27 Feb February 2020 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!
HCAA Partners with Fishers Library
Nov 15-Feb 1, Mon–Thurs 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri–Sat: 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sun 1:30-5:30 p.m.
The Fishers Public Library, 5 Municipal Dr., Fishers
Free
The Hamilton County Artists’ Association will be exhibiting their work in the new Ignite! Gallery of the Fishers Public Library. The organization is comprised of artists from all over the local county and is honored to be hanging an exhibit entitled “Remember” in the recently designed Gallery.
More info visit hcaa-in.org
Side by Side by Sondheim
Jan. 24-Feb. 9, Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m.
Belfry Theatre, 10690 Greenfield Ave, Noblesville
$20 adults, $16 ages 0-12 & 65-100
Get ready to laugh, cry and fall in love with lyrics that are heartbreakingly true and music that captures the soaring emotions of a new generation with “Side by Side by Sondheim.” Simple and unpretentious, this Tony Award-winning musical is a perfect introduction to the work of this contemporary master and a must for diehard fans. In this award-winning revue, some of the most lush, unforgettable songs from this musical theater master are presented in one magical evening. Featuring music from “Company,” “Follies,” “A Little Night Music,” “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” “Anyone Can Whistle” and “Pacific Overtures,” not to mention the classics written with musical theater giants, Leonard Bernstein, Jule Styne and Richard Rodgers, this dazzling array of some of Sondheim’s best-known songs demonstrates his masterful craft and astounding creativity.
More info visit thebelfrytheatre.com
The Alcove Featured Artist Q1: Gale Sturm
Jan 2-Mar 27, Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The Alcove at the Art Gallery at City Hall, Fishers
Free
This exhibit by Gale Sturm will feature landscapes, particularly scenes from the Smoky Mountains and the Arizona Desert, to ships on the high seas, riverboats, covered bridges, barns, lighthouses,
assorted aircraft, steam locomotives, and anything else that catches his eye.
Free public reception on January 10, 6-8 p.m.
More info: FishersArtsCouncil.org or @fishersart
Hamilton County Artists’ Association “Loving Large” Exhibit
Feb 3-27, Mon-Fri, 8 am to 4:30 pm
Noblesville City Hall, South Corridor
Free
HCAA members revel in the opportunity to show their BIG work……too big for the normal wall! This is a perfect opportunity for corporations with large conference rooms to purchase a signature work! Don’t be shy….these photos and paintings will make a statement!.
More info: hcaa-in.org
Embracing Black Culture Exhibit
Feb 4-27, Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The Art Gallery at City Hall, Fishers
Free
The students at Fishers High School and Fall Creek Junior High School offer us visual art that embraces Black culture and History.
Free public reception on February 7, 6-8 p.m.
More info: FishersArtsCouncil.org or @fishersart
Embracing Black Culture Reception & Performances
Feb 7, 6-8 p.m.
The Art Gallery at City Hall, Fishers
Free
Come meet the artists whose work is featured in February. Students from Fishers High School’s Future Black Leaders Club and Fall Creek Junior High School will be offering us visual and performance art that embraces
Black Culture and History. The performance begins at 7 p.m. and will include spoken word, original music, stroll
step and more. Light refreshments will be provided and some art will be available for purchase.
More info: FishersArtsCouncil.org or @fishersart
Hamilton County Artists’ Association Juried Member Exhibit
Feb. 6-29, Thurs. 1-3 pm., Fri., 1-4 pm, Sat., 10 am-4 pm
The Birdie Gallery of HCAA, 195 S. 5th St., Noblesville
Free
The HCAA is proud to exhibit the creativity of its newest Active Juried Artist members in 2D, 3D, and Photography. These artists have applied for membership, have been juried by their peers, and have earned the designation Active Juried Member, which appears as a label on their work. First Friday Reception Feb 7, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
More info: hcaa-in.org, hcaain@yahoo.com
Hamilton County Artists’ Association and First Friday and Exhibit
Feb 7, 6-9 p.m.
The Birdie Gallery of HCAA, 195 S. 5th St., Noblesville
Free
The HCAA is proud to exhibit the creativity of its newest Active Juried Artist members in 2D, 3D, and Photography. These artists have applied for membership, have been juried by their peers, and have earned the designation Active Juried Member, which appears as a label on their work.
More info: hcaa-in.org, hcaain@yahoo.com
Cupid’s Art Crawl
Feb 8 & 15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Caravan Classes Studio, 92 S. 9th Street, Noblesville, IN
Caravan Classes will be offering 5 & 10 dollar art activities that will cover a variety of mediums, suitable for all ages to make keepsakes and gifts for theCaravan Classes will be offering 5 & 10 dollar art activities that will cover a variety of mediums, suitable for all ages to make keepsakes and gifts for the Valentine season.
More info: @CaravanClasses or call 765-557-1969
HCAA Family Valentine’s Day Drop-in Project
February 8, 10am to 5 pm
839 Connor Street, Noblesville, In the South Alley next to NobleMade Gift Shop
Free
Bring your family, young and old, to create pop-up Valentine’s Day cards to give as gifts or keep as mementos of Valentine’s Day 2020! In partnership with Noblesville Creates Valentine’s Day For All.
More info: hcaa-in.org, hcaain@yahoo.com
Noblesville Preservation Alliance’s Annual Meeting
February 9, 4-6 p.m.
