The Indiana Arts Commission and the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana acting as the state’s Regional Art Partner announced the opening of applications for the Fiscal Year 2025 Arts Project Support grant program.
Arts Project Support grants provide nonprofit organizations and public entities with funding to support a specific arts activity, such as a one-time event, a single production, an exhibition, an educational workshop, or a series of related arts activities such as art classes or training sessions.
The purpose of the program is to provide broad access to arts opportunities throughout the state. Applicants may request up to $4,000 to support their project, and there is no match requirement. Projects must occur between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025 to be eligible for FY25 Arts Project Support.
“Arts Project Support grants are a wonderful opportunity for Indiana communities to bolster and grow their creative activities,” said Miah Michaelsen, IAC Executive Director. “We encourage organizations and public entities to apply for funding to start new programming, expand existing offerings, or reimagine a community event. Arts and creativity help strengthen the fabric of Indiana communities, and we are proud to support the creative community development work that Hoosiers are doing in every corner of our state.”
A Program Information Webinar for Returning Applicants will be held on January 18, 2024, 4:00 p.m. eastern time. Register to attend the Program Information Webinar for Returning Applicants. A Program Information Webinar for New Applicants will take place on January 24, 2024, 4:00 p.m. eastern time. Register to attend the Program Information Webinar for New Applicants.
Applications for Arts Project Support are due March 7, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. eastern time through the IAC’s online grant system. Learn more and access the guidelines.
For more questions, contact Anne McKim at [email protected]
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January can be a challenging month: too long, yet somehow always flying by, too cold and grey, but not enough snow for this Michigan girl-at-heart, too many items on my beginning of the year checklist. The first half of the month is foggy with a post-holiday-emotional hangover, and the second is a race to complete the tasks I ambitiously assigned myself back in the heady days of December.
January’s redemption, however, comes in the possibilities that each new year brings when you work in public arts.
We’ve built out a challenging and interesting gallery calendar, set dates for the “On the Roof” series, and have begun booking bands; emails are swirling – fast and furious – with collaborators for films, performances, and readings. There are calls for public art, calls for artists for community events, and venues secured for celebrations. Our programming season may not kick off until February, but here, even the anticipation is a joy.
The arts make life interesting, give context to the passage of time and our place in the world, and bring people and communities together. There is possibility, so much possibility, for beauty and excitement and connection in 2024 at the Arts Council, and I’m looking forward to sharing it with all of you.
Before I sign off, here are two items to have on your radar: first, in huge news, the Arts Council is launching our “Month for the Arts” fundraising and awareness campaign in February. Stay tuned for more information, because there’s a role for everyone in ensuring the campaign’s success. Second, Rats Live On No Evil Star, our first exhibit, opens on Thursday, February 1st with a reception on February 3rd from 5:30 to 7 pm. I hope you’ll join us!
Stay warm, stay tuned, stay creative, and here’s to 2024!
Anne
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Share your love for art this February!
The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana is launching a new annual initiative this February, Month for the Arts, and we need your help to make it a success! Supporting the Arts Council this month will ensure we can continue providing our community with accessible, free, and diverse arts programming.
Last year, our regional impact included:
- Hosting ten fine art exhibits in the Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery, featuring 546 artists, and attended by over 1,300 guests
- Featuring eight On the Roof concerts, showcasing thirteen local bands made up of fifty musicians
- Awarding twelve Sponsorship Grants, totaling $35,167 for youth arts programming
- Hosting and managing four Creative Exploration Days, serving almost 100 young children and caregivers
- Featuring 558 young artist participants in gallery exhibits
- Granting membership scholarships for all EVSC high school art students
- Reaching nearly 20,000 participants in community arts programming
- Facilitating twenty-five Indiana Arts Commission grants awarded in seven southwest Indiana counties
- Supporting our artist members and entrepreneurs by coordinating professional development days and networking events
Our plans for 2024 are even bigger, bolder, and more intentional.
Make a statement. Say free and accessible arts and cultural experiences matter to you and to our community. ➡️ ➡️ ➡️ DONATE at artswin.org/donate.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Thank you to these organizations that prioritize arts and cultural programming.
