Well-Crafted Arts Tour | April First Fridays
Friday, April 5, 5 – 8 p.m.
Local artists display and sell artwork in downtown businesses and restaurants at the annual Arts Tour presented by the Elkhart County CVB. Tour various art displays and walk away with a special art piece to call your own!
Children can explore free makers activities throughout the night or tour the elementary art exhibit – a collection of pieces made by other young people. Downtown businesses will host a variety of artists, but will also be open for regular dining and shopping.
A Self-Guided Tour
The April First Fridays Well-Crafted Arts Tour, presented by the Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau, is Friday, April 5 from 5 – 8 p.m. in downtown Goshen. Tour dynamic and inviting art displays, take the opportunity to meet and chat with top artists from the area, and walk away with a special piece to call your own!
Location
Participating Artists
Featuring art produced and created by the clients of ADEC (various mediums).
Art House (216 South Main, 2nd floor)
Featuring the work of multi-media artist Dorothy Jean Carter.
Cressy & Everett (210 A South Main)
Hosting digital illustrator Emma Brooks and painter Phillip Kennedy.
Electric Brew (118 East Washington)
Featuring Kayci Detweiler and her metalwork jewelry.
Fables Books (215 South Main)
Featuring the work of Mark Daniels (painting).
Found (208 South Main)
Featuring the work of the Graber Family (various mediums).
Golden Thread Tattoo Parlor
(108 East Washington)
Featuring tattoo and multi-media artist Hannah Minix
Goshen Brewing Company
(315 West Washington)
Grab a beer and enjoy the work Nathan Pauls and Sadie Misiuk (ceramics).
Goshen Farmers Market
(212 West Washington)
Featuring work produced and created by the students of Goshen College (various mediums).
Goshen Historical Society
(124 South Main)
Featuring the work of Steve Hrynewycz (woodworking).
Goshen Printmakers Guild
(213 South Main, alley entrance)
Displaying the printmaking work of guild members.
Goshen Theater (216 South Main)
Featuring the work of Naila Suleiman (multi-media).
The Hawks (215 West Madison)
Featuring the work of residents at The Hawks (various mediums).
Featuring paintings by Josh Cooper.
I M SHE (121 South Main)
Featuring the work of Joe Yoder (woodwork), Christian Lugo of Joelochris Art (multi-media) and Linda’s Soaps (fiber arts).
Inn on South Fifth (320 South Fifth)
Featuring the work of Kimberley Lichty (painting).
Maple City Market (314 South Main)
Featuring the work of Melani Redding (painting).
The Nut Shoppe (204 South Main)
Featuring the work Jessie Swihart (ceramics) and an array of sweet treats.
The Painted Finch
(118 East Washington, 2nd floor)
Featuring the work of Kathy Stiffney and Goshen Painters Guild members and other local painters. Other featured artists include Kristen O’dell and Beth Brown (ceramics), alongside woodworker Sherm Kauffman.
The Post Youth Center (301 East Lincoln)
Displaying work created by students who attend the center (various mediums).
The Photographers Guild
(212 West Washington)
Featuring the work of guild members.
Shirley’s Popcorn (106 North Main)
Stop by to see the Goshen Community Schools Student Showcase—various works of art created by students and get a sweet treat while you are there!
Soapy Gnome (210 South Main)
Featuring ceramic work by Melanie Helmuth
The Table @108 (108 North Main)
Hosting painter Thomas Zuber and serving up delicious dishes.
Woldruff’s Footwear and Apparel
(129 South Main)
Featuring the work Deb Potis (photography).
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Food and Drink
Get a snack or a drink while browsing the art of some of your favorite local artists! Need a break from shopping? One of our downtown restaurants is sure to satisfy your cravings! Be sure to check out The Window‘s taco dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Kids Activities
Children can explore free crafts and makers activities throughout the event at Fables Books, Phoenix Performing Arts, and ADEC, and tour the elementary art exhibit; a collection of pieces made by young people at Shirley’s Popcorn (106 North Main).
Downtown Business Promotions
Businesses host a local artist for a night or for the entire month. Be sure to stop and say hi to your local merchants and artists to check out their spring wares!
Thank you April First Fridays Sponsors!
Downtown Goshen Inc. and First Fridays are here to celebrate Goshen and the wonderful arts and community that we share. That means that if you attend an event in downtown Goshen, your image might appear in a future celebration of that event or a promotion of one of our future events. This is because our community is the most essential part of First Fridays! We pride ourselves in being an organization that celebrates everyone and will do our best to present you in the best way possible. We are incredibly proud and happy that you enjoy our events and that you are part of our fantastic community! Thank you for joining us at First Fridays and having fun in downtown Goshen.
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