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 The Indiana Arts Commission is currently seeking submission of qualifications from artists interested in creating the 2015 Indiana Governor's Arts Awards.
The successful artist will be asked to create three to five editions of a unique artwork that includes or incorporates part of the Indiana Constitution Elm tree as part of the award piece. A section of the Constitution Elm will be provided to the selected artist. The Arts Commission will provide a commission of $5,000 for creation of the awards.
The call is open to all visual artists 18 years and older who are legal residents of Indiana. The artist must remain a resident of the state during the period of the project.
Artists interested in the call for qualifications should visit http://www.in.gov/arts/2885.htm for more information.
The deadline for submission is 4:30 p.m. September 15, 2015. The 2015 Governor's Arts Awards will be presented in April of 2016, and will be part of the Indiana Bicentennial Celebration.
 The deadline is approaching for submitting Capacity Building Partnership proposals to the Indiana Arts Commission.
The program will provide funding for programs that further develop the professional skills of the staff or cultural organizations, community leaders and / or individual artists.
Proposed activities must be developed to include regional or state-wide audiences. Eligible applications could receive up to $20,000 per project. The deadline to submit proposals is August 12, 2015.
For more information and application instructions, please click here.
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 The deadline is near to make nominations for the state's highest recognition of accomplishments in and contributions to the arts.
Launched in 1973, the Indiana Governor's Arts Awards is jointly hosted by the Indiana Arts Commission and the Office of the Governor. Since the inception, the awards have recognized such notable artists as composers Hoagy Carmichael and Cole Porter, sculptor Robert Indiana, author Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., designers Bill Blass and Michael Graves, and singers Angela Brown and Sylvia McNair.
Previous recipients have also included arts educators, art patrons, volunteers, elected officials, businesses and communities.
Guidelines and nomination forms are available on the IAC website at www.in.gov/arts/2332.htm.
The deadline to make nominations for the 2015 Indiana Governor's Arts Awards is August 14, 2015.
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 The founder and artistic director of the Indianapolis Children's Choir (ICC) plans to retire in 2016.
Henry
Leck started the organization in 1986 and has taken his choirs to New
York City and Europe. Choirs have also performed in China, Great
Britain, Greece, Central and South America, New Zealand, the Czech
Republic, and Russia. More than 3,000 children sing in the central
Indiana choir.
"What
started as a dream to create a small children's choir in 1986 has become
one of the largest and most successful children's choir programs in the
country. This has been done with a team of incredible teachers and
staff, talented students, devoted parents, a dedicated board of
directors and a supportive community," Leck said.
Assistant
Director Joshua Pedde will serve as artistic director after Leck
retires. Leck's final concert will be April 30, 2016 at Clowes Memorial
Hall. He plans to move to Bloomington after his retirement.
Leck and the Children's Choir were 2007 recipients of the Indiana Governor's Arts Awards.
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 The deadline to submit nominations for the Indiana State Poet Laureate is approaching.
Nominations 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 as State Poet Laureate.
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 emailed to Sarah Fronczek: sfronczek@iac.in.gov.
For more information about the Indiana Poet Laureate program, click here.
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 The Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award recently announced its 2015 National and Regional Author Award winners and Emerging Author Award finalists.
Poet and Purdue University professor Marianne Boruch is the National Author Award winner and will receive a $10,000 cash prize. Indiana University Lilly Professor / poet-in-residence Adrian Matejka is the Regional Author Award winner and will receive a $7,500 prize.
Laura Bates, Skila Brown, and Clifford Garstang are finalists for the Emerging Author Award. The Emerging Author Award winner will be named at the October 10, 2015 Award Dinner and will receive a $5,000 prize.
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 Arts in the Parks, a partnership between the Indiana Arts Commission and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, will enable the creation of arts activities for the public to enjoy at parks and forests across Indiana.
Endorsed by the Indiana Bicentennial Commission, the program also celebrates the Centennial of Indiana State Parks and the 50th anniversary of the Arts Commission.
A grant information webinar will be held at 1:00 p.m. EDT August 11, 2015. Click here for more information on registration.
The deadline to apply for the program is 4:30 p.m. EDT September 14, 2015.
Guidelines can be found on the IAC website at http://www.in.gov/arts/2866.htm.
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 The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) is seeking letters of interest for two new
partnerships in the arts education program known as PACE (Partnering Arts,
Communities and Education).
Established by the Commission in 2014, PACE
currently supports four partnerships in the state at an annual funding level of
$10,000 each.
Since PACE programs are intended to continue for successive years
at the initial funding level, the Fiscal Year 2016 budget can support the four
pilot partnerships and expand the initiative to include two new programs.
Click
here
for the PACE program description and information to be included in a letter of
interest.
