How to go
What: Pyramid Hill Art Fair
Where: Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum, 1763 Hamilton-Cleves Road, Ohio 128, Hamilton
When: Saturday, Sept. 24 and Sunday, Sept. 25; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: $5 per car; free parking
More info: www.pyramidhill.org or (513) 868-8336
Artisans from across the region will have an opportunity to highlight their work at the Pyramid Hill Art Fair, which will feature juried art in a variety of different mediums, including painting, drawing, illustration, photography, print-making, ceramics, jewelry, wood-working, sculptures and more.
Art Fair coordinator Jeni Barton said the festival has grown this year in regard to the number of artists that will participate.
“We exceeded 70 artists this year. Last year, we had 62. We also have a stronger showing in painting, drawing and illustration. That is our highest represented category in the mediums, which we are really excited about,” Barton said.
The 14th Annual Pyramid Hill Art Fair will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24, and Sunday, Sept. 25. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Artists will be set up in individual, 10-feet-by-10-feet artist booths, along the gallery loop road, which connects the visitor’s center to the pavilion. Artists will have their work on display, and offer artwork for sale.
“We have over 30 new, or first-time artists this year, so I’m looking forward to seeing the diversity mixed in with a lot of our old favorites. It’s going to provide a more eclectic mix for our visitors,” Barton said.
In addition to the featured artwork, there will be several demonstrations throughout the fair, such as a glass-blowing demonstration. Guests can also enjoy live entertainment, food/drink vendors and other arts-related, family-friendly activities through a partnership with the Fitton Center. The straw maze is another popular activity for children.
Director of Park Operations Shaun Higgins, who co-directs the park with Jeni Barton, director of programming and administration said, “It has become one of the signature events for Pyramid Hill. In getting out and talking with the community, the art fair is something that always comes up. It has become an event that is strongly identified with Pyramid Hill.”
He said even after the fair, visitors will call Pyramid Hill looking for a particular artist, hoping to obtain another piece of their artwork.
“This is a great fall festival. We have the art fair for a couple reasons — to create something for the community, to promote Pyramid Hill in the arts world, but also to support the artists,” Higgins said.
Many people look forward to the annual event. It’s very much on everyone’s list of fall festival ‘things to do,’ he said.
When guests visit, they will also have a chance to tour and experience the park’s outdoor sculpture collection. About 2,600 guests attended the art fair in 2015.
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