Jeff and Joani Rothenberg, With a Little Help From Their Friends: A Multimedia Experience

Indianapolis Art Center's Dr. Jeff and Joani Rothenberg, Lisa Pelo-McNiece, Matt Kenyon and more will exhibit a group show at the Cultural Arts Gallery at IUPUI through July 30.

Works by Jeffrey and Joani Rothenberg will be featured prominently in a group show that they organized at the Cultural Arts Gallery at IUPUI. He works with glass, and she is a painter. - Frank Espich / The Star

» What: An exhibition featuring the works of Dr. Jeffrey and Joani Rothenberg, Cathy Kravitz, Matt Kenyon, Suzy Friedman, Howard Friedman, Lisa F. Pelo-McNiece, Marianne Glick, Irwin Labin, Bruce Loewenthal, Arieh Shaked, Brian Moore and Jeff Greenberg.
» When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday through July 30. An opening reception will be held from noon to 2 p.m. July 8.
» Where: The Cultural Arts Gallery at IUPUI, 420 University Blvd., Suite 240.
» Tickets: Free admission. For more information, call (317) 274-7514 or visit www.iupui.edu/~cagcc/.

Joani Rothenberg's "Abstract Fall II" (acrylic on canvas) will be part of the IUPUI exhibit. - Frank Espich / The Star

Excerpt from Indianapolis Star Article / Mary Lee Pappas: 

Painter and illustrator Joani Rothenberg has worked as an art therapist for 20 years. But 12 years ago, after what had been a stressful week on the job for her husband, she enrolled him in a glass-blowing class at the Indianapolis Art Center.

"It was an escape," said Dr. Jeffrey Rothenberg about his venture into the art world. "No one could get hurt but me; it wasn't life and death. It wasn't a form of expression; it was something outside of what I do for a living."

Since then, it has become an avocation.

"And as you can tell, I've gone crazy," said the vice chairman of obstetrics and gynecology and faculty president of the School of Medicine at Indiana University, who created 140 pieces for a recent Kinsey Institute fundraiser in Manhattan and makes free-hand, blown and cast pieces, many of which he donates to charitable causes.

Together, the Rothenbergs are displaying their artistic talents in "Jeff and Joani Rothenberg, With a Little Help From Their Friends: A Multimedia Experience," an exhibit at the Cultural Art Gallery at Indiana University Purdue University-Indianapolis. In addition to works by the Rothenbergs, the exhibit also includes furniture, photography and other media by several of their artist friends.

Rothenberg creates glass art that often reflects his work as a physician.

See the complete IndyStar article by Mary Lee Pappas here

Huge Studio's Garage Sale: June 24-26

Blice Edwards from Studio D340 Art Glass studio is having our final HUGE STUDIO'S GARAGE SALE at our home in Meridian Hills June 24, 25, 26 from 8am to 3pm (PLEASE NO EARLY BIRDS)

We will have items from both of our studios, home, as well as the past 25 years of our existence.Time to de-clutter and downsize. I still have sheet glass, glass rods, tools, molds, molding plasters, art books, supplies, paints..etc, etc, etc. ALL MUST GO. Its amazing what 2 artists can collect and accumulate over 25 years..

Our address:  7570 Holliday Drive East  46260.. cross streets are 75th  & Meridian.

CHRIS BLICE
FOUNDING PARTNER/PROJECT MGR
STUDIO: 317.259.4308
MOBILE: 317.698.3769
FAX: 317.475.1245CHRISTOPHER@BLICEEDWARDS.COM
WWW.BLICEEDWARDS.COM

National Opportunity: Alexandria Film Festival

Alexandria Film Festival Seeks Entries
Dates: November 4-7

Early Bird Deadline: July 15

Regular Deadline: August 1

Late Deadline: August 15



$1,000 in prize money to be awarded to the top films

The fourth annual Alexandria Film Festival is soliciting entries from U.S. and international filmmakers.  Three cash prizes will be awarded to top films at the Festival: Best of Show ($500), Jury Prize ($300) and Audience Award ($200).

Accepted film genres include narrative features, documentaries, shorts, and animation. 


Entry Fees: Regular fees are $35 for feature-length films and $25 for shorts. Discounts are available for those entered by the Early Bird Deadline and late fees apply to those entered by the Late Deadline.

The Film Festival will again partner with Withoutabox, the film industry's premiere online service platform, to accept online film submissions. To submit films online, please visit www.withoutabox.com/login/7816. All online submissions will receive an entry fee discount.

This year's Festival is led by Pat Miller, Chair of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. "Last year's Festival attracted 158 film submissions from 14 countries," said Miller.  "This year, we will be involving a larger panel of judges to include previous attendees, film enthusiasts, filmmakers and film and video professionals.  Not only will this provide us with critical input, it will broaden our support base."

The Alexandria Film Festival is sponsored by the Alexandria Commission for the Arts and the Office of the Arts. 

