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June 2010 Newsletter Feature
Article:
The
Music Factory Offers Music Instruction in Lima, Ohio
Lima, Ohio has a factory for budding
musicians.
The Music Factory, established by Ben and
Patrisha Leybovich in 2002, is a non-profit
organization devoted to enriching the quality of
life in the West Central Ohio region by offering
standardized musical training and exposure to
excellent musical performances.
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the full article >>
May 2010 Newsletter Feature
Article:
What's It All About? A View from the Arts Place
Executive's Desk
This article is an editorial from Eric R. Rogers,
Executive Director of Arts Place, Inc. in reference
to the Indiana Arts Commission's restructuring plan
that was passed on April 15th. The article is the
second in a two-part series devoted to the IAC
restructuring.
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the full article >>
April 2010 Newsletter Feature
Article:
Indiana Arts Commission to Adopt Modified
Restructuring Plan
After a 5-week review of
public input and recommendations from its Regional
Arts Partners, the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC)
approved a modified version on April 15th
of a restructuring plan unveiled and initially
approved in March. The original plan centralized
almost all services currently provided by the
Regional Arts Partners. The modified plan approved
in April centralizes some services while retaining
certain aspects of the regional system.
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the full article >>
February 2010 Newsletter Feature
Article:
The U.S. Census:
Why It's Important to Arts Organizations
On
April 1, 2010 every household in America will be
asked to complete the Census form. The Census
happens only once every 10 years, and it's important
for everyone to be counted. Why?
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the full article >>
December 2009 Newsletter Feature
Article:
IAC
Recipient of 2009 National Accessibility Leadership
Award
Rocco Landesman, Chairman of the National Endowment
for the Arts, announced recently the
Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) is the recipient
of the 2009 National Accessibility Leadership
Award/grant for their outstanding accessibility
work. Sponsored by the
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the
National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA),
the award recognizes exceptional initiatives or
programs that make the arts accessible and inclusive
for older adults and individuals with disabilities.
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the full article >>
November 2009 Newsletter Feature
Article:
IAC
Individual Artist Program Grant Workshop December 1
in Muncie
The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced recently
that Hoosier artists in selected disciplines have
until February 1, 2010 to submit applications for
the IAC’s Individual Artist Program (IAP) grant.
A
series of
application workshops
have been planned. The IAC will present a free
workshop for visual artists on December 1, 2009 at 7
p.m. covering the application process for artists
planning to apply for an Individual Artist Program
Grant from the IAC. The workshop will take place at
Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co., 224 East Main Street
in Muncie.
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the full article >>
September 2009 Newsletter Feature
Article:
Indiana Artisan
Application Deadline October 10
Local artists and
food producers are sought by October 10 for the
Indiana Artisan program's final 2009 adjudication.
Since Indiana Artisan was launched by Lt. Governor
Skillman in 2008, nearly 650 art and food artisans
from around the state have applied to be part of the
program.
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the full article >>
June 2009 Newsletter Feature
Article:
Grant Awards Rescheduled for July 28
Arts Place announces that The Region Five Grant
Awards Reception and Ceremony at Arts Place is being
rescheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
Arts Place, Inc.,
as the Region Five Partner of the
Indiana Arts Commission hosts an award ceremony
each year announcing the
Region Five Grant Awards
for Arts Organization Support, Arts Project Support
and Mini Grants from the Indiana Regional Arts
Partnership and a public reception to honor the
recipients.
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the full article >>
May 2009 Newsletter Feature
Article:
Arts
in Education Summit in Indianapolis June 8
The
Indiana Arts Commission
is partnering with
Young Audiences Indiana
to present Arts Powered Education, a
statewide summit on arts education. The summit is
part of Young Audiences Indiana’s 13th
Annual Institute for Artful Teaching, held in
Downtown Indianapolis June 8-10, 2009.
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the full article >>
March 2009 Newsletter Feature
Article:
Explore Career Opportunities for Artists with
Disabilities in Richmond and Muncie
The
Indiana Arts Commission
is partnering with
ArtsWORK Indiana, the
Indiana Institute on Disability and Community,
and
VSA arts of Indiana to sponsor six workshops
across the state for careers in the arts for people
with disabilities. Creative Connections workshops
will take place in New Albany, Indianapolis,
Columbus, Muncie, Richmond, and Valparaiso. Click
here to see a detailed workshop list.
Persons wishing to attend the workshops in Muncie or
Richmond are asked to RSVP to Eric Rogers at
260-726-4809 by April 2, 2009. Persons requiring
special accommodations should RSVP with their
requests by March 26, 2009.
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the full article >>
February 2009 Newsletter Feature
Article:
Indiana Budget Proposals Slash the Arts
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was
recently signed into law. The act included $50
million in direct support for arts jobs through the
National Endowment for the Arts and language
that would have prevented museums, theaters, and
arts centers from receiving stimulus funds was
removed. Now the focus has moved to arts funding at
the state level.
