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 Beginning this month, all newly purchased Arts Trust license plates will feature a new look.
The new design features a bolder, refreshed design of the beloved "dancing star" figure leaping over a stylized silhouette of Indiana.
Arts Trust license plates are available at any branch of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles and can also be ordered online.
Every purchased or renewed Arts Trust plate generated $25 for the Indiana Cultural Trust Fund, which helps provide additional support for arts education programs in Indiana. Click here for more information.
 After clinching an unprecedented third consecutive Poetry Out Loud Indiana state championship, Plymouth High School senior Emma Libersky was among nine finalists for the National Poetry Out Loud title April 28-29 in Washington, D.C.
Libersky
recited three poems to qualify as one of the nine finalists: "A March
in the Ranks Hard-Prest, and the Road Unknown," by Walt Whitman, "Ode on
a Grecian Urn," by John Keats, and "American Solitude," by Grace
Schulman.
Students and
schools received $50,000 in awards and schools stipends at the national
finals. The fourth through ninth-place finalists each received $1,000.
The schools of the top nine finalists each received $500 for the
purchase of poetry books.
Maeve Ordaz, 18, a senior at West Anchorage High School in Anchorage, Alaska won the title of the 2015 Poetry Out Loud National Champion.
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 The Indiana Arts Commission is currently accepting project proposals for a new Capacity Building Partnership Program opportunity.
The Capacity Building Partnership Program will provide funding for selected programs that further develop the profession skills of the staff of cultural organizations, community leaders and / or individual artists.
Proposed activities may range in scale and formality, but must be of local, regional or state appeal and address one or more of the program goals. Eligible applicants could receive up to $20,000 per project. The deadline to submit proposals is August 12, 2015.
Click here to learn more about the project goals, description of eligibility, and how to apply.
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 A sculpture by Bloomington artist Dale Enochs (left) was installed recently in Garton Plaza in Columbus, Indiana. The work, titled Counterpoint, is made of Indiana limestone, powder coated steel, stainless steel hardware, and gold leaf.
On its base, the work stands roughly 16 feet tall. It was fabricated specifically for the Columbus Indiana Sculpture Biennial.
"Counterpoint is architectural in form and dynamic in visual movement," Enochs stated in his submission materials. "The overall composition is a delicate balance of light and dark forms working in unison creating a visual tension and a structural dance."
Enochs has worked as an independent artist for 28 years and has completed over 17 public art commissions. His work is in private, public, corporate, and museum collections in the United States, Japan, and China.
"I have wanted to install one of Dale's works in Columbus for a long time," said Karen Shrode, executive director of the Columbus Area Arts Council (CAAC). "Anyone passing through the Indianapolis International Airport will surely have experienced his wonderful piece Elemental Indiana, a huge two wall relief that is both massive in scale and delicate in treatment. We are honored that Dale has chosen to create a new work just for the Sculpture Biennial."
Counterpoint represents the seventh sculpture to be installed as part of the 2014 Columbus Indiana Sculpture Biennial, and will be on display for two years in Garton Plaza near Peter Lundberg's Daquqi.
The Biennial is funded through an award from the Efroymson Family Fund and private donations from Johnson Ventures and the Hutch Schumaker Family Foundation. Installation assistance was graciously provided by Taylor Bros. Construction Co., and South Central Roofing.
(source: CAAC press release)
(CAAC photo)
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 Janet Alexander and Donna Baldacci, are both artists from Floyd County in southern Indiana.
Janet creates custom jewelry and hat bands out of braided horsehair (left), while Donna is a stained glass artist focusing primarily on historic stained glass conservation.
Different disciplines to be sure, but another thing the two woman have in common is they are both recent recipients of Individual Artist Program grants from the Indiana Arts Commission.
Janet used her $2,000 grant, along with her own money, to study with a master teacher in Canada to enhance her talents. Donna purchased a programmable kiln enabling her to expand her painted and fired glasswork.
The two women have something else in common too; a desire to use their talents, their "labor of love" to give back to others.
Both artists were recently featured in a feature article in the publication SoIn.
Click here for the complete story.
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How Gary Chapman's wooden bowls made their way across the globe to China was something of a surprise to the Madison, Indiana artist.
Chapman said it must have been "just the right person," from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation who had seen his work and added him to a list of artists to be represented on a recent trade mission to China.
Click here for the full story.
(source: madisoncourier.com)
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 Camp YES, AND - is an improvisational theatre camp for teens on the autism spectrum and teachers presented by the Center on Education and Lifelong Learning at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community (IIDC) at Indiana University.
