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Monday 11am - 5:30pm Tuesday 11am - 5:30pm Wednesday 11am - 5:30pm Thursday 11am - 5:30pm Friday 11am - 5:30pm Saturday 11am - 5:30pm Sunday 9am - 5pm

By Hand

We have artists represented in Ceramics, Jewelry, Fiber, Glass, 2D, Wood, Photography, 3D and Mixed Media.

By Hand is a local non-profit gallery in the Bloomington community selling premium artist-made works of art, design, and quality craftsmanship for over 45 years. By Hand is a local historic gallery of artisan members in operation for 45 years, now owned by the non-profit arts organization Pillar Arts (formerly Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington) as of February 1, 2025. By Hand is a historic gall

ery in the Bloomington community that has been in operation for over 45 years and has a reputation for selling artist made work of good design and quality craftsmanship. By Hand is also a founding member of Bloomington Gallery Walk and hosts monthly shows by local and regional artists.

05/19/2026

Now on view at Pillar Arts By Hand, Lessons of Light and Water by Dawn Adams will be featured through June 26. 🔆🌊

Using layered oil paintings inspired by water, sky, memory, and healing, Dawn creates atmospheric works that encourage reflection and a sense of stillness.

05/08/2026

This May and June we are proud to feature Lessons of Light and Water by Dawn Adams at Pillar Arts By Hand from May 1–June 26.

Rooted in healing and remembrance, Dawn’s layered oil paintings explore water and sky as shifting, reflective spaces that invite calm and contemplation. 🌊✨

04/28/2026

Stop by Pillar Arts By Hand this May and June to experience Lessons of Light and Water by Dawn Adams, on view May 1–June 26. ☀️💧

Join us for the artist reception during Gallery Walk this Friday, May 1 from 5–8 PM and explore the exhibition alongside several other local galleries downtown.

Created as a form of healing, Dawn’s work uses layered oil techniques to explore water and sky as spaces of reflection, calm, and emotional depth.

04/22/2026

Fiber Feast by Martina Celerin explores weaving as storytelling, combining natural elements and everyday materials to create immersive, dimensional artworks.

Her pieces reflect a deep curiosity about how materials interact, resulting in pieces that feel both organic and intentional. This exhibition is now on display at Pillar Arts By Hand from April 1–25.

We can't wait to see you there! 👀

04/17/2026

Fiber Feast is now on view at Pillar Arts By Hand ✨

Featuring intricate, three-dimensional weavings by Martina Celerin, this exhibition blends texture, color, and found materials into detailed, layered works inspired by nature and the imagination.

Come experience these thoughtful works up close from April 1-25.

04/07/2026

Come see "Fiber Feast", a thoughtful exhibition by Martina Celerin featuring textured, sculptural weavings built from fibers, found objects, and moments of inspiration pulled from everyday life.

This show is on view at Pillar Arts by Hand from April 1–25 🍿

04/01/2026

This month we are so excited to feature "Fiber Feast", an incredible exhibition by Martina Celerin at Pillar Arts By Hand! The show will be on display from April 1-25 🧶

Don't forget to join us this Friday, April 3 from 5-8 PM for Gallery Walk! It's a great chance to meet the artist, explore the local arts scene, and connect with artists and arts advocates in our community.

See you there!

03/13/2026

Anne Karine Bley’s thrilling exhibition "Outside, Inside, In Between" will be on display for just two more weeks at Pillar Arts By Hand featuring lively outdoor scenes, quiet still lifes, and beyond.

📅 On display until March 27

Come experience the artwork and explore our incredible gallery!

03/02/2026

We’re continuing February’s exhibition "Outside, Inside, In Between" by Anne-Karine Bley. It's a beautiful collection that ranges from vibrant plein air scenes to thoughtful still lifes, and plenty of in-between moments too.

🗓 On view through Friday, March 27

And remember to join us for Gallery Walk this Friday, March 6 from 5–8 PM! Stop by to explore the work, meet the artist, and enjoy light refreshments while connecting with fellow art lovers. We can't wait to see you there ✨

02/23/2026

Step into Outside, Inside, In Between at Pillar Arts By Hand ✨ Anne-Karine Bley’s exhibition is on display February 2 through March 27.

Featuring expressive still lifes and vibrant plein air paintings, the collection explores reflecting on the spaces that hold us and the worlds that surround us. The result is incredible artwork that feels both intimate and expansive.

Stop by the gallery and experience it for yourself, we can’t wait for you to see it.

02/13/2026

We’re pleased to present Outside, Inside, In Between by Anne-Karine Bley at Pillar Arts By Hand from February 2 – March 27 🌿

This exhibition brings together contemplative still lifes, luminous plein air scenes, and works that thoughtfully bridge indoor and outdoor spaces. Each piece offers a quiet moment of reflection and a celebration of color, light, and atmosphere.

Be sure to visit — there’s plenty of time to stop in and experience the work. 🎉

Address

101 W Kirkwood Avenue, Suite 109
Bloomington, IN
47404

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	11am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	11am - 5:30pm
Thursday	11am - 5:30pm
Friday	11am - 5:30pm
Saturday	11am - 5:30pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18123343255

Website

http://pillararts.org/

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