Community ArtsSight

By: D. DelReverda-Jennings

FLAVA FRESH VI !: The First exhibition presentation of FLAVA FRESH VI ! runs July 1 - August 1, 2009 at the Indianapolis Arts Garden, downtown Circle Centre Mall: View the works of local and regional contemporary artists during the annual, juried, multi-exhibition presentations. The Second FLAVA FRESH VI ! exhibition begins August 3rd., runs through September 28, 2009 and will be held at Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University. Opening Artists Reception and Gallery Walk/Talk dates TBA. INFO:urbanedart@aol.com, www.cloweshall.org/artatclowes.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES IN THE GARDEN: Sunday, July 19, 2009, 4:30- 8:30pm. Studio located 3001 N. New Jersey St. The Artists of 3001 N. New Jersey St. Summer Concert Series II ~ “IN THE GARDEN.” Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, picnic baskets and join us for an evening of Open Mic and Blues. Free parking across the street. Fee - $5. Studio Artists and Sponsors include: Laura Kivela, Anthony Radford, Bruce Armstrong, Marc Shabazz. INFO: Radford; 317-538-5709, Armstrong; 317-626-3135 .

ANNUAL ART IN THE GARDEN: Sunday, August 16, 2009 from 3 - 9:00pm. 3001 N. New Jersey St. Studio’s. Artists’ Open Studio’s, Gallery exhibit, Artists’ Market, Food, Fellowship, Musical Guests “NuSoul Theory,” Drumming and Poetry. Over 30 artist participants! Free parking across the street. Enjoy the end of summer with a marvelous annual cultural experience. Sponsors: The Artists’ of 3001 N. New Jersey St. Studio’s. Fee - $8 in advance, $10 at the Door. INFO: Radford; 317-538-5709, Armstrong; 317-626-3135 .

EXPOSE YOUR WORK: Arts Council of Indianapolis announces a new and improved Artists’ Database: Is your artwork online? If not, then get your art exposed! Starting In July, the ACI will offer artists the ability to set up their own user name and password that will enable them to update their own information as well as upload images, videos, and audio files. Artists of all disciplines are invited to signup for the ACI Artist Database which contains contact, biographical and artistic discipline information for free! In the meantime, sign-up and stay tuned to the Artist Opportunities E-news for updates. No cost promo! INFO: slinker@indyarts.org , 317-631-3301 ext. 236 , artistservices@indyarts.org, www.indyarts.org.

EMERGING LOCAL ARTISTS SOUGHT: 5515 E. Washington St. The Historic Irvington Lodge, located in the heart of Irvington on Washington St., in partnership with Mosaic Church is opening an art space to be open in coordination with IDADA’s monthly First Friday open house events. The Historic Irvington Lodge Art Gallery is seeking local, family friendly, emerging and unknown artists for no-cost exhibitions. Each exhibition opens on IDADA’s First Friday and continues approximately three weeks. Artists working in all media are encouraged to submit work. INFO: Molly Petersohn; mollyamason2000@yahoo.com.

INDY HOSTEL ART EXHIBITIONS: Indy Hostel invites artists to exhibit their artwork either in a single person show or in a group show for the month of July. Fifteen pieces of work maximum accepted, depending on the size. Shows will be rotated every month through 2009. There are No Commissions/Fees. This is a great opportunity for an artist to exhibit their work in a friendly atmosphere to people visiting Indianapolis from all around the world and to locals of Indianapolis. Artists should send an artist bio and low resolution digital images to, INFO: Kayci Voegerl; kayci@indyhostel.us .

NSI~BUSINESS OWNERSHIP INITIATIVE: BOI Upcoming Workshops: 4755 Kingsway Dr., Suite 314. Business Contracts and Negotiations: July 27, 2009. 6-8:pm. Introduction to the basics of contract law: Participants will gain an understanding of when a contract is necessary, the process of negotiating a contract and key elements of contracts. Fee $10.