Improv is fun, but not everyone realizes that it also is a highly refined system of observing, connecting, and responding that has one major rule: Yes, and. At its heart, improv is about group agreement and support - saying yes to each other and building something new and wonderful together.
A growing number of arts organizations offer improv classes for teens on the autism spectrum to support them in developing relationships and social cures, flexible thinking and communications skills. Parents and teachers also report that improv classes have helped them to see teens on the spectrum in a whole new light.
Camp YES, AND is the first program of its kind in Indiana. Its innovative approach combines a camp experience for teens with professional development for teachers. The camp directly serves teens and teachers; plus, it builds local capacity to expand and sustain the work.
For more information about the camp, visit the registration site http://tinyurl.com/CampYesAnd.
The IIDC also has launched its first ever peer-to-peer funding campaign to raise funds for camp scholarships. Individuals interested in donating may visit https://iufoundation.fundly.com/campyes-and.
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The Gallery of Fine Art & Design at Ivy Tech Community College Columbus is featuring the annual student show now through June 15, 2015.
Work displayed represents the departments of photography, graphic design, interactive design and environmental / interior design. It celebrates the excellence of work created during the entire academic year. Click here for the full story.
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(source: Seymour Tribune online)
 The Columbus Area Arts Council (CAAC), in partnership with kidscommons, will host Artz Daze on Friday, June 5 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. This hands-on arts creation program will be held outside in front of The Commons, located at 300 Washington Street, in the heart of the Columbus Arts District. The featured medium will be clay.
Artz Daze will continue on July 10 (block painting), August 7 (painting), and September 4 (recycled art), and is a free event thanks to the generous support of CRH WellConnect.
Artz Daze provide hands-on learning opportunities for people of all ages by introducing a different medium for each of the four sessions. Each day, kidscommons will provide programming for children, while the Arts Council will utilize the services of artist-in-residence Jeri Cannon to present featured art projects for adults. People are encouraged to stop by anytime throughout the day.
(source: CAAC press release)
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In his new exhibit, "Language of the Road: Meditations on Nature, Repair and Reverie," artist and Purdue professor Charles Gick finds stories and abstraction often overlooked in familiar landscapes.
Read the full story here.
(source: Lafayette Journal & Courier online)
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 Indiana will celebrate its 200th anniversary of statehood in 2016. To honor this historic anniversary, the state will release a commemorative collector medal.
The Indiana Bicentennial Commission, assisted by the staff of the Indiana Arts Commission, seeks an artist to create the obverse design (heads) for the commemorative medal. The State Seal of Indiana will be represented on the reverse side of the medal.
The winning artist will receive a $5,000 cash award for their design.
The work much be reflective of Indiana's 200 years of history. For more information, including downloadable guidelines and how to apply, click here. Deadline for submission is June 29, 2015.
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 The Arts Council of Indianapolis, in partnership with The Indianapolis Star and through a grant promoting arts journalism from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), is now accepting Arts Journalism Fellowship applications for the fall semester.
Journalism students interested in arts journalism are encouraged to apply.
The deadline for submissions is 5:00 p.m. June 19, 2015, and earlier application submissions will be immediately considered. Click here for details and how to apply.
General fellowship questions should be directed to Danielle M. Dove, Director of Marketing & Community Engagement, Arts Council of Indianapolis at ddove@indyarts.org.
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Call for artists, Peace Learning Center traffic boxes
The Peace Learning Center of Indianapolis seeks requests for proposals for Traffic Signal Box Art for the far eastside (2 locations). Artists must live in the United States of America, preference will be given to professional artists living in the following Central Indiana counties: Madison, Marion, Morgan, Boone, Hamilton, Hendricks, Hancock, Johnson or Shelby. Artists must be 18 or over, be proficient in painting, and be willing to meet all contractual obligations and adhere to a strict budget and timeline. The process is neighborhood-driven, with the Arts Council of Indianapolis assisting neighborhoods or other citizen groups to ensure aesthetic quality and work with the city to permit the use of the traffic signal boxes. Neighborhoods are responsible for maintaining the completed boxes. Click here to download the full RFP. Deadline for submission is June 15, 2015.
