Showing posts with label ARTSPARK. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ARTSPARK. Show all posts

Friday, May 21, 2010

Indianapolis Art Center announces new exhibition opportunities

Indianapolis Art Center extends invitation for artist proposals

Gallery / ARTSPARK Exhibitions
Indianapolis Art Center Exhibitions Department is accepting proposals for the 2011-12 and 2012-13 exhibition seasons and for outdoor work for ARTSPARK.


Any artist 18 or older may submit a proposal to be considered for a solo or group exhibition by sending a complete artist's packet to Exhibits Dept. 820 E. 67th St. Indianapolis, IN 46220. Proposals will be accepted until December 31, 2010.

Please send a CD and include:
  • an artist statement
  • a resume or biography
  • 12-15 images of individual works (details may be included)
  • A list with title, media, size, and year completed for each image
  • support documents such as reviews of prior exhibitions
  • a detailed diagram of the proposed layout if it is an installation
  • videos of performance work may also be included as part of the packet.
In addition, please answer the two following questions:

The Indianapolis Art Center’s outreach department provides programming to underserved audiences through a variety of programs, educating and engaging the community in all aspects of the creative process. Would you volunteer any time to lead a workshop, provide a tour of your work to youth at the Art Center, or speak to youth at a community center about your career and artwork?

The Indianapolis Art Center has an extensive education program. Would you be interested in lecturing, leading a tour, or offering a workshop to coincide with your exhibition?

Priority will be given to artists living or working within 250 miles of Indianapolis, however, all proposals will be given equal consideration. All proposals collected during the year will be reviewed during March 2011 for the 2011-12 and 2012-13 seasons, and you will be notified about your status before the end of June 2011. Your work may be paired with that of other artists in a group exhibition. Proposal materials will not be returned unless the artist provides a SASE.

All works are insured while on site, and a small stipend may be available in curated exhibitions. For further information about the gallery sizes and contract terms, please contact Patrick Flaherty, Exhibitions, at PFlaherty@IndplsArtCenter.org or 317.255.2464, ext. 238.


Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Indianapolis Art Center to extend exhibition proposal deadline for 2011-12 season

Gallery / ARTSPARK Exhibitions

The Indianapolis Art Center Exhibitions Department is extending the deadline for accepting digital proposals for the 2011—12 exhibition season and for outdoor work for ARTSPARK.

Proposals will be accepted until February 28, 2010. Any artist may submit a proposal to be considered for a solo or group exhibition by sending a complete artist's packet to Exhibits Department, 820 E. 67th St. Indianapolis, IN 46220

Please send a CD and include:
  • an artist statement
  • a resume or biography
  • 12-15 images of individual works (details may be included)
  • A list with title, media, size, and year completed for each image
  • support documents such as reviews of prior exhibitions
  • a detailed diagram of the proposed layout if it is an installation
  • videotapes of performance work may also be included as part of the packet.

In addition, please answer the two following questions:
  1. The Indianapolis Art Center’s outreach department provides programming to    underserved audiences through a variety of programs, educating and engaging the community in all aspects of the creative process. Would you volunteer any time to lead a workshop, provide a tour of your work to youth at the Art Center, or speak to youth at a community center about your career and artwork?        
  2. The Indianapolis Art Center has an extensive education program. Would you be interested in lecturing, leading a tour, or offering a workshop to coincide with your exhibition?
Priority will be given to artists living or working within 250 miles of Indianapolis, however, all proposals will be given equal consideration. All proposals collected during the year will be reviewed during March 2010 for the 2011-12 season, and you will be notified about your status before the end of June 2010. Your work may be paired with that of other artists in a group exhibition. Proposal materials will not be returned unless the artist provides a SASE.

All works are insured while on site, and a small stipend may be available in curated exhibitions. For further information about the gallery sizes and contract terms, please contact Patrick Flaherty, Exhibitions, at PFlaherty@IndplsArtCenter.org or 317.255.2464, ext. 238.


Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Exhibition Opening and Joyce Sommers Retirement Reception

Sunday, June 28, 2009
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Opening Remarks and Toast at 2:30 pm

Indianapolis Art Center
820 E. 67th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 255-2464

Cost: Free

Please join us for a Sunday afternoon of celebration as we debut A Life in Art: Works by George Rickey, as well as honor the many milestones that Joyce A. Sommers has accomplished during her 33 years as Executive Director and President of the Indianapolis Art Center.

"One of my long-time dreams was to have Indiana native George Rickey's dynamic sculptures in our ARTSPARK and galleries. What a lovely parting gift for me." ~ Joyce Sommers

Activities during this special occasion include:
-Special presentation by George Rickey's son, Philip Rickey
-Exhibition opening featuring A Life in Art: Works by George Rickey and New Orleans Table: Paintings by Melissa Sarat
-Public retirement reception for Joyce A. Sommers
-Debuting Fanning the Flame, The Indianapolis Art Center's 75th Anniversary history book edition
-Complimentary beverages and light refreshments

Photo of Joyce by Matt Beuoy courtesy of NUVO

A Life in Art: Works by George Rickey

This exhibition features 40 of Rickey's artworks, including early portrait and still life paintings, Work Progress Administration (WPA) mural studies, small sculptures, late pastel floral studies, and models of his renowned kinetic sculptures. Many of the artworks have not been exhibited publicly before. Five additional medium sized sculptures are installed in the Indianapolis Art Center's 12-acre sculpture and creativity park, ARTSPARK. The exhibition is on loan from the George Rickey Foundation and the Estate of George Rickey.

Image: Chevron Theme by George Rickey. All RIckey Art copyright Estate of George Rickey/George Rickey Foundation/Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY.

The George Rickey exhibtion is presented by Jane Fortune and Robert R. Hesse and William L. Fortune and Joseph D. Blakley