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ArtReach Student, Latoya

Published February 20, 2012 Broad Ripple Village , Uncategorized Leave a Comment
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‘Art Helped Me Grow as a Person’

ArtReach Graduate talks about program’s impact

Latoya preps materials for a session of her SMART class

Latoya, 16, has been participating in the Art Center’s ArtReach program at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center every other Thursday night since she was 7 years old. Last year, she also participated in SMART (Supportive Mentoring through ART), a partnership between the Indianapolis Art Center and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana. She got a scholarship to continue in the program this year as a teacher’s assistant.

When did you develop an interest in art?

I started drawing when I was two, but I was drawing stick figures and trees that didn’t look like trees and cars that looked like some kind of airplane. Since I’ve gotten older and since I’ve been in Ms. Jude (Odell)’s outreach class at the Martin Luther King Center, I realize I’ve become a better artist because she’s helped me achieve a better perspective and I’ve seen myself as an artist ever since then.

How did you hear about the ArtReach program?

I found out about it because my grandma was in it (the Second Time Around program at Martin Luther King Community Center for grandparents raising their grandchildren) and she started taking me along with her. And ever since I started doing the program I kept bugging my grandma, ‘can I go with you?’ When I went I saw the best art teacher I ever had since I was a seven-year-old. Now I’m sixteen and I still will remember her even when she’s gone.

Latoya with Jude Odell, her ArtReach instructor for the past nine years

Why is Jude Odell such an important person in your life?

I’ve noticed that my way of thinking about art has changed because I used to think of art as just being a hobby that you can do. Now I think of art as even my career other than being a veterinarian. I found that art is not only a hobby, it’s a passion. Art is how I express myself. Most people express themselves by the way they dress or act; I express myself through art.

Art has made me feel that I am a person and not just a person that’s just here on the earth just to be here. I feel that I have a purpose now. Because before art, I felt not like a person. I was used to feeling…nothing. Art made me feel like a person because I could express myself through it.

You won the Outstanding Student award last year. Tell us about that.

That night (of the exhibition opening) I was surprised to hear my name. I was happy, too, because everyone was cheering for me. And that’s the kind of thing I don’t get. So I kind of feel happy from people cheering for me.

Has the ArtReach program changed you?

My grandma feels it has helped me grow as a person and being more outgoing and show people I’m not just a quiet person that can sit around and not be part of a crowd. It’s helped me to see that I’m an artist and not just a person who loves to do art. (It used to be that) I wouldn’t talk or anything. If there was a question, I’d probably say I don’t know, shrug my shoulders, shake my head. Now I can give a straightforward answer using my words, not shrugging my shoulders or shaking my head. I can say yes or no.

Anything you’d like people to know?

The Art Center here in Broad Ripple is a great place to come for all the kids that feel that they don’t have a place to go. It will show them that they matter in the world and through art they probably could show their real personality and who they are through art.

Jude Odell has been an instructor in the Indianapolis Art Center’s ArtReach program for 20 years. Since has taught hundreds of children throughout her career and established long-term relationships with some of them, like Latoya.

Jude Odell, Indianapolis Art Center ArtReach instructor for the past 20 years

How did you get started and why have you stayed?

(When) I started working in the program, I was selling my artwork full time and I felt I needed a balance in my life. I wanted to work with children and I began working when outreach was in public housing.

How did you meet Latoya?

When Latoya started coming to ArtReach, she was probably seven, maybe eight years old. I believe the Martin Luther King center at that point was the afterschool program and we met every week. She was young and she was very shy and quiet and hardly ever spoke. At that point, she was just newly living with her grandmother. She seemed afraid of the world at the time. But she always liked art. As she grew up, she started finding herself and blossoming.

How has the program changed over the 20 years?

ArtReach when I started was in public housing. And it was very very different. We did that for several years. And there was a time where I was the only ArtReach instructor. It was down for awhile. … I’ve been at different sites along the way. Each site has its own dynamics.

