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2024 Art Awards: ICONIC

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To say the Art Awards event for 2024 was 𝐈𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐂 would be an understatement.

So much inspiration, talent, celebration…𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆. Sharing these special moments and including Executive Director Anne McKim’s parting words for our guests – and really our greater community:

“…I’ll be concluding the night the way that I always do: with an invitation. You’ve been introduced to incredible people doing incredible things – 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺! Patronize them, and bring your friends and family, because just as communities are transformed by the arts, so are individual lives. And that, friends, is the Arts Council’s work.”

Please take a moment to learn more about these artists and their projects!

Jordan Barclay: https://www.jordanbarclay.com/

“Sack Race with Knives: the Curious Art of Kevin Titzer” https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31563899/

Bayla Espenlaub: https://www.fjreitztheatre.com/

Braden Riley: IG & YouTube: @bradenrileyviolin

Children’s Theater of Southern Indiana: https://www.childrenstheatresi.org/

Rob Millard-Mendez: https://robmillardmendez.com/

BOOKED: https://yourbrothersbookstore.com/elementor-1924/

Haynie’s Corner Arts District: https://hayniescorner.com

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Tory Schendel-Vyvoda: https://www.toryvyvoda.com/

Todd Matteson: https://www.evansville.edu/aces-of-ue/todd-matteson.cfm

Parting content:
To support these local artists, other local artists, Arts Council programming, and the greater Evansville arts and culture community, click to donate to the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana. 

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2024 SPOOKY SHOW

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ARTSWIN’s Halloween-themed art exhibit

(All entries must be Pre-Registered) 

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The Arts Council is all about Halloween, and we’re back with our annual Spooky Show this fall! Throughout October, our gallery will be packed with spooky, funny, and whimsical creations. We’ll fill our walls with eerie 2D scenes and spirits, but we also want our 3D artists to summon some creepy creatures to haunt the gallery for the season.

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Online Gallery: Art in the City (2024)

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2024 Art in the City 

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Art in the City is the Arts Council’s annual members-only exhibit, and a chance for local artist members to showcase their current work. Each member receives one free entry into the exhibit. 

Membership:

Dues are $50.00 for 12 months of benefits. To review these benefits, visit our membership page at https://www.artswin.org/members. 

Cash, credit & debit, and checks accepted. Checks made payable to: Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana, 212 Main St., Evansville, IN 47708

Eligibility & Guidelines:

  • All media are eligible. 
  • Each artist must pre-register to enter.
  • Art MUST be original works and completed within the last two years. Entry cannot have been displayed in any Arts Council juried exhibition or have won a cash award in any regional exhibition.
  • Artist must sign a hold harmless agreement at the time artwork is delivered
  • Accepted art must remain on display for the entire duration of the show.
  • All sales generated from Art in the City will be subject to the 35% commission policy, established by the Arts Council. Each artist should price their work accordingly, if the piece is for sale.
  • Artists may enter one piece of work into the exhibit.
  • Submissions must be appropriately matted, framed and securely wired. No sawtooth hangers. 
  • Overall framed dimensions, cannot exceed 60” in any direction. Gallery-wrap format canvas is acceptable and must be painted on sides in lieu of framing.
  • Height Limit: 8 feet Weight Limit: 150lbs.
  • Artwork should be assembled and ready for juror at the time of delivery, no exceptions.

CALENDAR

Registration deadline: June 30th by 11:59 p.m.
Artwork drop off: July 8th, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Exhibit dates: July 11th – August 14th
Reception: July 13th, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Artwork pick up: August 19th, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Printable Prospectus Form
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Exhibit: Artist Curation Project

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2024 Artist Curation Project

Request for Proposal Form

The Arts Council wants to see how YOU would curate the Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery. The Artist Curation Project is an opportunity to submit a proposal of 3-5 artists who you think would be phenomenal together on the wall. Three small groups of artists will be chosen by a committee; a group for each wall. All media will be considered; pedestals will be available for 3D work.

How it works

One lead curator will organize a small group of artists (3-5), and curate their artwork into a cohesive exhibit on one wall of the Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery. The curator should not be one of the artists. The curator will choose a title, a theme, and the artwork for the exhibit. The curator will also install the exhibit. 

Non-Refundable Entry Fee + Juror and Awards

Proposal for Arts Council Members: Free

Proposal for non-members: $20

Membership dues and registration fees can be paid by cash, check, or online at https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_23d8848e-0ce2-11ec-a6d8-06c9b1bbd9b1&WidgetId=1880064 

Juror and Awards:

The juror for the Artist Curation Project is Tory Schendel-Vyvoda, curator of the Evansville African American Museum and director of the Lamasco Microgallery. Tory has been recognized by the Arts Council for excellence in academic, institutional, and neighborhood-based arts research, programming, and engagement. If you would like to learn more about Tory and her commitment to our local community, visit her website: https://www.toryvyvoda.com/biography-contact-info

CALENDAR

Proposal deadline: July 8th by 11:59 p.m.

Notification regarding your proposal: July 12th by 4 p.m.

Artwork drop off: August 14th, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Artwork hanging: August 14th – 16th, 19th, during gallery hours

Exhibit dates: August 24th – September 25th

Reception: August 24th, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Artwork pick up: September 26th 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Online Registration Form
Printable Form
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Artist Advancement Grants

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Introducing Artist Advancement Grants

New this year, the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana is announcing a new regional artist grant program. The artist advancement grants are intended to directly benefit individual artists by funding the creation of new work, community projects, or the advancement of artists’ careers. The Arts Council will be receiving grant applications until Friday, August 2nd. 

Eligibility

  • Applicants must live or work in Daviess, Dubois, Gibson, Knox, Perry, Posey, Pike, Vanderburgh, Warrick, or Spencer Counties of Indiana.
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, or have a parental or guardian co-applicant
  • Applicants may work in any discipline of the visual, literary, or performance arts

Review the eligible fund uses, and selection criteria on the online application here or the downloadable application here. 

Timeline
Registration deadline: Aug 2nd by 11:59 p.m.
Application Review by Committee: Aug 5th – Aug 21st
Grant Notifications: Aug 28th
Funds Disbursed (and mailed): early September

For questions, please email Executive Director Anne McKim at [email protected] or by calling the gallery at 812-303-3178 with questions. 

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