The Mission of the Arts Council is to increase
awareness and accessibility of the arts in southwestern Indiana

THE ARTS COUNCIL IS ANNOUNCING A NEW JURIED EXHIBITION

The Arts Council would like to announce their newest juried art exhibit, “Art from the Earth/Art to save the Earth.” The exhibit will be on display in The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery September 13, through October 21, 2010.

Through a generous grant from Alcoa Warrick Operations the exhibit will feature artwork in three distinctive categories: ceramics, sculpture/wood, and recycled aluminum cans.

CLICK HERE FOR GUIDELINES & REGISTRATON FORM

Attention ALL Artists

It is time to start preparing for the 3rd annual Kenny Kent Lexus downtown Jazz, Wine & Arts Festival! The festival is being held between 1st and 4th streets in downtown Evansville on Saturday, October 2, from 3p.m. – 11p.m.

DUE TO GAGE’S REALIGNMENT OF THE FESTIVAL, THERE IS LIMITED ARTIST BOOTH SPACE THIS YEAR.
« SPACES ARE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE & MUST BE SECURED WITH PAYMENT»

Spaces are $35.00 for Arts Council members^*
(^*membership must be current); $50.00 for Non-members

To Secure Your Space In This Year’s Festival…

1. Download the application here
2. Read through the application (2 pages)
3. Fill out the application
4. Mail back fee with application to the Arts Council, BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 13.

REMEMBER BOOTHS ARE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE!

Introduction to Polymer Clay Bead Making Workshop
Date: Saturday, November 6th, 10 – 2pm^*

^*A short break for lunch will be taken around 12 noon. Bring your own lunch OR plan a trip to Subway, just down the street.

• Cost: $25 for Arts Council Members,
  $30 for Non-Members; fee includes the cost of materials.
• RSVP: Call the Arts Council to register, 812-422-2111
• Class size: limited to 15 people
• Minimum Age: High School

Here is your opportunity to have fun while exploring the exciting versatility of polymer clay. This four hour workshop is packed with experiences in basic polymer clay properties, color mixing, bead formation, and special techniques. Each student will leave this class with a completed pendant necklace and bracelet. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to learn! The only thing students need to bring with them is their enthusiasm & creativity!

Students participating in this workshop will learn the following:

• basic polymer clay facts
• the use of specialized tools for bead making
• how to mix colors using blends and canes
• how to form various shaped beads
• how to finish beads
• incorporate finished beads into completed jewelry, including how to wire-wrap
• and string your beads

Instructor will supply polymer clays, tools, rollers, ovens, molds, cord for pendants and bracelet, and printed information.

Workshop Instructor: Sarah Thomas
Sarah Thomas has been an avid artist since high school and began making jewelry in 2006. She was introduced to the art of polymer clay by an artist friend and immediately became hooked! Sarah makes and sells her own jewelry at her studio, Imagine That, in Evansville, IN. She is also a painter and incorporates many of these techniques into her beads and jewelry, for unique and stunning effects.

Designs for the Theatre: an Exhibition
A collection of set, costume and lighting designs

This exhibit seeks to highlight a small part of this process: the work of the theatrical designer. While the designer’s true work can only been seen in the moment of the performance, artifacts of the process often remain. Included in this exhibit are a few of the tools used to create various productions in Evansville and beyond. Drawings, sketches, renderings, paint elevations, scale models or Marquette, and production photographs are all included.

This exhibit will feature the designs of Patti McCrory – Professor of Design, Costume Designer, Eric Renschler – Assistant Professor of Design, Scenic Designer, Joe Flauto, Professor of Theater, Emeritus from the University of Evansville and Shan Jensen, Associate Professor of Theater at the University of Southern Indiana.

A “Meet the Designers” reception will be held on Thursday, August 5 from 4 – 6 pm, in the Gallery. This event is free and open to the public.

This exhibit will on display through September 9.

front row: (L to R) Penny MacLeod, Rita Kent, Amy DeLap back row (L to R): Michael Bartholomew, Christopher Thompson, Evan Crowley, Brizaida Medina-Vega, Lisa Ryan-Hutton

Click here for a complete list of winners