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Tipton Public Arts Commission

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Tipton Public Arts Commission

Public meetings are held at the library on the fourth Wednesday of the month, 6pm.

The Tipton Public Arts Commission is appointed to steward public art, support local creative opportunities for all, and spur downtown economic development through art.

02/16/2026

🚨 FINAL 24 HOURS! 🚨
Artists, this is it! The deadline for Tipton's Downtown Canvas project is TOMORROW, February 17 at 11:59 PM EST.

This is your last chance to: ✅ Share your artistic vision with the community ✅ Earn $250 per selected work ✅ See your art displayed on downtown buildings for up to 2 years

Don't let this opportunity pass you by!
Send your application to [email protected] before midnight tomorrow.
Visual artists: up to 10 images Literary artists: up to 5 texts
We can't wait to see what you create! 🎨📝

02/10/2026

⏰ ONE WEEK LEFT! ⏰

Artists, don't miss your chance to be part of Tipton's Downtown Canvas project!
The deadline to submit your work is February 17 at 11:59 PM EST – that's just 7 days away!

Selected artworks will be displayed as stunning vinyl murals on downtown buildings.

$250 licensing fee per artwork
Open to visual AND literary artists
You keep full copyright to your work

Have questions about the application? We're here to help!
Email [email protected]
Submit your work today: [email protected]

01/23/2026

🎨 CALL TO ARTISTS: Tipton Welcome Sculpture Project 🎨

Tipton is looking for talented artists, designers, and fabricators to create a stunning welcome sculpture for our community!

Compensation: $40,000 for the selected artist
Location: Intersection of SR 28 and W 200 S, Tipton, IN
Deadline: March 11, 2026, 11:59 pm EST

What we're looking for: • Unique artistic interpretations of welcome signs or gateway structures • Bold colors, lighting, and unconventional shapes • Designs that incorporate the word "Tipton."

Who should apply: Artists with experience creating large-scale outdoor public artworks and exceptional project management skills. Up to 3 finalists will receive $1,500 to develop design concepts.

Submit qualifications to [email protected]

01/22/2026

🎨 CALL FOR ARTISTS: Tipton Downtown Canvas 🎨

The Tipton Public Arts Commission is seeking artwork for our exciting new Downtown Canvas project! Your art could be displayed as a large-scale vinyl mural on downtown storefronts.
Compensation: $250 licensing fee per selected artwork

What we're looking for:
Visual artists:
Submit up to 10 images of completed work (horizontal pieces work best!)
Literary artists:
Submit up to 5 texts (poetry preferred, up to 20 lines each)

Who can apply: This opportunity is open to ALL artists, with special encouragement for those in Tipton and surrounding regions. All ages welcome (minors need guardian consent).

📅 Deadline: February 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST
How to apply: Email [email protected] with:
Short bio (up to 300 words)
Contact info
Digital files or links to your work
Your artwork should be original, complete, and appropriate for public audiences of all ages. Selected artists retain full copyright!

Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

Let's showcase the incredible talent of our community! 🌟

10/02/2025

🎬QUILTWORKS 🎬
An Original Film by Visiting Artist Landon Caldwell
🌟PREMIERE EVENT 🌟

📅Friday, October 3
⏰4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
📍Tipton County Public Library Community Room
127 E Madison Street, Tipton
🎙Meet the Artist
📽Multiple Film Screenings
🥤Light Refreshments

Film Inspired by the Tipton Community
Everyone is Welcome!

Presented by the Tipton Public Arts Commission
Funded by the Indiana Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts

09/16/2025

🎬 COMING SOON 🎬

QUILTWORKS
An Original Film by Visiting Artist Landon Caldwell

PREMIERE EVENT
📅 Friday, October 3
⏰ 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
📍 Tipton County Public Library Community Room
127 E Madison Street, Tipton

✨ Meet the Artist
🎞️ Multiple Film Screenings
🥤 Light Refreshments

Film Inspired by the Tipton Community
Everyone is Welcome!

Presented by the Tipton Public Arts Commission
Funded by the Indiana Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts

08/02/2025

🎬📸 PHOTO & VIDEO WALK 📸🎬

Saturday, August 2 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Tipton County Farmers' & Artisans' Market, downtown Tipton

Have you ever tried to capture "stillness" in a photo?
🤔 What about the texture of weathered wood or the layers of our town's history?

Join us for a unique experience where we'll explore deep listening and learn to record the small, beautiful moments we often overlook – the symphony of cicadas, the rhythm of a bouncing basketball, even the character in a rusty lawnmower's rattle! 🎵

✨ What to expect:
• Leisurely walk through downtown Tipton
• Learn photography and video techniques
• Contribute your captured moments to our community film project
• Perfect for all ages (kids under 13 need an adult companion)

No sign-up needed – just bring your curiosity and your camera (phone cameras work great too!)

Let's discover the extraordinary in the ordinary, right here in our community. 💫

This incredible opportunity is brought to you by the Tipton Public Arts Commission, funded by the Indiana Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts.

07/26/2025

📸✨ PHOTO & VIDEO WALK ✨🎬
Saturday, July 26 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Tipton County Farmers' & Artisans' Market, Downtown Tipton

Have you ever tried capturing "stillness" in a photo? What about the texture of weathered wood or the echoes of local history? 🏛️

Join us for a unique exploration where photography and storytelling come together! We'll discover:
🎧 The art of deep listening
📱 How to record life's overlooked moments
🎥 Ways to contribute to our community film project

From the gentle hum of cicadas to the bounce of a basketball, we'll capture the sounds and sights that make our community special. This leisurely downtown walk welcomes all ages and skill levels – just bring your curiosity (and maybe a phone or camera)!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly! Children under 13 need an adult companion
🚶‍♀️ No experience required
📝 No sign-up necessary – just show up!

Help us document the beautiful, ordinary moments that make Tipton home.

This incredible opportunity is brought to you by the Tipton Public Arts Commission, funded by the Indiana Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts.

07/07/2025

🎬 WE'RE MAKING A FILM TOGETHER! 🎬

Join artist Landon Caldwell's workshops and help create Tipton's very own artful short film! Every workshop you attend becomes part of our community's cinematic story.

🎨 Be Part of the Magic: Your creativity, your voice, your participation—it all comes together on screen! Whether you join one workshop or several, you're helping craft something beautiful that celebrates our community.

✨ Every contribution matters—from storytelling to sound walks, from animation to music-making. Together, we're creating something uniquely Tipton.

🗓️ Find workshops near you: 📅 Tipton Community Calendar 📚 Tipton County Public Library Events Calendar 👥 Tipton Public Arts Commission page

Ready to be part of Tipton's film?
Let's create something amazing together!

This incredible opportunity is brought to you by the Tipton Public Arts Commission, funded by the Indiana Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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