It is Time for a Collage Party!

Big Car Gallery's Collage Party
Big Car Gallery
1043 Virginia Avenue
Suite 215
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 450-6630

Big Car's Sept. 4 First Friday opening will feature the products of a collaborative collage party on Aug. 28 at Big Car. Those interested should bring magazines and other materials, the weirder the better, along with scissors and glue or tape. Big Car will supply some refreshments, good conversation and music. As the collages are finished, they'll be taped to the gallery walls, building Big Car's September show together.

Everybody is invited to participate. You don't have to think of yourself as a collage artist. It's fun! It's a Collage Party! Just cut, paste and enjoy. For more information click [here].

This event will open Friday, Sept. 4 from 6-11pm as part if IDADA's First Friday.

Call for Artists: Athenaeum ArtSpace

Deadline: September 23, 5:00pm
Show Dates: November 2009 part of "Inspiring Places" - Spirit and Place Exhibit
Athenaeum ArtSpace
401 E. Michigan St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204

"Meet Me At The A!"

Athenaeum ArtSpace Call for Artists:

The Athenaeum ArtSpace, Indy’s newest art venue, is seeking local, family-friendly, emerging and unknown artists for commission-free exhibitions.

Each exhibition opens on IDADA First Friday and continues approximately three weeks. Artists of all media are encouraged to submit work for these juried exhibitions.

• Artist should reside in Marion or one of the seven surrounding counties.

• Artist should be capable of demonstrating the completion of two semesters of formal art studies or be capable of demonstrating at least three years of art production.

• Artist has not displayed artwork in the IDADA downtown art districts unless the display was part of a special event like “Visual Fringe” or other one-time special displays (less than 30 days).

• Artist will demonstrate an enrollment with ACI (Arts Council of Indianapolis) within 10 days prior to any display (this is a no cost enrollment).

In addition to the ongoing First Friday exhibits, we are currently looking for submissions to be included in a November exhibit with the theme “Inspiring Places” to be part of the Spirit & Place Festival (this will be art involving the theme Inspiring Places in Indianapolis).

Submissions should include the following information and should be received by September 23 at 5:00pm: Name, Address, Email, Phone, Biography/Resume, CD containing 10-20 images, image size at no less than 300dpi, 600x800, Accompanying Title List with CD, numbered accordingly and including title, medium, dimensions, and year. Do not include name on title list. All submissions are juried.

Send submissions to:
The Athenaeum ArtSpace
401 East Michigan St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
or contact Kevin Gierman at 317.655.2755 ext152 or kevingierman@athenaeumfoundation.com

The Athenaeum ArtSpace’s mission is to introduce the public to work they’ve never seen before by displaying, commission-free, the work of emerging and local unknown artists, in an effort to support the “Sound Mind and Sound Body” concepts that are central to the creation and the history of the Athenaeum. We are working diligently on improving the ArtSpace for artists by raising funds for a hanging system and lighting . The Athenaeum ArtSpace is a partnership between the Athenaeum Foundation and Indy Metro Church.

Call for Artists: Athenaeum ArtSpace

Deadline: July 31, 5:00pm
Show Dates: August 2009 (three week show) and Noember 2009 ("Inspiring Places" - Spirit and Place Exhibt)
Athenaeum ArtSpace
401 E. Michigan St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Athenaeum ArtSpace Call for Artists:

The Athenaeum ArtSpace, Indy’s newest art venue, is seeking local, family-friendly, emerging and unknown artists for commission-free exhibitions.

Each exhibition opens on IDADA First Friday and continues approximately three weeks. Artists of all media are encouraged to submit work for these juried exhibitions.

• Artist should reside in Marion or one of the seven surrounding counties.

• Artist should be capable of demonstrating the completion of two semesters of formal art studies or be capable of demonstrating at least three years of art production.

• Artist has not displayed artwork in the IDADA downtown art districts unless the display was part of a special event like “Visual Fringe” or other one-time special displays (less than 30 days).

• Artist will demonstrate an enrollment with ACI (Arts Council of Indianapolis) within 10 days prior to any display (this is a no cost enrollment).

In addition to the ongoing First Friday exhibits, we are currently looking for submissions to be included in a November exhibit with the theme “Inspiring Places” to be part of the Spirit & Place Festival (this will be art involving the theme Inspiring Places in Indianapolis).

