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.

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Original Bob Ross paintings coming to the Arts Council

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Some “happy little trees” are coming to Downtown Evansville.

A pair of original Bob Ross paintings will be on display at the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana in July.

The two paintings will be on display in partnership with WNIN’s Ross Fest event on July 17.

Ross Fest VIP participants will have first access to view the paintings on July 17, but the exhibition will be open to the public at the Arts Council’s Bower Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery from July 20 to July 29 during the gallery’s normal business hours and special gallery hours to be announced later.

Bob Ross is a late American painter who hosted “The Joy of Painting,” a show in which Ross painted serene landscapes while instructing viewers on how they could paint along at home. Ross filmed 403 episodes of the series, the bulk of which were recorded and produced by WIPB in Muncie, Indiana.

The paintings are “A Storm’s a Comin’” from episode 11 of season 26 and “Brown Mountain” from episode 7 of season 2.

As part of the exhibit, the Arts Council asked local artists to create portraits of Ross in their own interpretation. The portraits will hang in the Arts Council gallery along with the original Ross paintings.

WNIN’s Ross Fest presented by Field and Main Bank takes place at WNIN on July 17. The event will feature four painting sessions (two family-friendly and two 21+), a Bob Ross costume contest, food trucks and more. For more information about Ross Fest, visit wnin.org.

The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana is located at 212 Main St. in Downtown Evansville and is open Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with special viewing hours outside those times to be announced later.

Posted: June 29, 2021

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New ARTSWIN assignment exhibit inspired by famed conceptual artist

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Join the Arts Council for an experimental exhibition inspired by the assignments of famed conceptual artist John Baldessari.

In 1970, when Baldessari was a studio art teach at CalArts in California, he developed assignments that were in themselves art. The assignments were anything but traditional, and would range from humorous, abstract, overly-specific, overly-ambiguous, and just plain odd.

With the help of artists, teachers and staff, the Arts Council developed a list of assignments to honor Baldessari, who died in 2020, and to inspire local artists — to quote Baldessari himself — to “not make anymore boring art.”

The list of 12 assignments is included in the form below.

Please read the form completely and provide all info requested. To open this form in a new webpage, please click here.

Calendar

-Registration deadline: April 30
-Artwork drop off: May 28, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and June 1, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
-Exhibit dates: June 8 – July 9
-Opening reception: June 12, 4 – 6 p.m.
-Artwork pick up: July 10, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Posted April 20, 2021

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High School students can submit their art for the 2021 Congressional Art Competition

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High School students can submit their art for the 2021 Congressional Art Competition

Southwestern Indiana high school students who live in the 8th Congressional District have the opportunity for their work to be featured at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C.

Rep. Larry Bucshon’s office will accept submissions from 8th District high school students for the 2021 Congressional Art Competition until April 16.

The event takes place across the nation, providing an opportunity for members of Congress “to understand, acknowledge and honor the artistic talent of their high school constituents,” according to a news release from Bucshon’s office.  The event is open to all high school students who live in or attend a school in the district, including those in home school.

The winner from the district will have their work displayed for a year in the United States Capitol Complex in Washington D.C.  The artist will also receive an invitation to attend the winners’ reception for the art competition in Washington, D.C. this summer.
 
There are several rules and criteria to enter the show. For more information, please visit this link.

The winner, which is chosen by a panel of local judges, will be notified during a reception at the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana in Evansville at 4 p.m. CDT on Tuesday, April 27. All artists, teachers, family and friends are welcomed to attend. This reception is subject to change based on the state of the COVID-19 virus. We will host this reception in a socially distanced manner and follow all guidelines from the CDC and directives from Governor Holcomb.

All submissions are due by Friday, April 16.

Due to concerns of COVID-19, art intake will be done by scheduling a time to drop off the artwork at a district office (Terre Haute, Evansville, Jasper, or Vincennes) or by having a staff member pickup artwork at a local high school. Please email Erin Lucas ([email protected]) to coordinate details.