For more information or to obtain entry forms and submission guidelines, visitwww.alexandriafilm.org. For additional questions, contact the Alexandria Commission for the Arts at 703-746-5588 or aca@alexandriava.gov.

Upcoming Local Opportunities: June-October

"Made for Each Other"- Arts as Engagement Workshop

Dates: June 22 and 24 (6-8 p.m.)

Deadline: Space is limited

Jim Walker, community art coordinator at Big Car (www.bigcar.org) and artist on the Made for Each Other (www.made4.org) project,  will lead a free two-night workshop on social practice art at the Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center (1802 N. Illinois St.) on June 22 and June 24 (Tuesday and Thursday) from 6-8 p.m.

In this workshop, participants will talk about and experience great ways to build community and improve their city by engaging and involving neighbors in creative activities. All will certainly accomplish one of the common goals of social practice art -- getting to know each other better.

Space is limited, reserve your spot today by calling Nita McCormick at INRC at 920-0330, ext. 100 or namccormick@inrc.org.

Stutz Studio Residency 

Application Deadline: June 25

The deadline to apply for a Stutz Residency is next Friday, June 25 and all the details and how-to's are atwww.stutzartists.com/residency.html. Mailed in applications are encouraged. For more information, call (503.6420, M-Th 10-5) or e-mail (kate@kateoberreich.com).

It's a great opportunity for emerging artists to experience studio life for a year.

If you have any questions about the Residency, the application and voting process, please contact kate@kateoberreich.com.

Numa Arts and Cultural Event Seeks Artists

Date: September 18

Deadline: July 30

Artists are invited to submit an application to display works of art at the third annual, Numa Arts and Cultural Event located at North Union and Penn Streets, near Westfield City Hall, in Westfield, Indiana, from noon to 10 p.m., Saturday, September 18, 2010. Artist exhibit open noon-7 p.m. Approximately 35 artists will participate this year, alongside music, performance art, a chili cook-off, children's activities, and upscale food and drink. Artist selection is made by a jury of professional artists, gallery owners, and committee members.

Each artist desiring to display at Numa Arts and Cultural Event must submit a separate application.
*    All artwork must be originally conceived and created by the artist. Prints or duplicates of original work are acceptable.
No mass manufactured or imported goods will be allowed for exhibit or sale. All artists are subject to immediate tear
down if not compliant to this rule.
*    Each artist is responsible for their own set up and tear down. Art exhibit open noon to 7 p.m.
*    In no way is the Numa committee, volunteers or the City of Westfield responsible for any damages to the artist's goods. Your properties must be insured to participate in Numa 2010.

The deadline for entries is July 30, 2010. Early entries, however, have greater opportunity for pre-event publicity in the media. You are encouraged to begin the jury process early. Accepted entries will be notified within two weeks of receipt. Exhibit space fees are due to DWNA within in 10 days of acceptance.

Submit Entries and Jury Fees to:

Downtown Westfield Neighborhood Association Numa Arts Coordinator 301 S. Union Westfield, IN 46074
Checks payable to DWNA (Downtown Westfield Neighborhood Association). Place "Numa Artist" on the memo line. For more information: www.dwna.org or call 317-867-2880.

Numa is named for the second king of Rome, who was celebrated for his love of arts, peace, natural wisdom and piety.

Zionsville Autumn Artscape Seeks Artists for Second Annual Art Fair

Date: October 9 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Deadline: July 30

The Zionsville Autumn Artscape is pleased to offer regional artists an opportunity to showcase their work in a historic setting.  It also provides the public an opportunity to meet artists and view and purchase original art in a variety of mediums.

Images: Artists are requested to submit three images of their work plus one booth shot to Ray Cortopassi, Executive Director, Zionsville Chamber of Commerce, by July 30, 2010. You may mail these images on CD to the Chamber office at 135 South Elm Street, Zionsville IN 46077, or email high-resolution images to the Chamber at info@zionsvillechamber.org. Please put "Zionsville Autumn Artscape" in the subject line.

Images should be consistent in style and quality with the art that will be exhibited at the Autumn Artscape. Do not include the artist/business/studio name in the images.

Booth Fee:  $50.00. Please include your check with your application, made out to Zionsville Chamber of Commerce. Your check will be cashed upon your acceptance into the fair.

Eligibility:  All work displayed must be made by the accepted exhibitor and must be original. Artists may display only work in the medium in which they juried. The Zionsville Autumn Artscape reserves the right to refuse exhibition of work not consistent with submitted images and application rules or guidelines.

Booths:  Booth space is 10 x 10 feet, located on pavement at the newly landscaped corner of Main Street and Pine Street. Artists must be able to provide a white tent (weighted, not staked) and be prepared for inclement weather.