Submissions should include the following information and should be received by July 31 at 5:00pm: Name, Address, Email, Phone, Biography/Resume, CD containing 10-20 images, image size at no less than 300dpi, 600x800, Accompanying Title List with CD, numbered accordingly and including title, medium, dimensions, and year. Do not include name on title list. All submissions are juried.

Send submissions to:
The Athenaeum ArtSpace
401 East Michigan St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
or contact Kevin Gierman at 317.655.2755 ext152 or kevingierman@athenaeumfoundation.com

The Athenaeum ArtSpace’s mission is to introduce the public to work they’ve never seen before by displaying, commission-free, the work of emerging and local unknown artists, in an effort to support the “Sound Mind and Sound Body” concepts that are central to the creation and the history of the Athenaeum. We are working diligently on improving the ArtSpace for artists by raising funds for a hanging system and lighting . The Athenaeum ArtSpace is a partnership between the Athenaeum Foundation and Indy Metro Church.

Ruschman Gallery holding Final Sale

As many of you have probably heard, the esteemed Ruschman Gallery is closing its doors after 25 years in Indianapolis. You can read the full story by clicking [here] (you'll have to scroll down to the article for whatever reason it won't let me link directly to the page).

They are announcing one final sale. Mark Ruschman has represented many of Indianapolis' finest artists. This is truly a great way to get some art.

From the Ruschman Gallery:

Our Closing Sale
Original works of art by gallery artists 20% - 50% discount

Tuesday, July 14 - Saturday, July 18
Ruschman Gallery
948 N. Alabama St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 634-3114
Special Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. or by appointment

This will be Ruschman Gallery's first and only art sale. All paintings, sculpture, textile, photography and works on paper at discounted prices. Please visit our website at www.RuschmanGallery.com to preview a selection of works available.

Whether you are a long-time customer or this is your first purchase, we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity. Your purchase will save us the cost of shipping the work back to the artist and allow you to purchase a great work of art at a great price.

We truly appreciate all your support over the last 25 years. Its been a great run and we look forward to seeing you in the gallery for the closing sale.


~ Telene Edington and Mark Ruschman

The Gallery will remain open until July 31

Athenaeum ArtSpace Call for Artists

Deadline: 5:00pm July 17, 2009
Show Dates: July 2009 (3 week show)
Athenaeum ArtSpace
401 E. Michigan St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204

The Athenaeum ArtSpace, Indy’s newest art venue, is seeking local, family-friendly, emerging and unknown artists for commission-free exhibitions. Each exhibition opens on IDADA First Friday and continues approximately three weeks. Artists of all media are encouraged to submit work for these juried exhibitions.

• Artist should reside in Marion or one of the seven surrounding counties.
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• Artist should reside in Marion or one of the seven surrounding counties.
• Artist should be capable of demonstrating the completion of two semesters of formal art studies or be capable of demonstrating at least three years of art production.
  
• Artist has not displayed artwork in the IDADA downtown art districts unless the display was part of a special event like “Visual Fringe” or other one-time special displays (less than 30 days).
  
• Artist will demonstrate an enrollment with ACI (Arts Council of Indianapolis) within 10 days prior to any display. (this is a no cost enrollment).
  
• Submissions should include the following information and should be received by July 17 at 5:00pm: Name, address, email, phone, biography/resume, Cd containing 10-20 images, image size at no less than 300dpi, 600x800, Accompanying Title List with cd, numbered accordingly and including title, medium, dimensions, and year. Do not include name on title list. All submissions are juried.

Send submissions c/o Kevin Gierman
The Athenaeum ArtSpace
401 East Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46204
or contact Kevin Gierman at317.655.2755 ext152 or kevingierman@athenaeumfoundation.com

The Athenaeum ArtSpace’s mission is to introduce the public to work they’ve never seen before by displaying, commission-free, the work of emerging and local unknown artists, in an effort to support the “Sound Mind and Sound Body” concepts that are central to the creation and the history of the Athenaeum. We are working diligently on improving the ArtSpace for artists by raising funds for a hanging system and lighting . The Athenaeum ArtSpace is a partnership between the Athenaeum Foundation and Indy Metro Church.

