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