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Courtney Hostetler
SOLD
Two Sides of the Same Unicorn, digital art printed on canvas
Tory Schendel-Vyvoda
Line Drawing, 35MM Film, NFS
Kendra Glaser
Spa Day, watercolor, $250
Conn d. Y. McConaughy
Red Touches Black You’re Okey Jack!, printmaking, $50
Matthew C. Fitzpatrick
“If I am the chief of sinners, I am the chief of sufferers also.”; acrylic paint, wood, metal, $300
Lori Rivera
SOLD
“Deserted”
acrylic on canvas
$850
Bill Tortortiello
Aibofobia (Fear of Palindromes), digital photography, $150 (all proceeds go to the Arts Council)
Dawn Murtaugh
Autore ero tua (Author, I was yours), textile art, $150 (all proceeds go to the Arts Council)
Janice Greene
Window, mixed media, $350
Justin Ewers
Untitled (Ghost Voices), piezo archival ink on cotton rag, NFS
Josh Gipson
Eve, oil on plastic, $125
Annie Fitzpatrick
SOLD
I Scream Into the Void (And the Void Says Knock It Off), printmaking, $50
Mia Wagner
Stars Collided, glazed ceramics, NFS
Beau Ransom
All Men Are Sailors, collage, NFS
Kaya Arnold
Zen, mixed media, NFS
Heather Landry
Spectre ert Ceps, digital painting and ink on canvas, $65
Bethany Swartzenruber
Untitled, mixed, $300
Roberto Zariskeeni
Atlantian Divide IV, photography, pay what you can
Danelle Boyles
Abbigale Bazan
Rising Above, colored pencil, NFS
Pam Hite
SOLD
Happy Music, acrylic
Heidi Krause
Darkness Is Just A Dream In The Day, analog collage, $300
Kiearra Krull
SOLD
Whisker Wonderland, colored pencil
Ellen Grannan
Symmetree, acrylic paint, $300
Ripley Davis
Rorschach hcahcsroR, fabric and paint, $250
Dr. Helianthus Davoe
The Uniformity of the Genetic Code, wire and glass beads, $75
Kyle Darnell
Tyger Tyger, digital painting on canvas, $150
Karen Stansberry
Sunflowers, batik, $400
Aaron Soulberry
SOLD
Never Odd or Even; upholstery, cardstock
Charlotte Mendigorin
SOLD
Headkick, printmaking
Tracey Bivins Helm
Shieldstown Bridge, digital photography, NFS
Ana Anderson
Scarabaracs; cardboard, paint, fiber; NFS
Elizabeth Michael
Her Golden Hour, acrylic, NFS
Gene Lyons
Mills Lake, Rocky Mtn. Nat’l Park; photography; $200
Rob Millard-Mendez
26000 Souls; wood, glass, globe; $500
Alex Arwood
Gratitude; koa wood, basswood, and paper; NFS
Cynthia Watson
Santa Fe, acrylic, $775
Alisa (AL) Holen
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Oil and Ore, hand built and throw ceramics
Annette Bizal
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Seen, Textile
Todd Matteson
Purple and Orange Kaleidoscope, b-mix clay, $150
Eric D. Braysmith
Domesymmetry; photography/ink jet print; $250
Kenneth DeMoss
Front/Rear; oil pastel, acrylic paint; $200
Daniel Shoemaker
Pink Moon, wood, NFS
L Robb
Cracked Reflection,, watercolor, NFS
Malachi Clayton
Complex, ink & pencil, $60
Connor Isenberg
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Brain waves, ceramics
Casey Scarbrough
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Winter Team, colored pencil
Jennifer Greenhouse-Nance
Abundance, watercolor and pen on paper, $225
Lesley Nelson
It’s Complicated, fabric and resin, NFS
Christina Zimmer Robinson
Where Do Your Battles Lead You?; 22×28, acrylic on canvas, NFS
Christina Zimmer Robinson
Lighthouse Keeper; 22×28, acrylic on canvas; $560
Christina Zimmer Robinson
All Parts of the Whole; 24×30, acrylic on canvas; $860
Christina Zimmer Robinson
Pause: 012; 30×40, acrylic on canvas; $960
Christina Zimmer Robinson
Here Comes the Sun; 24×30, acrylic on canvas; $560
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The impact of the arts on youth and communities is profound and has been extensively studied. A recently released study from Americans for the Arts documents the economic and social contributions of arts and culture on communities across the United States.
Key statistics highlighting the impact that vibrant arts and cultural programming has on communities and students include:
Youth Engagement and Development
- Academic Achievement: Students highly engaged in the arts are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement. (Source: National Endowment for the Arts)
- Improved Test Scores: High school students participating in arts programs score an average of 100 points higher on the SATs than their peers with low arts involvement. (Source: The College Board)
- Increased Graduation Rates: Students with four years of arts or music classes in high school are more likely to graduate and pursue higher education. (Source: National Center for Education Statistics)
- Social Skills: Participation in the arts helps youth develop social and emotional skills, including teamwork, empathy, and self-expression. (Source: Arts Education Partnership)
Community Impact
- Economic Contribution: The nonprofit arts and culture industry generates over $166 billion in economic activity annually and supports 4.6 million jobs. (Source: Americans for the Arts)
- Tourism and Revenue: Cultural tourism, driven by arts and cultural attractions, contributes to local economies, with visitors spending money on accommodations, dining, and shopping. (Source: U.S. Travel Association)
- Property Values: Proximity to arts organizations and cultural amenities can increase property values in a community. (Source: Journal of Cultural Economics)
- Civic Engagement: Arts participation is associated with higher levels of community involvement, volunteering, and voting. (Source: National Endowment for the Arts)
- Crime Reduction: Communities with strong arts programs often experience reduced crime rates, particularly in urban areas. (Source: The Urban Institute)
- Social Cohesion: The arts promote social cohesion by bringing people from diverse backgrounds together to engage in creative and cultural activities. (Source: Brookings Institution)
- Health and Well-being: Arts programs in communities can improve overall well-being, reduce stress, and enhance mental health. (Source: World Health Organization)
Cultural Diversity and Inclusion
- Diverse Representation: The arts play a crucial role in representing and celebrating cultural diversity, fostering inclusivity and understanding among different communities. (Source: National Assembly of State Arts Agencies)
- Youth Empowerment: Arts programs empower young individuals to explore their cultural identities, preserve traditions, and express their unique voices. (Source: National Endowment for the Arts)
- Accessible Education: Arts programs promote equal access to education and cultural experiences, bridging gaps and fostering a sense of belonging. (Source: Arts Education Partnership)
- Creative Economy: Cultural diversity is integral to the creative economy, driving innovation and contributing to the vitality of communities. (Source: UNESCO)
These statistics underscore the multifaceted benefits of the arts for youth and communities, from educational and social development to economic and cultural enrichment. Investing in arts and cultural programs has a lasting impact on individuals and the places they call home.
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