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 The Indiana Arts Commission announced today the launch of two grant programs associated with the celebration of the state's Bicentennial. The announcement was made during a special ceremony at the Brown County State Park Nature Center, Nashville, Indiana. The featured speaker for the announcement was Bicentennial Ambassador and First Lady Karen Pence.
"It is my privilege to be able to participate in the announcement of two exciting Bicentennial Legacy Projects involving the arts," stated First Lady Karen Pence. "I am especially pleased to be part of this presentation in beautiful Brown County State Park which ties together the state's bicentennial, the centennial of the state park system, and the 50th anniversary of the Indiana Arts Commission."
Arts in the Parks is a partnership between the Indiana Arts Commission and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) enabling the creation of arts activities for the public to enjoy at parks and forests across the state.
Indiana Masterpiece will introduce Hoosiers to the best of Indiana's cultural and artistic legacy through special productions, commissions, exhibitions, performances, and / or artistic celebrations. Projects will showcase the state's arts history and prominent figures in order to highlight Indiana's rich cultural heritage and those who created it.
Guidelines and important deadlines for both grant programs are currently available on the Arts Commission website. Guidelines for Arts in the Parks can be found at http://www.in.gov/arts/2866.htm; and guidelines for the Indiana Masterpiece program are located at http://www.in.gov/arts/2867.htm.
 The Indiana
Arts Commission will partner with the Indiana Department of
Administration (IDOA) to select artists / artist teams to create two
site-specific public art pieces recognizing the state's 200th
anniversary.
The two
site-specific sculptures will be located in the Indiana Bicentennial
Plaza to be constructed west of the Indiana Statehouse in downtown
Indianapolis, Indiana.
Minimum artist budget for this project will be $150,000 per sculpture with potential for the amount to increase up to $500,000 through a recent funding opportunity.
The
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is now open to any artist 18 and older
legally residing and working in the United States. Preferential
consideration will be given to artists living in or having ties to
Indiana. To see more information about the project goals and a complete
list of RFQ submission guidelines and requirements, please visit www.in.gov/arts/2865.htm.
Deadline for submission is Friday, July 13, 2015. Submissions must be made through Cafe, the online call for entry system used by the Arts Commission for this program, at https://www.callforentry.org.
For more information, contact Mary Kramer at artforindiana2016@yahoo.com and note "Indiana Bicentennial Sculpture" in the subject line, or call 1-812-240-0736.
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 Dan Rybicky is an award-winning filmmaker and tenured professor currently living in Gary, Indiana. He has twice received a Individual Artist Program grant from the IAC (2010 and 2012) for production of a documentary that has taken eight years to complete. Now the film is about to have its debut Indiana screenings.
Almost There is about how one funny and resilient artist struggles to leave his life long home in East Chicago, Indiana and make the transition to a senior home and a new way of life.
In following this unique character's journey for eight years, the audience is prompted to question their responsibilities and boundaries with their neighbors as well as their feelings about mental illness, aging in America, and the redemptive power of art.
"We hope our story will resonate with Indiana audiences as much as it has with the many festival audiences we've been sharing it with around the world since premiering in New York in 2014," Rybicky said.
The film's Indiana debut screenings will be July 18 and July 22 at the Indianapolis Museum of Art's Toby Theater as part of Indy Film Fest. For tickets and more information about the film's screenings, click here.
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Art has always come naturally to Walter Lobyn Hamilton, who has been creating works of art since he was a young boy.
Hamilton took three classes at Herron School of Art and Design after high school, but that's as far as his "formal" training goes. He never thought he'd make a living as a full-time artist.
The universe, however, had other plans. Click here for the full story. (source: skybluewindow.org)
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 The Indiana Arts Commission is now accepting nominations for the 2015 Indiana Governor's Arts Awards.
Guidelines and nomination forms are now available on the IAC website at www.in.gov/arts/2332.htm.
Nominations will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. (EDT) August 14, 2015.
Nominators are encouraged to carefully read the awards application form before submitting their nomination. Nominations will be accepted online, or completed in .PDF format and submitted by email.
Nominations originally made, but not selected for the 2013 awards will automatically be reconsidered for 2015. However, nominators may wish to submit updated information if there are significant changes in the nominee's accomplishments or contributions to the arts since the original nomination was made.
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 The Indiana Arts Commission is currently accepting nominations for Indiana State Poet Laureate.