Call for artists, not BIG(3) bi-annual competition
Not BIG(3), the third bi-annual small arts juried competition in the Lexington Distillery District, Lexington, Kentucky, is a show that is open to all individual artists working in the contemporary arts. There is no intended theme for the work; it just needs to fit in the criteria of being "small art". No works over 12 inches in any direction, including frame. A $500 1st place award and three $100 awards will be presented. The exhibition is August 11th through September 11, 2015. A complete prospectus can be found by clicking here. Entry deadline is June 15, 2015.
Fellowships for visual artists and writers, Vermont Studio Center
The Vermont Studio Center has announced 52 fellowship awards for visual artists and writers will be available through their current call for applications. For a complete listing of available fellowships and how to apply, click here. Deadline for application is June 15, 2015.
Artscape announces Creative Entrepreneurship Program
The Creative Entrepreneurship Program, presented by Artscape Launchpad, is back by popular demand. this program supports and empowers creative people to build successful, sustainable, flourishing businesses, and it is the only program available designed exclusively for artists, designers and other creative entrepreneurs. Priority enrollment application process is open now until June 15, 2015.
Call for artists Deja Vu Art and Fine Craft Show
In celebration of America Recycles Day, the Bartholomew County Solid Waste Management district, Columbus Area Arts Council, Columbus Area Visitors Center, Hotel Indigo, Papa's Deli / Papa's Grill, Pentzer Printing and Puccini's are pleased to present a show featuring professional artists who creatively reuse and recycle materials. This juried show will be held at The Commons in downtown Columbus, Indiana from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2015. Any artist who uses scrap materials, or repurposes and / or recycles materials to make art or fine crafts may apply. Participants must use solid waste, at least in part, to create the work. To obtain an application, please click here. For more information, contact Marilyn Brackney at kidart@kid-at-art.com or call 812-376-2539 to speak with someone at the Columbus Area Arts Council. Artists must submit at least three digital photos (on disk) of your work and one of your booth to accompany your application. Materials may be sent to kidart@kid-at-art.com. Please include your name, title of the work, and medium. Deadline to apply is June 17, 2015.
Call for entries, Beyond Borders
The Arts Council of Southern Indiana in New Albany is holding its annual "Beyond Borders" exhibit July 11 - September 5, 2015. Opening reception and Monarch Celebration is July 18, 1 - 6 p.m. The exhibit's theme refers to the Monarch butterfly, its migration and its life cycle. Artists are encouraged to create work that related to this theme or other themes of nature symbolically or literally. Artists need to send up to three JPEG files of their work, biography and artist statement, title of work, sizes, and medium to julie@artscouncilsi.org. For more information, call 812-949-4328. Entry deadline is June 21, 2015.
5x5 Funding Opportunity
The Harrison Center for the Arts, Indianapolis, Indiana announces another round of 5x5 funding. Launched in 2013, the project is a way to inspire, ignite, and financially support creative and innovative ideas related to the arts. Submit an idea for the theme, and if your idea is selected as one of the 5 ideas presented at the event, you will have 5 minutes to present to 5x5 attendees. If your idea wins, you walk away with $10,000 in order to implement your idea. Click here to see the complete opportunity description and how to submit. For more information, visit http://5x5indy.org/. Deadline for submission is June 25, 2015.
Call for artists, National Arts and Disability Center
The National Arts and Disability Center (NADC) has issued a call for art on behalf of the Institute on Disability (IOD) at the University of New Hampshire. Since 2000, the Institute has produced a full-color calendar featuring 13 original works of art coupled with inspirational quotes. These highly anticipated calendars are distributed each year to individuals across the U.S. and around the world connected to the IOD. They are currently inviting artists to submit artwork to be considered for the 2016 calendar. This year, they are looking for artwork which reflects the IOD's vision of the future, where all people including those with disabilities, are fully engaged members of communities. All artwork must be two-dimensional. Photography and sculpture will not be accepted. Artists may submit up to a maximum of three works of art. Submissions can be sent via email as a JPEG or PDF to contact.iod@unh.edu. Please make the email subject "2016 IOD Calendar Art" or printed copies by mail (do not send originals) to: Institute on Disability/UCED, 10 West Edge Drive, Suite 101, Durham, NH 03824, Attn: Communications & Marketing. Submission must include artist's name, city, state, phone number, email address and title of the work(s). Deadline for submission is June 26, 2015.
