05 May March 2016 Press Release
March Gets Creative at Noblesville Creates
Make First Friday special, revel in the #loveHC and Young Artists exhibits, take a class, sign up for Spring Break Camp and more in hipstoric Noblesville
NOBLESVILLE, IND.— There are only 12 “first Fridays” in 2016. Noblesville Creates doesn’t want art fans to waste one doing something forgettable. Starting Friday, March 4, and continuing through the month, mix, mingle, and see and try art on our hipstoric Downtown Noblesville campus. Unplug and create with Noblesville Creates!
March “First” Friday
Join us Friday, March 4, 6-9 p.m., for the opening of the Young Artists Exhibit in the Judge Stone House gallery and check out Hannah Lindgren’s curated #loveHC photography exhibit inside the Stephenson House gallery. Beer and wine, among other refreshments, offer people a chance to unwind on a Friday night, with proceeds supporting Noblesville Creates’ programs. Registration is not required. Just come on out and enjoy.
Young Artists Exhibit
Approximately 500 student artists in grades K-5 from all seven Noblesville Schools public elementary schools will have works to show off during the Young Artists Exhibit at Noblesville Creates, March 3-25. Two-D and 3-D works will be on display made from a variety of materials. Expect to see family tree collages, before-and-after self-portraits, sculpture and much more.
“The children in Noblesville Schools have worked hard to learn about the elements and principles of art using a variety of media, techniques and subject matter. We hope you enjoy the show,” says Darlene Patterson, art teacher at Promise Road Elementary who is helping organize the exhibit.
A student reception will take place Thursday, March 3, 5:30-7 p.m. The public gets their first chance to see the exhibits during First Friday, March 4, 6-9 p.m. The exhibit is open to the public for free March 4-25 during regular business hours (Wednesday-Friday, noon-5 p.m.; and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.).
#loveHC Artist Showcase
Instagram, Hamilton County and crowdsourcing collide in a most loving way during the March Artist Showcase exhibit March 2-31, curated by the multifaceted Hannah Lindgren. The #loveHC exhibit will fill the walls of our historic Stephenson House with photos showing the sights, people, foods and more we love in Hamilton County.
Lindgren, photographer and founder of Deliberate Media video production in downtown Noblesville, rallied Instagram and smartphone users in Hamilton County to tag and submit images for #loveHC.
Attendees to the #loveHC opening reception can get in on the exhibit’s visual conversation by writing what they love about Hamilton County and picking up a crayon to color a Hamilton County image designed by artist Kate Foster during the exhibit’s opening reception on Friday, March 4, 6-9 p.m., First Friday at Noblesville Creates.
Art of Business: Financial Tips, Tricks and Tools for Artists
Just in time for tax season the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce and Noblesville Creates team up to offer a tax-related Art of Business class on March 16, 6:30-8 p.m., at the Noblesville Library.
Artists have many of the same financial challenges other self-employed small business owners do, including paying self-employment tax and quarterly sales tax. But artists also have unique financial requirements and challenges. During the Art of Business: Financial Tips, Tricks and Tools for Artists training session, artists will get answers to questions such as, “Which IRS forms do I need to fill out?” “How should I track and value inventory?” and “How do I claim business expenses?”
Cost is $5 admission; Level 2 Artist Members admitted free. Register at noblesvillecreates.org.
Nickel Plate SMART Series: Pechakucha Launch
The new Noblesville Creates membership appreciation series is designed to give our members a chance to dig more deeply into the arts in every way. The series launches March 24, 6:30-8 p.m., at Noblesville Creates with a book-themed Pechakucha.
What’s a Pechakucha? We’re putting our own spin on this Japanese event — originally, Pechakuchas were evenings where emerging designers could present themselves and their work. In our version, emerging authors and bookmakers will mingle with members and guests, and then inspire attendees with a five-minute presentation.
Every member of Noblesville Creates gets in for free and can bring one guest for free. For everyone else, the cost is $10. People can sign up to become a member for $50 and register for the event at noblesvillecreates.org.
PROGRAMS FOR KIDS
Adventures In Art Spring Break Camp, March 28-April 1
We want kids to get their hands dirty and keep thinking creatively over spring break. Noblesville Creates presents its inaugural Adventures In Art Spring Break Camp March 28-April 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at Noblesville High School. Registration deadline is March 18, 5 p.m.
In conjunction with Noblesville High School, Noblesville Creates invites kids ages 8-12 to explore the arts in a variety of mediums working individually and collaboratively. This weeklong “art lab experiment” will help kids develop and hone their artistic skills by exploring a variety of mediums in the visual arts.
Campers will create original artwork in both 2-D and 3-D mediums, ranging from painting to sculpture and everything in-between. Kids will also learn about art history, aesthetics, art production, and art criticism through these projects. At the end of the week, they will take home individual projects including a sketchbook documenting their growth — and adventures — throughout the week. Parents will be invited to a casual Friday art show on April 1.
Price is $195/camper. Space is limited. Register online at noblesvillecreates.org.
Adventures in Art: Natural Born Artists class
Nature is one of the most popular subjects explored by our local artists, and the springtime offers all kinds of colorful, artistic inspiration. During Natural Born Artists class, kids ages 8-12 will experience their natural landscape and environment in a whole new way. This six-week Tuesday night series presented through a partnership with Noblesville Parks and Recreation takes place April 12-May 17, 5-6:30 p.m., at the Forest Park Lodge in Noblesville.
Kids will learn techniques such as sun printing, plein air painting and leaf printing, and how to use natural and recycled materials in their art. Students will keep a sketchbook during the session to brainstorm ideas, practice and revisit to see how they’ve grown.
Price is $95/student for Noblesville residents; $109/student for non-residents. To register, visit cityofnoblesville.org/parks (Youth Annex Programs) or call Noblesville Parks at 317-770-5750.
All events held at Noblesville Creates are sponsored by the City of Noblesville and Church, Church, Hittle & Antrim. First Friday events at Noblesville Creates are sponsored by Brannon Sowers & Cracraft. Noblesville Creates’ Judge Stone House Gallery is open to the public every Wednesday-Friday, noon-5 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For many more events supported by Noblesville Creates, visit noblesvillecreates.org.
Noblesville Creates is an umbrella nonprofit organization that creates and coordinates arts and cultural experiences across communities to improve the quality of life for residents, strengthen local economies and enrich experiences for visitors. Noblesville Creates is a project of Hamilton County Tourism, Inc. The Noblesville Creates Trail extends 30 miles through Fishers, Noblesville, Cicero, Arcadia, Atlanta and Tipton. Visit us at 107 S. 8th Street in Noblesville, online at noblesvillecreates.org or call 317-452-3690.
