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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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.
Non-Refundable Entry Fee
Members – FREE
Non-Members –$20
(one entry per artist)
Artist membership dues are $50 for a full year. Become a member online at https://www.artswin.org/members/
Awards and Juror
Third Place: $50
Second Place: $150
First Place: $300
The juror who decides awards for this exhibit will be announced later.
Guidelines/Requirements
How to Register and What to Expect
Calendar
(Email [email protected]; Mail to 212 Main Street, Evansville, IN, 47708)
(at the Arts Council, 212 Main Street)
October 26th, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., concert directly following
(at the Arts Council, 212 Main Street)
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.
Concept:
What makes you feel empowered?
Whether it is a quality about yourself that you’ve grown to love, someone in your life who lifts you up to your full potential, or anything else that represents your true inner magic, we want to see artistic representations of your empowerment!
Non-Refundable Entry Fee + Juror and Awards
Non-Refundable Entry Fee:
One entry for Arts Council Members – FREE
One entry for Not-Yet Arts Council Members – $20
Artist membership dues are $50 for a full 12 months of benefits.
Membership dues and registration fees can be paid by cash, check, or online at https://www.artswin.org/members/.
Juror and Awards:
This exhibit is not juried for inclusion, but for awards. The juror for Empowered will be announced at a later date.
The prizes for Empowered are:
• Third Place: $50
• Second Place: $150
• First Place: $300
Calendar:
Guidelines, Requirements, How to Register, and What to Expect
Guidelines and Requirements:
How to Register and What to Expect:
Register HERE:
Concept:
Young at Art, the Arts Council’s annual youth art exhibit, gives local young artists in grades K-8 the opportunity to display artwork in a professional gallery setting.
Each artist (grades K-8th) is allowed one 2D piece, or one 3D piece.
Work can be dropped off at 212 Main Street during the following times:
April 9th through 12th, from 10 am – 4 pm.
Teachers can submit up to ten 2D pieces and/or ten 3D pieces per school.
Teachers: please email [email protected] to make arrangements if you need help getting student artwork downtown.
Exhibit dates:
April 23rd through May 10th
Artists Reception:
Saturday, April 27th
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Open to all students in grades:
Kindergarten – 8th in any school district
Homeschoolers are welcome!
Drop artwork off at:
212 Main
Evansville, IN
April 9th through 12th from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Artwork pick up:
May 14th – 17th
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Next Steps: Fill out the registration form and turn it in with your student’s artwork during the drop off days and times at the Arts Council (212 Main Street in downtown Evansville). Make sure the artwork is labeled on the front of the piece with the student’s name, grade, and school (and title, media, and price if so desired). Then come celebrate the young artists during the casual open house reception on Saturday, April 27th from noon – 2 pm!
Please click the link below for the hard copy prospectus.
Check back soon for a link to an online registration form.
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