Arts Council offers fellowship for emerging artists
Robert D. Beckmann, Jr. was a founding member of the Arts Council of Indianapolis in 1987. He was an active arts advocate, patron, a performing and visual artists, as well as a community leader. Upon his death in 2001, he bequeathed funds to the Arts Council for the creation of the Robert D. Beckmann, Jr. Emerging Artist Fellowship Program to support emerging artists of all disciplines in Central Indiana. The fellowship program awards two $3,500 fellowships each year to qualified and talented artists in music, dance, theatre, literature, media and or the visual arts. For more information, click the above link, or contact Ernest Disney-Britton at 317-631-3301 or email ebritton@indyarts.org. Deadline for application is June 26, 2015.
Call for artists, Expatriates of Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky
Last year, Manifest launched a new ongoing series of exhibits focusing on works by artists in its own three-state region titled Regional Showcase. This year they added projects that also focus on other definable regions outside their own. Now, for their second exhibit focusing on works from other regions, they are calling for artists originally from Indiana, Ohio, or Kentucky, but who no longer live in these three states. If you can answer the question "where are you originally from?" with "Indiana, Ohio, or Kentucky" then you qualify. Entry fee is $36. For more information and how to enter, click here. Deadline for entry is June 29, 2015.
Call for Entries, 22nd Annual Juried Art Exhibit, Jasper, IN
The Krempp Gallery at the Jasper Arts Center encourages artists to submit applications for the 22nd Annual Juried Art Show, September 2015. Only artists who are current or former residents of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan or Ohio may apply. Merit Awards of $2,000 will be given. Artwork may be 2-D or 3-D. A non-refundable jury fee of $20.00 total will be assessed for one to two images. Digital images can be sent via mail or email and must be no larger than 1MB. Only original works completed within the past three years and not previously exhibited in the Krempp Gallery. Artist is responsible for framing, shipping and / or delivery and there is a 30% commission to the gallery. Mail materials along with a SASE to Emily Colucci, Visual Arts Coordinator, Jasper Arts Center, 951 College Ave., Jasper, IN 47546. Email materials to visualarts@jasperindiana.gov. Visit www.jasperarts.org for more information. Deadline for entry is June 30, 2015.
Call for artists, Art on the Square, Noblesville, IN
Noblesville Cultural Arts Commission, in cooperation with Hamilton County Artists' Association and Nickel Plate Arts, announced a call for artists to participate in the Art Fair on the Square, Saturday August 1, 2015. This is a one day event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and takes place against the beautiful backdrop of the historic Hamilton County Courthouse. This is a juried art fair, with entry fee of $75 and a donation of art work valued at $100. For more information, contact Lesley Haflich at 317-289-5235 or email leshaf@comcast.net. Download the application at www.hcaa-in.org. Deadline to apply is June 30, 2015.
Call for entries, Wes Montgomery Jazz Guitar Competition
Resonance Records and the Estate of West Montgomery hare currently accepting entries for the first Wes Montgomery International Jazz Guitar Competition. The winner will receive $5,000 and the honor of playing with the Pat Martino band at the finalists competition concert in New York City (expenses will be paid). The competition is open to jazz guitarists ages 14-33 from anywhere in the world. Enter online at no charge. All qualifying entries will remain on the contest website for everyone to hear. Your friends and fans can vote for you (the top three voted contestants are guaranteed selection in the semi-finalist group of 30. Fill out the preliminary entry form at www.ResonanceRecords.org/Guitarcontest2015. Entries must include: a song written by Wes Montgomery; two songs of your choice; a link to a video on YouTube/Vimeo must also be given, with contestant playing a song of their choice. Deadline for entry is July 15, 2015.
Stutz Artist Residency now accepting applications
The Stutz Artist Residency applications are currently open. Each of the two selected Residents will receive 24-hour access to their own "white box" studio space for the duration of their residency. Each space is approximately 20 x 20 feet with plenty of open wall space and is equipped with a large basin sink (no hot water), standard electrical outlets, overhead lighting, steam heat and A/C. Passenger and freight elevator access is also available. The residency studios are located on the second floor of the "B" Building on a heavily trafficked hallway. Additionally, the Residents will receive a two-person exhibit at the end of their residency year (September) in the Raymond James Stutz Art Gallery. For more information, and how to apply, please visit http://www.stutzartists.com/residency.html. Deadline for application is July 17, 2015.
Call for filmmakers, Indianapolis 48HFP
48HFP will bring a wild weekend of film-making to Indianapolis beginning Friday, July 31. You will see filmmakers throughout the city rushing to create a 4 - 7 minute film in only 48 hours. It's time to claim your sport in this year's project. Registration is currently open, and signing up is simple by clicking here. The winner of Best Film will go on to represent Indianapolis as it vies for Best Film of the World against 139 other city winners. Deadline for earlybird registration is July 6, 2015 for a rate of $140 per team (not per person), after that, the rate jumps to $160 per team. Not part of a team or ready to form one yet? Put yourself out there with the join-a-team database. Click here for more information. Final deadline for registration is July 21, 2015.
