Garfield Park Arts Center - Indy Parks and Recreation

12/04/2023

****Updated post with correct date!!!!****

Artist Opportunity!

Inked is an art exhibition that welcomes participation from both fine artists who specialize in creating tattoos and tattoo artists who excel in creating fine art. We cordially invite you to submit your artwork for this event. Tattoo Art encompasses the unique creations of tattoo artists, showcasing their work on the human body throughout history and in the present.
DEADLINE DEC. 22

The exhibition features two distinct categories:
1) Original Artwork: This category encompasses original paintings, drawings, sketches, and illustrations.
2) Original Tattoo Art: This category includes flash and photographic images showcasing the artwork created on the human body.
Submit @ https://www.gpacarts.org/submit

12/02/2023

One week to go until our Winter Arts Market! On December 9 from 12-4 we'll have twenty artists selling crochet items, paintings, prints, woodworking, ceramics, and so much more! Garfield Brewery will be slinging beers, and we'll have coffee and pastries available while you do your holiday shopping. We can't wait to see you, and thanks for supporting local art and business!

11/30/2023

By popular demand, we have added a second date for Rina's Ceramic Ornament Workshop! Reserve your spot while you can, and don't miss this fun holiday workshop.

11/29/2023

Artist Opportunity!

Inked is an art exhibition that welcomes participation from both fine artists who specialize in creating tattoos and tattoo artists who excel in creating fine art. We cordially invite you to submit your artwork for this event. Tattoo Art encompasses the unique creations of tattoo artists, showcasing their work on the human body throughout history and in the present.
DEADLINE DEC. 22

The exhibition features two distinct categories:
1) Original Artwork: This category encompasses original paintings, drawings, sketches, and illustrations.
2) Original Tattoo Art: This category includes flash and photographic images showcasing the artwork created on the human body.
Submit @ https://www.gpacarts.org/submit

11/27/2023

11/27/2023

Holliday park is offering a cross-stitch program this Saturday, be sure to sign up soon!

11/17/2023

Join us Thursday, December 7, for a Ceramic Ornament Workshop! Participants will make anywhere between 3-5 ornaments, prep them with an underglaze, and then pick them up after being fired just in time for the holidays. There are only ten spots available for this exciting workshop, so enroll today!

11/16/2023

Join us Wednesday, December 13 for a 21+ painting class! Jenny Blue will teach participants how to paint a cardinal in the snow, while relaxing with a glass of wine. Registration is free, and the $40/person class fee is to be paid directly to Jenny at the start of class. Spots are limited, so sign up today! For more information and to register, visit gpac.org.

11/16/2023

Join local artist Dave Too for an urban toys workshop. Seats for this are limited and will fill up fast, so sign up soon!

11/16/2023

Join us in a class suitable for all ages! You'll discover the endless possibilities of transforming ordinary gourds into extraordinary works of art. From small decorative accents to stunning sculptures, we'll learn various techniques like painting, carving, and embellishing to bring nature's canvases to life.

Register Here: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/indyparks/activity/search/detail/26160?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

11/13/2023

Join artist Laura Schroeder for Zig Zag Magic! A book arts making class. Students will learn various techniques on bookmaking, one being the accordion fold: a non-sewing bookbinding technique that is easy to learn and outrageously versatile!

Register Here: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/indyparks/activity/search/detail/26011?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

11/06/2023

New class just dropped! Register now, this one's gonna fill up fast. https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/indyparks/activity/search/detail/25947?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

11/04/2023

In this mixed media art class, you'll embark on a journey of artistic exploration, combining different materials, textures, and techniques to create captivating and unique works of art. Get ready to unleash your imagination and dive into a world of endless possibilities!

DEC 12, 13, 14, | 6-8PM
$30 per person/18+

Register here: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/indyparks/activity/search/detail/25952?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

10/25/2023

Intro to Knitting at Garfield Park Arts Center!

Get ready to be a knitting whiz and join us this November for a hat-making extravaganza! Whether you're after a cozy winter head-topper or a thoughtful gift for someone special, we've got you covered! This class is perfect for all ages, from little ones to those with knitting skills as sharp as a porcupine. We'll provide all the materials!

Register Here
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/indyparks/activity/search/detail/25946?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

GPACarts.org

10/24/2023

Garfield Park Arts Center Presents, Tatjana Gordon

NOV 3-DEC 29

Tatjana Gordon is a watercolor, mixed media, and acrylic artist. She was born in Croatia and lived in Indianapolis since 1990. She graduated from Herron School of Art, IUPUI in 1999. She worked as a picture framer, calligrapher, Parent Liaison for IPS, and most currently as a medical interpreter for Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian immigrants. She is inspired by natural environments and thinks that to grow as an artist it is important to try different media. She believes it's beneficial to create and investigate art as a means to work out life’s challenges.

GPACarts.org

10/21/2023

Welcome to the wonderful world of watercolors, where creativity flows as freely as the paint! In this intro to watercolors art class with local artist Jen Struck, you will dive into the colorful realm of pigments and brushes, unlocking the magic of this beautiful medium.

NOV 14, 15, 16 | 5-8PM
$30 per person/18+

Register online: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/indyparks/activity/search/detail/25951?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

10/18/2023

Mark Timmis- Collection of Works at Garfield Park Arts Center

OCT 6-NOV 24
Front Lobby

"Painting for me is me creating a problem and solving it…plain and simple.
While it brings a lot of satisfaction, it can also bring terror…lol.
I make art to fill a place in me that belongs only to me. A place where no one can tell me what is right, or what is wrong.
I own it. It is me. I am it."