The 64th Annual Irvington Halloween Festival
Event Date: October 23-30

Deadline: August 6

The Historic Irvington Community Council (HICC) requests proposals for a poster to commemorate the 64th annual Historic Irvington Halloween Festival (IHF).
The Irvington Halloween Festival is a family event that has been a part of Irvington for over 60 years and is centered around the children of Irvington. This week-long festival / fundraiser is hosted by the HICC. The HICC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that works to improve the quality of life for all Irvington residents and businesses.  The Halloween Festival and its associated events more than 10,000 people each year. This year's festival will include haunted ghost tours, The Slightly Haunted Puppet Show, Halloween themed children's movies, a house decorating contest, and more. The week of festivities concludes on Saturday October 30 festival that features, a parade, over 130 vendors, a costume contest, live music, games, crafts and other entertainment.
The poster should represent and reflect the spirit and essence of this event. The 2010 Irvington Halloween Festival runs from October 23rd through the 30th. Final art and entry forms are due by Friday, Aug 6th, 2010, at 6 PM and may be dropped off at the Irvington  Branch Library.  Artists will be notified contest results by Friday August 13, 2010.

For a complete listing of the official rules and guidelines for the contest please visit:

http://tinyurl.com/23g5umm OR www.irvingtonart.org
For more information about the festival please visit this link: http://irvingtonhalloweenfestival.blogspot.com/

ARTI Award Nominations Now Accepted

Arts Council of Indianapolis presents ARTI Awards - Nominations Now Accepted

Deadline: Friday, August 20

 The ARTI Awards, presented annually at the Arts Council's Start with Art event, are a celebration and commemoration of outstanding support of the arts in our community and a perfect way to publicly recognize this outstanding support.  At www.indyarts.org, you will find a nomination form for your use.

Additionally, the Artful Impact ARTI Award will be presented to a company, individual, event, or activity in the past 12 months that had a significant and long-lasting impact on the arts in Indianapolis.  Where the other three categories are designed to recognize life-long support of the arts, the Artful Impact award recognizes and honors something truly remarkable in the arts in the past year. 

Through their generous donation of time, talent, and financial resources, ARTI Award winners increase awareness of the arts for the benefit of our city. Last year's recipients included:

Corporate: Duke Energy (nominated by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra )
Small Business: Varnau Creative Group (nominated by Clowes Memorial Hall)
Volunteer/Patron: Eugene & Marilyn Glick (nominated by the Central Indiana Community Foundation and the Indiana Historical Society)
Artful Impact ARTI: Indianapolis Airport Authority's public art program at the Indianapolis International Airport

This year's Start with Art luncheon is set for Friday, September 3rd at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown.  Details about this kick-off celebration for the new arts season are forthcoming.  You can purchase tickets and buy tables online beginning next week at www.indyarts.org.


Arts Council of Indianapolis
924 N. Pennsylvania Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1021
phone: 317.631.3301     fax: 317.624.0246     web: www.indyarts.org

Extended Deadline! El Día de los Muertos / The Day of the Dead 2010

Call For Entries

Tenth Annual Exhibition, Workshops and Celebration!

Dear Artist and Collaborator: Thank you very much for your interest in the Indianapolis Art Center’s ninth annual El Día de los Muertos/The Day of the Dead programs. We are glad you want to be a part of our exhibition of altars and shrines, workshops and celebration.
Please review the information about the traditional Mexican celebration of The Day of the Dead holiday, as well as the guidelines for proposing an altar or shrine (or both) for our exhibition. In order to be considered for inclusion, please complete and return your proposal to the Indianapolis Art Center by Friday, July 1, 2010. Forms arriving after that time will be evaluated for inclusion as space permits.
As in previous years, workshops and public tours of our exhibition are being planned for the months of October and November through our Outreach Department.
• The altar exhibition is on view in the Indianapolis Art Center galleries October 9-November 7, 2009.
• The shrine exhibition is outside in ARTSPARK and is on view October 8-November 28, 2010.
• Our celebration festivities will take place on Saturday, October 30, 3-8 p.m. We invite you to join us!
• Upon acceptance of your proposal design, we will notify you with further information. 


Thank you again for your support of this wonderful cultural tradition! Please contact us if you have any questions: 
Laura Alvarado, Director of Outreach (317) 255-2464 ext. 235 or LAlvarado@indplsartcenter.org Patrick Flaherty, Exhibitions Associate (317) 255-2464 ext. 238 or pflaherty@indplsartcenter.org 

2010-2011 Season Prospectus: Mesa Contemporary Arts

Mesa Contemporary Arts at Mesa Arts Center in Arizona has their full 2010-2011 Season Prospectus available in online PDF brochure or a brochure can be requested by mail here

Dates: January 21-March 6, 2011

Entry Deadline: Friday, October 1, 2010 (by 5 p.m. Arizona time)

Entry Fee: $25 for up to 4 artworks (non-refundable)

Juror: TBD 

Eligibility: Artists from around the country may submit a maximum of 4 works completed within the last five years and not exhibited in a previous MCA exhibit. A maximum of 12 images may be submitted (4 works plus two details per artwork).

Entry form, extensive information, and other show opportunities with the MCA available here