The twelfth annual “Arts on the Millrace” festival is coming back again on Sept. 6 in Goshen. Arts on the Millrace is a festival that highlights local artists of all specialties alongside musicians. The event will be live on the Millrace Canal Trail from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. this Saturday.  Two of the vendors that have ties to Goshen College are Julia Hitt ’25 and Ryan Snider, a senior art major.   Hitt will be at stall 33 selling ceramics — plates, bowls, keychains and earrings. Snider will be posted at stall 34 with his welded sculptures. Both welcome visitors...

By Atty Montague • September 4, 2025 • Arts

This past weekend, on a windy and brisk sunny day, nestled between the bridge and Goshen Brewing Company was the 11th annual Arts on the Millrace, a day full of music, crafts and connections. The event hosted over 50 regional and local artists alike, with many being Goshen College alumni. Norah Amstutz, a clay potter based in South Bend, was announced as the first place winner. The event consisted of a line of tents and pop-ups, with everything from graphic t-shirts, many choices of ceramics — with mugs and pots being among the most popular — paintings, photography and other...

By Charlie Aldrich • September 12, 2024 • Arts

The 10th annual Arts on the Millrace juried outdoor art show was held on Saturday. It brings fine art vendors together to sell and showcase their work.  Founders Adrienne Nesbitt and Brad Hunsberger are both Goshen College alumni, as are many of the artists. “You can walk amongst the booths and there’s a high percentage of artists who are living and working in Goshen who are Goshen College Alumni,” Nesbitt said. GC’s Music Together program, a childhood music and movement class, also holds their end of summer celebration to open the live music at the event.  This year, GC’s Art...

By Annika Alderfer Fisher • September 14, 2023 • Arts

Goshen’s ninth annual Arts on the Millrace (AotM) took place on Saturday. The event featured over 44 artists, local guilds and local musicians.  “It’s a curated event where the community can connect with — and shop — master artists, but in a casual, family-friendly, outdoor setting,” said Adrienne Nesbitt, director of events and co-founder of AotM.  Arts on the Millrace is a juried event, located near downtown Goshen at Powerhouse Park and stretching south along the Millrace trail. It was a sunny Saturday in Goshen, so the Millrace welcomed many faces throughout the day. The activities included live music, food...

By Sarah Miller • September 16, 2022 • Arts