What do you see for the future of ArtReach?

I’m pretty happy with ArtReach the way it is running these days and the way it’s put together. It seems like it’s going into the right communities and presenting the right types of experiences for kids.

What do you like best about the Art Center’s ArtReach program?

I work with children all over the city in a lot of different programs. The ArtReach program is one in which I see the children week after week and I really develop strong bonds and relationships with them. The program I develop often is a response to the specific children, seeing what they need and where they’re going.

And we can do a variety of things. We have a longer period than they would in school so we can do bigger projects that take longer and (they can) get more wrapped up in it. I like to teach about really opening your eyes to a bigger world. So we do a lot of multicultural art. We also look at different artists and we talk about how they think and what their perspective is. So I like to broaden the children’s minds in terms of seeing life from different perspectives and different viewpoints and that helps them develop their own viewpoints and perspectives more.

What should people look for in the ArtReach exhibition beyond what’s on the wall?

There’s lots of learning and exploration of the world and yourself that goes on in these ArtReach classes. And experimenting with materials and learning about themselves and interaction with the teacher and the subjects and each other. And we bring just a small token of that to put on the wall. And it’s just a little piece of the ArtReach program going on in the city.

Any additional thoughts?

The two sites I’m at with ArtReach now…with Martin Luther King, I’ve been there maybe 12 years, Coburn Place six years…and I enjoy developing relationships with staff, the children and sometimes the parents and grandparents. Each site is different and has its own characteristic and its own needs. It’s very interesting to make connections with different sites. They are all unique.

SUPER Volunteer

Published November 18, 2011 Around Town Leave a Comment
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It’s less than 79 days until kickoff to Indianapolis’ debut in the national spotlight as the site for Super Bowl XLVI. Pam Rosenberg, the Art Center’s Director of Operations, was one of the 8,000 volunteers selected from among the 13,000 who applied. We asked Pam to share her experiences in a series of blogs.

Becoming a SUPER volunteer

As soon as it was announced that Indianapolis had been awarded the 2012 Super Bowl, I knew that I was interested in volunteering. Along with travel, volunteering around the community is something my husband Larry and I love to do (and we are raising our daughter to do, as well). As a breast cancer survivor, the Komen Race for the Cure is always on our calendar (April 21 in 2012!). The Super Bowl not only showcases our community, we’d be meeting people from all over the country and the world, kind of combining our two hobbies. It was too good to pass up.

Although our volunteer experience has only just begun, it has already been fascinating. We were introduced to plans for the Super Bowl at a volunteer kickoff at Conseco Fieldhouse in September, complete with celebrities and entertainment. You could feel the excitement starting to build.

Last Friday, I took the online Super Service training course so that I and the other 7,999 volunteers will be up to speed on how to provide Super Service. It covered general information about Indianapolis, our hotels, restaurants and attractions, details about the Super Bowl and logistics, plus some general safety information. I’m practicing saying “Have a Super day!” and responding “It’s my pleasure” to people who thank me for stuff. Also, I liked the concept of the 20:12 rule—we are supposed to make eye contact with people within 20 ft. and greet them within 12 ft.

The next step is coming in December, when we all attend in-person training sessions.

It is exciting to be a part of such a huge civic effort.  Even though the volunteer slots are filled, there are still ways for everyone in Indianapolis to get involved.  One way close to my heart is the Indy’s Super Cure Initiative. I know how important it is to support research into the causes and treatments for all types of cancer. I urge all women to consider donating tissue to the world’s only breast tissue bank. Donating is easy and actually fun – there was a free smoothie bar and great “swag bags” when I donated! Here’s the link to donate tissue https://komentissuebank.iu.edu/donation?action=welcome . Or you can always donate by texting CURE to 27722 to donate $10 to the Komen Tissue Bank.

I hope you’ll check back to the Art Center blog in the coming weeks — I’ll be updating my experiences throughout the volunteer process and hopefully giving everyone a taste of what it is like to be part of such a huge event. And, as I learned to say in my training, Have a Super Day!

