In this hands-on workshop, MarySue Schwab will demonstrate key approaches to painting native Indiana trees. Students will be instructed in multi-layered, wet-on-wet techniques using watercolor processes to create both subtle and dramatic tree formations. You will learn to use a mixture of warm and cool greens and how to juxtapose shadow and form. Students are […]

Join us for a creative and eco-conscious journey into the world of upcycled gift-making, just in time for the holiday season! In this 4-hour workshop, artist Chandra Craig Rettinger will inspire you to turn items that would otherwise be put in a recycle bin into extraordinary presents and decorations-- perfect for celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, New […]

 (Three Weekly Sessions) Join us for a unique art workshop that goes beyond the canvas to explore the emotional impact of impending climate change. This workshop delves into the intersection of art and environmental consciousness, allowing participants to express their emotions and reflections on climate change through the powerful medium of abstract watercolors.  Theme: The […]

This meditative writing workshop offers a receptive space for self-reflection and expression for writers of all types and levels. Through the exercise of writing, participants can manage stress and foster a sense of hope and a path forward by channeling emotions into constructive, positive narratives. For those with eco-anxiety, it can be a therapeutic outlet […]

Join Artists for Climate Awareness on April 7th, 2024, at the Buskirk Chumley Theater in Bloomington, Indiana for the highly anticipated 2024 Trashion Refashion Runway Show event! Artists for Climate Awareness will have sustainable creations represented among the other designer fashions, thanks to the efforts of artist Chandra Craig Rettinger. This spectacular night showcases the […]

We are proud to be offering this juried exhibition during Earth Month, and we anticipate exceptional patronage during that time.Please come to the reception on April 12 at 6 pm, featuring an environmentally themed interactive musical performance , "Ceremony for Earth: A Meditative Improvisation for Re-connection and Healing," by Grace McKenzie, IU Jacobs School of […]

With Avon Waters  Offered in conjunction with the gallery show, "Depictions: Earth, Life, and Our Shared Responsibility." Make more dynamic paintings and take your medium to new heights. Indiana artist Avon Waters will be leading this all-day, hands-on Saturday workshop, painting scenes in nature. In this workshop, you learn how to see and use values […]

An inter-arts collaborative program by Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington, Artists for Climate Awareness, the Writers Guild at Bloomington, Windfall Dancers, Inc., and percussionist Julian Douglas. Joanne Shank, together with Erin Strole and Windfall Dancers, Inc. members will choreograph select poems (e.g. Ray Zdonek's "Over the Ageless" and "The Burning"). Free

Join us on May 11, 2024, for a unique art workshop where we'll explore the enchanting world of pollinators through the mesmerizing medium of watercolor. This special event aligns with World Migratory Bird Day, spotlighting the vital role of birds and insects as pollinators.On this auspicious day for biodiversity, our artistic journey will revolve around […]

"Get Outdoors Day" is a free, open-house styled event where people can come to learn about local outdoor opportunities. Stop by the Pavilion Lawn at Switchyard Park in Bloomington, Indiana to try a new outdoor activity. We'll be there with the Uplands Network of Sierra Club, guiding attendees in making nature journals with natural materials. […]

The last Northern California event for the summer will be June 13th at San Vicente Redwoods, Santa Cruz Mountains. Patricia Larenas, our NorCal climate art liaison, was invited to do a special session of charcoal paint-making for the legacy donors of the Peninsula Open Space Trust. 26 people are signed up. Stay tuned for all […]

What questions are you holding on to? Our world can be defined by questions – personal, communal and global. Through the lens of nature, “Living In the Questions” asks you to pay attention and examine the space that our queries hold.   We are bearing witness to dramatic changes on our planet and to the […]

Immerse yourself in the magic of the gardens with Michigan artist Jessica Kovan. Observe the living world with curiosity and attention and celebrate the gardens while bringing your love of the outdoors into your art journal. Join in and learn about establishing (or enhancing) your art and nature journaling practice in the beautiful environment of […]

Immerse yourself in the magic of the gardens with Michigan artist Jessica Kovan. Observe the living world with curiosity and attention and celebrate the gardens while bringing your love of the outdoors into your art journal. Join in and learn about establishing (or enhancing) your art and nature journaling practice in the beautiful environment of […]