Photos: Granfalloon (2025)

The Indiana University Arts and Humanities Council hosts an annual months-long series of events honoring author Kurt Vonnegut under the banner of the Granfalloon festival. This past week, freelance photographer Juliette Kniola documented some of this year's Granfalloon events.

Tattoo Flash Event

Andy Mendoza Beasley from Louisville got a new cat’s cradle design from tattoo artist, Jason Profant. "Cat's Cradle" is the title of a Vonnegut novel, which introduces the word "granfalloon," which is defined as “a proud and meaningless association of human beings." One of Vonnegut's examples: Hoosiers.

Handmade Market

The market was held on the courthouse lawn and the surrounding block. The rain held off for a good part of the day. Vendors, artisans, musicians, and food trucks kept the crowd busy. Items of interest included textiles, woodworking, jewelry, and organic personal products.

Granfalloon Keynote: Lynda Barry at Buskirk-Chumley

Painter, cartoonist, writer, illustrator, playwright, editor, commentator and teacher Lynda Barry gave the Granfalloon keynote on Thursday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

Poetry Slam

On Thursday, the Indiana University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology hosted the Granfalloon Open Mic & Poetry Slam.

Sculpture

On Friday, the Cook Center featured artist Keith L. Andrews and his sculpture, "Kurt Vonnegut Altar."