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VALERIA FISHER WCPL Adult Program Administrator WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library held its Eighth Annual Amateur Photography Contest. All 49 entries showed a lot of talent. The grand prize and first place in the black and white category was “A Classic Kodak Moment” by Michael J. Samuels. Second place was “Passing of the …read more.

WARSAW — Now through Feb. 3, 2016, the Kim M. Reiff art exhibit will be on public display at Warsaw City Hall, 102 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw.  Reiff is associate professor of art and design, and department chair of visual, performing and media arts at Grace College. Her artistic pursuits include merging traditional and digital …read more.

By DARLA MCCAMMON, Lakeland Art Association Perspective is the rein and rudder of painting,” is a quote attributed to Leonardo da Vinci.  But first we need to know — what is perspective? Perspective is what gives art realism. For instance, when an artist creates a view on a flat surface of a painting which appears …read more.

We have fun occasionally with odd art facts and trivia. Our readers enjoy learning these little known bits about art.

On Friday, Oct. 2, downtown Warsaw will be adorned with art all around the courthouse square. Both seasoned artist and artist-hopefuls are invited to attend the event, titled “Art-tober,” and celebrate their inner artist. As usual, First Friday will be held from 5-9 p.m. Music will begin at the center stage at 6 p.m. with …read more.

Kim Reiff directs the art program at Grace College. She is currently offering her students a wonderful experience in the history of art by teaching them about famous women artists. She has pointed out that those who study ancient cave drawings have discovered that much of the original art was done by women.

A Bloomington-based young artist is making quite the introduction into the acrylic world. Nine-year-old artist Maya Wilson isn’t new to the world of art — she sold her very first piece at the age of 5.

NORTH MANCHESTER — At 9 a.m. Aug. 22 Peabody Retirement Community will host a once-in-a-lifetime live auction of more than 300 lots of fine antiques—from classic copper weathervanes, to original Hummel figurines dating back to the 1930s, to impressive pieces of classic furniture and crystal—to support endowments at the community.

Cindy Bryan, art professor at Grace College, is currently working on a big project. The art department at Grace College, Center for Lakes and Streams and the City of Warsaw storm waters department are teaming up to bring new life to the cities storm drains.

Warsaw artist Steve Creighton was awarded Best of Show for his still life painting “Studio Arrangement” at the Kokomo Art Association’s 89th Annual Spring Show on May 2 at the Kokomo Art Center. Creighton’s work was entered in the Association’s Class I Professional Division, reserved for artists of two-dimensional artwork who have previously won either …read more.

By MADISSON HEINL Communications Specialist, Center for Lakes & Streams The Center for Lakes & Streams is preparing for the Northern Indiana Lakes Festival June 5 to 20. Several of the stations and activities, traditionally at the Lakes Festival, will be returning including the Art Around the Lakes craft stations. Art Around the Lakes is supported …read more.

By JENNIFER CAUDILL Warsaw Artist Forum Robert Hudson led the Artist Forum monthly meeting in April. He spoke about his art career and the obstacles he had to rise above to become a great artist. Unlike many well-known artists, Hudson didn’t have family connections to give him guidance along the way. “During my childhood, fine …read more.

Tickets will be available today for the 2015 Charley Creek ArtsFest slated for June 26 through 28 in Wabash. This three-day festival that celebrates the arts takes place at multiple venues throughout Wabash. Now in its eighth year of bringing first-class artists and performers to the area for a weekend of hands-on art workshops, live …read more.

Smithsonian.com has named Nashville, Indiana, as one of the 20 best small towns in America. Nashville was chosen because it’s a ‘bucolic, woodsy paradise for country music fans and art lovers alike.’ Smithsonian highlights the Bill Monroe Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival, the Brown County Art Gallery, coffeehouses and the fall colors at Brown County State …read more.

