INDIANAPOLIS — After three days of art, music, spoken word and live performances, the BUTTER Fine Art Fair ended Sunday, Sept. 1.
"I've seen so many smiles, I've seen kids running and having the time of their lives," director Deonna Craig said.
This year, more than 60 different artists were featured, with 100% of the sales going back to them. Craig said this weekend reminded her how powerful art can be.
"Sometimes, I just stand in the middle of the street and just watch because it seems like it can be over so fast," Craig said.
Organizers said each year, the fair gets a little more special — not because of the added pieces, but because of the growing community it has created.
"We've always been looking for this kind of crowd, and just coming and seeing that here and represented, it was just so inspiring," Stephanie Mitchell said.
It's inspiration families like the Mitchells hope their kids feel as well.
"I don't care if it looks awful or if it doesn't look great. I don't even care who the artist is — I just like it either way," Mitchell's daughter, Aria, said.
As people leave, organizers hope they take that inspiration into their communities.
To continue supporting these artists or organizing group GANGGANG, you can visit this website.