31 Jul 2021 – August Featured Partner Events
Each month, we gather information about our Featured Partners and their upcoming events in one spot so that it’s easy for you to see what’s coming up. That spot is right here!
2021 NICE Workshop #1: Introduction to 2021’s Four Books & Passages
Thursday, August 5
7pm-8pm (Eastern Standard Time)
Place: Zoom
Noblesville Interdisciplinary Creativity Expo (NICE) project, now in its 7th year, is an annual project is based upon our love of classic literature. Each year, the project offers four books and four standalone passages, one from each book, for discussion, analysis, introspection, and ultimately inspiration for new creative pieces in any medium or genre of the Arts. 2021’s book selections are: Sula (1973) by Toni Morrison, The Yellow Wallpaper (1892; short story) by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, A Wrinkle in Time (1962) by Madeleine L’Engle, and Tarzan of the Apes (1912) by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Inspired creations can be presented in our presentations event (submission deadline Sept. 23; event date Sept. 30). You do not need to be familiar with the books or passages to participate in NICE!
This workshop introduces 2021’s four books and their four standalone passages. We’ll share brief introductions for each book and a little about why we chose each book for this year’s project, then we’ll dive right into the four standalone passages:
- any common themes across all four books and/or passages?
- what’s happening in each passage? (actions, thoughts, reverie, dialogue, etc)
- what emotions do you feel from each passage?
- what personal connections or experiences come to mind?
- inspiration for new art creations (all mediums/genres)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/6454559081?pwd=cGYwY1prdWtnc1pjYXYreWI2aXY0QT09
Meeting ID: 645 455 9081
Passcode: NICE
More information: https://cearts.org/2021-7th-annual-nice
Music and All That Jazz
Friday, August 6
7pm-9pm
We are excited to bring back Music and All That Jazz again this summer! The band will be set up on the Northeast side of the Square, so bring your chairs or blankets and get ready to hear some awesome music for First Fridays in Downtown Noblesville!
More info: https://www.noblesvillemainstreet.org/events
Hamilton County Artists’ Association presents Heatwave
No First Friday due to Art Fair on the Square
August 6 – 28, 2021
Free, donations accepted
Gallery hours: Sat., 10am-4pm
The Birdie Gallery of HCAA, 195 S. 5th St., Noblesville
The Juried artists of HCAA presents Heatwave, a show inspired by summer.
More info: hcaa-in.org, or info@hcaa-in.org
Art Fair on the Square, Sponsored by the Hamilton County Artists’ Association
Saturday, August 7, 2021
9am-4pm
Free entry
Historic Noblesville Square
The Annual Fair will feature over 40 vendors of fine art in painting, jewelry, pottery, photography, and textiles. The Juried Fair is a fun opportunity to stroll the beautiful Noblesville Courthouse Square and to purchase a quality piece of art. The square is nestled next to the White River with walkways along the river’s edge and conveniently located across the bridge from the weekly Farmers’ Market. Shopping for artistic and appetite cravings are all satisfied during this exciting event.
More info: hcaa-in.org, or info@hcaa-in.org
White River Sound Purse Bingo
Tuesday, August 10 at 7pm
$25 per ticket
Northside Event and Social Center, 2100 E 71st, Indianapolis, IN 46240
More info and to purchase tickets: call 317-508-3934
Art Gallery at Fishers City Hall Presents: Painting words & Emotions: A Story of Sisters Reception
Friday, August 13
6pm-8pm
Free
The Art Gallery at City Hall, 1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Meet the artist sisters, Liv Ash and Ingrid Blount,and enjoy their works. Special Musical Guest: TBD. Some artwork will be available for purchase.
More info: bit.ly/fishersevents
Kids Day at the Noblesville Farmers Market
Saturday, August 14
8am-12pm
The Noblesville Farmers Market is excited to welcome back TWO Kids Days this year! This is the perfect opportunity for any young entrepreneurs to sell their products!
More info: https://www.noblesvillemainstreet.org/events
Ignite Studio Callout for “Work in Progress” Exhibit
Submissions due August 17
Free
Ignite Studio at the Hamilton East Public Library in Fishers has opened a call for art for our next exhibit “Work in Progress.” We are seeking art in a variety of mediums for this group exhibit.
Art is never done; it’s only due. Have you started a new medium? Do you have that piece that never seems complete? How does your art represent you as a “work in progress?” Ignite Studio seeks work in a variety of mediums that reveal our not-quite-finished selves. Share your interpretation of personal transformation through art in this group show.
More info: https://ignite.hepl.lib.in.us/call-for-art-work-in-progress/
ASSET: Navigating Online Art Sales & Starting Your Business
Thursday, August 19
6:30pm-8pm
Hub & Spoke, 8100 E 106th St, Fishers, IN 46038
Navigating Online Art Businesses in COVID: how to start and run an online business. This session will focus on starting online, different platforms, social media and navigating covid online. We’ll include additional items regarding what is needed to start your business.
Speakers: Rebecca Robinson, additional speaker to be announced soon
Additional details coming soon. This event will be held in-person with social distancing and masks enforced (adjusted per CDC guidelines at the time of the event). A virtual option will also be available for guests to tune in and ask questions.
More info: bit.ly/fishersevents
2021 NICE Workshop #2: Sula (1973) by Toni Morrison
Thursday, August 19
7pm-8pm(Eastern Standard Time)
Place: Zoom
Noblesville Interdisciplinary Creativity Expo (NICE) project, now in its 7th year, is an annual project is based upon our love of classic literature. Each year, the project offers four books and four standalone passages, one from each book, for discussion, analysis, introspection, and ultimately inspiration for new creative pieces in any medium or genre of the Arts. 2021’s book selections are: Sula (1973) by Toni Morrison, The Yellow Wallpaper (1892; short story) by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, A Wrinkle in Time (1962) by Madeleine L’Engle, and Tarzan of the Apes (1912) by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Inspired creations can be presented in our presentations event (submission deadline Sept. 23; event date Sept. 30). You do not need to be familiar with the books or passages to participate in NICE!