Nominations for Indiana Poet Laureate should be limited to one, single-page cover letter and a resume or CV detailing the nominee's qualifications and accomplishments. No additional materials should be included with the initial nomination.
Successful nominees must be current residents of Indiana and remain residents during their two-year term of service. Nominees should be published poets, with experience in educational program development.
Nominations must be submitted to the Indiana Arts Commission by email only, and must be received by 4:30 p.m. (EDT) Tuesday, September 1, 2015. Nominations should be sent to Sarah Fronczek: sfronczek@iac.in.gov.
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Sister Noralee Keefe recently saw a message of outreach in a clump of magnetic butterflies resting in the hands of the Saint Mother Theodore Guerin statue at Saint-Mary-of-the-Woods College. Learn more here. (source: Indiana Economic Digest)
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 The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) turns 50 on September 29th. Chairman Jane Chu recently invited Americans to participate in the celebration by sharing their own "arts story."
The NEA wants to know about an arts experience that helped shape or change your life. Was it a movie or a book, a music or art class, a concert or stage performance? How have the arts impacted you?
For more information, visit art.gov/tell-us-your-story.
To see Chairman Chu's invitation, click here.
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The thought sometimes flashes through her mind in the sleepless hours after midnight, when she is energized and annoyed by the deluge of ideas flooding her brain.
Maybe she should give it all up: the painting, the sculpting, the printmaking, the art. Read the story here. (source: The New York Times)
 Build relationships with fellow presenters, artists, and managers at a conference full of networking opportunities, and enjoy Kansas City's thriving arts scene in the heart of the Midwest at the Arts Midwest Conference.
The conference will convene in Kansas City, Missouri from Wednesday, September 9 through Saturday, September 12, 2015.
The conference brings performing artists, managers, and agents; performing arts presenters / venues; and arts administrators together for an education and motivational experience focused on promoting and presenting live touring performing arts and to share the passion for using creativity to inspire and engage communities.
For more information and how to register, click here.
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 The GRAMMY Foundation is seeking applications to help facilitate the support of music preservation and research projects.
With funding generously provided by The Recording Academy, the Grant Program awards grants each year to individuals and organizations to support efforts that advance the archiving and preservation of music and the recorded sound heritage of the Americas for future generations, and research projects related to the impact of music on the human condition.
Grant funds have been utilized to preserve private collections as well as materials at the Library of Congress, the Smithsonian and numerous colleges and universities.
Research projects have studied the links between music and early childhood education, treatments for illnesses and injuries common to musicians, and the impact of music therapy on populations from infants to the elderly.
More than $6 million in grants has been awarded to more than 300 recipients.
A letter of inquiry is required before submission of a full application. To read the guidelines and to submit a letter of inquiry for the 2016 GRAMMY Foundation grant cycle, please visit www.grammyfoundation.org/grants. The deadline each year for submitting letters of inquiry is October 1, 2015.
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Harvest of Quilts XI Show - QUILT TREK The Next Generation will be held at the Vanderburgh 4-H Center Auditorium in Evansville, Indiana, September 19-20, 2015. Hundred of quilts will be on display along with vendors for shopping. The two-day event is open to the public and tickets can be purchased at the door for $6. Exhibition hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
The show is sponsored by the Raintree Quilters Guild.
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Call for artists, public art project, Bloomington, IN
The Arden Place Neighborhood Association in Bloomington, Indiana is issuing a call to artists Request for Qualifications for a site-specific artwork commission. The Neighborhood Association is seeking qualifications from artists / artist teams interested in a commission to create in a minimalist style, a sculpture representation of the concept of a "constant gardener". Height would be approximately 5 - 6 feet, and preferred material is limestone. From this RFQ, an artist will be selected for the commission and work with the association on the final design. The budget for the artwork commission is $12,000. For a complete submission packet, including guidelines, project planning, artist selection timeline, and instructions visit http://bit.ly/ArdenPlace. For more information, email Miah Michaelsen at michaelm@bloomington.in.gov. Deadline for response is 5:00 p.m. (ET) July 15, 2015.
Call for entries, Wes Montgomery International Jazz Guitar Competition
Resonance Records and the Estate of Wes Montgomery are holding 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 in New York City (expenses will be paid). Guitarist ages 14 - 33 from anywhere in the world are welcome to enter. Enter online at no charge. Your friends and fans can vote for you online as well. To enter, please visit www.ResonanceRecords.org/Guitarcontest2015. Entries are currently open. Deadline for entry is July 15, 2015.