Student Show Features Youth Artists

Published February 22, 2011 Classes/Workshops , Events , Exhibits Leave a Comment
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In addition to showcasing the work of the Indianapolis Art Center’s Adult students (ages 18+), we have a thriving youth and teen program as well. Students ages 4-18 who have taken classes, workshops or participated in our Spring Break and Summer Art Camps were invited to submit work for the show. The perk here is that all youth work is accepted. Because of this, the role of the youth division juror is to choose the award winners.

Gregory Dugdale, The Knit (age 16)

Each year a new juror is chosen to ensure a fresh take on what receives merit. Jurors can range from artists to arts professionals and collectors.

About this year’s Youth Division Juror, Travis DiNicola

Travis DiNicola is the Executive Director of Indy Reads, a non-profit organization which provides free tutoring programs for functionally illiterate adults in Central Indiana. Travis is also co-host and producer of WFYI Public Radio’s “The Art of the Matter,” heard weekly on 90.1FM. Before joining Indy Reads, Travis was the Director of Public Relations for Young Audiences of Indiana.

Orginally from Pennsylvania, Travis received his BA in Theatre and Dance and a MS in Art Eduation from Penn State University. He has worked as an actor, dancer, performance artist and writer. Awards received include a Creative Renewal Fellowship, an Indiana Individual Artist Award, WFYI’s Community Volunteer Award, Broad Ripple Art Fair Volunteer of the Year Award, the IBJ’s Forty Under 40, and he was a finalist in the 2009 Junior Achievement of Central Indiana’s Best & Brightest awards. He is currently a Vice Chair on the Lacy Leadership Association Board of Directors. Travis is married to Elizabeth Garber, owner of The Best Chocolate in Town (yum!).

Keve Cohen, Mom & Me

Award Juror’s Statement:

Congratulations to all the talented young students who entered the Art Center’s Annual Student Show! I thank you for the opportunity to be the juror for the Youth Division. There is a great deal of talent and creativity represented by the works submitted. And, what a variety of subjects and materials! Paintings, drawings, photographs, clay, glass, metal, and video as well. All the artists, and their instructors, deserve to be very proud of their work. With the difficult task of choosing work to recognized with an award I try to consider equally the artist’s creative vision and the skill used in executing the work. In the end, every work selected is on that I would be delighted to display in my own home.

It is my hope that all of the young artists who participated, whether they won an award this year or not, will be encouraged and inspired by this show to continue their work as artists. Your vision of the world is worth sharing.

Anna Eppert, Alternate Reality (age 16)

More to Love

Published February 16, 2011 Events Leave a Comment
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With Valentine’s Day only a few days ago, I know some of you out there are newly engaged (it’s a given). Now that you’ve put a ring on it, you’re about to bombarded with all the usual questions…how do you tell your friends and family? When’s the wedding? Chicken or beef? What about the location?

The Indianapolis Art Center would like to help you out with that last one…

Photo Credit: Larry Gindhart

From the Ruth Lilly Library to the Churchman-Fehsenfeld Gallery, and no matter the season, the Art Center has a variety of unique places to say your “I dos”.

ArtsPark is a popular location with romantic spots in the gardens, along the White River and cozied between some of the Art Center’s iconic sculptures.

Space is available for your wedding, reception or both!

We’re not just about weddings either – the Art Center is the perfect place for other types of parties, meetings and more.

In addition to providing knock-out space, our ever-evolving exclusive caterer list features Indianapolis’ best.

Contact us to schedule an appointment with our Events Director at 317.255.2464 ext. 249 or feel free to take a self-guided tour through our building and grounds to get a feel for the space.

73rd Annual Student Show Opens

Published February 14, 2011 Events , Exhibits Leave a Comment
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About the Student Show

Students who are currently Art Center members and have taken a class in the last two years are eligible to enter our juried Student Show. For many this show is a great way to try out a professional competition and learn a bit more about the process.

