Masterpiece in a Day is back on Sept. 18!
Read all of the details here.
Find out about this year's art fair here and the art parade here.
Become a fan of Masterpiece in a Day on Facebook here.
Call for artists: Test Fest 2010
TEST FEST 2010 Call For Artists
Deadline: Sept. 7
Test Fest 2010 is a temporary environmental art installation show located in the Skiles Test Nature Park. The focus of the show is on temporary works made with what materials are available in the park itself. This call is open to all artists of all ages and experiences.
Test Fest happens on Oct. 16 rain or shine, at Skiles Test Nature Park, an 80-acre park located on the northeast side of Indianapolis. It was the former homestead of Mr. Skiles Edward Test and after his passing the land was given to Indianapolis Parks. The park has several gravel trails and is seen from the highway.
Made for Each Other is looking for 6 artists or teams of artists to develop environmental installations using found materials within in the park. (Sticks, leaves, mud, stone, scrap metal, etc.) All works must be made of materials found within the park. Subject matter should be suitable for a mixed ages audience.
All art will be created within the Golden Eagle nature trail and be visible from the trail. All works should be temporary and be made with materials found within the park. All artworks must be removed (or created in a way that it will return to nature on its own) soon after Test Fest 2010 is done.
Download the full call for entries here.
Big Car honored with a Cultural Vision Award from NUVO
From NUVO's story: "Big Car has connected formerly disparate parts of the arts community, helped spur an economic revival in Fountain Square during an economic recession, and is now partnering with like-minded nonprofits to make inroads into communities underserved by arts organizations.
"With all that Big Car has accomplished, it's hard to believe that this nonprofit is only five years old. Back in 2004, the office of this fledgling nonprofit was a former bathroom on the 2nd floor of Fountain Square's Murphy Building. But Big Car was soon growing by leaps and bounds ..."
Read the full story here.
Watch the video from the awards ceremony here.
Oh, and Big Car was also runner up as Best Gallery in NUVO's Best Of issue this year. We finished second to the Stutz and ahead of the Indianapolis Art Center.
Pics from Big Car events & programs