A CELEBRATION OF VISIONARY, FOLK, AND OUTSIDER ART

Each Labor Day, Judith Racht Gallery presents Outsiders Outside Art Fair, gathering 40+ folk and self-taught artists from across the country at the gallery’s landmark vintage schoolhouse grounds. Racht is a longstanding advocate for intuitive work and a respected centerpiece of the lakeshore art community. Her annual fair draws throngs of serious collectors, fans, and the simply curious for a highly original and entertaining visual feast.

Day passes are $10, with the exception of the Friday evening opening to benefit Michiana Humane Society, a $25 ticket that includes weekend-long admission, music, cash bar and food, and a chance to rub elbows with a colorful and engaging art scene.

Local Tip: If you come away primed for even more visual stimulation, Alchemy, Sojourn, and Window Shopping are fantastic stops minutes away. Then, debrief over wine and oysters at nearby newcomer Out There.

words  Collette DiJohn Kemper
images  Jodi Bodtke
updated  Aug 19, 2024