Two jurors are selected to make selections and choose awards based on their own tastes. Each year new jurors are chosen and the exhibition can vary widely from year to year. Jurors can range from artists to arts professional and collectors.

Congrats to all who entered, whether accepted or not.

About the Jurors

Jeremy Efroymson is the Executive Director of the Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art. He also developed the Harrison Center for the Arts and is the former owner of Efroymson Martin Gallery in Fountain Square. Jeremy is the curator of the Efroymson Contemporary Arts Fellowship – five $20,000 awards to regional artists which have currently been awarded for the sixth time.

Jeremy considers himself an art collector and benefactor. He is on the Board of Directors of Big Car and the Herron Advisory Board, as well as Earth House Board. His family has also been long-time supporters of the Indianapolis Art Center- and, he’s taken several classes here.

Shannon Linker is currently the Director of Artists Services and Gallery 924 for the Arts Council of Indianapolis. She has been with the Council for eight years. Along with curating and managing the Council’s new gallery space, Shannon serves the local professional artists community by by creating programs and services intended to help build their careers. Programs such as the on-line artist database, the weekly Artist Opportunities E-newsletter and artist professional development workshop series are key aspects of her role at the Council.

Shannon has taught Art Appreciation at Ivy Tech Community College for six years and currently serves on the advisory board for IDADA (Indianapolis Downtown Artists and Dealers Association). She holds a BFA in Art History from the University of North Texas and a MA in Art History from Texas Woman’s University.

Juror’s Statements

In a normal, non-ice event, year a perk of entering the Student Show is a chance to follow along with a Juror Walk-Through. However, Ice-mageddon 2011 threw a wrench in those plans. The Exhibitions team made the difficult decision to cancel the walk-through in favor of allowing a few more hours for students to deliver their work.

In lieu of the walk through, we asked the jurors to provide a brief statement on their impressions as they juried this year’s show:

Jeremy Efroymson

It was an honor to by a juror for the Indianapolis Art Center Student Show. There was a lot of excellent work and it was difficult to make decisions as to what work would be in the show. When I look at art I evaluate based upon the quality of the craft and workmanship of a piece and I look to see if it has an original concept. There are clearly many technically proficient artists who submitted pieces to the show.

I was impressed by the overall quality that was represented. I was especially impressed by the wood work and furniture. The jewelry and wood working was also very strong. From the level of artwork presented I can tell that the level of instruction at the Indianapolis Art Center is high.

Shannon Linker

It was an honor to serve as a juror for the Art Center’s Annual Student Show this year. I was amazed by the vast variety of styles and media including some very challenging techniques. Upon entering each room I was struck by how truely unique individuals have chosen to make the Art Center and the act of making art an important part of their lives. This show confirms and celebrates the truely important role the Art Center plays in our community.

Choosing this year’s show was not an easy task or one that we took lightly. My fellow juror and I engaged in several discussions regarding technique, concept, vision, potential, and more over the course of the selection process. We felt the works best suited for the show were pieces that equally expressed the vision of the artist and the quality of the craftsmanship. A special highlight of the show is certainly the furniture. We found the furniture and all of the woodworking to be exceptional and worthy of high praise.

Thank you to all the artists who submitted their work and to the Art Center and its talented staff for pulling together such a meaningful program and what I’m sure will be a wonderful exhibition.

The Annual Student Show opened with a reception and awards ceremony on Friday, February 11. The exhibit continues throughout the building until April 10.

Artwork Presentation Basics, Part 4

Published January 28, 2011 Exhibits Leave a Comment
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I think we’re good on all the “DOs” of presenting your artwork in the best possible way for galleries and competitions. Now it’s time to get negative. Here are some “DON’Ts” (or, “How to Keep Your Curator Happy”).

The following items are not recommended for gallery exhibits:

- Saw tooth or notched hangers. The nails that attach them to the frame will frequently pull out while the piece is on the wall.

