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 […]
We'll be there! The annual Labor Day Weekend show, occurring when students and their visiting families return to Indiana University, is organized by local artists and hosts 120 artisans from across the country who offer their work to the public. In addition to excellent artwork there are music stages, Spoken Word stages, kids booth […]
“Pollinators and Local Plantings” - Painting in the Gardens A watercolor and mixed-media workshop to be given by Carol Carter, St. Louis watercolor artist, and Anne Farley Gaines, Chicago multi-media artist and muralist.Morning Glories, Carol CarterBlack River, Early Fall, Anne Farley GainesMaxwell Street Community GardenDates and Times: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th at 10AM – 3PM.Carol will […]
Join us for an inspiring Nature Journaling workshop led by Bailey Russell, a recent intern with the Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District. This all-ages workshop is perfect for anyone who loves nature and wants to learn how to observe and document the natural world through journaling and drawing. Saturday, September 14, 10:00 AM […]
With artist Patricia Larenas At this event on October 5, California artist and Artists for Climate Awareness liaison Patricia Larenas will be demonstrating making charcoal paint from burned redwood trees. Learn who burns -- and how, where, and why. Meet local organizations, test your fire knowledge, and win prizes. The event will also feature a […]
Pre-finals "De-stress" Upcycle Workshop Location: Indiana Memorial Union, Bloomington IU Campus Join us for a creative break from the pre-finals hustle at our Upcycle Workshop! This event is designed to help you unwind and tap into your creative side while promoting sustainability. No prior experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to craft something […]
This workshop is designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to effectively communicate with legislators about the environmental issues that matter most. Presented by Robyn Skuya-Boss (director of the Sierra Club Hoosier Chapter) and hosted by Artists for Climate Awareness.
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.