Zach Evans

Zach Evans is the Community Director for the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana. Zach performs regionally in the band Corduroy Orbison. He also enjoys graphic design and photography.

The fountain at Haynie's Corner during a 2021 First Friday event. Photo by Zach Evans
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Here’s how to be a vendor at First Fridays at Haynie’s Corner

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(Here’s the link for those who want to skip ahead to the First Fridays at Haynie’s Corner application)

It’s still winter, and despite the flashes of false spring the Ohio Valley experiences, thinking about summer arts and music events seems far in the future.

But those days are sooner than you may realize. ARTSWIN staff are looking ahead to First Fridays at Haynie’s Corner, and if you’re an artist, you may ask yourself, “How can I be part of First Fridays?”

What is First Fridays?

First Fridays is a seasonal arts and community fair in the center of the Haynie’s Corner Arts District neighborhood near Downtown Evansville from 5:30 – 9 p.m. on the first Friday of the month. The monthly event draws thousands of people to experience the art vendors, live music, adult beverages and good community vibes.

There are more than 50 art vendors that setup for First Fridays through the season. ARTSWIN staff help curate the art vendors that setup at First Fridays. If you have some items you want to sell or want to setup a booth to market your art, the first thing you need to do is apply.

First Fridays at Haynie’s Corner Application

Click here to view the online application form. This is a Google form. If you need other accommodations to apply, please contact us at the Arts Council at 812-303-3178 or by email at [email protected].

Apply before the deadline

The first deadline to apply is April 1. Applying by April 1 ensures if you’re still, your fee to setup for the season is only $35. If you apply after the deadline, placement isn’t guaranteed and the fee goes up to $50 — which is still a bargain, but why not apply on time.

After you apply, ARTSWIN staff will vet your application and let you know within a week whether your application was approved. And by April 15, ARTSWIN will assign you an area to setup for the first event on Friday, May 6.

ARTSWIN and Haynie’s Corner Arts District Association staff and volunteers are always available to help or answer any questions you may have about First Fridays.

First Friday Schedule

May 6
June 3
July 1
Aug. 5
Sept. 2
Oct. 7

First Friday Map

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Help the Arts Council by filling out this short survey

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The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana is always looking for ways to improve events and how the organization operates.

This short survey — less than five minutes — will help the Arts Council plot out its 2022 and beyond.

This survey is totally anonymous, so we can’t trace anything back to who said what. Constructive feedback is appreciated.

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The Arts Council is looking for a new Development Director

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The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana is now hiring for a Development Director to help oversee fundraising and donor management.

This is a newly created position for the Arts Council. The new Development Director will join the small Arts Council staff at its Downtown Evansville location in the Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery.

Please view our job listing here.

To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references to [email protected], with the subject line “Director of Development.”

ARTSWIN – Development Director job listingDownload

The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana is an equal opportunity employer.

Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Don’t miss out on these upcoming Indiana Arts Commission webinars

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The Indiana Arts Commission is hosting some upcoming webinars you won’t want to miss, especially if you’re interested in grants and diversity. As the state’s Regional Arts Partner for the area, the Arts Council is happy to help you through the granting process.

Arts Project Support grants (FY23)

You’ll want to attend this webinar if you have any questions about the Indiana Arts Commissions Arts Project Support grants, which go towards project-focused applications. This grant provides funding to nonprofits to support a specific project, such as a one-time event, a single production, an exhibition, a workshop, or a series of related arts activities. Learn the basics of applying for the grant programs, get a tour of the IAC’s online grant system, and take an inside look at the criteria that will be used to score your application. The deadline to apply for Arts Project Support programs is 3:30 p.m. (CST) March 9.

The webinar for Arts Project Support grants is 1 p.m. (CST) Tuesday, Feb. 8. Here’s the link to register.

Arts Organization Support grants (FY23)

Organization support grants are for groups looking for institutional funding. This grant provides annual operating support to arts nonprofits for ongoing artistic and administrative functions. Learn the basics of applying for the grant programs, get a tour of the IAC’s online grant system, and take an inside look at the criteria that will be used to score your application. The deadline to apply for the Arts Organization Support is 3:30 p.m. (CST) March 9. 

The webinar for Arts Organization Support grants is 1 p.m. (CST) Wednesday, Feb. 9. Here’s the link to register.

Arts for All: What does IDEA look like in practice?

Arts for All is a three-part inclusion, diversity, equity, and access training series led by Dr. Pascal Losambe, an educator and consultant in the areas of education, organizational culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and presented by the Regional Arts Partners of the Indiana Arts Commission. 

This virtual training is free for arts providers in Indiana and is designed to provide organizations with workable strategies to build relationships with their community and engage underserved audiences. 

The last part of the series looks at how using inclusion, diversity, equity, and access works in practice. Losambe will lead a panel discussion that illustrates best practices for using IDEA strategies and community engagement.

Arts for All is 10:30 a.m. (CST) Wednesday, Feb. 16. Click here to learn more and register.

Who needs color? Check out the Art Noir online exhibit now

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Welcome to the Art Noir 2022 virtual exhibit.

The exhibit features all black, white, and grey art entries from 46 regional artists. The exhibit will be in the Arts Council’s Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery from Jan. 18 through Feb. 18. There will be a public reception at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12.

If you are interested in purchasing a piece, or have any questions about the exhibit, please contact Gallery Director Andrea Adams.

The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana is a nonprofit arts organization located at 212 Main St. in Downtown Evansville, Indiana. The Arts Council acts as the Regional Arts Partner for the Indiana Arts Commission.

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Arts Council awards $44,000 to support Evansville youth arts programs

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Caze Elementary School students painting birdhouses during the last week of school in May 2021. The program was funded through a Sponsorship of the Arts grant from the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana.

EVANSVILLE – The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana awarded $44,000 to 15 local organizations and schools this week.

The grants allow organizations to create and continue unique arts programming for Vanderburgh County students.

The 15 schools and organizations applied for the Arts Council’s annual Sponsorship of the Arts grant this spring. An Arts Council committee selected the organizations over the summer. The funding comes from the Arts Council’s Community Arts Fund.

“Children thrive when provided opportunities for creativity and expression,” said Anne McKim, executive director of The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana. “The 2021 Sponsorship Grant programs will allow thousands of young people to participate in the arts in their schools and throughout our community, and we’re delighted to be a catalyst for this inspiration and enrichment.”

Organization/SchoolProject Title
AIS Diamond Middle SchoolThe Dream Art Atmosphere
Children’s Center for Dance EducationJoshua Academy Dance Floor
Culver Family Learning CenterCulver Family Learning Art Show
Evansville Lutheran SchoolStudent Gallery
Evansville Philharmonic OrchestraBefore There Was Mozart
F.J. Reitz High School Department of TheatreReitz Theatre’s Bright Future
Highland Elementary SchoolFull STEAM Ahead- Collaborative Courtyard STEAM Project
Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville (cMoe)cMoe’s Artist-in-Residence Program
McGary Middle School Evansville-Vanderburgh School CorporationGlimpses of the Galaxy
Memorial Community Development Corp“Fit for Play” Phase 2: Music & Motion
North High SchoolAll Things Glowforge!
Signature SchoolSublimation
University of EvansvilleUE Music Conservatory Music Fundamentals Class for EVSC Students
Washington Middle School/Twymon Art GalleryPath to Education Mural
William Henry Harrison High SchoolAcrylic Painting Unit

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