Registering Your New Business: August 8, 2009. 10am.-Noon. Introduction to various legal forms of business, learn the appropriate steps to register their business for legal and tax purposes, and identify the required government agencies that they need to contact. Fee -$10.

Analyzing Your Business Idea: August 20, 2009. 6-8:30pm. Assess the viability of your business idea, determine what resources it will require and identify the appropriate steps that it will take to reach your goals. Free! INFO: 317-917-3266 ext # 100 , information@nsibiz.org, www.nsibiz.org.

ARE YOU A STARVING ARTIST? Searching for a few “starving artists” to feature in our upcoming book. Here’s what we’re looking for: We need your informative/humorous story about what you do to save a dime or two on your food budget. Do you have any special tricks when dining out, going to the mini-mart, or grocery shopping? We’re looking for original ideas along with interesting personal “struggling” artist stories. In addition to your brief story, we want a picture of you and some of your artwork or you featured with your artwork or you in your work setting (for writers/musicians/performers). You must own the copyright to all images and be able to grant use of all images. In exchange for your “food” story, we will provide your website address, Twitter link, etc., with your story in the book and help get the word out about your work. 

We would also work together to find more ways to market your work along with the book. Send contact information and a little information about your work and we will respond with more information about the book. INFO: Jack; starvingartist1@live.com.

ASANTE CHILDREN’S THEATRE ACADEMY: The next round of auditions for Asante Children’s Theatre Academy will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2009; location and times to be announced. Walk-in auditions are not permitted, so to schedule an audition or for more information about the audition process, call 317- 297-0020. For more information on what you need to know to prepare for an audition visit, http://editor.ne16.com/asante2/Audition--What_You_Need_to_Know.pdf.

INFO: www.asantechildrenstheatre.org

HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL POSTER COMPETITION: The Historic Irvington Community Council is once again calling for entries for a poster to commemorate the 63rd annual Irvington Halloween Festival. The Irvington Halloween Festival is one of the oldest neighborhood festivals in Indianapolis. Each year the festival committee selects a poster design, which is then used on festival merchandise and reprints of the poster. Funds raised from the festival go to support quality of life initiatives in Irvington and also to support other local non-profits dedicated to the betterment of Irvington and its residents. There is a cash prize

awarded to first, second, and third place finalists. Deadline: July 31, 2009. INFO: www.nps.gov/nr/travel/indianapolis/irvington.htm, www.scribd.com/

doc/15872897/Irvington-Halloween-Festival-Poster-Contest.

MIDTOWN WRITERS: Thursdays at The WAY, 2153 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave., at Scott United Methodist Church. Join the Midtown Writers Association at Kafe Kuumba, 7:00pm. 4th Sundays - Good Humor Comedy and Poetry Open Mic Ministry 5-7pm. 3rd Mondays -”Know Thyself” Institute

6:30pm. INFO: 317-923-4300.

NEW INDY ART VENUE: The Athenaeum ArtSpace located 401 East Michigan St. is seeking local, family-friendly, emerging and unknown artists for commission-free exhibitions. Each exhibition opens on IDADA’s First Friday and continues approximately three weeks. Artists working in all media are encouraged to submit work for these juried exhibitions. Send submissions c/o Kevin Gierman, The Athenaeum ArtSpace 401 East Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN. 46204. INFO: Kevin Gierman; 317-655- 2755 ext 152, kevingierman@athenaeumfoundation.com.

CREATIVE OPPORTUNITY: Arts Council of Indianapolis: The Robert D. Beckmann, Jr. Emerging Artist Fellowship Program awards two fellowships each year to qualified and talented artists in music, dance, theatre, literature, or the visual arts. The first component, a monetary award for supplies,

instruction, workshops, studio or rehearsal space, or other uses specifically related to the growth and development of the fellow’s artistic work. The second component of the program involves a unique professional experience opportunity to which many artists may not have access until later in their

careers. Deadline: July 24, 2009. INFO: www.artscouncilofindianapolis.org/grants_for_individuals.html, slinker@indyarts.org.