INDIEana Handicraft Exchange

Application Deadline: July 4, 2009
Show Dates: October 2-3, 2009
Harrison Center for the Arts
1505 N. Delaware
Indianapolis, IN 46202


What is the INDIEana Handicraft Exchange?
• The INDIEana Handicraft Exchange is a D.I.Y. contemporary craft fair that showcases the work of artists and crafters who use traditional crafting techniques mixed with a contemporary edge. Our vendors offer a range of unique handmade goods from wooden jewelry to fanciful undergarments, from custom vintage-inspired western wear to stationery, from plush animals to natural bath and body goodies, from hand-screened rock ‘n’ roll poster art to pop culture icon finger puppets and much, much more. The event features live music and entertainment and more than 50 artisans and crafters from the city, state, and beyond. The IHE is the first and only of its kind in Indianapolis and is currently held biannually.

• Admission into the fair is FREE to the public. Raffle tickets are sold for $2 each, three for $5 or 7 for $10. Patrons (and vendors) may obtain additional raffle tickets by bringing children's arts and craft supplies, or children's art books, for donation at the door the day of the event. Money made from raffle ticket sales is used to purchase arts and craft supplies for the Marion County Children's Guardian Home, as well as for select Indianapolis area public school art programs. Prizes for the raffle are donated by our vendors and local, independent business sponsors.

• The idea for the INDIEana Handicraft Exchange was developed in early 2007 by Amanda Mauer Taflinger. While living in Chicago she participated in the Renegade Craft Fair and became enamored with the contemporary crafting world. After moving back to Indy she decided that not only did her hometown need something similar, but that the city’s growing D.I.Y. art community could, in fact, support it successfully. The inaugural event was held in October 2007 at the Irving Theater in conjunction with the 61st Annual Historic Irvington Halloween Festival. The event has since grown considerably, demanding a larger venue. The IHE moved to the Harrison Center for the Arts in October 2008, to be held in conjunction with IDADA’s wildly popular First Friday gallery openings. In 2009, the event will be held in June in conjunction with the Independent Music + Art Festival, as well as in October once again on the First Friday (and Saturday) of the month.

To apply to be a vendor at the INDIEana Handicraft Exchange fall show on Friday, October 2 & Saturday, October 3, 2009 please fill out the application and email it with your responses and 3-5 jpeg images back to: indieana_handicraft_exchange@yahoo.com

Applications must be received via email no later than Saturday, July 4, 2009. Absolutely no late or incomplete applications will be considered. Before submitting your application, please be sure to thoroughly read the above information to be sure you understand the details of the event.

To download an application click [here].

FIRST FRIDAY! Eat - Drink - Paint • Works by Brian L. Phillips

wUG LAKU'S STUDIO & gARAGE
1127 Brookside Ave C7
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Friday, June 5
6:00 - 9:00 pm

From Wug Laku:

Phillips imagery combines elements of Picasso, Basquiat, lowbrow, and primitive. Often painting on recycled materials such as floor boards, door frames, and moldings, his vivid colors, contrasts, and cropped compositions are imbued with a vibrancy and intensity all their own.

You’ve seen his work at Nicky Blaine’s, Arthouse 60, Allotropy, and ORANJE. Phillips also produced the poster for Indy Jazz Fest, 2004.

Brians’ work will be on exhibit from June 5 through June 27. Stop by on opening night or visit us during our regular hours, Fridays and Saturdays, 12 – 4 p.m.
(Excepting First Friday afternoons.)

Popcorn and beer reception,
along with baked goods from
The Pastry Station
pastrystation.com

- Also That Evening -
Lydia Burris returns to Dru Cadaver’s,
David Alusik performs magical feats,
Martha Narwold’s Five Seasons Studio
features the basket weaves of Carolyn Mabry.
Possible surprises.

Call for Artists: Athenaeum ArtSpace

Application Deadline: Noon, June 5, 2009
Show Date: July 2009

The Athenaeum ArtSpace, Indy’s newest art venue, is seeking local, family-friendly, emerging, and unknown artists for commission-free exhibitions.

Each exhibition opens on IDADA First Friday and continues approximately three weeks. Artists of all media are encouraged to submit work for these juried exhibitions.

• Artist should reside in Marion or one of the seven surrounding counties.
• Artist should be capable of demonstrating the completion of two semesters of formal art studies or be capable of demonstrating at least three years of art production.
• Artist has not displayed artwork in the IDADA downtown art districts unless the display was part of a special event like “Visual Fringe” or other one-time special displays (less than 30 days).
• Artist will demonstrate an enrollment with IAC within 10 days prior to any display. (this is a no cost enrollment).
  