  The Warsaw Artist Forum’s March meeting was a colorful delight to all who attended. Artist Lori Biggs taught basic color theory and mixing concepts. The color wheel, as well as the concepts of color temperature, primaries, complements and tertiary colors, was discussed in great detail. “The basic understanding of color lends itself to creating …read more.

By DARLA McCAMMON Lakeland Art Association Are you familiar with the Mason Fruit Jar or the old Ball Canning Jar? I was intrigued to find how both these products had an impact on our art world. In 1880, two very entrepreneurial brothers, Frank and Edmund Ball borrowed $200 from their uncle to purchase the Wooden …read more.

By DARLA McCAMMON Lakeland Art Association Is it spring yet? Yes, I saw a Robin and some Red-Winged blackbirds this week. A beautiful flock of Mergansers landed on our pond yesterday and were gone this morning. Another arbiter of Spring is the annual re-opening of the Lakeland Art Association Gallery. This organization has been working …read more.

By DONNA BURROUGHS, EdS Superintendent, Triton Community School Corporation In celebration of youth art month at Triton Junior-Senior High School, there is a display of artwork produced throughout the year in the art hallway/display case and front lobby at the high school. All work produced in the art department can be viewed on the Triton …read more.

By EMILY COWAN Manager of Marketing and Customer Service, Kosciusko County REMC Kosciusko County students are encouraged to “be part of a gallery of art” by entering the 2016 calendar art contest sponsored by Indiana’s electric cooperatives, including Kosciusko REMC. The contest deadline is Friday, March 20. The 2016 contest is now under way and …read more.

By BRETT R. BOGGS Superintendent, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Tippecanoe Valley community adult education classes start Tuesday, March 3. You can pre-register for classes or have questions answered by contacting staff at (574) 353-7031 ext. 2304 or by emailing Debbie Johnston at [email protected] or Jeff Shriver at [email protected]. Schedule of upcoming classes: Drawing 101 Explore …read more.

By GENNIE BRISSETTE-TIPTON Promotions Director, The Committee To Commemorate Martin Luther King The Committee to Commemorate Martin Luther King announced their continued effort to promote diversity, acceptance, and awareness through the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through local displays of the Warsaw Community School student artwork for Black History Month. The committee collaborated …read more.

Featuring artwork from artists residing in all 92 counties in the State of Indiana, the 92 County Art Show exhibit at the Honeywell Center Clark Gallery currently on display through Feb. 9, provides an array of mediums for the artistic palate to enjoy and savor. The 92 County Art Show is sponsored by local residents …read more.

By EMILY DUNCAN Public Relations Director, Office of Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann has announced details for the 2015 Hoosier Women Artists Contest. The annual competition was established to celebrate Women’s History Month and highlight talented female artists throughout Indiana. Applications are being accepted until Friday, Feb. 27. The contest celebrates the …read more.

By DARLA MCCAMMON Lakeland Art Association We lived in DeKalb County, near Auburn, when our children were growing up. Our daughter Dee Anna had a dear school friend with whom we have stayed in contact over the years. Married now and with a young son, Tammy Durnell has become a creative entrepreneur. To our delight …read more.

By DARLA MCCAMMON Lakeland Art Association Many of you will immediately recognize this world famous artist, Norman Rockwell. Some of his work was hired by Saturday Evening Post Magazine at payments between $2,000 and $3,000 after he achieved significance. The same Post Cover Originals later sold for sums like $46 million dollars each! Not only …read more.

By ANNA BURKE The Center for Lakes and Streams The Center for Lakes & Streams is spotlighting Kosciusko County’s local waterways with a student art contest inspired by the lakes and streams. The seventh annual Wonderful Water Student Art Contest is now taking entries. The theme for this year’s contest is “Seasons of the Lakes.” …read more.

Students at Wawasee High School will be performing “Get Smart,” a play paying homage to the American comedy TV series of the same name. The original TV series ran from Sept. 18, 1965, to May 15, 1970, and satirized the secret agent genre with success. The play version of “Get Smart” will follow Agent 86 …read more.