“100 YEARS OF INDY PARKS” EXHIBITION

Opens December 3

Ten Indianapolis-based artists were invited to provide their creative interpretations of Indy Parks’ impact on the community over the past 100 years and in the future for the “100 Years of Indy Parks” exhibition at Garfield Park Arts Center located at 2432 Conservatory Drive on Indy’s near southside.  I am honored to be one of those ten artists; the other participating artists are Mint Evans, Clyde Gaw, Emma Overman, Quincy Owens, Dianna Porter, Erin Swanson, Chris Tower, Justin Vining and Kevin Wilson.  Along with our pieces which are available for purchase, the exhibition includes photographs and narratives about some of the City’s 207 parks properties.

I do hope that you will be able to join us and the Indy Parks staff from 5 to 7 p.m. on December 3 for the exhibition’s opening reception featuring live music performed by classical guitarist Samuel Lawson as well as light refreshments. Visitors may also create a 100-year commemorative clay tile as a keepsake and record memories and stories of times spent in the City’s parks. 

The exhibition, which is free and open to the public, will continue through January 15, 2012 during regular Garfield Park Arts Center hours.  The Garfield Park Arts Center is open Wednesday and Thursday from 2-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., and Sunday from 1-5 p.m.

Poetry in Paint at Garfield Art Center

Poetry in Paint opened at the Garfield Park Art Center on March 13th. In this show, each artist was paired with a poet and the artist was tasked with creating a visual interpretation of the poet's poem. I had the pleasure of working with Richard Pflum and developing my interpretation of his poem "The Swamp" into a woodcut print.

Unfortunately a broken leg kept me from attending the opening reception, but I was told that their was a good turnout for the reception and that the work has been well received.

If you get a chance, please stop by and visit the show which runs thru May 2.

Pirate Art Show at Garfield Park

If you haven't had a chance to visit the Pirate Art Show at Garfield Park Art Center, you still have a few days to get into to see the show. The show closes on August 30th. But, just in case, you can't make the show, here are a few pictures that I shoot in the gallery. To the right is a picture of my pirate on display. I also shoot a picture Kris May's work that is on display. (On the left.) And below are some other pictures that took in the gallery.

Open Studio - Jewelry Making

I will be leading an open studio in jewelry making at Garfield Park Art Center beginning September 3. So if you are looking for a fun evening out to work on your jewelry projects and socialize with others with similar interests, please come join us. Pre-registration is required, so visit my open studio information page for more details.