GPACarts.org

10/18/2023

Join us in a class suitable for all ages! You'll discover the endless possibilities of transforming ordinary gourds into extraordinary works of art. From small decorative accents to stunning sculptures, we'll learn various techniques like painting, carving, and embellishing to bring nature's canvases to life.

OCT 26 | 6:00-8:00PM
$15 per person/all ages welcome

Register at https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/indyparks/activity/search/detail/25948?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

10/17/2023

Paper Collage Art - Spooky Fun Animals

The spooky season is upon us. Come to this fun paper collage art class to create some spooky animals with local artist/illustrator Shelley Hanmo, including but not limited to mysterious owls, sneaky bats, purr-fect black cats, scary tigers, or a monster from your imagination. You will be using magazines, paper bags, and other repurposed paper materials to design a fun artwork featuring the most fa-boo-lous animals. The instructor will also share some of her favorite techniques to add details and colors to the artwork. Ages 13 + $15 per person.

Register online:
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/indyparks/activity/search/detail/25913?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

10/15/2023

Come out and join some great programs for seniors and youth with ATP Personal Training at Garfield Park Burrello Family Center!

SeniorSweat is perfect for Seniors and those seeking low-impact exercise. Classes will incorporate strength training, balance, cardio, elements of chair yoga, and more! Only $3/person/class! Classes are held Tuesdays from 10-11am weekly.

KidFit is ideal for ages 7-10 and incorporates fitness warmups and PE-style games that help build team-building skills, fitness levels, and more! Only $3/child/class! Classes are held Tuesdays from 4:30-5:15pm weekly.

10/14/2023

Paper Collage Art - Creating Your Own Holiday Greeting Cards!

What can be more special than creating your own holiday greeting cards for your loved ones this holiday season? Come and make some hand-cut collage art greeting cards with local paper artist/illustrator Shelley Hanmo. The instructor will show you several greeting card designs that are fun and easy to make. So come and enjoy a creative and festival time making something special for your friends and families. You will be learning how to cut out shapes from paper using mostly repurposed paper materials such as magazines, paper bags, mailing catalogs, and more.
Ages 13 +
$15 per person

Register Online
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/indyparks/activity/search/detail/25914?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

10/13/2023

VENDOR APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!!

Apply to be a vendor at our 2nd Annual Winter's Art Market at the Garfield Park Arts Center. Application deadline is November 4th and final selections will be sent out on November 9th.

Vendor fees are $30, spaces are limited, so apply soon!

Submit your application by emailing us at [email protected] or applying to the google form, linked below.

https://forms.gle/GDGH2ynbZewjHzZ4A

10/13/2023

Garfield Park Arts Center is looking for instructors of all kinds!
Ceramics, painting, drawing, fibers, and more. Do you have an idea
for a class and need a place to teach?

Contact us by using the convenient QR code or visit gpacarts.org/teach

GPACarts.org

10/12/2023

Intro to Knitting at Garfield Park Arts Center!

Get ready to be a knitting whiz and join us this November for a hat-making extravaganza! Whether you're after a cozy winter head-topper or a thoughtful gift for someone special, we've got you covered! This class is perfect for all ages, from little ones to those with knitting skills as sharp as a porcupine. We'll provide all the materials!

Register Here:
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/indyparks/activity/search/detail/25946?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

GPACarts.org

10/11/2023

One of our most popular and requested art classes! Flow Painting!
Have you registered?

Join local artist Donna Jo Monroe in learning how to flow paint! Donna Jo will present the basic flip-cup technique. Students will create two paintings. (5 x 7 painting and a second 8 x 10)

TUES| OCT 17 | 6-8PM
$25 per person
Ages 16+

Register online:
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/indyparks/activity/search/detail/25905?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

10/07/2023

Artist Opportunity!

The Buzz and Flutter: How Does Your Garden Grow? is a Community Art Show organized in partnership with the Fine Art department of Ivy Tech Community College for the Spirit & Place Festival. We cordially invite artists to submit their artwork that showcases vibrant bursts of colors, captivating textures, and inspiring imagery that evokes the essence of bees, butterflies, birds, insects, flowers, and various other forms of garden-friendly creativity.

Submit at GPACarts.org/submit
Submission Deadline OCT 24th

10/06/2023

SALI NATIONAL ABSTRACT ART EXHIBITION XIX
October 6-28

Opening Reception | Friday October 6 | 6pm-8pm

10/05/2023

Registration is still open!

https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/indyparks/activity/search/detail/25913?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Paper Collage Art - Spooky Fun Animals
The spooky season is upon us. Come to this fun paper collage art class to create some spooky animals with local artist/illustrator Shelley Hanmo, including but not limited to mysterious owls, sneaky bats, purr-fect black cats, scary tigers, or a monster from your imagination. You will be using magazines, paper bags, and other repurposed paper materials to design a fun artwork featuring the most fa-boo-lous animals. The instructor will also share some of her favorite techniques to add details and colors to the artwork. Ages 13 +

"Born and raised in China, I moved to the United States for school when I was 18. I graduated from Indiana University with a Doctorate in Music and a master’s degree in Arts Administration and earned my name as an award-winning pianist.

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