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
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The Arts Council is hosting a new series of artistic conversations and workshops called Work in Progress. This series aims to engage artists with other artists and the community. Each session is based on the Arts Council’s rotating exhibits which include:
Keep your eye out for upcoming Work in Progress dates through our newsletter.
From Scratch is an art exhibit celebrating food in all its forms, whether as a source of joy, a cultural touchstone, or a symbol of shared experiences. We’re especially interested in works that portray growing, harvesting, cooking, or eating, exploring food’s connection to identity, tradition, indulgence, and even humor.
There will be a special award from Urban Seeds for artwork that highlights the beauty and significance of fresh, local ingredients and agriculture. Please review their website and check out the programs they offer. Local food is for everyone! If you wish to submit art, visit our Calls for Art page.
ARTSWIN’s Halloween-themed art exhibit
(All entries must be Pre-Registered)
Concept
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.
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.