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THE ARTS COUNCIL IS ANNOUNCING A NEW JURIED EXHIBITION

The Arts Council would like to announce their newest juried art exhibit, “Art from the Earth/Art to save the Earth.” The exhibit will be on display in The Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery September 13, through October 21, 2010.

Through a generous grant from Alcoa Warrick Operations the exhibit will feature artwork in three distinctive categories: ceramics, sculpture/wood, and recycled aluminum cans.

Prizes for the exhibit will be: $300 for Best of Show, $200 for First Place in all three categories; $100 Second Place in all three categories; and $50 Third Place in all three categories. In addition, Alcoa Warrick Operations will offer a special $500 Alcoa Warrick Operations Grand Award for the most creative use of aluminum cans as art material in the recycled aluminum can category. This category requires at least 75% of the artwork to be recycled aluminum cans. A full prospectus will be distributed closer to the exhibit but we wanted to alert artists of this competition as soon as possible.

Upcoming Workshops

Essential Business Strategies for Visual Artists

Any artist who wants to sell their work and increase their clientele must have a comprehensive business plan and practical strategies in order to succeed. This four hour hands on workshop will provide a complete overview to help you create your business plan.

• When: March 27; 10am – 1pm (CST)
• Where: BSF Gallery, 318 Main Street, downtown Evansville
• Cost: $20 Arts Council member; $25 non-members
• Instructor: Scarlet Fields
• RSVP: Call the Arts Council at 812-422-2111 by March 24, 2010

“Introduction to Polymer Clay Bead Making” Workshop

• Date: Saturday, April 10th, 10 – 2pm^{*
  *}A short break for lunch will be taken around 12 noon. Bring your own lunch OR plan a trip to Subway, just down the street.
• Where: BSF Gallery, 318 Main Street, downtown Evansville
• Cost: $25 for Arts Council Members, $30 for Non-Members; fee includes the cost of materials.
• RSVP: Call the Arts Council to register, 812-422-2111
• Class size: limited to 15 people
• Minimum Age: High School
• Workshop Instructor: Sarah Thomas

Sarah Thomas has been an avid artist since high school and began making jewelry in 2006. She was introduced to the art of polymer clay by an artist friend and immediately became hooked! Sarah makes and sells her own jewelry at her studio, Imagine That, in Evansville, IN. She is also a painter and incorporates many of these techniques into her beads and jewelry, for unique and stunning effects.

Here is your opportunity to have fun while exploring the exciting versatility of polymer clay. This four hour workshop is packed with experiences in basic polymer clay properties, color mixing, bead formation, and special techniques. Each student will leave this class with a completed pendant necklace and bracelet. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to learn! The only thing students need to bring with them is their enthusiasm & creativity!

Students participating in this workshop will learn the following:

• basic polymer clay facts
• the use of specialized tools for bead making
• how to mix colors using blends and canes
• how to form various shaped beads
• how to finish beads
• incorporate finished beads into completed jewelry, including how to wire-wrap and string your beads

Instructor will supply polymer clays, tools, rollers, ovens, molds, cord for pendants and bracelet, and printed information.

How to Photograph Your 3-D Artwork for Submission

When: Saturday, April 17, 9am - 12 noon (CST) ·
Where: BSF Gallery, 318 Main Street, downtown Evansville ·
Cost: $20 Arts Council member; $25 non-members ·
Instructor: Lenny Dowhie ·
RSVP: Call the Arts Council to register, 812-422-2111

Framing Basics

Whether you are an experienced or novice artist reviewing the basics of successful framing can increase the opportunities to sell your artwork!

• When: April 28; 5:30pm – 8:30pm (CST)
• Where: Central Library, Newburgh, 4111 Lakeshore Dr., Newburgh, IN
• Cost: $20 Arts Council member; $25 non-members
• Instructor: Sherry Wilkerson, owner of VonMartin Designs, Henderson, KY
• RSVP: Call the Arts Council at 812-422-2111 by March 10, 2010

February 22 - April 1, 2010

Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery
318 Main Street, Downtown Evansville

Open Weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Click here for the list of winners.