- Toothed hardware that hammers into the frame. These are rarely secure enough.

- “Glare-free” glass. This type of glass makes the artwork look distorted if viewed from any angle except straight ahead.

- Adhesive-backed hanging devices. Many hardware stores carry this kind of picture hanging hardware, and sometimes the adhesive does not hold. Also, if the hanger is not adhered in the correct place, the work will not hang straight.

- Elaborately styled gold frames for contemporary artwork. This type of framing may be appropriate for a period painting, but please try to coordinate the period of the frame to the style of the painting.

- Duct tape of electrical tape to create a frame around the edge of a painting. The tape will eventually lose it’s adhesive quality and will start to peel off of the artwork. In addition, the tape is not archival.

- Inexpensive diploma frames, poster frames or “free-standing” frames (with the attached wingback stand). Although inexpensive, these frames tend to be unstable in their design design, and hang incorrectly, possibly causing the picture to fall off the wall.

- Colored metal frames – including white, and rich wood finishes. Colored mattes (with the exception of black or possibly gray). Artworks in colored mattes and frames might look great in your home, but they detract from the work itself. Although these may be nice as decorator frames, the focus in the gallery setting should be on the artwork and not on the matting/framing.

- Black matte with a black frame. The contrast of most galleries walls with dark combinations of mattes and frames is too great.

- More than one matte per artwork. Avoid multiple mattes for galleries/exhibitions.

- Mattes with cutouts, appliques or other designs. These mattes tend  to distract from the artwork. Exception: Oval or round mattes may be used if the artwork absolutely demands it. However, the shapes shoudl be spandrel-cut (i.e. the center is oval or round but the matte edges are square or rectangular) and placed in a square/rectangular frame.

Keep in mind that these presentation guidelines (parts 1-4) were developed by the Exhibitions Team at the Indianapolis Art Center and are pretty standard for most galleries. Other galleries may have different rules and you should certainly check with them if you’re not sure.

Remember, the Indianapolis Art Center is accepting work for the 2011 Annual Student Show February 3-5. Click here for rules, dates and entry information. 

If you didn’t find the answer you were looking for in this series, leave me a comment and I’ll dig it up for you!

Happy framing!

KO

Artwork Presentation Basics, Part 3

Published January 27, 2011 Exhibits Leave a Comment
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We’ve covered works on canvas and works meant for a pedestal, now it’s time to get into the nitty-gritty of 2-D presentation. Matting, glazing and choosing the right frame can make or break a piece. Galleries want to see the work, not the frame. As I mentioned on Tuesday, the presentation of the work you hang in your home can vary from that of what’s desired by a gallery. When figuring out what will work at home, go wild if that’s your thing.

Matting

What should be matted? Works on paper including printmaking, drawings, photographs, and digital prints. All works on paper should be matted or mounted on acid-free (archival) matte board. When choosing a matte, galleries prefer the color to be white, off-white or cream.

When placing artwork in a matte, the piece may “float” within the matte’s edges or the matte may be beveled against the edge of the artwork. The matte width should be proportional to the size of the work, but is seldom narrower than two inches. Don’t be shy about using a wide matte. Many tiny artworks look great in a 4 inch matte. At the discretion of the artist, a matte may be “weighted” – slightly wider at the bottom (a nice border is 3 inches on the top and sides and 4 inches at the bottom).

Glazing: Glass or Plexiglass?

When choosing a glazing material consider the medium and the size of the artwork. Plexiglass is lighter in weight than glass. For works sized between 24-30 inches, use 1/8 inch Plexiglass. For larger works sized between 40-42 inches, use thicker Plexiglass (depending on the proportions).

IMPORTANT: Pastels and charcoals must be framed using glass because Plexiglass produces a static electricity charge which attracts the drawing materials away from the support, despite the use of fixatives, creating a cloudy effect on the Plexiglass. When glazing pastels, allow for a space at least 2 mattes thick between the artwork and glazing materials.