Submit letters to Sarah Fronczek, the IAC Arts Education Coordinator,
at sfronczek@iac.in.gov
on or before the deadline of 4:30 p.m. (EDT) September 30, 2015. For
more information, call Sarah at 317-232-1274.
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Call for entries, Open Space: Art About the Land
Open Space: Art About the Land is an art competition and exhibition which seeks to recognize and encourage artists in Indiana who derive creative inspiration from the land, or whose work celebrates the notion of open space as it relates to the land. this call is open to any artist 18 years and older residing in Indiana. Any work, completed in the last three years, in any media addressing the spirit of open space with reference to the land, including experimental and interpretive work, is welcome. Click here to see the full prospectus and how to enter. Deadline for entry is August 12, 2015.
Call for entries, Old Enough to Know Better
An international juried exhibition sponsored by the Women's Caucus for Art Philadelphia Chapter, featuring work by mid-career and emerging women, and women-identified, artists age 35 and over. The contextual space of this show is the stubbornness and persistence of artistic women. Click here for details. Deadline for entry is August 15, 2015.
Youth auditions, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis
The Indiana Repertory Theatre (IRT) announces open auditions for young actors ages 17 and under. The auditions will be held August 18 and 19 from 4 - 8 p.m. This season, IRT will have youth roles available for April 4, 1968; Peter Rabbit and Me; A Christmas Carol; Fences; and To Kill a Mockingbird. Auditions are by appointment only. Click here for more information, and how to reserve an audition appointment.
Call for entry, 2016 NICHE Awards
NICHE magazine is accepting applications for the 2016 NICHE Awards, a prestigious juried competition recognizing excellence in fine craft design. Professionals and student artists may apply online. contest categories include ceramics, fiber, glass, metal, wood, jewelry and more. Application and entry fee information, rules and guidelines are now available on the contest website. For more information, call 1-800-432-7238. Deadline for entry is August 21, 2015.
Auditions for Wisdom Tooth Theatre Project, Indianapolis
Wisdom Tooth Theatre will hold auditions September 26, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Indyfringe Basile Theatre, 719 E. St. Clair Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202. Auditions will be held in the order of arrival. You may be asked to read later in the day. Prepare one contemporary monologue and / or one Shakespeare monologue of no more than two minutes each, and bring two sets of your headshot and resume. Click here for more information and how to submit materials.
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Deputy Director, Indiana Arts Commission, Indianapolis
The Indiana Arts Commission seeks qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Director. This position reports to the Executive Director as a member of the senior management team. The Deputy Director serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the Indiana Arts Commission and manages the contracts and grants administration, online grants, information and technology, human resources, research and assessment and financial management functions of the agency. All applications must be submitted through the Indiana State Personnel online job bank. Word search for Deputy Director - Indiana Arts Commission or Advance search with reference job ID code 597541. Deadline to apply is August 4, 2015.
Elementary Art Teacher, Christel House Academy, Indianapolis
Christel House Academy is accepting applications for an Elementary Art Teacher at the Christel House Academy South location, for the 2015-2016 academic year. Christel House Academy is a growing network of high performing charter schools dedicated to serving low-income, urban students in Indianapolis. For more information, and how to apply, click here. Deadline for application is August 15, 2015.
Executive Director, IndyBaroque Music, Inc., Indianapolis
IndyBaroque Music, Inc. seeks a dynamic and creative individual to serve as a part, or full-time executive director, beginning September 1, 2015. The Executive Director is responsible for running the concert series of the Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra and Ensemble Voltaire. For a complete job description and how to apply, click here.
Director of Marketing & Communications, Indianapolis Opera
Indianapolis Opera seeks a Director of Marketing and Communications. This position is responsible for the marketing and communications aspects of the Frank and Katrina Basile Opera Center and the activities of the Indianapolis Opera. For more information and how to apply, click here.
Director of Development, Indianapolis School of Ballet
Reporting to the artistic director, this position develops and manages all funding functions for student enrollment and acquisition, ISB performances and productions, the summer intensive program and the annual special event. Duties include planning, budgeting, tracking and reporting results of donations, and grant writing. Exceptional time management and excellent writing skills are requirements of the position. Knowledge of basic ballet recommended. For a complete job description and how to apply, click here.
Stewardship Coordinator, IMA, Indianapolis
The Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) seeks a donor Stewardship Coordinator to serve as a valuable team member with their comprehensive fundraising program. For a complete job description and how to apply, click here.
Grants and Corporate Partnership Coordinator, IMA
The Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) seeks a Grants and Corporate Partnership Coordinator. The position assists with the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of corporate, foundation, and government contributors. For a complete job description and how to apply, click here.
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