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the full article >>
January 2009 Newsletter Feature
Article:
The
Famous Old Time Music Company Specializes in
Bluegrass
The Famous Old Time Music Company (FOTMC) in
Wapakoneta, Ohio is more than just a music store --
it stands out among music stores. Having been part
of the Cincinnati Bluegrass scene since 1972, it is
much more than just a retail outlet for musical
instruments. Since 2003, Famous Old Time Music has
been spreading the Bluegrass sound to Northern Ohio
communities at the Wapakoneta store.
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the full article >>
December 2008 Newsletter Feature
Article:
The
Big Read Accepting Applications for 2009-2010 Cycle
The Big Read
is accepting applications from non-profit
organizations to conduct month-long, community-wide
reads between September 2009 and June 2010.
Applications will be accepted until February 3,
2009.
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the full article >>
November 2008 Newsletter Feature
Article:
Hartford City
Artist Published in AARP Foundation Calendar
Hartford City artist
Leslie Newton was one of fourteen artists
nationwide chosen as winners in the AARP
Foundation’s Calendar Contest. Her painting
Taos Pueblo with Water Spouts will appear in the
2009 AARP Foundation Calendar.
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the full article >>
October 2008 Newsletter Feature
Article:
Cultural Districts Conference at Arts Place October
30
Arts Place will hold its fall conference on October
30, 2008 from 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The conference is
titled
Building Creative Communities: The Role of Cultural
Districts in Reinvigorating Cities. The
conference will be held at Arts Place’s Portland
Center, located at 131 East Walnut Street in
Portland, Indiana. Cost for the day is $45
including lunch. For a full schedule of the day’s
events or to register please contact Arts Place at
(260) 726-4809 or visit
www.artsland.org.
The conference is designed to inform arts providers,
community leaders and government officials in the
region and throughout the state about the benefits
and challenges of cultural districts. This topic
comes in light of recent legislation passed by the
State of Indiana enabling the Indiana Arts
Commission to establish a cultural districts
program.
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the full article >>
June 2008 Newsletter Feature
Article:
Center Preserving Great Lakes Native American
Culture
The
National Center for Great Lakes Native American
Culture, Incorporated (NCGLNAC), is a
not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving
Great Lakes Native American Indian art, handcrafts,
and history through a variety of in-house and
outreach programs. Since it was founded in May of
2001, NCGLNAC has organized regular events to
preserve and promote Native culture through
workshops and other activities.
This summer will mark the fifth annual
Gathering of Great Lakes Nations Pow Wow. The
event will be held on June 7-8 at the Tri-State Gas
Engine and Tractor Grounds in Portland, Indiana.
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the full article >>
May 2008 Newsletter Feature
Article:
Arts
Place Launches Arts Connection Engine
Arts Place, Inc. is offering a unique online arts
resource through its website
IndianaArts.org.
The website is Indiana’s only statewide arts and
cultural portal. Five other arts organizations have
joined with Arts Place as partners in using this
service.
The
ArtsConnection Engine (ACE),
a web service of IndianaArts.org, provides a
centralized online system that brings together
artists, arts organizations, arts patrons,
arts-related businesses, the media, and sponsors.
The ACE service enables partnering websites to
provide visitors with customized, searchable local
and statewide arts-related content including an
events calendar, classified listings, and
directories of artists, arts organizations, and
related businesses.
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the full article >>
March 2008 Newsletter Feature
Article:
Cornerstone CEO Receives Community Arts Leadership
Award
Cornerstone Center for the Arts in Muncie,
Indiana, is an exciting blend of arts programming
for all persons. Committed to the well-being of the
individual, Cornerstone’s mission is to nurture
community connections by providing opportunities for
creative expression, educational programs, and
events in a historic setting.
Terry Whitt Bailey, CEO of Cornerstone Center for
the Arts recently received the Community Arts
Leadership Award for Arts Educator by the
Indiana
Coalition for the Arts Foundation. The Awards
were presented in a public ceremony during Arts Day
at the Statehouse on Monday, February 25th.
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the full article >>
February 2008 Newsletter Feature
Article:
Arts
Day at the State House February 25
Once a year, arts advocates from
around Indiana descend on the Statehouse in
Indianapolis to talk with members of the State
Legislature. You are invited to participate in 2008!
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the full article >>
January 2008 Newsletter Feature
Article:
Indiana to Select New State Poet Laureate
The Indiana Arts
Commission (IAC) is now accepting nominations for
the Indiana State Poet Laureate. The poet
selected will represent the State of Indiana and the
art of poetry through the development and
implementation of programming to the education
community and general public. The Poet Laureate
makes formal presentations at various educational
facilities and offers advice to the Commission
concerning ways to further the art of poetry in
Indiana.
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the full article >>
December
2007 Newsletter Feature
Article:
Portland Artist Creates Pottery, Paintings and
Sculpture
Portland, Indiana
artist Zach Medler is an artist of many hats. What
began as an interest in pottery has blossomed into a
career in the visual arts. He stays busy creating
pottery, paintings and sculpture; showing his work
regionally; and serves as Artist in Residence and an
instructor for the Innovations and Arts in the Parks
programs at Arts Place.
