BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Artists for Climate Awareness - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Artists for Climate Awareness REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T160000 DTSTAMP:20260324T161143Z CREATED:20260302T185752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T161143Z UID:4133-1774792800-1774800000@artistsforclimateawareness.org SUMMARY:Saving the Hoosier: The Concert DESCRIPTION:Help people fight to save the Hoosier National Forest and attend “Saving the Hoosier: The Concert”! The event will feature Hoosier musicians Sarah Flint and Jeff Shew\, and audience members will see a sneak peek of scenes from the film and meet narrator Hud Mellencamp. The new documentary film “Saving the Hoosier: The Fight for America’s Forests” is produced by Bloomington-based Women with Guts Productions. With Artists for Climate Awareness as fiscal sponsor for the film\, all donations are tax-deductible. \n\nLearn more and find out how to donate to the project HERE.\nTickets for the concert are $30\, and include beverages and pizza\, generously donated by Pizza X. Audience members will be invited to participate in a sing-along of the Indiana state song that will be used in the film. \nBesides Flint and Shew\, the soundtrack for Saving the Hoosier will include music from Krista Detor\, Carrie Newcomer\, Charlie Jesseph and Busman’s Holiday. \nSaving the Hoosier follows environmental activists who\, through grassroots education and lawsuits\, have successfully protected the Hoosier National Forest from the US Forest Service’s plans for commercial logging and prescribed burns to benefit timber sales. The Save Hoosier National Forest movement has received broad nonpartisan support\, and other Hoosier heavyweights have lent their voice to back activists\, like Angelo Pizzo\, writer and producer of films including Hoosiers and Rudy\, and producer\, educator and activist Anna Strout Eisenberg. \nExecutive producer and founder of Women with Guts Productions Rachael Himsel is hopeful about the impact the film will have on the larger\, national environmental movement: “Indiana has set the stage before by creating crucial policies that protected our woods\, water and air and served as an example to other states. But it hasn’t been enough – our state still has some of the highest rates of pollution in the country. We know that our forests filter and clean our air and water\, and we spoke with scientists who discussed this process in-depth.This film gives voice to the people and groups who are fighting for our forests and our future.” \nHimsel and the crew have been working on the film for more than a year\, completing more than a dozen interviews with scientists\, activists and political leaders including Indiana Governor Mike Braun. David Yosha\, founder of Magnet Films is co-producing the documentary\, with Alex Johnson on camera crew. The production team includes Jennifer Wagner of Mass Ave PR and digital specialist Polina Shumanova. Advisors include Steven Stewart of Protect Our Woods and entertainment marketing executive Frank Chiocchi\, with original artwork by Bonnie Gordon-Lucas. To date\, the entire team has been working pro-bono on the film. Himsel is hopeful that this spotlight on preserving our public lands will help the team reach their fundraising goal. \nJohn Mellencamp has generously agreed to donate use of his music for Saving the Hoosier while Hud Mellencamp\, Duke University graduate and entrepreneur\, will narrate the film. \n“Saving the Hoosier: The Concert” will be held at Pillar Arts Alliance Center in College Mall\, 2894 E. 3rd Street in Bloomington. \nBuy tickets here! https://savingthehoosier.eventbrite.com\nBuy Tickets Here!\n  \nFor more info on the film\, visit SavingTheHoosier.com\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the People\n \nABOUT HUD MELLENCAMP \nHailing from Bloomington\, Indiana\, Hud Mellencamp has always embraced a diverse range of experiences. A Duke University graduate and former member of the Duke football team\, Hud’s varied background has shaped his unique perspective and entrepreneurial spirit. During his high school years\, Hud was a passionate boxer\, winning the Golden Gloves several times\, a testament to his dedication and drive. \nHud’s professional journey has seen him thrive in various roles\, from executive recruiter to tour manager. However\, his true calling emerged in 2022 when he and his best friend Levi founded Mellencamp Whiskey Company. With a deep appreciation for fine spirits\, Hud has channeled his energy into creating a brand that reflects his commitment to quality and craftsmanship. \nOutside of his professional endeavors\, Hud enjoys traveling\, being on tour with the bands he works with\, and exploring new whiskeys. His passion for adventure and new experiences continues to inspire innovation and excellence as he leads Mellencamp Whiskey Company as president and cofounder. \nABOUT JOHN MELLENCAMP \nKnown as one of the most iconic rock singers in history\, John Mellencamp