Teaching Vonnegut, free workshop for teachers
For any teacher of English, art, social studies, or associated subjects who would benefit from adding Kurt Vonnegut's influences to the classroom. This workshop will be held July 15, 2015 at the Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library, Indianapolis, Indiana. For more information, visit http://www.vonnegutlibrary.org/teachkv//.
BalletX 2016 Choreographic Fellowship
BalletX is issuing a call for applications for emerging dancers and choreographers for a mentorship and choreographic opportunity. To be eligible, applicants must have completed their first commission on a professional dance company within the past five years, be able to work in the United States for the duration of the residency, and be at least 18 years of age. Visit http://wwwballetx.org/fellowship.html for more information. Deadline to apply is July 15, 2015.
Request for artist statements of interest
Calling all Indianapolis-based performing arts groups for potential partnership. Partnerships for Lawrence (PFL) is the champion for the arts in Lawrence Township. Their goal is to infuse arts and culture into the community to boost the local economy by creating a cultural destination at historic Fort Benjamin Harrison. PFL is conducting a feasibility study to expand performing arts programming in Lawrence. At this time, they are interested in receiving statements of interest from performing arts organizations looking to develop audiences in a new cultural district in Lawrence Township. Interested organizations, or performing arts groups should provide: organization name; organization mission; performance medium; organization EIN#; contact name; contact title; contact email; contact phone in a PDF format. In a one-page summary, include: the structure of the organization; describe current performances, including number per year, audience data, location, and typical revenue / expenses; how you promote performances including budget, channels, and any promotional partners; any special equipment needs; and links to social media, videos and websites, and email as attachments to Judy Byron at judy@pflarts.org no later than 5 p.m. (EST) Friday, July 17, 2015.
Auditions, Theatre on the Square, Indianapolis, IN
General auditions will be held Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19, 2015 for the TOTS 2015-2016 season. To sign up for the general auditions, click here.
Call for entries, Midwest National Abstract Art Exhibition
The 11th Anniversary Midwest National Abstract Art Exhibition, October 3 - 24, 2015 at Garfield Park Arts Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, seeks entries. Over $2,000 in cash awards available. The juried competition is open to all artists 18 years of age and over, who currently reside in the United States. Download the call for entries here. Postmark deadline for entry is July 18th, 2015.
Call for fiber art, Stutz Gallery, Indianapolis, IN
The Stutz Art Association invites artists to submit fiber art to be juried into a special exhibit to be hung in November 2015. The theme of the exhibition is "dream". Click here for a complete overview of eligibility and entry process. Deadline for entry is midnight, July 30, 2015.
Call for entries, 48 Hour Film Project
The 48 Hour Film Project comes to Indianapolis the weekend of July 31 - August 2, 2015. Filmmakers from all over the Indianapolis area will compete to see who can make the best short film in only 48 hours. The winning film will go up against films from around the world. Registration cost is $160, but after July 21, the cost is $175. Click here to register. Deadline for registration is July 31, 2015.
Call for artist vendors, Sts. Francis & Clare Fall Festival
The Saints Francis and Clare Fall Festival 2015 announce the sixth annual Art in the Park and second annual Art after Dark September 25 - 26, 2015. These upscale indoor and outdoor events will feature local artists displaying and selling their masterpieces while live music radiates and local wines are offered. You can locate registration information by visiting http://www.ss-fc.org. For more information contact rorysmall@yahoo.com. Deadline for entry is September 1, 2015.
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Vice-President of Development, ArtMix, Indianapolis, IN
Reporting
to, and in partnership with the President, this position will be
responsible for planning and implementing fundraising efforts,
particularly as they relate to individual donors, corporate funders /
sponsors, and special events. ArtMix (formerly VSA Indiana Inc.) is a
statewide nonprofit organization that transforms the lives of people
with disabilities through the creation of art. the Vice-President of
Development will manage all aspects of individual giving programs,
Friends Society, with primary goal of building the base of individual
donors. A Bachelor's degree is required, along with a minimum of five
years fundraising experience. Experience with individual donors, special
events, and corporate relationships preferred. to apply, send cover
letter and resume to ArtMix (formerly VSA Indiana) ATTN: Gayle Holtman,
1505 North Delaware, Indianapolis, IN 46202, or email gholtman@vsai.org. Deadline to apply is July 15, 2015.
Front of House Manager, Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne, IN
The Embassy Theatre is seeking an experiences and innovative front of house manager who will be responsible for concessions and bars, including inventory, sales, budgets, controls, setups, permit requirements and staff / bartender management for Embassy stage and special events. Click here for a complete job description and how to apply. Deadline for application is July 24, 2015.
