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ProDev Session 2: Writing an Effective Artist Statement

Join us in our seventh partnership with the Arts Council of Indianapolis for our second 2011 workshop teaching how to write an effective artist statement.

The free workshop takes place from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22 at the UIndy Theater at the Wheeler Arts Community in Fountain Square (1035 Sanders St. Indianapolis, IN 46203) (map).

Panelists include:

  • Julia Muney Moore, Public Art Administrator for Blackburn Architects, who managed the public art projects at the Indianapolis Airport and is now in charge of the Wishard Hospital public art process.
  • Cindy Dunston Quirk,  a freelance writer and arts advocate.
  • Kate Oberriech, an active member of the Stutz Artists Association who plays an integral role in the Stutz Residency program selection process.

Artists are encouraged to bring their current artist statement and if they wish, they can leave their statements behind so one of the panelists can critique and email suggestions.

For more information on this or other workshops this summer, check out our ProDev page or the Arts Council’s.

OTHER WORKSHOPS

July 13: Entertainment Law

Congratulations to Jeremy Pittsford, a visual communications major from Ivy Tech, who won this year’s poster design contest.

ProDev Session 1: Writing an Effective Grant

Join us in our seventh partnership with the Arts Council of Indianapolis for our opening 2011 workshop teaching how to write an effective grant for artists or small arts organizations.

The free workshop takes place from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22 at the UIndy Theater at the Wheeler Arts Community in Fountain Square (1035 Sanders St. Indianapolis, IN 46203) (map)

Anne Valentine of the Arts Council of Indianapolis and Susan Britsch of the Indiana Arts Commission share tips and best practices for arts grant writing.

For more information on this or other workshops this summer, check out our ProDev page or the Arts Council’s.

OTHER WORKSHOPS

June 29: Writing an Affective Artist Statement

July 13: Entertainment Law

Congratulations to Jeremy Pittsford, a visual communications major from Ivy Tech, who won this year’s poster design contest.

Altered State Closing Reception

Thanks to all who attended our inaugural gallery show. Thanks also to our artists Susanna Hoone, Corey Jefferson, Bryan Moore, and MaryAnne Nguyen for their amazing work. Look for our next gallery exhibit in August.

Check our Facebook Page for albums from our Opening and Closing Receptions. And check out our Primary Gallery site for the latest.

    June Show: Altered State

    Primary Colours proudly announces our first show in the gallery we share with Mt. Comfort. Opening Night is First Friday, June 3, 2011. Through June 17.

    Altered State

    Selected Works By:

    Beverages provided by Fountain Square Brewing Company

    State of the Arts

    With our move to the Murphy, we at Primary Colours want to ensure that we’re helping serve the needs of visual artists and the community. You can help!

    Artists, take a few moments to provide us with some crucial feedback on the current art scene in Indianapolis. Your honest opinions will help us provide better opportunities to help emerging artists in the City.

    Take the Survey Here.

    NUVO Cultural Vision Award 2011

    Aw, shucks. (looking down bashfully, shuffling the dirt with our foot)

    NUVO just informed us that they have chosen Primary Colours to receive one of this year’s Cultural Vision Awards. In April 2000, we staged our first event, Allotropy, and 11 years later, we continue to create ways for visual artists and audiences to connect. Thank you, NUVO, for this great honor.

    We’re pleased to share the stage on Friday, June 3rd at the Athenauem Theatre with these great 2011 honorees who do so much to make Indianapolis culturally vibrant:

    More details to come…

    We’ve Moved!

    Primary Colours has moved the whole kit and caboodle to a cozy corner office on the second floor of the Murphy Arts Center (Suite 217), right above Red Lion Grog House.

    When you’re out and about in Fountain Square each First Friday, we’ll be staffed and stocked, so poke your head in during your gallery rounds, see what we have up our sleeves, and give us your two cents about what we can do for visual arts in Indy.

    With the new space, we share a gallery with Mt. Comfort, so expect some great gallery shows in the near future.

    Our new mailing address is 1043 Virginia Ave, Box #23, Indianapolis, IN 46203. (Get Directions) Our phone is 317.721.ARTS (2787), or you can drop us a line at info@primarycolours.org.

    We want to thank the great staff, management, artists, and neighbors at the Stutz Building for five wonderful years and encourage everybody to check out the Stutz Artists Association Open House on April 29-30.

    TOYS Artists of the Day: Friday

    Check out today’s featured artists. Their works remain on sale at Gallery 924 at the Arts Council until Dec. 22! If you haven’t yet checked out the TOYS show, don’t miss your chance.

    Jamie Pawlus and Frankie (Australian Shepherd), Chicken With Its Head Chewed Off, 2010, found object–plastic farm animal, NFS

    Pam Wishbow, Odds and Ends, 2010, acrylic on panel, $300
    Holly Streekstra, Sawing a Man in Half Effect, 2010, mixed-media, $1,067
    Ryan Alvis, Beluga Bath, 2010, acrylic on canvas, $200
    MAMUS, Toys were so much fucking cooler when they where radioactive and covered in lead paint., 2010, polymer clay, found objects, acrylic paint, $300

    TOYS Artists of the Day: Thursday

    Here for your aesthetic enjoyment are today’s featured artists. Their works remain on sale at Gallery 924 at the Arts Council until Dec. 22! If you haven’t yet checked out the TOYS show, don’t miss your chance.

    Blythe Noble Hager, American Strings, 2010, mixed-media, $200

    Aaron Scamihorn, The Totalitarian of Toys, 2010, digital illustration, $200

    Jeffrey S. Martin, “Oh, and remember: next Friday……is Hawaiian shirt day. So, you know, if you want to, go ahead and wear a Hawaiian shirt and jeans.” 2010, mild steel, $50 per piece; 10 pieces

    Eric Smith, Cobra Grenadier, 2010, serigraph, $40

    Bruce Dean, “Uncle Luey” AKA – SS Rotterdam, 2010, ink and pastel on archival paper, $400

    TOYS Artists of the Day: Wednesday

    Here for your aesthetic enjoyment are today’s featured artists. Their works remain on sale at Gallery 924 at the Arts Council until Dec. 22! If you haven’t yet checked out the TOYS show, don’t miss your chance.

    Justin Cooper, Steam Train (detail), 2009, mixed-media on wood

    Carl B. Leck, Sockem (detail, 2010, mixed-media, $2,500

    Nathan Shinkle, The Depths (detail), 2010, house paint and wheat paste on board, $750

    Judie L. Sloan, Glass Ball Gown, 2010, blown glass, $300

    Phil Velikan, Model Kit, 2010, Resin, $1,000 (original); $150 (kit; edition of 20)