Choosing a Frame

When choosing a frame, consider the subject matter and style of the painting, drawing or print. Also, consider the scale of the frame to the painting. The frame should compliment but not overwhelm an artwork. Wooden, and not metal, frames are strongly recommended for paintings.

Choose a quality frame for matted works. Frames in natural, light colored wood finishes work well in a contemporary gallery setting. Also acceptable are “Nielson”-type or other metal frames that are silver, gold or black in color (a shiny finish is preferred to the brush finish). The color on the black metal frames does tend to chip off, but if chips are small, they may be touched up with a black permenant marker.

To keep very large or heavy works from bowing, use a wider frame and thicker gauge of metal, otherwise the glazing material will pop out and cause damage to the work itself. If the artwork wants to “torque” and bend, they include a structural support crosswise to the hanging device. Another option is to add a piece of 1/8 inch masonite behind the work to support the frame’s structure.

Wiring and Finishing

Appropriate wiring is a big deal! Securely attach a wire to the frame or backside of the artwork (whichever is more secure) with either screw eyes of mirror hooks. Place wire holders approximately one-third of the way down from the top of the piece. The wire’s length, when grabbed in the center and as it holds the weight of the work, should come halfway between the wire hangers and the top of the piece.

For wooden frames, use either screw eyes or mirror hooks. Attach screw eyes parallel to the back of the work so they do not poke outwards and prevent work from hanging flush to the wall.

Metal-section frames provide a channel. Attach wire holders that slide into the channel and screw down, not the type that holds in place via tension. The tension sometimes releases during the exhibition.

For large, heavy works,  securely attach larger mirror hooks or D-rings at appropriate height (one-third from top) on backside of the frame. Make sure the D-rings are a the same height so the piece will hang level. In most cases, saw-toothed hangers are STRONGLY discouraged, especially for large, heavy pieces.

That’s it! You’re ready to present your work to a gallery- but wait, there’s more! There is all manner of hanging widgits and devices that promise to make framing, wiring and hanging your work easier – not all work and many are frowned upon by galleries. Check back tomorrow for a list of “don’ts” (or, “how not to make your curator mad”)

New Year’s Resolutions

Published January 12, 2011 Events , Exhibits Leave a Comment
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From Indianapolis Art Center President and CEO, Carter Wolf.

I have always felt a New Year’s resolution was just another way of disappointing yourself when you did not make it come to fruition. You know: losing 15 pounds or exercising five days a week. However when I think of resolutions as goals and objectives they make more sense and attaching action steps gives them a much better chance of success; oh and keeping them written down doesn’t hurt either. Okay here we go; five 2011 resolutions for the Art Center.

1. Customer Service: We have made much headway in how we deliver service to our students and members such as easy online registration for classes. Restructuring staff alignment to better coordinate the front desk, events and marketing efforts will help to give clearer, more accurate information to anyone calling or walking in the door. Good service and information up front can go a long way to keeping people happy.

2. Space for classes and new technology: Thanks to a generous gift by Norm Levine we are replacing old equipment and exhaust systems in the Moxley Glass Studio. Additional plans to improve programs like ceramics and sculpture and grow digital arts will improve program delivery and create new opportunities for students.

3. Careful growth of events: With so much good about the Art Fair and ArtSparkle we will find improvements to enhance the experience and yet not reduce the wonderful arts core that have made them so much fun.

4. A gathering place for artists: For many students and artists, coming here means attending classes or working in studio. Other opportunities like exhibit openings create space for artists and families to gather. We will look to expand opportunities for them to just hang out and build relationships and enhance the “community” of art. Coffee or wine anyone?

5. Faculty and staff: After a year or two of economic and leadership changes we will look for ways to nurture and enhance the experience of our faculty and staff as well as our “customers.” Without them we would be just an empty building. They are the ones who bring so much to the community.

-Carter

Annual Student Show Just Around the Corner

Published January 11, 2011 Events , Exhibits Leave a Comment
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 CALL FOR ENTRIES!