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the full article >>
November
2007 Newsletter Feature
Article:
Celina Hosting Art Walk by Pumpkin Glow
Art Walk by Pumpkin Glow on Saturday, October 27
from 4:00-8:00 p.m. This fun event is open to the
entire family. Celina’s Main Street will be lined
with over 30 visual and performing artists from
Indiana and Ohio taking part in demonstrations and
selling their artwork.
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the full article >>
September
2007 Newsletter Feature
Article:
Seventh Harvest Biennial Reception and Awards
Ceremony September 15
Arts Place is holding the awards ceremony for the
Seventh Harvest Biennial Regional Juried Exhibition
in Hugh N. Ronald Gallery at the Portland Center on
Saturday, September 15, 2007. The event begins at
6:00 p.m., and is open to the public with free
admission.
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the full article >>
June 2007 Newsletter Feature
Article:
Celebrate the Arts at Symphony on the Green in
Muncie
The Muncie Symphony Orchestra is holding its annual
Symphony on the Green concert at the Ball State
University Arts Terrace in front of the Fine Arts
Building on Saturday, June 9. Bring a picnic,
chairs, blankets, and your family to this free
outdoor event.
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the full article >>
March April 2007 Newsletter Feature
Article:
Beautiful Settings Make Beautiful Memories at
Paramount Theatre Centre
The Paramount Theatre Centre and Ballroom is a
beautiful centerpiece of the rebirth of arts and
culture taking place in Anderson, Indiana. The
Centre is home to the Anderson Symphony Orchestra,
stage shows, ballets, plays and concerts.
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the full article >>
February 2007 Newsletter Feature
Article:
Fiber Fest & Spin-In at Jay County Fairgrounds March
8-10
A fiber fest is taking place in Jay County for the
third year in a row. The Fiber Fest & Spin-In began
in 2004 as a one-day event. It has now grown to
three days of classes, entertainment, vendors, and
demonstrations devoted to the fiber arts.
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the full article >>
January
2007 Newsletter Feature
Article:
Lima’s Visual Arts Network Brings Together Artists
of All Disciplines
Ruth Ann Sturgill has been a member of various art
groups around the region for years, most of them
focusing on one medium or type of art. After
visiting art groups in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia
that were multi-media, she was so motivated and
impressed that she knew that was what our area was
missing.
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the full article >>
January
2007 Newsletter Feature
Article:
Muncie Designer Creates Simple, Yet Elegant Jewelry
For over a decade Muncie artist Heidi J. Hale has
made jewelry as a way to give personal and unique
gifts to friends and family. What was once a hobby
has now become a full-time passion.
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the full article >>
November / December 2006 Newsletter Feature
Article:
Richmond Art Museum Offers Exhibitions and More
The Richmond Art Museum, founded in 1898, is a fine
art museum with a permanent collection of American
Impressionists, Taos School, the Hoosier Group, the
Richmond School and other regional artists.
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the full article >>
October/November 2006 Newsletter
Feature Article:
Minnetrista Focuses on Nature, History, Gardens and
Art in Muncie
Minnetrista is a museum and cultural center that
serves the people of East Central Indiana. Its
mission is to create awareness, understanding and
appreciation of the natural and cultural heritage of
East Central Indiana...
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the full article >>
August/September 2006 Newsletter
Feature Article:
Mitchell Place Gallery Moving to a New Home
Mitchell Place Gallery has a new home in downtown
Muncie. The Gallery is closing its doors permanently
at the end of this month, but with a kind donation
by Mike Powell of Jack’s Camera Shop they’ll
continue as MPG.
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the full article >>
June/July 2006 Newsletter
Feature Article:
Muncie Children’s
Museum Offers Family Fun
The Muncie Children’s Museum is more than a Museum. It offers
something for the entire family - exhibits, teen
programs, special events, and an outdoor learning
center to delight everyone from the curious toddler
to the adult nature lover.
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the full article >>
April/May 2006 Newsletter
Feature Article:
Streams: Data Driven Fabrications Connecting with
Indiana’s White River
“Can technology
reconcile with nature? Can new technologies develop
in symbiosis with nature?” Ball State University
students spent this semester studying those
questions with Kevin Klinger, Associate Professor of
Architecture.
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the full article >>
March 2006 Newsletter
Feature Article:
Wapakoneta Gaining a
Home for the Arts
A group of committed
artists is working hard in Wapakoneta, Ohio. With
the help of Wapakoneta business person Pam Doepker,
architect and free-lance artist John Raush and some
other area artists recently formed an artist's
center. The former Wapakoneta Artists Group, now
formally known as Riverside Art Center, is coming to
life.
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the full article >>
February 2006 Newsletter
Feature Article:
Orchestras Band Together in East Central Indiana
East Central Indiana is host to four orchestras:
Muncie Symphony Orchestra, Marion Philharmonic
Orchestra, Richmond Symphony Orchestra, and Anderson
Symphony Orchestra. Together they make up the Region
Five Orchestra Consortium, a project started by Arts
Place in 2004.
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