was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008 and is a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. A Grammy award winner\, John has received numerous honors in his career\, including the Woody Guthrie Prize\, John Steinbeck Award\, Billboard Century Award\, Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting\, and ASCAP Foundation’s Champion Award and their highest honor\, the Founders Award. John’s musical hits span decades\, as does his philanthropic work. In 1985\, his concern for the plight of the American farmer\, which had been voiced in the Scarecrow album\, brought him together with Willie Nelson and Neil Young in launching Farm Aid\, an annual event that helped make people aware of the issues farmers face and how they affect the entire nation. With his first career-spanning collection Words & Music: John Mellencamp’s Greatest Hits\, John condemned discrimination in “Walk Tall\,” which was backed with an award-winning video. John has collaborated with many musicians and producers\, including T Bone Burnett for Life\, Death\, Love\, and Freedom and No Better Than This. \nJohn Mellencamp’s paintings have also seen great success\, appearing in museums\, galleries and published portfolios. In recent years he has completed more than 300 new works\, with a coffee table art book\, John Mellencamp: Paintings and Assemblages\, available via Rizzoli New York. A new\, hardcover biography written by seasoned music writer Paul Rees\, titled Mellencamp\, features exclusive interviews and never-before-told stories. \nIn 2024\, Indiana University commemorated John Mellencamp’s invaluable contributions to music\, art and the university with the unveiling of a sculpture in his honor. Today\, John Mellencamp continues to live and work in Bloomington\, Indiana\, where he continues his journey as the walking embodiment of heartland rock: passionate\, plain-spoken and a self-proclaimed rebel. He is the father of three daughters\, Michelle\, Teddi Jo and Justice\, and two sons\, Hud and Speck. With a deep connection to the Hoosier National Forest\, John has become a great supporter of efforts to keep public lands safe and intact for future generations. \nABOUT RACHAEL HIMSEL / WOMEN WITH GUTS PRODUCTIONS: \nExecutive producer Rachael Himsel has spent decades working and volunteering in Bloomington\, Indiana\, where she received her masters in art education from Indiana University. While serving as board president for the Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington\, Rachael worked with Simon Malls to create a new arts center in the #1 retail center in the community. An award-winning writer\, producer\, and educator\, Rachael founded Women with Guts Productions to produce thought-provoking work by and for underserved and marginalized voices. In 2024\, she produced the new musical comedy Rhythm & Autism in Portland\, Oregon and co-produced a reading of her new musical The Mall! at the Fertile Ground Festival. Saving the Hoosier is her first film. \nABOUT DAVID YOSHA / MAGNET FILMS: \nSeasoned film-maker David Yosha’s first professional film work was on the crew of Hoosiers. David’s company\, Magnet Films has been producing commercials\, brand\, informational and documentary media across the Midwest for over three decades. As principal director and cinematographer\, David is dedicated to compelling storytelling in all its forms. His 2022 documentary with Alan Blankstein\, Petersburg Rising\, premiered on PBS and won awards at numerous international film festivals\, including Best Documentary in the Culver City Film Festival and the Founders Award and Most Popular film at the Richmond International Film Festival. URL:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/event/saving-the-hoosier-concert/ LOCATION:Arts Alliance Center – College Mall\, 2894 E 3rd St\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47401\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/savingthehoosiersign.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T000000 DTSTAMP:20260407T182341Z CREATED:20260104T042000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T182341Z UID:3937-1775088000-1777420800@artistsforclimateawareness.org SUMMARY:Art Show\, "Art as Inquiry\," (with Climate Co-lab) DESCRIPTION: Artists for Climate Awareness is hosting a show of climate art in the Arts Alliance Center in Bloomington\, Indiana and online.