The good folks at Couchfire Collective in Columbus, OH, asked us to take part in one of their art and social events this weekend.

They invited 18 art organizations to create 18 holes of miniature golf, irreverently dubbed “A-Holes.” So we put the creative talents of Aaron Scamihorn, Brian Myers, and Jennifer Hughes to work to create Hole #10.

Anybody wanting to make a road trip to the Buckeye State this weekend is welcome to stop by. Come join us, have a beer, and play a round. Here are the details:

Location

Gateway Film Center
South Campus Gateway
1550 N.High St
Columbus, OH 43201 (map)

Dates & Times

March 19-21
Friday     5 p.m. – midnight
Saturday     noon – midnight
Sunday     noon – 5 p.m.

Price

$8 to play all 18 holes
Part of the proceeds go to each participating group.
Discounted movie tickets with purchase of a round of golf!
Snacks and refreshments are available.

Watch for video and pix of the event.

Our Event Committee has been busy planning our major events for 2010. Here’s what you can expect from Primary Colours this year:

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It was a simple request. “When you’re coming out to our TOYS event, bring some dry pasta.” Well, you came through. Boy, did you come through!

You contributed 144 pounds of dry pasta for our friends at Second Helpings.

We’re fond of saying that “It’s about the art,” but this time of year, in these tough times, it’s about so much more. Your small gesture made a big difference.

Thank you.

It’s the return of our invitational holiday art exhibit, TOYS. This year’s art showcase will take place at ArtBox in the Stutz II Building – 217 West 10th St. Suite 125 (map) on Friday, December 4, 2009 from 5 to 10 p.m. This seventh installment will exhibit art fashioned around the theme of toys, and invited artists are free to interpret the theme however they see fit.

Just ask Alyssa Star, a grad student at IUPUI. She attended Art vs. Art, bought a painting, had a blast, and filled out our audience survey.

We randomly chose her out of all the completed surveys to win dinner for two at Brugge Brasserie in Broad Ripple.

Congratulations, Alyssa!