This workshop looks at Sula, by Toni Morrison, and the standalone passage from it:
- we can find problematic content throughout this book: racial issues, sexual issues, violence, etc. They all add to the story; how?
- Female friendship: are Nell and Sula a good example of female friendship?
- what’s happening in this passage? (actions, thoughts, reverie, dialogue, etc)
- what emotions do you feel from the passage? (any difference between reading silently or hearing it read aloud)
- what personal connections or experiences come to mind?
inspiration for new art creations (all mediums/genres)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/6454559081?pwd=cGYwY1prdWtnc1pjYXYreWI2aXY0QT09
Meeting ID: 645 455 9081
Passcode: NICE
More information: https://cearts.org/2021-7th-annual-nice
Art on the Prairie
August 22, 10am-5pm
Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd, Fishers, IN 46038
Enjoy a beautiful Sunday afternoon outdoors at Conner Prairie in Fishers. Browse and shop the creations of local artists and artisans, enjoy live music, and more.
This event is an annual fundraiser for Fishers Arts Council.
Shop local and unique by buying direct from a local artist!
More info: bit.ly/fishersevents
2021 NICE Workshop #3: The Yellow Wallpaper (1892) by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Thursday, August 26
7pm-8:00 (Eastern Standard Time)
Place: Zoom
Noblesville Interdisciplinary Creativity Expo (NICE) project, now in its 7th year, is an annual project is based upon our love of classic literature. Each year, the project offers four books and four standalone passages, one from each book, for discussion, analysis, introspection, and ultimately inspiration for new creative pieces in any medium or genre of the Arts. 2021’s book selections are: Sula (1973) by Toni Morrison, The Yellow Wallpaper (1892; short story) by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, A Wrinkle in Time (1962) by Madeleine L’Engle, and Tarzan of the Apes (1912) by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Inspired creations can be presented in our presentations event (submission deadline Sept. 23; event date Sept. 30). You do not need to be familiar with the books or passages to participate in NICE!
This workshop looks at The Yellow Wallpaper (1892) a short story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, and the standalone passage from it:
- gender and power, madness and creativity are presented as opposing human experiences in this book: it was published in 1892. Your thoughts on the same issues in today’s world?
- what’s happening in this passage? (actions, thoughts, reverie, dialogue, etc)
- what emotions do you feel from the passage? (any difference between reading silently or hearing it read aloud)
- what personal connections or experiences come to mind?
- inspiration for new art creations (all mediums/genres)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/6454559081?pwd=cGYwY1prdWtnc1pjYXYreWI2aXY0QT09
Meeting ID: 645 455 9081
Passcode: NICE
More information: https://cearts.org/2021-7th-annual-nice
Community • Education • Arts CALLOUT for original artwork, poetry/short prose, and music for online Arts Showcase exhibits
Deadlines: August 9, October 9
Community • Education • Arts online Arts Showcase exhibits opportunities:
We offer online Arts Showcase exhibits every couple of months, each with its own web page featuring creative work of all kinds. Submit your original artwork (all mediums), writings (all genres), and songs/instrumentals (MP4s or MP3s) to our online Arts Showcase. Email the form with your submission files to info@cearts.org (download form: CEArts Arts Showcase Exhibits Callout)
The themes listed below are for 2021 (themes may change each year).
Annual submission deadlines are:
WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT: January 9
SPRING FANCIES: April 9
SUMMER’S SIZZLE: June 9
CH-CH-CHANGES: August 9
FALL & HALLOWEEN: October 9
WINTER & HOLIDAYS: November 9
More info: https://cearts.org/arts-showcase/
Noblesville Farmers Market
May 1-October 9
Saturdays, 8am-12pm
The Noblesville Farmers Market is the oldest and largest market in all of Hamilton County! Attracting people from all over Indiana and highlighting over 70 local vendors, it is truly a destination on Saturday mornings in Noblesville! Join us this summer at Federal Hill Commons every Saturday from 8AM-12PM.
More info: https://www.noblesvillemainstreet.org/events
White River Sound Chorus Rehearsal
Every Tuesday starting May 11
7:00pm-9:00pm
Ivy Tech in Lawrence
Visit the White River Sound Chorus as they start in person rehearsals for the first time in over a year! Parking is available in the lot on the east side of the Ivy Tech campus.
More info: https://www.whiteriversoundchorus.org/
Caravan Classes
We will be offering a variety of art experiences for all ages throughout the summer. Make an appointment to complete a project or book their Noblesville or Mobile studio for a group event.
More info: https://caravan-classes.square.site/
Community • Education • Arts CALLOUT for Arts-related podcast and short videos guests:
@theroundtable is our podcast, where we discuss the Arts with writers, musicians, and artists of all kinds. Contact us via email at info@cearts.org to be a guest! Our guests join us via Zoom for the foreseeable future, so we’re flexible with recording dates and times (almost any day of the week, any time). Each recording takes about a total of about 30-40 minutes.
Contact info@cearts.org if you are interested in joining us @theroundtable!
Podcast Episodes air on Fridays at 4pm.
More info: https://cearts.org/theroundtable-podcast/
Community • Education • Arts 2022 edition of The Polk Street Review callout for writings (poetry, prose, song lyrics, recipes) and artwork images
More information & downloadable guidelines/submission form: https://cearts.org/home/the-polk-street-review