Preservation Hall, 1274 Logan St, Noblesville
More info: noblesvillepreservation.org
Hamilton County Artists’ Association Monthly Meeting—Public Welcome
Feb 12, 7-9 pm
The Birdie Gallery of HCAA, 195 S. 5th St., Noblesville
Free
HCAA is a 501 C 3 organization and welcomes input and participation from the public at its monthly meetings. Guests are always welcome to watch and learned from a Guest Artist demonstration and hear of the exciting plans of the organization.
More info: hcaa-in.org, hcaain@yahoo.com
Acrylic Painting for Beginners (and anyone else!) by Julie Crum: Session 2
Feb 18, 25, March 3, 10
Birdie Gallery of HCAA, 195 S. 5th St., Noblesville
$70 for all four classes
Julie Crum, Active Juried Artist member of HCAA and graduate in art from John Brown University will share her love of painting, and particularly acrylic medium, during four classes for beginners ages 14 years and above. She asks participants to bring their existing supplies, brushes, rags, water container, medium sized canvas, and photo or picture for inspiration (no animals or faces).
More info: hcaa-in.org, hcaain@yahoo.com
Family Improv Workshop
February 21st 6:30-8pm
Caravan Classes Studio, 92 S. 9th Street, Noblesville, IN
$15
Family members age 8 and up are invited to join the hilarity and fun of improv activities led by Gloria Merrell.
More info: CaravanClasses or call 765-557-1969
Community• Education • Arts presents @theroundtable
Podcast & video episodes air on Fridays, 4pm
Recordings on First Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30pm
@theroundtable is our Arts-related podcast and short videos series where we discuss the Arts with writers, musicians, and artists of all kinds! All are welcome to sit at our roundtable; our noble knights have no labels, except: Creatives! We often invite some of our online Arts Showcase exhibitors and our NICE and The Polk Street Review participants to @theroundtable, but we also seek participation from folks we haven’t worked with (yet!). Our monthly recording schedule is First Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm, and each episode is usually about 15 minutes long. Podcast Episodes air on Fridays at 4pm, starting in January 2020. Contact info@cearts.org if you are interested in joining us @theroundtable to talk about your arts-related experiences!
More info: cearts.org
Community • Education • Arts 2020 edition of The Polk Street Review Book Launch
February 29, 6 – 8:30pm
Hamilton County Artists’ Association’s Birdie Gallery
195 South 5th St, Noblesville
Free; donations welcome!
It’s a Leap Year, so “leap” on over to the book launch for The Polk Street Review 2020 edition! Join us at the Hamilton County Artists’ Association’s Birdie Gallery for the book launch! Enjoy hearing some of our 2020 published pieces presented by their authors, artists, and musicians. Books are available for pre-purchase at the introductory price of $20 before Feb. 29 at https://squareup.com/store/CEArts/item/pre-order-the-polk-street-review. (Books will be available for purchase at the book launch, but please note: price may be higher.) Doors open at 6pm, presentations of selected submissions to the book and Awards in three categories (images; poetry/song lyrics; prose) starts at 6:30pm, and will end by 8:30pm.
The evening includes a short intermission and light refreshments.
More info: cearts.org
Happy Babies
Feb 13 & 27, 11 am-12 pm
Caravan Classes Studio, 92 S. 9th Street, Noblesville, IN
$10 per child and adult
This class is for babies 2 months – 2 years of ages.
Instructor Emily Crapnell, local mom and educator, leads this class that includes science, signing, crafts, mindfulness, music and social time.
More info & register: Caravan Classes Happy Babies
Wednesday Art Classes
Wednesdays Jan 8 – May 27
Caravan Classes Studio, 92 S. 9th Street, Noblesville In. 46060
$5-$15 per class
11-11:30 a.m. Family Art Time
This art time is geared for toddlers – pre-K kiddos and is a 1/2 hr of art exploration and creative play. We will be working through the alphabet each week and in a variety of artful ways.
1:30-2:30 p.m. Homeschool Art
4:00-5:00 p.m. After-school Art
5:00-6:00 p.m. Teen Art
Students will focus on skill building. We will spend each month doing opening exercises and completing projects that will tackle skills needed for specific areas of art. For instance, the focus for the first month will be on drawing. Students will learn about the many forms of drawing and begin a sketch book to reflect this as well as taking home final drafts of their work. Skill categories for the year include painting, weaving, printmaking, clay work, photography, light and shadow, paper mâché, color theory, wire work, beading, and more.
6:30-7:30 p.m. Adult Art Class
Participants will have a choice between working on a guided project each week or working progressively on a project in a medium and subject of their choice. The guided project for each will will be announced on social media.
More info & register: squareup.com/store/caravan-classes or call 765-557-1969, @CaravanClasses
Drop In Art Classes and Workshops
Year Round
Caravan Classes Studio, 92 S. 9th Street, Noblesville In. 46060
Follow Caravan Classes on social media for an updated weekly schedule for drop in hours, open studio times and upcoming workshops, or contact them to plan a private event.
More info: @CaravanClasses or call 765-557-1969
Meyer-Najem Showcase: Jason Kistler
Jan-Mar, Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm
Meyer-Najem, 11787 Lantern Road, Fishers, IN 46038
Free
Jason Kistler officially opens his travel photography show in Meyer Najem! Over the past 7 years, Jason has experienced an overflow of photographic creativity. This exhibit brings together a selection Kistler’s most celebrated photographs from his travels.
Jan 17, 4-7 p.m. – Please come meet the artist, enjoy special patron discounts on his art, and enjoy light refreshments and wine. All are welcome!
More info visit NickelPlateArts.org
