Deserts are often overlooked when it comes to changes in climate, but in fact they are among the most vulnerable places on Earth. Majestic saguaro cacti, Joshua trees, and giant sequoia trees are challenged by unusually dry and hot conditions, increased carbon dioxide, and invasive plants. Several desert bird species are endangered. In this day-long […]

    Ten members of Artists for Climate Awareness display their artwork in the Education Gallery at The Waldron Arts Center, 122 S. Walnut St., Bloomington, IN, from March 3 – April 7, 2023. The show is in conjunction with two environment-related exhibitions by climate groups and individuals,  named “Climate Shock” and  “Stone Soup: From […]

 Learn how to use "wet pastels" to make more dynamic pastel paintings and take your soft pastels to new heights as you explore new techniques, refine those you use and learn how to connect your art to help conservation. Indiana artist Avon Waters will be leading a 2-day Fri/Sat workshop in painting nature in wet […]

(Featured image: "Mutations," by Karen Holtzclaw) A gallery show May 12 – June 11 at Arts Alliance Center provides environmentally themed art and music to the Bloomington Community. This gallery exhibition, coordinated by Artists for Climate Awareness, is open to all artistic mediums and is meant to depict aspects of nature, environment, and climate change. […]