Leave it to an artist to see the beauty in worn leather coats, mismatched silverware, broken dishes, and old sweaters. These are just some of the materials artists have repurposed to create work for the Déjà Vu Art and Fine Craft Show. The event will take place at The Commons in Columbus, Indiana from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. EST on Saturday, November 14th.

This year marks the twenty first time the Déjà Vu Art and Fine Craft Show has been presented, and professional artists from Illinois, Kentucky, and throughout Indiana are participating. Many of the show's exhibitors are members of prestigious organizations such as Indiana Artisan, Kentucky Crafted, or the Louisville Artisans Guild.

Starting in 2012, we began honoring one person as our featured artist, and this year, we're pleased to award the title to Leslie McCarthy of Shelbyville, Kentucky. Returning for her third Déjà Vu Art and Fine Craft Show and a show favorite, she reupholsters old furniture with new, colorful fabrics done in vibrant patterns.

Work in this year's show includes assemblage, collage, jewelry, book arts, home décor, mixed media, sculpture, wearable art, woodworking, mosaic, and glass art, all created from scrap materials or items that have been repurposed. A few years ago, a new category was added to recognize artists who use sustainable, natural materials to create their work.

Sponsors of the event are the Bartholomew County Solid Waste Management District, Columbus Area Visitors Center, Columbus Office of Downtown Development, First Financial Bank, Kroot Corporation, and the Lincoln-Central Neighborhood Family Center. Additional support is provided by Landmark Columbus Foundation, Hotel Indigo, Lucabe Coffee Co., and Viewpoint Books.

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2026 Participating Artists

Mixed Media

Marilyn Brackney
Lydia Burris
Pam Cooper
Agnes Faverjon
Heidi Foil
Brittany Jenkins
Carolyn & Don Madvig
Charlene Rule

Fiber Arts

Monique Cagle
Hannah Fitch
Kathy Lehnig
Bonnie & Barry Martin

Natural/Sustainable

TeriLu Adler
Jane Bruns & Patti Hodge
Richard Flory
Allison Kruer
Renata Nunez
Kristina Taylor

Wearable Art
&Accessories

Envision Designs- Barbara Penn
Allison Kruer
Kathy Lehnig
Susan Grant & Cecy Thompson
Anne Henderson
Lisa Stuart
Kathryn VanSciver
Martha St. Clair
Sandy Walker

Wood Arts

Vince Abbott
Preston Carter
Lee Douma
Derrick Hauser
Don Kingen
Marie & Joshua Parrish
Zach Riley
Scott Stowers

Assemblage

Larry Brackney
Marilyn Brackney
Tim & Dawn Hallett
Robert McFate
Jeff Nickels

Book Arts

Rai Peterson

Glass Arts

Reclaimed Lotus
Roxanne Gabbard
DeMaris Glazier
Amy Weiskittel

Furniture

Kay Iozzo
Leslie McCarthy (Featured Artist)
Kathryn VanSciver

Jewelry

Betsy Cooprider-Bernstein
& Christine Schafer
Amber Gilley
Stephanie Mellenbruch
Wendy Myers-Meyer
Bonnie Robbins
Jill Stillwell
LuAnn Thomas
Gail Peetz
Charlene Rule
Sandy Walker
Simone Vilaca

Marbling

Marilyn Brackney

Home Decor

Tim & Dawn Hallett
Denise Steger

Pottery

Mary Firestone