $1 for kids, part of proceeds going to charity

• WHERE: The Seasons Lodge and Conference Center, 560 Ind. 46, Nashville. 988-2284

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