“Spaces make things happen.” That’s a common refrain at the FAR Center for Contemporary Arts, where an expanding lineup of workshops is opening up a variety of art forms to aspiring artists of all ages.
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We’re all a work in progress—as we evolve, staying connected to our surroundings and the people we reach for in the toughest moments can help us weather one transition after another.
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Whether you’re 8 or 80 years old, there are two new ways for you to make music in Bloomington.
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Brown County, Indiana, potter Dylan Quackenbush says working with three-dimensional objects and transforming clay into functional art pieces matches his personality and fosters his creativity.
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Marshella Griffin-Larry describes herself as an “Indiana girl in a California world.”
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Amanda Webb didn’t have to think twice about her biggest challenge since becoming executive director of the Brown County Playhouse— keeping the historic Nashville, Indiana, theater afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Award-winning actress Glenn Close said she was flooded with memories as she walked through an exhibition at the Indiana University Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art showcasing costumes from some of her most notable roles, including the nurse’s uniform she wore in her very first film in 1982, The World According to Garp.
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Thomas DeCarlo knows what he wants to see in an animated film—sci-fi and fantasy stories with adult characters who tackle complex social issues, but something that is still is enjoyable for the whole family.
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For 47 years, Indiana University’s Metz Carillon rang from the campus’ highest point, near the intersection of North Jordan Avenue and East 17th Street.
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Local musician Krista Detor will present an outdoor concert at Switchyard Park on Friday, October 22, at 6 p.m. She will be joined by daVida, featuring Janiece Jaffe, David Gulyas, and Dave Bruker.
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From September 23–26, the Lotus World Music and Arts Festival brought music from 14 countries to downtown Bloomington.
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Applications are open for the Deep Winter writing residency at The Hundredth Hill artist retreat until September 30, 2021.
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The 28th annual Lotus World Music and Arts Festival begins on Thursday, September 23 in downtown Bloomington, featuring 18 artists performing music from 14 countries.
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Ten local artists have launched a new art gallery in town: Viridian Moon Art Gallery, which began displaying the art of its members in January. Viridian, located at 1600 W. Bloomfield Road, has been closed for renovations since June but will reopen on August 21 for a grand opening celebration from 5–8 p.m.
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As a child, Alison Kingsley loved drawing and painting. She relished summer art camps, and high school art classes were the highlight of her days. That’s when she decided to become an art teacher and develop her diverse artistic talents.
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The technology of picture taking has changed over the decades since the Bloomington Photography Club (BPC) began meeting, but the group’s goals remain the same. “The idea is to have fun first, and the second is education,” says board member James Kellar.
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At the new Gayle Karch Cook Center for Public Arts and Humanities at Indiana University, exhibits by IU faculty and community artists and a regional artist-in-residence program are creating stronger links between the university and the Bloomington arts and cultural communities.
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The 4th Street Festival of the Arts & Crafts will be an in-person event this year after being held virtually in 2020.
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Trenton Musch sees walls as opportunities. Using the smooth, clean lines produced by applying consistent pressure to the top of a spray can, Musch, a.k.a. “Moosy,” turns ordinary walls into large-scale works of art.
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From meticulous gardens to architectural gems, Indiana University is known for its picturesque campus. Outdoor statues and sculptures help accentuate that beauty, but IU philanthropist Pat Miller noticed that the artistic touches stopped north of 17th Street as visitors approached the athletics complex.
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“Spaces make things happen.” That’s a common refrain at the FAR Center for Contemporary Arts, where an expanding lineup of workshops is opening up a variety of art forms to aspiring artists of all ages.
Read More We’re all a work in progress—as we evolve, staying connected to our surroundings and the people we reach for in the toughest moments can help us weather one transition after another.
Read More Whether you’re 8 or 80 years old, there are two new ways for you to make music in Bloomington.
Read More Brown County, Indiana, potter Dylan Quackenbush says working with three-dimensional objects and transforming clay into functional art pieces matches his personality and fosters his creativity.
Read More Marshella Griffin-Larry describes herself as an “Indiana girl in a California world.”
Read More