\nThe exhibition\, named “Art as Inquiry”\, is displaying 2-D and 3-D artwork April 2-29\, 2026 at the  Pillar Arts Alliance Center in the College Mall\, Bloomington\, IN. This juried show\, a featured part of our Earth Month celebrations\, is intended to raise awareness about urgent climate and environmental issues through artistic expression and community engagement. The show represents 25 Artists for Climate Awareness members in several states. \n\n\n\n\nThe theme is intended to make climate-related research more accessible through the experience of art. As of April 19\, Artwork produced by the Climate Co-lab\, through Brushes for a Better Planet\, will join the exhibition\, and these artworks will be displayed alongside the Art as Inquiry works. The Climate Co-lab holds its reception on April 19. \nOur Co-lab hackathon event involves collaboration of artists and Indiana University scientists in March of 2026. During the first phase\, artists shadowed scientists as they collected data for their research. Subsequently\, the artist and the scientist co-created art (performance included) to represent the scientific endeavor or finding. Learn more here. \nArt\, especially\, can turn scientific knowledge into experiences that resonate emotionally—offering insights that facts and figures alone can’t always reach. When these perspectives come together\, they open up fresh ways of seeing and help people connect more deeply with complex ideas. Through this collaboration\, we transform scientific research into accessible\, emotional\, and community-rooted narratives. The hackathon is organized by Lily Shan of Brushes for a Better Planet\, and is sponsored by Artists for Climate Awareness. \nThe month-long event will host additional climate awareness events\, including: \n\nApril 12 – “Nature Walk\,” a musical and narrative presentation at the Arts Alliance Center; 2-3 pm. Music led by IU School of Music student Thejas Mirle and four composers; narrative provided by Distinguished IU Biology Professor Roger Hangarter. \nImmediately followed by:\nApril 12 – RECEPTION for member climate artworks exhibition\, 3-5 pm at Pillar Arts Center. Prizes awarded. Public invited. Free.\nApril 19 – RECEPTION for Climate Co-lab art 3-6 pm at Pillar Arts Center. A short introduction of artists and sponsors followed by “Nature Walk” performance\, and then art reception. The Climate Co-lab is organized in partnership with the IU Ostrom Workshop \, the IU Environment\, Society\, and Sustainability Institute\, and the IU Environment\, Society\, and Sustainability Institute at Indiana University. Free; public invited.\nPublic Art Sand Art Mural in Switchyard Park on April 18: Working with the Bloomington Commission on Sustainability and a local girl scout troop\, we’ll have interactive art for the public to engage with climate change in the form of a  temporary sand art mural at the Switchyard Park Earth Day Event 2026\nMDWST Fable along with five artists with the IU Art School creates SOLACE\, an eco-health public installation in Pillar Arts Alliance Center on three dates\, April 18\, 25\, and 26. The installation is designed to to allow the public to co-create and participate in healing art and climate awareness.\n\nPurpose of the Show\nOffering a Collective Voice: We believe that climate change is a multifaceted issue\, and the more perspectives we showcase\, the richer the conversation becomes. We honor all participating artists with their compelling range of ideas\, skillsets\, and mediums. \nHonoring Excellence: While the exhibition focuses on the inclusivity of voices\, we also want to celebrate outstanding contributions. Our panel of professional judges has selected works reflecting exceptional artistry and impact. These will be spotlighted within the gallery and awarded during the opening event. \nIncluding Everyone’s Role in the Story: Each piece in the exhibition contributes to the overarching story we are telling about the urgent need to address climate change. These artistic visions play a crucial role in inspiring conversation and action. \n\nConfirmed Partners\n\n\n\nCanopy Bloomington\nOstrom Workshop\nEnvironment\, Society\, and Sustainability Institute\nJacobs’ School of Music\nArtists for Climate Awareness\nIU Creatives\nSidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art\nCity of Bloomington Arts Commission\n\n\n\n\nPrizes\, Awards and Award Categories:\n\n$500 Best of Show\n$300 First Place\n$100 Second Place\nHonorable Mention gift certificates\n\nSee the Prospectus for Artists\nContact for Questions or Concerns:\nCarol Rhodes\, at art4climate@carolrhodes.net \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n With thanks to our sponsors: URL:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/event/climate-co-lab/ LOCATION:Arts Alliance Center – College Mall\, 2894 E 3rd St\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47401\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/Gail_Fairfield_Third_Planet_Out-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T190744Z CREATED:20260228T212216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T190744Z UID:4123-1776002400-1776006000@artistsforclimateawareness.org SUMMARY:“Nature Walk”: music and science come together DESCRIPTION: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 hike.  \nDuring the performance\, Professor Hangarter will share images and insights about the wildlife encountered during the hike. \nThese two identical concerts reflect the theme of the Brushes for a Better Planet Co-lab project\, where artists shadow scientists as they conduct their research. The goal is to enhance understanding the world though scientific observation as depicted by art. The Co-lab exhibition is part of the Artists for Climate Awareness Earth Month show at Pillar Arts Alliance in Bloomington\, Indiana.  \nOn behalf of the Student Composers Association at Indiana University\, Jacobs School of Music student composer Thejas Mirle has organized the musical performance based on the creative works and will lead an ensemble in playing the compositions. Composers are Noah Burns\, Jacob Lisiewski\, Alexey Logunov\, and Emmet Lewis. Instrumentalists are TBD. \nThis performance will be right before the Artists for Climate Awareness “Art As Inquiry” art show reception\, which begins at 3:00 pm. \nJoin us as we bring these musical creations to life. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the wonders of nature through the eyes\, words\, and melodies of IU’s talented students and faculty. Mark your calendars and prepare for a memorable journey. \nWith thanks to our sponsors:   URL:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/event/nature-walk-4-12-2026/ LOCATION:KY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/frog_and_lily-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T191248Z CREATED:20260208T192831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T191248Z UID:4049-1776006000-1776013200@artistsforclimateawareness.org SUMMARY:Reception for Art Show\, "Art as Inquiry" DESCRIPTION:We’re hosting a reception for our annual show of climate art in the Pillar Arts Alliance Center in Bloomington\, Indiana. The exhibition\,  “Art as Inquiry”\, is displaying 2-D and 3-D artwork during the month of April 2026 at the  Pillar Arts Alliance Center in the College Mall\, Bloomington\, IN. This juried exhibition\, a featured part of our Earth Month celebrations\, is intended to raise awareness about urgent climate and environmental issues through artistic expression and community engagement. The show represents 25 Artists for Climate Awareness members in several states. \n\n\n\n\nThe theme is intended to make climate-related research more accessible through the experience of art.  \nNote: Artwork produced by the Climate Co-lab\, the artist/scientist project\, will join the exhibition and hold its reception along with the Art as Inquiry works on April 19. \nThe month-long event will host additional climate awareness events\, including: \n\nReception for Climate Co-lab art show (a special project between artists and research scientists) on April 19 at Pillar Arts Center. Public invited.\n“Nature Walk\,” a musical and narrative presentation at the Pillar Arts Alliance Center; music led by IU School of Music student Thejas Mirle and four composers; narrative provided by Distinguished IU Biology Professor Roger Hangarter. At 2 pm prior to the reception.\nPublic Art Sand Art Mural in Switchyard Park on April 18: Working with the Bloomington Commission on Sustainability and a local girl scout troop\, we’ll have interactive art for the public to engage with climate change in the form of a  temporary sand art mural at the Switchyard Park Earth Day Event 2026\nMDWST Fable will create SOLAS\, an eco-health public installation in Pillar Arts Alliance Center to allow the public to co-create and participate in healing art and climate awareness. April 18\, 25\, and 26\, 4pm to 6 pm.\n\nPurpose of the Show\nOffering a Collective Voice: We believe that climate change is a multifaceted issue\, and the more perspectives we showcase\, the richer the conversation becomes. We honor all participating artists with their compelling range of ideas\, skillsets\, and mediums. \nHonoring Excellence: While the exhibition focuses on the inclusivity of voices\, we also want to celebrate outstanding contributions. Our panel of professional judges has selected works reflecting exceptional artistry and impact. These will be spotlighted within the gallery and awarded during the opening event. \nIncluding Everyone’s Role in the Story: Each piece in the exhibition contributes to the overarching story we are telling about the urgent need to address climate change. These artistic visions play a crucial role in inspiring conversation and action. \n\nConfirmed Partners\n\n\n\nCanopy Bloomington\nOstrom Workshop\nEnvironment\, Society\, and Sustainability Institute\nJacobs’ School of Music\nArtists for Climate Awareness\nIU Creatives\nSidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art\nCity of Bloomington Arts Commisssion\n\n\n\n\nPrizes\, Awards and Award Categories:\n\n$500 Best of Show\n$300 First Place\n$100 Second Place\nHonorable Mention gift certificates\n\nContact:\nCarol Rhodes\, at art4climate@carolrhodes.net \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n With thanks to our sponsors: URL:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/event/art-as-inquiry-reception/ LOCATION:Arts Alliance Center – College Mall\, 2894 E 3rd St\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47401\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/6-DStrange-2844-copy-e1771191114948.