4 More: Jayne Utter

As part of our year-end issue, we are revisiting some of our favorite Cincinnati People from 2022.

We checked in with Summerfair’s Managing Director, Jayne Utter.

What’s been the biggest surprise to you in 2022?

The biggest surprise to me has been how quickly we all bounced back after Covid. In June, Summerfair was one of the biggest and best Fair we’ve had. We had a record amount of artists selling record amounts of their creations and one of our largest patron attendance accounted for in years.

What’s changed since we last spoke?

As a small non-profit that gives back to the art community in Greater Cincinnati, Summerfair has once again raised our giving in a few areas. We are now awarding over $$85,000 per year and have topped $2 million since we started in 1968! And all of that money is generated in 3 short days (and our nest egg) as we usher in the summer!

What have you learned about our community this year? 

Our community is so into art and they understand the value of quality art. Cincinnati also understands the value of teaching and creating art. When you look around, art is in everything. The art of food, our homes inside and out, what we wear - drive - and entertain ourselves with. We are so lucky to have so much quality art around us! But then I didn’t just learn this, it’s the growth here in our town that warms my soul.  

What are you most looking forward to in 2023?

We have some new and exciting things that will be happening leading up to Summerfair 2023 and also at the Fair. Please watch for these on our social media sites and on our website. We can hardly wait to see you on June 2, 3, 4! “Peace, Love, Art”

Click below for more from our previous interview with Jayne.