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2025 Month for the Arts Benefitting the Arts Council


Share your love for art this February!

In 2024, the Arts Council launched the Month for the Arts, and it is that time again! We are so excited to spend the month of February celebrating local art and artists with you. Your support in 2024 allowed us to:

  • Host 10 fine art exhibits with 1,057 artist participants and 345 young artist participants
  • Hold 10 On the Roof Concerts featuring 60 performers and 18 bands
  • Provide 18,364 indviduals with arts experiences in the community
  • Award 12 Artist Advancement Grants supporting local artists’ careers
  • Invite families to the gallery for 5 early childhood Creative Exploration Days
  • Facilitate state arts investment through 10 Southwestern Indiana counties
  • Lead advocacy efforts for the inclusion of arts and culture in strategic community planning
  • And so much more!


We have an exciting year planned in 2025! Stay tuned for more news related to Arts Council programming. Help us keep our programs accessible to our community and DONATE: artswin.org/donate

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Thank you to these organizations that prioritize arts and cultural programming.


Work in Progress: “From Scratch”

February 25 @ 6:00 pm 7:30 pm

The Arts Council is hosting a new series of artistic conversations and workshops called “Work in Progress.” This event is a creative “Show & Tell” based on artwork from our exhibit “From Scratch: An Art Exhibit About Food.” 

If you would like to engage with local artists and learn about their process of creating, please join us for this free event!

Refreshments will be provided by local fresh food non-profit Urban Seeds.

Free

Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana

212 Main St
Evansville, IN 47708 United States
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From Scratch: An Art Exhibit About Food

January 21 @ 10:00 am February 27 @ 4:00 pm

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.

Free

Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana

212 Main St
Evansville, IN 47708 United States
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8123033178
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Small Business Saturday

November 30, 2024 @ 9:00 am 4:00 pm

The Arts Council is excited to be a part of Downtown Evansville’s Small Business Saturday! If you’re looking for holiday gifts for your loved ones, be sure to stop by the Arts Council gallery between 9am and 4pm on Saturday, November 30th.

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Did you know that 68¢ of every dollar spent at local shops and restaurants remains in our neighborhood?* Make a big impact by supporting your neighbors during Small Business Saturday. 

• FREE Shop Small bags, buttons, and maps will be distributed in front of 318 Main Street beginning at 10 AM (while quantities last)
• FREE Parking (Street Parking is not monitored on weekends.)

Thanks to a sponsorship from The Scout Guide Evansville, we will be giving away $500 in Downtown Evansville e-Gift Cards on Small Business Saturday. Shoppers who participate in our Shop Small Passport will be entered to win.

How it works:
When shoppers make a purchase at any of the 10 participating locations, they will receive a stamp on their passport from that business. Each stamp is one entry to win a gift card to a Downtown business. The more stamps a shopper receives on their passport, the more entries they will have to win Downtown Evansville e-Gift Cards. 

RETAILER HOURS AND SALES WILL VARY PER LOCATION.
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For sponsorship opportunities please contact:
[email protected]

*Small Business Economic Impact Study from American Express

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Support the 2025 On the Roof Concert Series!

From May through October, the Arts Council’s free On the Roof series features local musicians on our rooftop in an all ages setting! The Arts Council launched On The Roof in 2019. The project has provided free entertainment for thousands in Downtown Evansville and offered paid gigs to local musicians.

In 2024, our On the Roof concert series:

  • featured 21 bands
  • paid over 65 individual performers
  • brought over 1,000 guests to Main Street

Help us keep the 2025 On the Roof concert series free by texting OTR to 50155!

2024 Holiday Sale

November 13, 2024 @ 10:00 am December 20, 2024 @ 4:00 pm

Join us for our annual Holiday Sale! The annual exhibit transforms the Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery into a holiday gift shop. Find the perfect holiday gift by exploring hundreds of items crafted by local artists. Jewelry, paintings, prints, ceramics, and more!

Arts Council Holiday Sale Hours:

  • Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 4pm
  • Saturdays: 12pm – 4pm

Gallery Closures:

  • Thanksgiving, Thursday & Friday – 11/28 & 11/29
  • Winter Break – 12/23 – 1/3

Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana

212 Main St
Evansville, IN 47708 United States
+ Google Map
8123033178
View Venue Website
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