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Local artist, Josh Cooper, making finishing touches on his mural. Image courtesy of Joseph Weiser, Goshen News
Goshen artist commissioned to portray 'Well Crafted' Elkhart County
Excerpt from an article by Dani Messick, The Goshen News
A Goshen artist has crafted a piece celebrating Elkhart County.
Josh Cooper’s painting is one of two in northern Indiana in support of the state’s new “IN Indiana” initiative. A native of Chicago, Cooper has been an artist for almost 30 years, influenced by outdoor muralist and street artist Keith Haring during his time in New York and Andy Warhol in the 1980s.
“I got my first easel when I was like 8,” he said.
By 14, he’d moved on to larger-scale projects, attempting to make a name for himself. Around that same time, his parents divorced, and he moved with his mom to Elkhart County, where he’s remained for the most part since 1995.
“I used to get in trouble when I was younger for doing this on trains and buildings,” he admitted. “But now I’ve turned it legitimate and I do it when people ask me to do it.”
Image courtesy of American Theatre
This Month in Theatre History
Excerpt from an article from American Theatre
October 1972 (50 years ago)
The Indiana Repertory Theatre opened their doors at the Athenaeum in Indianapolis with a production of Brandon Thomas’s farce Charley’s Aunt. The production was directed by one of the founders of the Theatre, Edward Stern. Stern had met his fellow co-founders of the theatre, Benjamin Mordecai and Gregory Poggin, when they were all graduate students at Indiana University. Together the team put together a plan for a repertory theatre company and shopped various towns across the country to take up residence by sending letters of interest to more than 90 U.S. mayors. The city of Indianapolis showed the most enthusiasm for a new theatre and just happened to be the nearest locale to the three collaborators. Charley’s Aunt, which opened on Oct. 18, 1972, set the theatre on an artistic path has sustained for more than 50 years. In 1980, the theatre moved to its current home at the Indiana Theatre, mere steps from the Indiana State Capitol.
Read about other historical events in theatre history.
Image courtesy of Pexels
5 Ways to Strengthen Arts Marketing
Excerpt from article by Arts Midwest
The effectiveness of your marketing depends on your understanding of what motivates people to take action, whether that’s to buy a ticket, make a donation, or comment on an Instagram post. The following 6 data-driven insights into how and why people relate to arts and culture organizations can help you create compelling visuals and messaging that drive greater engagement. Actual examples are included to inspire your own work.
Read the full article.
Center for Craft now accepting applications for their next teaching artist cohort
Twenty-one mid-career craft artists will receive an unrestricted grant of $10,000 and participate in an 8-month cohort experience where they will be guided through training that encourages and sustains a generative practice as both artists and educators.
Proposals are welcome from mid-career craft artists who teach. For the purpose of this grant, the Center for Craft defines a teaching artist as a practicing craft artist and/or maker who utilizes their skillsets and sensibilities to integrate their work and perspectives into a wide range of settings. Teaching artists effectively guide, educate, and engage varying audiences to foster an enriching experience with the handmade and make connections to materials, form, functionality, and processes. The deadline to apply is Nov. 30.
Review full eligibility requirements and application details.
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Stay creative and awesome,
Jordan Adams Artist Services Manager
Indiana Arts Commission
joadams1@iac.in.gov
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