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T153000 DTSTAMP:20260407T192210Z CREATED:20260116T212515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T192210Z UID:3980-1776513600-1776526200@artistsforclimateawareness.org SUMMARY:Make an Earth Day Sand Mandala DESCRIPTION:Help us create a vibrant sand mandala sidewalk mural at the Annual Earth Day celebration at Switchyard Park. Join ACA member\, artist\, and art educator Sara Steffey McQueen for a hands‑on\, drop‑in activity for all ages. A local Girl Scout troop will be onsite lending their creativity and energy. \nWe’ll create a collaborative sand mandala mural using color\, shape\, and simple nature‑inspired symbols. This activity celebrates creativity\, community\, and care for the planet. Along the way\, you’ll explore how sand art has been used across cultures for reflection\, healing\, and wellbeing—and how artistic practice can illuminate the connections between climate\, health\, and sustainability. \n \n  \nTogether\, we’ll shape a shared vision of a healthy\, thriving Earth. This sand‑painting project is part of the larger City of Bloomington Earth Day celebration\, featuring interactive activities and community booths. \n  \n \nSponsored by URL:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/event/make-an-earth-day-sand-mandala/ LOCATION:Switchyard Park\, Bloomington\, IN\, 1601 S. Rogers St\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47403\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/MandalaMaking1-scaled-e1771957867842.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T180000 DTSTAMP:20260221T234646Z CREATED:20260215T210733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T234646Z UID:4070-1776528000-1776535200@artistsforclimateawareness.org SUMMARY:SOLACE - A Multi-sensory Healing Experience DESCRIPTION:MDWST Fable presents SOLACE\, an immersive\, multi‑arts installation series designed to spark healing\, curiosity\, and creative play. SOLACE brings together five artists—each working in one of the five arts: 2‑D\, 3‑D\, Music\, Movement\, and Sound—to create five interactive installations that blend together and invite visitors to explore\, touch\, listen\, move\, and participate. SOLACE is presented during ACA’s April Earth Month “Art as Inquiry” (Co-lab) exhibition.  \nAcross three special events at the Pillar Arts Alliance Center (April 18th\, 25th\, and 26th)\, audiences can experience SOLACE throughout multiple spaces in the mall‑based arts center: \n\nTwo large gallery spaces will host movement‑based and audio‑driven experiences\, including dance\, sound healing\, guided group activities\, and digital A/V environments that encourage full‑body engagement.\nSmaller rooms will feature hands‑on 3‑D interactive artworks—playful\, exploratory pieces reminiscent of WonderLab‑style exhibits.\n\nThe project is sponsored as a model for creative\, participatory healing through the arts. These installations create a welcoming\, multi‑sensory environment where people of all ages can reconnect with imagination\, movement\, and one another. \nSOLACE is presented alongside “ACA’s April Earth Month “Art as Inquiry” exhibition and programming and the Brushes for a Better Planet project\, expanding the conversation around art\, climate\, and community wellbeing. \nFREE FOR ALL AGES! URL:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/event/solace1/ LOCATION:Arts Alliance Center – College Mall\, 2894 E 3rd St\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47401\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/Solace-Dark-banner-narrow-websize-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T160000 DTSTAMP:20260319T200815Z CREATED:20260228T211344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T200815Z UID:4124-1776610800-1776614400@artistsforclimateawareness.org SUMMARY:“Nature Walk”: Music and Science Come Together DESCRIPTION: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 hike.  \nDuring the performance\, Professor Hangarter will share images and insights about the wildlife encountered during the hike. \nThese two identical concerts reflect the theme of the Brushes for a Better Planet Co-lab\, where artists shadow scientists as they conduct their research. The goal is to enhance understanding the world though scientific observation as depicted by art. The Co-lab exhibition is part of the Artists for Climate Awareness Earth Month show at Pillar Arts Alliance in Bloomington\, Indiana.  \nOn behalf of the Student Composers Association at Indiana University\, Jacobs School of Music student composer Thejas Mirle has organized the musical performance based on the creative works and will lead an ensemble in playing the compositions. Composers are Noah Burns\, Jacob Lisiewski\, Alexey Logunov\, and Emmet Lewis. Instrumentalists are TBD. \nThis will be the beginning of the Co-lab Art Show Reception\, also on April 19 at 3 pm. \nJoin us as we bring these musical creations to life. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the wonders of nature through the eyes\, words\, and melodies of IU’s talented students and faculty. Mark your calendars and prepare for a memorable journey. \nWith thanks to our sponsors: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n   \n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/event/nature-walk-4-19-2026/ LOCATION:KY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/frog_and_lily-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T190958Z CREATED:20260208T203224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T190958Z UID:4057-1776610800-1776621600@artistsforclimateawareness.org SUMMARY:RECEPTION for "Climate Co-lab" art & science project work\, with "Art as Inquiry" artworks DESCRIPTION:Discover “Climate Co‑lab\,” part of “Art as Inquiry\,” an inspiring exhibition of 2‑D and 3‑D artwork presented at the  Pillar Arts Alliance Center in the College Mall\, Bloomington\, IN. The April 19 reception showcases work created by six artists and a group of musicians collaborating with Indiana University scientists\, and who have translated their shared research outings into art. The project is ACA-hosted and organized by Lily Shan with Brushes for a Better Planet. This artist-scientist project follows a “hackathon” model—adapted from software development—to spark rapid\, idea‑driven collaboration between artists and researchers. \nAfter a short introduction at 3pm\, a group of composers and musicians from Indiana University will perform Nature Walk\, a musical and visual presentation inspired by an early spring outing led by Distinguished IU Biology Professor Roger Hangarter. This unique performance depicts the seasonal re-awakening of nature in southern Indiana. \nFollowing the performance\, visitors are invited to enjoy refreshments and experience the artworks of the Brushes for a Better Planet project\, along with invited artwork by 25 Artists for Climate Awareness members\, in a sister show called “Art as Inquiry.” \nThe larger multi‑state climate‑art exhibition\, “Art as Inquiry\,” is a key event of ACA’s annual Earth Month programming. Together\, the shows aim to make climate‑related research more accessible and resonant through the experience of art. The public is warmly invited\, and admission is free. \nThe Projects:\nAs part of Climate Co‑lab: Art as Inquiry\, six Indiana‑based scientists are opening their field sites\, labs\, and community partnerships to artists. Each artist will shadow their assigned researcher for a day of hands‑on fieldwork\, then create a collaborative artwork inspired by the the experience. These new works will be exhibited at the Pillar Arts Alliance Center along with the larger “Art as Inquiry” show. \nTogether\, the projects explore climate\, ecology\, resilience\, and community through diverse scientific lenses: \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nUrban Forestry & Community Engagement: Artists join Canopy Bloomington as they plant trees in urban neighborhoods and share education about the role of canopy cover in community health.\nStormwater & Bioswale Research: Fieldwork includes studying water infiltration\, pollutant removal\, plant performance\, and the ecological design of bioswales—systems that protect waterways and support resilient urban landscapes.\nFoodways\, Memory & Urban Agriculture: Artists visit Hilltop’s Healing Garden to explore food culture\, community engagement\, and pedagogical work rooted in culinary memory and sustainable growing practices.\nEnvironmental Justice & Industrial History: Researchers and artists travel through southern Indiana to document the region’s industrial legacy\, public‑health challenges\, and the resilience of communities like SWICQL who continue to fight for environmental quality.\nAvian Behavior & Adaptation: Artists observe tree swallows as they return to Bloomington\, explore nest boxes\, and solve problem‑solving “puzzles\,” offering a window into resilience and learning in a changing world.\nFloral Diversity & Evolution: In labs and greenhouses\, artists examine flowers from the genetic to the ecosystem scale—studying cell types\, nectaries\, and the astonishing diversity that shapes pollinator interactions and global biodiversity.\nSoundscapes & Amphibian Ecology: Composers accompany biologists to early‑spring ponds\, recording frogs and other aquatic life to transform natural soundscapes into new ensemble works.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Confirmed Partners\n\nCanopy Bloomington\nOstrom Workshop\nEnvironment\, Society\, and Sustainability Institute\nJacobs’ School of Music\nArtists for Climate Awareness\nIU Creatives\nSidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art\n\n\nContact: Carol Rhodes\, at art4climate@carolrhodes.net\n\nWith thanks to our sponsors: URL:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/event/reception-climate-co-lab/ LOCATION:Arts Alliance Center – College Mall\, 2894 E 3rd St\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47401\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/Make-art-with-a-scientist-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T180000 DTSTAMP:20260221T234740Z CREATED:20260215T212040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T234740Z UID:4077-1777132800-1777140000@artistsforclimateawareness.org SUMMARY:SOLACE - A Multi-sensory Healing Experience DESCRIPTION:MDWST Fable presents SOLACE\, an immersive\, multi‑arts installation series designed to spark healing\, curiosity\, and creative play. SOLACE brings together five artists—each working in one of the five arts: 2‑D\, 3‑D\, Music\, Movement\, and Sound—to create five interactive installations that blend together and invite visitors to explore\, touch\, listen\, move\, and participate. SOLACE is presented during ACA’s April Earth Month “Art as Inquiry” (Co-lab) exhibition.  \nAcross three special events at the Pillar Arts Alliance Center (April 18th\, 25th\, and 26th)\, audiences can experience SOLACE throughout multiple spaces in the mall‑based arts center: \n\nTwo large gallery spaces will host movement‑based and audio‑driven experiences\, including dance\, sound healing\, guided group activities\, and digital A/V environments that encourage full‑body engagement.\nSmaller rooms will feature hands‑on 3‑D interactive artworks—playful\, exploratory pieces reminiscent of WonderLab‑style exhibits.\n\nThe project is sponsored as a model for creative\, participatory healing through the arts. These installations create a welcoming\, multi‑sensory environment where people of all ages can reconnect with imagination\, movement\, and one another. \nSOLACE is presented alongside “ACA’s April Earth Month “Art as Inquiry” exhibition and programming and the Brushes for a Better Planet project\, expanding the conversation around art\, climate\, and community wellbeing. \nFREE FOR ALL AGES! URL:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/event/solace1-2/ LOCATION:Arts Alliance Center – College Mall\, 2894 E 3rd St\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47401\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/Solace-Dark-banner-narrow-websize-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T180000 DTSTAMP:20260221T234602Z CREATED:20260215T212133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T234602Z UID:4076-1777219200-1777226400@artistsforclimateawareness.org SUMMARY:SOLACE - A Multi-sensory Healing Experience DESCRIPTION:MDWST Fable presents SOLACE\, an immersive\, multi‑arts installation series designed to spark healing\, curiosity\, and creative play. SOLACE brings together five artists—each working in one of the five arts: 2‑D\, 3‑D\, Music\, Movement\, and Sound—to create five interactive installations that blend together and invite visitors to explore\, touch\, listen\, move\, and participate. SOLACE is presented during ACA’s April Earth Month “Art as Inquiry” (Co-lab) exhibition.  \nAcross three special events at the Pillar Arts Alliance Center (April 18th\, 25th\, and 26th)\, audiences can experience SOLACE throughout multiple spaces in the mall‑based arts center: \n\nTwo large gallery spaces will host movement‑based and audio‑driven experiences\, including dance\, sound healing\, guided group activities\, and digital A/V environments that encourage full‑body engagement.\nSmaller rooms will feature hands‑on 3‑D interactive artworks—playful\, exploratory pieces reminiscent of WonderLab‑style exhibits.\n\nThe project is sponsored as a model for creative\, participatory healing through the arts. These installations create a welcoming\, multi‑sensory environment where people of all ages can reconnect with imagination\, movement\, and one another. \nSOLACE is presented alongside “ACA’s April Earth Month “Art as Inquiry” exhibition and programming and the Brushes for a Better Planet project\, expanding the conversation around art\, climate\, and community wellbeing. \nFREE FOR ALL AGES! URL:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/event/solace1-3/ LOCATION:Arts Alliance Center – College Mall\, 2894 E 3rd St\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47401\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/Solace-Dark-banner-narrow-websize-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T150000 DTSTAMP:20260120T035541Z CREATED:20260106T045917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T035541Z UID:3940-1778320800-1778338800@artistsforclimateawareness.org SUMMARY:Botanical Prints on Fabrics Workshop DESCRIPTION: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) fabric\, test leaves for their color potential\, create a background color\, and layer\, roll\, and steam a fabric bundle. By the end of the workshop\, you will have the skills to use this technique confidently in your home studio. This process not only fosters a deep connection to nature and sustainable practices but also provides an opportunity to connect with others in the co-creation process. \n \n \n \n \n \n Kate Dolk-Ellis is a fiber artist best known for her work with natural dyes\, creating elegant art quilts and silk scarves. She specializes in botanical printing (also known as eco-printing\, a process that involves contact-printing with dye plants and tree leaves to reveal unique