For the July 5 exhibit, submissions should include the following information and should be received by June 5 at 5:00pm:

• Name
• Address
• Email
• Phone
• Bio/Resume
• CD containing 10-20 images (no less than 300 dpi, 600x800)
• Accompanying Title List with CD, numbered accordingly and including title, medium, dimensions, and year
• DO NOT include name on title list - all submissions are juried

Send submissions c/o Kevin Gierman
The Athenaeum ArtSpace
401 E. Michigan St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Or contact Kevin Gierman at:
(317) 655-2755 ext. 152
KevinGierman@AthenaeumFoundations.com

Eye Music at Wug Laku's Studio & Garage

Click on image for larger picture

Wug Laku's Studio & Garage
1125 Brookside Ave. C7
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Opening Friday, May 1, 6:00 - 9:00pm

Artist Member Patrick Flaherty will be one of the exhibiting artists at Wug Laku's retrospective show opening in conjunction with IDADA'a First Friday Art Tour.

From Wug Laku's Facebook page:

It was two years ago in May when WLS&G opened it's doors to the public. Since that time, we have had the honor and the privilege of working with some of Indianapolis' best artists and surrounding ourselves with their art. Please join us in celebrating their artistry and lives during the IDADA First Friday gallery tour on May 1, from 6 - 9 p.m.

Bernadette Ostrozovich
Patrick Flaherty
Eric Jones
Rachel Steely
Mark Pack
Jim Gerard
Pam Fraizer
Nancy Lee
William Ray Denton
James Ratliff
Wug Laku

Food provided by
JReutz Cafe
The Pastry Station

NEW HOURS!!!
Fridays and Saturdays, 12 - 4 p.m.
First Friday of every month, 6 - 9 p.m.

First Friday Bonanza!!!

This is by no means a complete run-down but here are some highlights for this First Friday. Feel free to add more suggestions in the comments or email me other happenings to post.

To get the complete map from IDADA click [here].

So in no particular order:

1st Friday at the Curve - Central Library - 40 E. St. Clair St. - Free - 7:00 - 9:00 pm
This free after hours event will serve as the opening artists' reception for "The Future: A New Digital Youth Art Exhibit" - Emcee is Lord of the Yum Yum and music by "30 grown up dorks" Mucca Pazza.

This exhibit features work from the Indianapolis Art Center's Artreach programs Concord Neighborhood Center students.

For more information about the program call 275-4222

First in Line - Harrison Center - 1505 N. Delaware - Free - 6:00 - 9:00 pm
The Indianapolis Downtown Artists and Dealers Association (IDADA) is hosting its 3rd "First in Line" exhibit. It's only annual fundraiser, all artwork is donated by the artists and proceed go to the IDADA's general fund used to promote and serve galleries and artists in Indianapolis.

All work is priced at $100 - first come, first served.

Susan Hodgin - "Cairns" - Harrison Center - 1505 N. Delaware - Free - 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Come out and support Indianapolis Art Center Artist Member Susan Hodgin at her opening of recent work - "Cairns"

RAW - wUG LAKU'S STUDIO & gARAGE - 1125 Brookside Ave - Free - 6:00 - 9:00 pm
On display are selcted works from Wug Laku's "Back Pages." Laku tends to work in series. For this exhibit, he has selected works from different series to let them interact with each other revealing progressions in his work.

Also that evening in the same building in various studios: Nan's Jewelry, Dave Voelpel's Abstractions, Dru Cadaver, Matt Davey debuts his new space, The Pastry Station - Chef Pilar will be featuring cakes - and will have a couple at Wug's, and the Reutz Cafe will be catering the opening.

Art Opening: StutzArtSpace has HEART

Opening Reception: Friday, Febrary 6, 2009
Where: STUTZARTSPACE
Located in the alley between Capitol and Senate at 212 West 10th St.
(Enter from 10th St. via Bearcat Alley)
Indianapolis, IN 46202
When: 5 - 9:00 pm

The Stutz Artist Association is teaming up with the American Heart Association to present "Heart," an exhibition featuring work that explores the human heart, during Women's Heart Health Month.

Artwork in the group show (including work by artist member Ginny Taylor-Rosner) will include pieces that explore the medical heart, metaphors for love, the visual heart, the idea of brokenness, and the richness of the color red. Participating artists will donate 20 percent of their sales to the American Heart Association.

For more information on the Stutz Artist Association click [here].