New Design Competition, World War I Memorial
The U.S. World War I Centennial Commission has opened a design competition for a National World War I Memorial in Washington, D.C. The competition manual may be found on the Commission's website www.worldwar1centennial.org. The competition will be a two-stage design competition, and is an open, international competition, open to any professionals, university-level students, or any other interested participants. In the first stag, participants will submit narrative and graphic descriptions of a design concept responding to the competition's design goals. Click here to see a video on the memorial site and objectives for the design. Three to five submissions from Stage 1 will be selected as finalists, and those entries will be further refined in Stage 2. The deadline for Stage 1 submissions is July 21, 2015.
Midwest Writers Workshop offers biography class, Muncie, IN
Midwest Writers Workshop is formatted into Part 1 and Part 2. The one-day Part 1 Intensive Sessions are scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2015. These genre-specific learning sessions are designed for writers serious about pursuing a given genre. "Writing the Biography" with Michael Shelden explores how to tell the story of life. To get more information, click here.
Call for artist proposals, Arts Place, Portland, IN
Arts Place is currently accepting proposals for its Portland center in Indiana. The center features a main gallery and two smaller galleries. The regional arts council is seeking innovating proposals from artists in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois. Proposals for both 2 and 3 dimensional media for solo and / or group shows are welcomed. For more information, contact Kimberly Anderson, Visual Arts Director by phone at 260-726-4809, toll-free at 866-539-9911, or email kanderson@artsland.org. Artists may submit 10 images of recent work completed in the last two years. Include all detailed information with each image including title, medium, dimensions, and date complete; description of proposed exhibition; current resume; and artist statement. Electronic submissions are preferred. Deadline for proposals is July 30, 2015.
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Cultural Concierge, Indianapolis Artsgarden
The Arts Council of Indianapolis seeks Cultural Concierge staff to build awareness and visibility for Indianapolis' arts and cultural attractions, as well as to answer visitor questions concerning the city of Indianapolis and Circle Centre Mall. Click here to see the full job description, responsibilities, experience required, and how to apply. Deadline to apply is June 19, 2015.
Vice President, Program and Operations, Madame Walker Theatre Center, Indianapolis
This dual function leadership position exists to execute the mission of the Madame Walker Theatre Center through executing a comprehensive multi-level season of performances and to ensure efficient operations. Click here for the full job description, duties, and qualifications.
Director of Marketing & Communications, Indianapolis Ballet
Reporting to the Artistic Director, this position develops and manages all marketing and communications functions for student enrollment and acquisition, ISB performances and productions, the summer intensive program, and the annual Soiree. Click here for the complete job description and how to apply.
Grants & Stewardship Manager, Arts for Learning
Arts for Learning, the Indiana Affiliate of Young Audiences, seeks a motivated professional to join their development team with the experience and skills necessary to meet aggressive fundraising goals. This is a full-time position, reporting to the Director of Development. Click here for the full job description and how to apply.
Inaugural Executive Director, Butler Arts Center, Indianapolis, IN
The Inaugural Executive Director will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to lead the Butler Arts Center at Butler University as the University implements its vision to create greater visibility and prominence for the arts - in alignment with the academic mission - both on the campus and in the community. The Executive Director will set strategic direction for the Center's programming, while seeking to expand opportunities for collaboration with campus constituencies as well as community partners and supporters. Click here for the full job description and how to apply.
Research and Data Manager, League of American Orchestras
Reporting to the Vice President, Knowledge Center, this is a key role with significant opportunity for progression withing the Knowledge Center team. S/he is charged with gathering, analyzing and synthesizing data for the League's members and staff, with the goal of supporting them in becoming more effective and successful in their work. The League of American Orchestras leads, supports, and champions America's orchestras and the vitality of the music they perform. Click here for a complete job description and how to apply.
Development Director, Stanford Jazz Workshop
Reporting to the Managing Director, and working collaboratively with the Artistic / Executive Director and Board of Directors, the Development Director for the Stanford Jazz Workshop leads the organization's fundraising strategy and is the principal contact for managing relationships with the organization's donor community. Click here for a complete job description and how to apply. Position will remain open until filled.
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