Art in Transit Master Planning Consultant, Indianapolis, IN
As part of a 10-year initiative to enhance Indianapolis' current and future public transit infrastructure and catalyze transit-oriented development with public and community-engaged arts, the Arts Council of Indianapolis requests proposals from consultants or consulting teams to work with the Arts Council, IndyGo, and IndyConnect to develop an Arts in Transit Master Plan for Indianapolis / Marion County, Indiana. Click here for more information and how to apply. Deadline is July 31, 2015.
Education Program Associate, Indianapolis Art Center
The Indianapolis Art Center is looking for someone to work on their programming team. As the Education Associate you will be part of the administrative team that supports all of the on-site art classes with the primary responsibility to coordinate studio activities such as selecting and scheduling portrait and figure models, administering the scholarship program, coordinating activities for events and special programming, as well as general administrative support. Click here for more information and how to apply.
Director of Development, American Pianists Association, Indianapolis, IN
The Director of Development is responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of all fundraising efforts for the American Pianists Association. The Director works closely with, and reports directly to, the President / CEO in the planning and execution of fundraising initiatives, which include grant writing, annual fund, corporate and individual donors, and foundations. Click here for more information and how to apply.
Arts Access Director, Tennessee Arts Commission
The Tennessee Arts Commission seeks a full-time Program Director for Arts Access. Under the supervision of the Associate Director for Operations, this position manages a statewide program to cultivate accessibility, participation and inclusion in the arts for the benefit of all Tennesseans and their communities. Specifically, the position manages grants, programming, and special projects associated with Arts Access and non-discrimination compliance. Click here for more information and how to apply.
Arts Education Special Projects Coordinator, Tennessee Arts Commission
Under the supervision of the Arts Education Director, this position works toward full realization of the arts as vital to education and learning in Tennessee. Specifically, the position manages training and other arts education events and projects for educators, artists and nonprofit staff. For more information and how to apply, click here.
Director of Finance & Accounting, Indianapolis Museum of Art
The Director of Finance & Accounting will oversee designated financial operations of the museum and oversee key administrative support functions for the Finance Office. Click here to see a complete job description, duties, qualifications, and how to apply.
Assistant / Associate Curator, Drawing & Prints, New York, NY
The Metropolitan Museum of Art seeks an Assistant / Associate Curator - Drawing & Prints. The position oversees every aspect of the department's comprehensive collection of European 19th-century drawings, prints, and illustrated books from acquiring, researching and publishing the works to organizing exhibitions and administering loans. For a complete job description, and how to apply, click here. Deadline to apply is July 17, 2015.
Artists sought for coffee shop display, West Lafayette, IN
Greyhouse Coffee Shop at Purdue University seeks visual artists for rotating solo display. Part of their mission to serve the community includes offering an inviting and culturally interesting environment for students and residents to meet and connect. The organizers are looking for artists willing to show 5 - 7 pieces of 2D art for a period of three months. The work should be in a contemporary style that is appropriate for all audiences. Click here for more information. Deadline to apply is September 1, 2015.
Artist / Scholar in Performance / Composition
The Wesleyan University Music Department, Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut, seeks a highly creative artist / scholar with primary background in jazz and African American music. Interests that cross disciplinary boundaries are welcome, as are additional fields of expertise. This is a full-time position to begin July 1, 2016. Doctorate or equivalent professional experience required. Click here to see the complete job description and how to apply. Applications completed on or before September 15, 2015 will receive full consideration.
VP for Marketing, St. Louis Symphony, St. Louis, MO
The Vice President for Marketing is a collaborative member of the
Executive Management team responsible for leadership, management, and
executing of sales, marketing / communication, and brand management
strategies that grow, and sustain diverse audiences in fulfillment of
their mission. Directly leads the marketing team by developing and
executing market strategies and achieving marketing goals. This position
reports to the President and CEO. Click here for the complete job description, responsibilities, and how to apply.
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