Dates & times
All times are local to the venue · America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Broad Ripple Art Fair 2027: A juried market with room to make art
The 2027 Broad Ripple Art Fair puts browsing and making side by side: visitors can shop one-of-a-kind work from more than 185 juried artists, then explore artist demonstrations and interactive activities. The two-day fair is also the Indy Art Center’s largest annual fundraiser.
A jury-selected market with a local institutional stake
The 55th OneAmerica Financial Foundation Broad Ripple Art Fair lists 185+ artists from local, regional and national communities. The organizer describes the fair as highly selective and juried; artist names for the 2027 edition are still marked as coming soon.
The work is presented as one of a kind, for art collectors as well as casual browsers. Shopping here also supports the institution hosting the fair: it is the Indy Art Center’s largest annual fundraiser.
Further reading: OneAmerica Financial Foundation Broad Ripple Art Fair ↗
Making is part of the offer, but exact activities are not confirmed
The 2027 organizer listing confirms artist demonstrations and interactive activities for all ages, along with live music, food and Bier Brewery products. It does not name the musicians or food vendors, or provide a timetable for demonstrations and activities.
Visit Indy’s broader overview of the fair offers examples of its hands-on possibilities: Spin-a-Pot, Glass Demos, Scratch Mold with Aluminum Pour, Chalk Mural, Yard Games and Raku Ceramics, described as taking place inside and outside the Art Center. These examples are not a confirmed 2027 lineup.
Further reading: OneAmerica Financial Foundation Broad Ripple Art Fair ↗ · Broad Ripple Art Fair in Indianapolis | Visit Indy ↗
Friday’s preview is a separate part of the weekend
The Preview Party is billed as an early look at more than 50 artists, with food, drink and live music. It is listed separately from the Saturday and Sunday fair, giving visitors an evening option before the two daytime sessions.
The 2027 page does not name the artists or musicians for the party. It also does not clarify whether the Preview Party requires a separate ticket or how its ticket terms work.
Further reading: OneAmerica Financial Foundation Broad Ripple Art Fair ↗
Artists and volunteers have their own routes in
Artists can apply to be featured at the fair; the listed application deadline is January 20, 2027. The organizer says volunteer sign-up is coming in January.
A three-hour volunteer shift includes free access to the fair all weekend and a T-shirt. That is a volunteer benefit, not a statement of the general admission policy.
Further reading: OneAmerica Financial Foundation Broad Ripple Art Fair ↗
A Friday preview, then two fair days
The schedule lists the Preview Party as a distinct Friday-evening event. The organizer has not named its musicians or assigned times to the demonstrations and interactive activities.
Friday, May 14, 2027 · Preview Party
- Preview Party featuring a sneak peek at over 50 artists, food and drink, and live music; performers are not named.
Plan the visit
Preview Friday; fair Saturday and Sunday
Preview Party: Friday, May 14, 2027, 6–9 pm. Fair: Saturday, May 15, and Sunday, May 16, 2027, 10 am–5 pm each day.
Indy Art Center
820 E 67th St., Indianapolis, IN 46220.
Check the ticket terms
The organizer provides a ticket link, but its 2027 event listing does not state prices or general admission conditions. The Preview Party is listed separately, but the listing does not say whether it requires a separate ticket or provide its terms.
The Art Center describes its campus as free to visit; that general visitor information does not establish admission terms for the fair.
OneAmerica Financial Foundation Broad Ripple Art Fair ↗ · Visit ↗
Activities are described as all-ages
The organizer describes interactive art activities for people of all ages. Specific demonstrations and hands-on activities for the 2027 edition are not identified in its listing.
Applications and sign-up dates
Artist applications to be featured are due January 20, 2027. The artist list is marked as coming soon, as is volunteer sign-up for January. A three-hour volunteer shift includes free all-weekend fair access and a T-shirt.
Getting to the fair
Destination and directions
The fair is listed at Indy Art Center, 820 E 67th St., Indianapolis, IN 46220. The event information does not identify a separate fair entrance; use the map and directions links to calculate a route from your starting point.
Parking, transit and access
The event listing does not provide fair-specific parking, public-transit or accessibility arrangements. Check with the organizer for event-day details if those affect your plans.
Before you make a plan
What are the fair hours?
The fair runs Saturday, May 15, and Sunday, May 16, 2027, from 10 am to 5 pm each day. The separate Preview Party is Friday, May 14, from 6 to 9 pm.
Are Spin-a-Pot and Raku Ceramics confirmed for 2027?
No. They appear as examples in Visit Indy’s broader overview of the fair, but the 2027 organizer listing does not confirm specific activities.
Broad Ripple Art Fair in Indianapolis | Visit Indy ↗ · OneAmerica Financial Foundation Broad Ripple Art Fair ↗
Is fair admission free?
The 2027 listing does not state prices or general admission terms. The Art Center’s general free-campus description is not a fair admission policy.
OneAmerica Financial Foundation Broad Ripple Art Fair ↗ · Visit ↗
Does the Preview Party require a separate ticket?
It is listed as a separate event, but the organizer’s listing does not specify whether a separate ticket is required or provide ticket terms.
Location & Google Maps
Indy Art Center
820 E 67th St., Indianapolis, IN 46220
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