Creative Connections and Conversations 

A bi-monthly gathering that brings artists, patrons, and other interested persons together to network, learn about the art and lives of contemporary artists, and engage in creative opportunities to learn and grow as artists.  

November 15, 2012  6:30pm


Join us for a FREE presentation by Q-Artistry and EclecticPond at the Irvington Lodge, 2nd Floor. Learn more about Irvington's theatrical endeavors and converse with the folks that put on the shows! 

Light refreshments will be enjoyed by all. 
 
Enter through the front at the corner of Washington and Johnson.

Visit the Irvington Guild of Artists’ booth during the Halloween Festival and help create a community artwork!

Each participant will paint a small piece of the artwork. All of the pieces created during the Festival will be assembled into the final painting and debut at the reception for the Irvington Presents exhibition on November 10 at 7pm. Join us!

Creative Connections and Conversations 

A bi-monthly gathering that brings artists, patrons, and other interested persons together to network, learn about the art and lives of contemporary artists, and engage in creative opportunities to learn and grow as artists. Light refreshments will be enjoyed by all. 

Join us as fiber artist Stephanie Lewis Robertson talks about her body of artwork.

THURSDAY
SEPT 20, 2012
6:30PM - 8:00PM
BONA THOMPSON MEMORIAL CENTER

5350 University Avenue 

Much like a musical conversation, Stephanie Lewis Robertson sings to her hand-dyed and –printed fabrics while she works, creating constructions
that reflect her interest in spirituality, ritual, music and the power of women. Her current work includes images of labyrinths, spider webs, brain scans and text.

Exhibition Prospectus for "Irvington Presents" juried exhibition

"Irvington Presents" juried exhibition sponsored by the Irvington Historical Society and the Irvington Guild of Artists

TIMELINE OF EVENTS
October 5:  Entry Deadline (postmarked): Your entry should include your signed Entry Form; up to three images on a CD; Notification Label(s) for each entry; your non refundable check, up to $30, payable to the Irvington Historical Society, and a SASE.

October 24:  Notifications to artists will be mailed.
November 3 & 4:  All accepted entries must be hand delivered to the Bona Thompson Memorial Center between 1-4 p.m.
November 10:  Reception at 7 p.m. with the Awards presentation at 7:30 p.m.
January 5, 2013:  Exhibit closes. No exhibited works shall be removed until after January 5, 2013.
January 6 & 7:  Art pick up days, 1-4 p.m. at the Bona Thompson Memorial Center


Awards: The juror will select a $1,000 Best of Show Award and numerous Merit Awards. The Merit Awards will be given in a variety of media categories. Art sales will also be encour-aged throughout the show.
 
Eligibility: Open to all artists, 18 years and older, residing, or with studios, in the following Indiana counties: Bartholomew, Blackford, Boone, Brown, Clay, Clinton, Decatur, Delaware, Fayette, Fountain, Franklin, Grant, Hamilton, Hancock, Hend-ricks, Henry, Howard, Johnson, Madison, Marion, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Owen, Parke, Putnam, Randolph, Rush, Shelby, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Union, Vermillion, Vigo, and Wayne.
 
Media: Original works completed in the last three years (no classroom or copy work) in oil painting, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, sculpture, drawing, mixed media, photography, and printmaking.
 
Size/Weight: All work is limited to 42 x 42 inches in any direction (framed work ready to hang) and weighing no more than 75 pounds. No sawtooth hangers.
 
Specs and Entry Fee: Entry fee is $10.00 per each artwork image submitted (up to three images - maximum $30.00).
 
Prices and Commissions: All works must be priced or listed as NFS (Not For Sale); please, no POR (Price On Request). The Irvington Historical Society will retain 30% as commission on any work sold throughout the show. The artist will be responsible for the sales tax. 

Juror:  The Juror for Irvington Presents 2012 is Mitch Eckert. Mitch is an established regional artist and educator. He earned his B.F.A. in photography and sculpture from Herron School of Art and M.F.A from Ohio University where he focused on photography, printmaking and art history. Mitch is currently an associate professor of art at the University of Louisville. His work for the past fifteen years has focused on the multifaceted and complex interpretation of the genre of still life incorporating traditional and digital photographic techniques.


Click here for a printable version of the prospectus and more information. Irvington Presents Prospectus

Annual Irvington Ice Cream Social

This Sunday, August 5, the Irvington Historical Society's Annual Ice Cream Social will be held once again at the Bona Thompson Memorial Center from 2-5pm.

Bona Thompson Memorial Center (BTMC)
5350 E. University Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46219



There will be many activities to enjoy that day:

The IGA will be having a Yart Sale! Peruse the art, books, frames, art supplies, and other interesting things that will be for sale as a fundraiser for the IGA to continue bringing a variety of events to the neighborhood. 


The IGA will host the closing reception for the Collectors' Show.


The Garden Club will host a reception for the artists who participated in this year's Garden Tour. View the artworks created in the gardens of our neighbors. 

Music by the White River Jazz Band......and of course, Ice Cream!