It’s that time of year again. February brings the Art Center’s Annual Student Show, now in its 73rd year (!), where we showcase the work done by our students - and we have some pretty talented people roaming these halls.

Images L to R: Alice Lee; Lisa VanMeter; Martin Friedman; Shelby Bertsch- 2010 Winners

Art Center students, ages 4 to adult and of all skill levels are invited to enter this year’s juried competition and exhibition. But as with any competition, there are some rules. I’ll go over some of the basics here, but for every iota of info please visit our Student Show website.

To be considered for the show, artwork must be delivered to the Art Center on Thursday, February 3 (9am-8pm), Friday, February 4 (9am-8pm), or Saturday, February 5 (8am-12pm). No late entries will be accepted as the jury process begins right away on Saturday.

Then there’s the money. In the Youth Division it’s $5 for up to two artworks. For the Adult Divisions, it’s $25 for up to two artworks with each additional entry being $5 each.

So who’s eligible?

  • Art Center students – adult and youth – creating at all levels who have taken at least one class or workshop at the Art Center since August 1, 2008. Please note: Students who are also Art Center faculty are not eligible to enter.
  • Students who have participated in art classes taught through the Art Center’s ArtReach program, St. Vincent New Hope Program, or Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired program since August 1, 2008.
  • Indianapolis Art Center studio monitors who have monitored since December 1, 2008.
  • You must be a current Art Center member! If you’re not sure of your membership status, give us a call or e-mail us, or we can get you set up when you deliver your work.

Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced, Professional…how do I choose? Visit our Student Show site for info on where you fit in. Entering in the Youth Division (ages 4-17)? All Youth entries are accepted!

How do the jurors make their picks? Entrants in the adult divisions are invited to stay and hear the juror’s comments about their process during a walk-through following the selection of artwork and awards from about 3:30-5pm. Please note: No awards will be announced during or after the walk-through. You’ll have to wait for the awards ceremony for that.

Juror Walk-Through (2010)

And yes, there are awards! Possible awards include cash awards, gift certificates to local and regional art-related businesses, art supplies and, of course, solo and group exhibits at the Art Center for the Best of Show and Best of Division winners. How sweet is that?

The Annual Student Show Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony will be on Friday, February 11, 6-8pm, with the ceremony taking place at 6:45pm. The exhibit runs through Sunday, April 10.

For more information (oh yes, there’s more) and the official entry form, visit our site.

Good luck!

Kate

Photo Credits: Anya Aslanova & Kate Oberreich/Indianapolis Art Center

Basile Studio Shop Spotlight: Sara B. Jewelry & Metalsmithing

Published December 21, 2010 Basile Studio Shop 1 Comment
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With the holiday season in full swing and the new Basile Studio Shop at the Indianapolis Art Center hopping there hasn’t been much time to launch our new series of blog posts – The Basile Studio Shop Spotlight. So today’s the day!

I’m kicking off our first Spotlight with jewelry artist Sara Biniecki of Sara B. Jewelry & Metalsmithing. I met Sara a few years ago through mutual friends and was instantly taken with the amazing jewelry she was wearing. I come to find that not only are they her own creations but that she’s also a student and monitor in the Art Center’s Metalsmithing department. How we didn’t cross paths sooner is beyond me. When I got the chance to coordinate the Shop, I knew I had to bring her in!

Sara describes her jewelry as natural yet modern with a bit of raw earthiness and asymmetry. Working in silver and with natural stones, found pebbles, beach glass and stones as well as raw minerals and fossilized sea creatures, her work is mostly made up of one of a kind pieces with some items in limited production.

Since re-opening our doors about 6 weeks ago, Sara’s work has been flying out the door (I’ve re-ordered from her three times!). These little lovlies range in price from $35-$240. 

Remember, the Shop is open through Thursday, noon-6pm, and Christmas Eve, noon-4pm, for all your last minute holiday shopping needs.

–Kate

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