The Venue is pleased to host a reception and exhibition on Friday, July 17th, a delayed First Friday, the Venue will host an opening and reception for watercolor artist James “Jim” Grabski.
Jim earned his Bachelor’s and Masters Degrees from Indiana University, and for 27 years was the Dean of Management at Northwood University. He served as a Captain in the U.S. Army, lived in Europe and the Far East, and owned and operated a pub in England. With his diverse and rich life experience, Jim has now returned to Bloomington, and his first love, watercolor painting. Jim’s choice of equine themes finds its roots in his experiences as a thoroughbred horse owner, and his oriental themes reflect time spent living in Asia.
Jim’s painting style represents a wide range of historic influence, including dynamism, modern abstraction, and more. He utilizes color and motion to create a sense of excitement in the stories his paintings tell. He also ably captures the serenity and clarity of Chinese and Japanese motifs.
Refreshments will be served by The Venue. You can visit the following link for free parking options near The Venue:http://bloomington.in.gov/parksmart.
This exhibit will continue through to July 31st. Come join us!

Cost: Free

For more information contact:

Gabe Colman
(812) 339-4200
[email protected]