Details on rules, criteria and how to submit available at this link.

Posted: Feb. 26, 2021

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Learn how to advocate for the arts in state legislature

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Register now! Learn how to effectively advocate for state support of the arts in the current legislative session with Indiana Arts Advocates. Sessions are tonight 5-5:30 p.m. (CST) and tomorrow Tuesday, Feb. 16 1-1:30 p.m. (CST). Register with this link: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLScVAmP6c68r8C…/viewform

Posted: Feb. 15, 2021

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The definitive list of the best Evansville artists and art created in 2020

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The definitive list of the best Evansville artists and art created in 2020

A collage of self portraits submitted to the Arts Council during a creative challenge during lockdown.
A collage of self portraits submitted to the Arts Council for a creative challenge during lockdown.

Here it is. The list you’ve all been waiting for — the indisputable, definitive list of the best Evansville artists and art created in 2020.

A diverse committee made up of me and only met to score and rank all artists who created pieces in 2020, from paintings to songs and everything in between, to determine what constitutes the best. This list is guaranteed to be more controversial than the updated Rolling Stone Top 500 Albums of All Time list, so I’m sorry if anyone is offended by its creation. Without further ado, here it is.

1. Every local artist who created something in 2020.

Yep, that’s it. That’s the list.

I know, it’s a complete and utter copout, but my heart goes out to all the local artists who created something in this discarded-face-mask-in-the-Lawndale-Commons-parking-lot of a year. To have faced the stress and trauma of a pandemic, to have lived in a time that so painfully cracked the facade hiding this country’s social issues and inequality, and to have taken that and created something — anything — is commendable.

Even those who didn’t create this year, whether it be because you couldn’t muster the physical or emotional energy to create, or for whatever reason, you still are great and are appreciated.

The Arts Council wasn’t able to do everything we planned to do this year. There weren’t as many exhibits as we planned. There were no concerts on the roof. We couldn’t bring people together for a shared art experience. But we still shared the work of more than 150 artists through our gallery and virtual exhibits. Next year, we’ll have more opportunities for artists and musicians to have their work experienced by the community.

In a year of grief and social isolation, we all turned to art. Without you, the world would be void of humanity. Thank you for creating in 2020. The Arts Council can’t wait to see what you do in 2021.

Posted Dec. 23, 2020

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Old National Bank wants proposals for two exciting murals in Downtown Evansville

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Old National Bank wants proposals for two exciting murals in Downtown Evansville

Old National Bank is looking for artists to add two new murals to their buildings Downtown Evansville.

The deadline to submit ideas is a month away. ONB is open to all ideas but there are a few restrictions.

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Work as a professional artist or part of an art/design team
• Have previously created public art, large-scale works, or outdoor projects
• Carry personal liability insurance for the on-site duration of the project
• Be willing to meet all contractual obligations and adhere to a strict deadline
• Live or work within 400 miles of Evansville, Indiana.

The mission is to “create a sense of excitement and civic pride in downtown Evansville by introducing new art projects on the exterior of Old National Bank buildings.”

Check out the two proposed spots and find out more below on how to submit your ideas.

ONSD building at 101 NW Fourth St. in Downtown Evansville
(the northeast wall facing Fifth Street)

Four-story red brick wall in Downtown Evansville, Indiana.

The mural will cover a large percentage of the painted brick wall facing the Fifth Street City Parking Garage. ONB will consider options that include painting the entire wall a new base color, and will consider artwork that encompasses some or all of the windows on that side.

ONB Hub at 123 Main St. in Downtown Evansville
(the southwest corner of the building)

Corner of three story building in Downtown Evansville.

The mural will wrap around the corner of the building, and could be as tall as all 3 floors, no wider than 15 feet in either direction.

The deadline submission is 4 p.m. (CST) Jan. 12, 2021.

Click here to view the entire RFP and details for how to submit proposals.

Click here for the ONB Mural RFP

Posted Dec. 4, 2020

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