Abby Gitlitz, blown glass, “Waterlines–Hurricane Katrina 10 Years After.” Gary Mills, photography, “A Sense of Place.” David Gieske, “Art Within–Excavated Books.” Frank Walker, acrylic paintings, “Sense & Nonsense.” M-F, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Open later and on Sundays during performances.

Visit a dozen studios, featuring the work of more than 20 artists. Meet artists, watch them work, explore the spaces that inspire them. Get a glimpse into the working lives of artists. Pottery to painting, woodworking to weaving, metal, jewelry, fiber arts, broom making, bookbinding and more.

FREE. All you need is a brochure and map, available at the Nashville Visitor Center, local businesses, or at www.BrownCountyStudioTour.com. Studios open every day in October.

This show will feature a variety of scarves, mittens, gloves, and hats. All created by local artists to keep you and your loved ones stylish and warm this winter season.

Energy Ambassadors serve as active connectors in neighborhoods, workplaces, faith communities, and other subpopulations in support of the local effort to win the $5 million Georgetown University Energy Prize. This three-hour training covers the basics of the Energy Challenge and of reducing home energy use.

Join as we explore the evolution of Bloomington’s structural landscape from the 1800s to the 1900s in this talk given by Derek Richey, President of Bloomington Restorations Inc. and author of “Bloomington Then and Now.” He will be using old photographs, aerial footage, historic maps, and newspaper accounts to illustrate his talk. For more information: libraries.indiana.edu/changes-bloomington-landscape-1800s-late-1900s.

Abby Gitlitz, blown glass, “Waterlines–Hurricane Katrina 10 Years After”. Gary Mills, photography, “A Sense of Place”. David Gieske, “Art Within–Excavated Books”. Frank Walker, acrylic paintings, “Sense & Nonsense. Meet the artists. Free delicious baked goods from the Ivy Tech Culinary program. M-F, 9-7, Sat 9-5. Open later and on Sundays during performances.

This festive, traditional Hoosier event features a bean supper, more desserts than you can count, and a live auction with Williams Auctioneering.

5:00 PM Dinner
$5.00 adult, $3.00 child
6:30 PM LIVE Auction with Billy Williams. All proceeds benefit The Salvation Army’s relief work around the world.

It’s time for the October Gallery Walk, an opportunity to compare the beauty of creative minds with the beauty of the natural turning season! We welcome you to the Bloomington Entertainment and Arts District in order to celebrate the latest contribution to the arts. This will be the time to see what’s new, colorful, and different, as well as participate in live music and wonderful weather!

Visit the following locations to see what is new and different in Bloomington:
-blueline creative co-op & Gallery
-By Hand Gallery
-gallery 406
-Gather: handmade shoppe & co
-Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center
-pictura gallery
-The Venue Fine Art & Gifts
-Bloomington Monroe County Convention Center
-Gallery Group
-Royale Hair Parlor Gallery

Visit gallerywalkbloomington.com for show details, a map, and suggestions for parking downtown, and don’t forget to check out our #RedDotIt Campaign to see how you can support the local arts!

This show will feature a variety of scarves, mittens, gloves, and hats. All created by local artists to keep you and your loved ones stylish and warm this winter season.

Fifteen artists from across the country display their art during the month of October at the I Fell Gallery. Join the fun with the mothers of fine art for the opening of GRAVITY at the First Friday @ the Fell on October 2 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.