Events

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 […]

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.

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.

Throughout the month of October, Pillar Arts Center will host a group exhibition featuring a diverse collection of original artworks donated by regional artists.

Mandalas—circular designs representing wholeness and unity—appear across cultures and time, from Tibetan and Native American spiritual traditions to the insights of Carl Jung and Hildegard von Bingen. Used today in art therapy, personal development, and mindfulness practices, mandalas offer a peaceful path inward. There are many personal development approaches that use drawing and collage for […]

Visit Artists for Climate Awareness to learn about climate change and what you can do about it, at IU Science Fest, Saturday November 1, 10am-4pm in Student Building 131. Discover a world of science exploration and wonder at Science Fest.

Join Artists for Climate Awareness November 6, 4-7 PM at Indiana University Bloomington Indoor Trail (various places near the Showalter Fountain) for hands-on creativity and climate action! Stop by to craft some wearable art for yourself, get candy, stickers, and inspiration, and learn more about ACA’s important work at the intersection of art and environmental […]

“Saving the Hoosier: The Concert”! March 29th concert to raise awareness and funds for the new documentary, "Saving the Hoosier: The Fight for America’s Forests." “Saving the Hoosier: The Concert” will feature Hoosier musicians Sarah Flint and Jeff Shew, and audience members will get to see a sneak peek of scenes from the film and meet narrator Hud Mellencamp.

“Art as Inquiry”, displaying Artists for Climate Awareness members' 2-D and 3-D artwork during the month of April 2026 at the Pillar Arts Alliance Center in the College Mall, Bloomington, IN.

Inspired by an early spring outing led by Distinguished IU Biology Professor Roger Hangarter, this unique musical performance depicts the seasonal re-awakening of nature in southern Indiana. Dr. Hangarter has led IU Student composers on a hike where they observe life in ponds and fields and then compose musical pieces based on their experiences during the […]

Reception for Bloomington Artists for Climate Awareness climate art show takes place April 12 at 2 pm for “Climate Co‑lab: Art as Inquiry,” an Earth Month climate art exhibition at the Pillar Arts Alliance Center.

Inspired by an early spring outing led by Distinguished IU Biology Professor Roger Hangarter, this unique musical performance depicts the seasonal re-awakening of nature in southern Indiana. Dr. Hangarter has led IU Student composers on a hike where they observe life in ponds and fields and then compose musical pieces based on their experiences during the […]

Reception for Project artwork for "Climate Co‑lab: Art as Inquiry,” alongside art by Artists for Climate Awareness members - an Earth Month climate art exhibition at the Bloomington Pillar Arts Alliance Center.

In this eco-printing class, participants will learn to create intricate designs on silk using natural-vegetation pigments. The process is relatively simple: the combination of heat and pressure transfers the dye from leaves to fabric, revealing the outline of the leaves and the patterns of veins.  In this workshop, you will learn how to mordant (pre-treat) […]