Yart Sale

Your Yart is Needed: Last Call to Donate

This Sunday, August 5, at the Irvington Historical Society's Annual Ice Cream Social, the IGA will be having a Yart Sale!

Drop off old or new artwork, artist supplies, art books, or other art-related donateables this Wednesday (1-3pm) or Saturday (1-4pm) at Bona Thompson Memorial Center.

Bona Thompson Memorial Center (BTMC)
5350 E. University Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46219

Be sure to come out on Sunday, August 5, for ice cream and to peruse the art for sale on the BTMC lawn!

Contact us with questions at  artinfo.iga@gmail.com

 

The fine art exhibition, “Irvington Guild of Artists’ Collectors’ Show” is on view through August 5, 2012 at the Bona Thompson Memorial Center, 5350 University Avenue.

Hours are:
Saturday & Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.
Wednesdays, 1 to 3 p.m.
Other times by appointment.

The Collectors' Show highlights the artwork from the private art collections of local residents and acts as a catalyst for those considering starting their own collection or to learn about why they should collect fine art. Have you begun your art collection? Come see what others are collecting today.

Closing reception is Sunday, August 5 from 2-5pm during the 48th Annual Ice Cream Social. The Center will bring together live music, great art, ice cream and the opportunity to meet and visit with  Irvington residents in one place for an event the whole family can enjoy. Hope you will join us!

Introduction to Stained Glass

Saturday
JULY, 7th, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
@ The Bona Thompson Memorial
5625 E. University Ave., Indy
Call 317-357-2244 if questions

In Stained Glass you'll learn...
√   How to cut glass
√   the various types of glass & how it’s made
√   How art glass compositions are fabricated
√   & more !!!

This unique class will be directed with a hands-on demonstration from years of designing and fabricating stained glass. No need to travel far for a brief look into the world of stained glass!

JUST SHOW UP!!!

“Casserole: A Mixture of Photographic Thoughts” - A Photography Exhibition

“Casserole: A Mixture of Photographic Thoughts”

January 17 to March 4, 2012

The gallery hours are:

Wednesday 1 to 3pm,

Saturday and Sunday 1 to 4pm.

The Irvington Guild of Artists is pleased to announce the photography exhibition, “Casserole: A Mixture of Photographic Thoughts”. This exhibition of fine art photography is a group exhibition, which will feature color, and black and white photographs created by the members of INvision: Alliance of Photographic Artists.

The exhibition will open with a reception at the Bona Thompson Memorial Center on Friday, January 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. The artists will be present, and refreshments, including casseroles, will be served. This reception is free and open to the public.

The exhibiting members are Donna Lee Adams, Andy Chen, John Crowe, Lauren Ditchley, Mary Hansen , Holly Hooper, Ginny Taylor Rosner, and Mike Stroup .

INvision is a membership of artists who promote and advance the art of photography by providing a platform for photographic discourse in order to encourage the artistic growth of its members and to enrich the lives of other interested people through the experience of photography.

Bona Thompson Memorial Center

5350 University Avenue

Irvington, Indiana

Admission is free

For more information contact us at: artinfo.iga@gmail.com

IMPORTANT: There is NO Walk in the Park for 2011

The IGA is NOT hosting A Walk in the Park Art Fair in 2011. Evidently the Star printed a listing. We did not send out releases for the event and we apologize for any confusion. 

But DO let us know if you would like to help in planning Walk in the Park for 2012.  The IGA needs volunteers!! Just send an email to newsletter.iga@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer.  Thanks!

"Seeing the Tree and the Forest" Art Show and Silent Auction

Please join us and support these young artists in their efforts to

raise money for a worthwhile cause.

The CFI Art Club at IPS School #2  is hosting an art show and sale of original artwork.

Over 25 young artists will be exhibiting paintings and mixed media

collages. The proceeds raised from the sale of the artwork will

help fund a trip to the Appalachian mountains in the spring of

2011. During the trip the students will explore the rich art culture

of the region and complete a service project. In addition to the art

show, local artists are donating original artwork for a silent auction.

Please join us at the Bona Thompson Memorial Center located in

historic Irvington.

Friday, Oct. 8, from 7:00-10:00pm

Silent auction will close at 9pm

Bona Thompson Memorial Center

5350 E. University Ave., Indianapolis

More information: Daphne Draa, draad@ips.k12.in.us or (317)-226-4202

Walk in the Park

Thanks to all who came out (over 400) to Ellenberger yesterday.  Happy dogs, happy kids, happy art-lovers strolled the park, enjoying the incredible art in the 40+ booths.  Kids of all ages made their own art. And, the animals brought their own fun. Who did you like the best? The turtle who munched her way across the lawn? The non-stinky skunk? The ferret? The overcast skies gave some relief to the heat as people munched, chatted, and bought original items for their collections or gifts. And, welcomed "neighbors" from all over the country. Thanks to those who helped us update our database and who renewed /joined as members of the IGA.  We can now better reach out to you to keep you informed. And your membership helps fund the many events the IGA provides. Keeping artists and Community connected. 

If you have photos you'd like to share....let us know and we'll post them. And be sure to visit our Facebook page and become a fan!





