BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Artists for Climate Awareness - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Artists for Climate Awareness 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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251002 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251027 DTSTAMP:20250722T041757Z CREATED:20250722T041355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T041757Z UID:3663-1759363200-1761523199@artistsforclimateawareness.org SUMMARY:Art for Earth Show at Pillar Arts DESCRIPTION:Pillar Arts Center\, College Mall — Bloomington\, Indiana\nOctober 2–26\, 2005 \nThroughout the month of October\, Pillar Arts Center will host a group exhibition featuring a diverse collection of original artworks donated by regional artists. Each artist has committed their proceeds from sales to nonprofit organizations dedicated to addressing climate change and environmental sustainability. The show is coordinated by Arts for Earth\, a partner of Artists for Climate Awareness. Some artworks are by ACA members. \nVisitors are invited to explore a range of media and perspectives that reflect artists’ engagement with ecological concerns. The exhibition offers an opportunity to support climate-focused initiatives through the purchase of art\, while also recognizing the role of creative expression in advancing social and environmental awareness. \nAdmission is free and open to the public. Sales directly benefit environmental nonprofits selected by participating artists. \nFor artists interested in selling/contributing their art\, please see the prospectus HERE. URL:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/event/art-for-earth-show-at-pillar-arts/ 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/5-DStrange-2851-copy-e1745521202471.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T160000 DTSTAMP:20250905T213009Z CREATED:20240827T210327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T213009Z UID:2671-1759572000-1759593600@artistsforclimateawareness.org SUMMARY:Make Art with Us Again at Paint Bloomington! DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 4\, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm\nWe’ll be at the Third Annual Paint Bloomington!\nSponsored in part by Artists for Climate Awareness \nWe will be in the Bloomington Bryan Park Pavilion\, offering: \n\nWatercolor for very beginners – teens through adults\nMaking Halloween masks out of cardboard and items from home\nMaking magic wands — children\n\nPaint Bloomington will be held at the Woodlawn Pavilion in Bryan Park\, Bloomington\, IN\, located next to the swimming pool. \nArtists of all ages and skill levels are invited to participate in this free event. No advance registration is required\, but artists must check in at the Pavilion between 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. on the day of the event to have their canvases or multi-media paper stamped before beginning their work. \nParticipants are encouraged to explore Bloomington and create original artwork of any subject in any medium. All stamped and tagged works must be completed and returned to the Woodlawn Pavilion by 3:00 p.m. to be eligible for judging. Artists should mark their completed pieces with their name and contact information on the back and avoid signing their artwork until after judging. Wet oil paintings should be framed for safe handling\, or artists can bring their own easel or display setup. \nAwards will be presented in various categories\, including Professional Artists\, Adult Artists\, Teens (ages 12-17)\, Youth (ages 7-11)\, and Collaborative Art. This inclusive event aims to celebrate creativity across all age groups and experience levels. \nThroughout the day\, the Pavilion will host art classes for all ages from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.\, alongside artist demonstrations. Attendees will have the opportunity to paint with experienced artists and learn new techniques. \nIn addition to the visual arts\, the event will feature music\, storytelling\, and poetry readings\, making it a day filled with diverse cultural activities. Friends\, family members\, and observers are encouraged to attend and enjoy the festivities. Picnic areas will be available for those who wish to bring their own food and enjoy a day in the park. \nFind out more here\nFor more information about the event\, please email paintbloomington@gmail.com. \nAll children must be accompanied by an adult to ensure safety and supervision throughout the day’s activities. URL:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/event/paint-bloomington/ LOCATION:Bryan Park\, Bloomington\, IN\, 1001 S. Henderson Street\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47402\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/PaintBloomington.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T150000 DTSTAMP:20250810T004732Z CREATED:20250707T024611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T004732Z UID:3634-1760176800-1760194800@artistsforclimateawareness.org SUMMARY:Mandalas and Plant Inks Workshop DESCRIPTION: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. \nThere are many personal development approaches that use drawing and collage for gathering ideas and structuring our inner world.  Sometimes these are called “Mapping” or “Story Boards”.  \nThrough guided creative exercises and visual presentations\, participants will explore the symbolic power of shape using a “shape preferential game” inspired by cultural anthropologist Angeles Arrien’s Signs of Life. You’ll learn how your preferences for five universal shapes speak to you\, help to structure your own inner landscape\, and have spoken to people across centuries. \nWorking with a variety of tools and techniques—including homemade plant inks—you’ll design your own personal mandala that reflects your thoughts\, emotions\, and inspirations. All materials will be provided\, though participants are welcome to bring sketchbooks\, favorite media\, and personal imagery for added depth. \nWhether you’re a seasoned artist or a curious beginner\, this workshop invites you to slow down\, reflect\, and create something deeply personal using the circle as a guide. \n \n \n \n \n \n About the instructor:\n \nSara Steffey McQueen\, BWS WSI \nSara’s creative and spiritual practices are deeply intertwined. For over four decades\, Sara has led women’s circles\, ceremonies\, and healing work as a Conductor and Representative in the Sufi community. Many of her efforts help fund global tree-planting efforts through Tree Sisters\, where she also volunteers. \nSara’s artistic journey began in printmaking and grew to encompass a rich love of paper\, especially handmade varieties. Her work often features collage and art journaling\, blending visual storytelling with personal archives and notes. A devoted watercolorist since college\, she captures landscapes and the flow of seasons from her studio\, drawing inspiration from the natural world just beyond her windows. Most recently\, she has been making her own paper and paints from personally-grown or foraged natural materials\, incorporating natural objects into her designs. \nHer pieces speak to the rhythms of Earth and spirit\, inviting reflection\, connection\, and transformation. Sara’s art can be found locally in Bloomington\, Indiana\, and through her website. \n \n \n \n \n \n Education\nIn all its events\, Artists for Climate Awareness provides thematic environmental education\, offering practical ways to get involved locally. As such\, Bridget O’Brien\, MFA painting candidate at Indiana University and grower/processor of natural pigments\, will be delivering a short presentation on how she and a colleague grow plants in the Hilltop Garden and Nature Center‘s Color Field and then process them to make watercolor pigments. By growing and cultivating dyes\, paints\, and mediums\, Bridget strives to further synchronize her artistic practice with the cyclical lives of the plants\, animals\, and habitats that she paints. See Bridget’s biography here. \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee: $60 for non-members\, $40 for Artists for Climate Awareness Contributing/Regular members. See Join – Artists for Climate Awareness to become a member\, and to register for the discount\, please  email art4climate@carolrhodes.net​ \nAre you a member of Artists for Climate Awareness?\nPlease contact art4climate@carolrhodes.net for member registration. \n \n Register for the workshop (you'll become a member)\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\, a complimentary "Mother Earth" tee shirt\, 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 \n \n \n \n \n With thanks and appreciation to: \n\n \n \n \n Click to See Upcoming Workshops and Events! URL:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/event/mandalas-and-plant-inks-workshop/ 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/Sara-McQueen-22B22-Lotus-Mandala-300DPI-1-768x1023-2-e1751855840784.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T150000 DTSTAMP:20250905T035734Z CREATED:20250905T035725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T035734Z UID:3769-1760781600-1760799600@artistsforclimateawareness.org SUMMARY:Hope and Healing: Climate Art Journaling with Jessica Kovan (Michigan) DESCRIPTION:At the Oliver Arts Center\, Frankfort\, MI\n \nArtist Jessica Kovan leads this creative and reflective workshop using journaling and artmaking to process emotions related to climate change and actions to heal and move forward in these chaotic times. This workshop provides a safe space for self-reflection and creative expression\, helping participants connect with their emotions and explore ways to cope with climate anxiety. Students should bring their favorite journal to work in; all other materials will be supplied. We will work with colored pencils\, watercolors\, pen\, and paper to create from the heart. Bring a bag lunch and join us in this creative and cathartic workshop!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis special workshop is hosted in partnership with Artists for Climate Awareness. \n\nLevel: All Levels Ages 18+\nDate: 10/18/2025 (one day)\nTime: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM EDT on Sat\n \n\n\nFee $85.00\nOther: Member Discount Available\nBegin Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Art is the highest form of hope.” – Gerhard Richter \n\n\n\n\nInstructor: Jessica Kovan \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Register for workshop URL:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/event/hope-healing-journaling/ LOCATION:Oliver Art Center\, 132 Coast Guard Rd\, Frankfort\, 49635\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://artistsforclimateawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0780.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR