Guild to present showcase in French Lick
FRENCH LICK — The Brown County Art Guild is partnering with the historic French Lick Resort to present an art showcase and sale from Nov. 18 through Dec. 30. The show and sale will feature original artwork by guild member artists, set against the holiday display in the atrium of West Baden Springs Hotel. For more information, contact the guild at 812-988-6185 or visit frenchlick.com.
First show season under way at music center
The Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, has a variety of shows and acts set for the fall:
- Nov. 23 — Hard Days Night
- Dec. 1 — Bloomington Symphony Orchestra
- Dec. 8 — Chris Isaak
- Dec. 12 — Scott Bradlee‘s “A Very Postmodern Christmas”
- Dec. 20 — Phil Vassar and Lonestar Holiday Hits
- Dec. 21 — Sara Evans
- Dec. 31 — The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band
For more shows, information and tickets, call 812-988-5323 or visit browncountymusiccenter.com.
Paint and drink wine at local winery
Visit Brown County Winery, 4520 State Road 46 East, on Sunday, Nov. 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. to paint wood blocks with local artist Dee Manzenberger.
Participants will paint three wood blocks that hang together as one complete piece. Admission is $35 and includes a glass of wine.
Visit the winery or call 812-345-4655 or 812-988-6144 to reserve a spot.
Art guild raffling off pastel painting
The Brown County Art Guild, 48 S. Van Buren St., has begun its annual raffle. Visitors can stop by the guild or go online to purchase a ticket for a chance to win “Crimson Spring,” a pastel work donated by guild member Pamela Newell.
The website is bcartguildshop.com/raffle. One ticket is $25, or get three for $50 or six for $100. Money will be put toward the preservation of the guild’s historic collection, promotion of its award-winning artist members and the offering of workshops and programs throughout the year.
The drawing will take place Saturday, Nov. 23 at the guild during a meet-and-greet and collections preview with guild artisans.
Guild jewelers Evan Knox Designs, First City Silver, Amy Greeley and Tim Terry will be at the meet-and-greet, along with guild potters Susy O’Donnell, Jennifer Meeker and Barb Lund from 1 to 4 p.m. Live music is planned and champagne will be available.
The winner does not need to be present to win the raffle.
The guild is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. or by appointment.
For more information, contact Executive Director Andra Walters at 812-988-6185 or [email protected].
Glass-works and more to be featured
New Leaf Gallery, 118 S. Van Buren St., will feature the work of local artists on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The holiday open house will feature the fused-glass pieces of Beverly Skinner of Warm glass Wonder, Dixie Ferrer’s mixed media paintings and prints, and new winter work by Amy Greely.
For more information, call 812-988-7925.
Indiana Governor’s Arts Awards opportunities
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) recently announced two opportunities related to the 2020 Governor’s Arts Awards:
Call for award nominations: The awards were established to recognize individuals, communities and organizations who have made significant contributions to the arts or cultural life of Indiana. These biennial awards are Indiana’s highest honor in the arts. Each winner receives an original piece of artwork created specifically for the event by an Indiana artist and the opportunity to share their story with other arts supporters statewide at a public celebration in October of 2020.
The Governor’s Arts Awards also recognizes and encourages the work of emerging artists in Indiana; thus, nominations in this special category are also encouraged.
Nominations can be made at surveygizmo.com/s3/5280902/Governor-s-Arts-Awards-Nomination-Form. Nominations are due by Sunday, Dec. 1.
Call for award design: The Indiana Arts Commission is issuing a call to Indiana-based individuals or teams interested in designing and fabricating the 2020 Governor’s Arts Awards.
Seven awards will be created. Five will be presented to winners; one will remain with the Indiana Arts Commission, and one will remain with the Office of the Governor.
The budget for the seven awards is $7,000 inclusive of all expenses including design, fabrication, travel, taxes and artist fees. Awards should be created with durable material and be of an appropriate size and weight to be awarded on stage as part of a public event. It is the commission’s preference that the awards include an interactive or technology-assisted element (like illumination, kinetic), but it is not required.
Submit designs at surveygizmo.com/s3/5282545/Governor-s-Arts-Awards-Submission-Form. Submissions are due by Monday, Dec. 1.
Shared art studio space available in town
B3 Gallery has created a space for artists and the community to come together.
S3, the Nashville “shared studio and maker space” is on the second floor of the gallery at 61 W. Main St. It is a meeting area for artists, craftspeople, inventors, clubs, seminars, classes or individuals.
S3 can provide painting and drawing easels; an alternative process darkroom; macro photography equipment; a digital projector; a glass annealing kiln and burnout kiln; PCB etching equipment and tanks; leaded glass tools; metal forming and casting tools; electronics and robotics fabrication tools; various computer numerical control tools; a scroll saw; band saw; drill press; centrifuge; bench grinder/polisher; laser cutter/engraver; air compressor; vacuum pumps; and chemistry vent hood.
The organizers seek “fun, energetic, enthusiastic and creative people to bring life to the space.”
Donations of under-utilized equipment or specialty tools also are being accepted.
For more information, call S3 at 812-369-6969, email [email protected], or visit meetup.com/preview/S3-the-Nashville-Shared-Studio-Maker-Space.
Gallery seeking artwork to display
B3 Gallery is expanding. The owners are seeking artists to display 2-D and 3-D work. Artists would have a co-op type arrangement but with no work requirements.
For more information, email [email protected] or call 812-988-6675.
State arts commission offering artist services programs
The Indiana Arts Commission is accepting applications for the On-Ramp Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator and the Individual Advancement artist programs.
The On-Ramp program gives artists ways to enhance business skills, like professional coaching in developing business plans or career goals and connecting them with state supporters, partners or collaborators.
The application deadline for this program is Jan. 16 at 4:30 p.m. Applications can be submitted online using the IAC’s application portal on its website.
The Individual Advancement program is designed to “support projects that have a positive impact on any phase of an artist’s career” while also directly benefiting the Indiana public or engages a local community, according to the release. Artists who specialize in visual arts, like crafts or photography, and artists who have disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Artists can request up to $2,000 to support their projects. The deadline for this grant is Feb. 6 at 4:30 p.m. and the application can also be submitted through the IAC’s application portal.