Video by Steve Shattuck

Tomorrow is almost here!

Rain or Shine!  
The 2010 A Walk in the Park Irvington Art Fair WILL HAPPEN on Saturday August 21, 2010 from Noon-6pm in Ellenberger Park.  Read what all you can do:

• Enjoy over 40 artists. Leaisurely shopping and one of a kind creations.
• Eat food from CP Catering and AlliCarte Catering. Ribs, Chicken, Hot Dogs, Walking Tacos, Ice Cream, Lemonade and MORE!!
• Watch a live animal show by ANIMALIA from 1-3pm near Dali's Digs for Kids on the stage.
• Did I mention Dali's Digs?  We will be printmaking, creating tissue paper stained glass and bringing to life real works by Kandinski, Munch and VanGogh as GIANT murals!
• Be sure to visit the IGA booth for more information about how you can help plan for and bring to life a great 2011 arts season in Irvington.
• Many Irvington community organizations will be on hand to answer questions and tell you how you can get involved.

Please visit the Walk in the Park event page to see a complete list of artists and organizations.

Walk in the Park

SATURDAY,  August 21, Noon - 6 pm

August is here and it is almost time for the annual Walk in the Park Art Fair. To keep you posted on the details we have added a new page devoted to Walk in the Park. Check it out!!

Halloween Festival Poster Contest EXTENDED till 8/28.

Check out the Call for Artists tab now! The deadline has been extended till Friday August 27th at 6pm.  Entries may also be dropped off at the IGA booth at Walk in the Park August 21st from noon-6pm.  All Hallowartists wanted!

The Call for Artists tab has all the details or follow this link for all of the contest information - and remember the extended deadline.

Walk In The Park Art Fair August 21

Irvington Art AUGUST 21 Walk in the Park! Noon - 6PM. Over 30 artists, Community booths, Dali's Digs for live art activities for kids, yummy food and more! Ellenberger Park. (This is the Saturday after the August Farmers Market). Please help us spread the word by putting the info out on your Facebook page to your friends! And, thanks!

Look for more details to come, soon!

Walk in the Park Contact Information

Dear Walk in the Park participants and visitors!  We are aware of some issues with our email communcation.  If you have applied and not heard from us don't despair.  We have set up a new email address: igawip2010@gmail.com for this year. Please don't hesitate to contact us with questions and requests.

There is a second round for applications.  If you missed the deadline there are a few spaces left.  Please apply as soon as possible and we will be sure to contact you.

Irvington Halloween Festival 4th Annual Poster Contest

The 64th Annual Irvington Halloween Festival
2010 Poster Design Contest

The Historic Irvington Community Council (HICC) requests proposals for a poster to commemorate the 64th annual Historic Irvington Halloween Festival (IHF).


The Irvington Halloween Festival is a family event that has been a part of Irvington for over 60 years and is centered around the children of Irvington. This week-long festival / fundraiser is hosted by the HICC. The HICC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that works to improve the quality of life for all Irvington residents and businesses. The Halloween Festival and its associated events more than 10,000 people each year. This year’s festival will include haunted ghost tours, The Slightly Haunted Puppet Show, Halloween themed children’s movies, a house decorating contest, and more. The week of festivities concludes on Saturday October 30 festival that features, a parade, over 130 vendors, a costume contest, live music, games, crafts and other entertainment.


The poster should represent and reflect the spirit and essence of this event. The 2010 Irvington Halloween Festival runs from October 23rd through the 30th.


Final art and entry forms are due by Friday, Aug 6th, 2010, at 6 PM and may be dropped off at the Irvington Branch Library.

Artists will be notified contest results by Friday August 13, 2010.


Here is a complete listing of the official rules and guidelines for the contest.


Go here for more information about the 2010 festival.

Irvington Art Walk - June 5th

On Saturday, June 5th, you are invited to join us in celebrating our unique eastside community. During Celebrate Irvington you will have a chance to talk with artists, visit our shops, admire the hand-painted murals on several buildings, and enjoy a tasty meal or snack at one of Irvington’s fine eateries. Attending the event is free of charge and family friendly. As part of our celebration, the Irvington Guild of Artists sponsors the Irvington Art Walk from Noon - 6 pm. To see the full schedule of events for Celebrate Irvington, please visit our Irvington Art Walk web page. You'll also find a Google Map showing all the venues.

IGA Sponsored Concert in Ellenberger Park Saturday 5/22

You're invited to hear one of Irvington's most entertaining and hard-working bands - on us!  Jan Flexon and the Dancin' Nancys will be playing at the kick-off concert for the Ellenberger Park FREE Summer Concert Series.  The show begins promptly at 6:30pm and will last till around 8 or 8:30pm.  Bring your chairs, blankets and picnics for this wonderful welcome to the Spring & Summer arts season in Irvington.

While you're there please pick up your 2010 IGA member application, fill it out and turn it in!  The IGA is a member supported organization and without you we can't continue the amazing programs and events we organize and support - like the Art Walk June 5th, Creative Art Camp in July and the Walk in the Park in August.