Art Fair returns to downtown during Balloons over 66

[August 25, 2021]   There will be a new version of the old Art Fair at the Balloons of 66 this year.

The Lincoln Arts Institute is excited to host an art fair during the Balloons Over 66 weekend. The fair will feature artists from central Illinois with a variety of mediums.

Artists: Randy Washam, Deborah Splain, Higher Starr, Paige Price and Todd Manicki's work

The Art Fair will be located on McLean Street in front of the Lincoln Arts Institute.

Hours will be Friday, August 27th 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, August 28th Noon to 5 p.m.

This year's art fair will also include:

• Moksha Center- free chair massages or Reiki/ Healing Touch

• Handmade by Emma- jewelry

• Jason Hoffman Studios- 9/11 remembrance community painting

• Paige Price- henna tattoos

The gallery will be open for extended hours and is featuring work from over 25 regional artists.

[Marcia Cook]