“Distant Thunder” Climate Art Exhibition

Arts Alliance Center - College Mall 2894 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN, United States

Artists for Climate Awareness will be hosting a show of climate art in the Arts Alliance Center in Bloomington, Indiana and online. The exhibition, named “Distant Thunder,” is calling for 2-D and 3-D artwork to be displayed in a gallery exhibition from April 3 to 29 at the Arts Alliance Center in the College Mall, Bloomington, IN.

Opening Reception for “Distant Thunder”

Arts Alliance Center - College Mall 2894 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN, United States

On April 6 from 3-4 pm the public is invited to an opening reception to celebrate climate-themed art by Artists for Climate Awareness members in our gallery show entitled, “Distant Thunder,” in the Arts Alliance Center in the Bloomington, IN College Mall

“Bridging Creativity and Conservation: Using Art to Raise Environmental Awareness and Action”

Arts Alliance Center - College Mall 2894 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN, United States

A talk and exhibition by Avon Waters Telling the whole story of Indiana’s natural beauty often requires multiple layers and mediums. ArtNature Consortium, founded by Indiana Pastel artist Avon Waters, engages in projects that cross-pollinate art and information, exposing new audiences to art while also revealing the urgency of responsible conservation. Indiana Glacial Lakes, ArtNature's […]

Color Theory for Artists Demystified, with Avon Waters

Arts Alliance Center - College Mall 2894 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN, United States

Indiana artist Avon Waters will be leading this all-day, hands-on Saturday workshop, starting with a demo from nature then progressing into hands-on exercises that decipher color theory. Learn how to mix shades, tints, and tones, color relativity, and more, using the medium of your choice.

From Trash to Fashion: Upcycle Craft Workshop

Indiana Memorial Union Bloomington, IN, United States

Join us for a creative break from the academic bustle at our Upcycle Workshop at Indiana University IMU. Make jewelry, or craft a pouch or patch from discarded fabric. Join us for a creative break from the academic bustle at our Upcycle Workshop. Contribute to a greener planet through upcycling.

Nature Walk: A Musical Journey

Arts Alliance Center - College Mall 2894 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN, United States

Music, writing, and visuals come together in this performance inspired by a nature walk led by an IU Biology Professor, whose narratives on the essence of the natural world inspired IU students' creativity. Hear literary and musical pieces representing each of the writings, with a brass ensemble depicting the literary compositions.

‘Painting’ with Torn Paper, with Ann Woods

Ivy Tech Community College, Bloomington, IN 200 Daniels Way, Bloomington, IN, United States

In this workshop, we will manipulate paper to create glorious flowers. We will use techniques such as tearing, folding, cutting, quilling, and our imagination. A variety of paper, from handmade to wallpaper, newsprint and beyond, will make it a happening experience!

Keepsake Ceramics

Ivy Tech Community College, Bloomington, IN 200 Daniels Way, Bloomington, IN, United States

Learn basic hand-built clay techniques and discover how to glue or embed personal mementos—jewelry, broken dishes, or special keepsakes—into your creations.

Terra Nostra – Climate-focused Classical Music and Film

St. Louis Public Library, online, and at Ivy Tech Bloomington

Artists for Climate Awareness will be hosting Grammy-nominated Christophe Chagnard in a free presentation of his climate-focused classical music and film, Terra Nostra. it is a multimedia symphonic creation by Christophe Chagnard and Charlie Spears, produced by Earth Creative. The event will be live-streamed from the St. Louis Public Library* auditorium at 10:00 am Central — […]

Stay Tuned for More Spring Events!

We have more exciting workshops in the pipeline for Spring of 2025, covering various art forms and environmental themes. Keep an eye out for updates!