patterns and colors on fabric. “I collaborate with nature to reveal the intricate details of plant life\,” she says. Her studio practice is deeply rooted in sustainability and guided by earth-centered principles. \nKate holds both a BFA and MFA in Studio Art from Indiana University Bloomington. She spent 16 years as an instructional consultant at Indiana University before retiring to focus full time on her studio work. She has studied with internationally recognized master dyers and has been teaching natural dye techniques for over a decade. \n \n \n \n \n \n \nArtists for Climate Awareness is pleased to offer this workshop as part of its series to help artists learn how to use art as a way to bring social awareness to conservation efforts in your communities. \nAs such\, a portion of the workshop fee will go toward a Contributors membership in Artists for Climate Awareness. \n Each participant will be automatically considered a member of Artists for Climate Awareness at the Contributor’s level (equivalent to $35) for one year. Contributors get workshop and event discounts\, news\, an opportunity to publish their artwork on our website\, and enhanced insider participation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Fee: $95 for non-members; $70 for current ACA members(Not a member? The nonmember workshop fee includes a new annual membership. Already a member? Contact info@artists4earth.org to register.) \n \n Register for the workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n In all its events\, Artists for Climate Awareness provides thematic environmental education\, offering practical ways to get involved locally. As part of this commitment\, a representative from a local nonprofit sustainability organization will be giving a short presentation on how their organization contributes to community-driven environmental initiatives. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n With thanks and appreciation to: URL:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/event/botanical-prints/ LOCATION:Ivy Tech Community College\, Bloomington\, IN\, 200 Daniels Way\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47404\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_5329-e1767569157831.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T190000 DTSTAMP:20260615T020555Z CREATED:20260615T020555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T020555Z UID:4309-1783785600-1783796400@artistsforclimateawareness.org SUMMARY:”Human | Nature” Art Exhibition - Louisville DESCRIPTION:Join us in Louisville\, Kentucky on July 11–\nExploring artists who bring sustainability into their practice in medium\, method\, and theme.\nSponsored by Louisville Visual Art and Uniting Artists and Scientists for Climate Action (UASCA)\, an Artists for Climate Awareness collaborative project\, “Human I Nature” investigates the intersection of art\, science\, and climate ecology and the impact of humans on the natural world. \nNational and local artists include: Jill Pelto from Bellingham\, WA whose work focuses on glacial decline while portraying the majestic Cascade Mountains; Jim Weaver’s poignant work on the effects of wildfires; Devon Horton’s thoughtful paintings on flooding impacts; David Young’s impressive murals on climate change. \nSeveral local artists will be joining the event. The Carla Gover Band will provide creative music\, supporting environmental\, climate\, and social justice objectives.  She has toured for nearly three decades\, performing at such prestigious venues as the Glasgow Royal Hall\, MerleFest\, and The Kennedy Center. \n\nOpening reception 4-7 PM\nLouisville Visual Art \n\n\n Visual artists are:\n\nLucy Azubuike           Karen Boone          Jessica Chao          Al Gorman          Clare Hirn  Devan Horton   Claire Krueger     Jill Pelto     Charlotte Pollock      Elyse Thaman             Jim Weaver                     David Young \n\nAssociated events:\n\nAugust 1st – Art & Science Panel 2-4 pm \nAugust 16th – Film Screening with Emily Cooper & performance by Ben Sollee \nLearn more at https://www.louisvillevisualart.org/lvacalendar/human-nature URL:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/event/human-nature-art-exhibition-louisville/ LOCATION:Louisville Visual Art\, 1538 Lytle Street\, Louisville\, KY\, 40203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1085.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260906 DTSTAMP:20260615T020806Z CREATED:20250626T210902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T020806Z UID:3630-1786147200-1788652799@artistsforclimateawareness.org SUMMARY:Stay Tuned for More Events! DESCRIPTION:We are working on exciting workshops\, community events\, and exhibitions for the Spring of 2026\, covering various art forms and environmental themes. Keep an eye out for updates! Meanwhile\, see what we have been up to! \nSee our workshops and events URL:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/event/stay-tuned-for-fall-events/ LOCATION:KY END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR