Exhibitions

Indiana, like many other states, is seeing an increase in legislation that diminishes the rights and safety of LGBTQ+ individuals. For example, in May of 2023, Indiana Governor Holcomb signed a bill that will require schools to notify a parent if a student requests a name or pronoun change at school. Join artist Maggie Leininger and a variety of visiting artists as they lead participants in a series of LGBTQ+ Pride FLag community-making events. Everyone is welcome, regardless of orientation, and no experience is necessary. Each event is free to attend, however, we encourage participants to bring their own fabric (preferably used, previously worn, etc.). Sewing instruction, thread, and light refreshments will be provided.

Dates for Flag Making:

Saturday, June 10
2-5 pm

Saturday, July 1

2-5 pm

Saturday, July 15
2-5 pm

Saturday, August 1

2-5 pm

Bobbi Meier creates work in fiber, clay, assemblage, sculpture, drawing, and other media that confront life situations that cannot be changed such as death, illness, separation, and now the pandemic. Meier's work is sensuously humorous and grotesquely beautiful, often bringing together organic forms found in nature with references to classical figurative sculpture. Meier will provide an artist talk on Saturday, March 4th at 5:30 pm. The event is free and open to the public.

Gallery hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 4 pm to 6 pm, during workshops (times and dates vary), and by appointment.

Image: Untitled (Epic Pink Drawing), 2012 by Bobbi Meier

Come see the work of artists from the Putnamville Correctional Facility that resulted from a collaboration with students and faculty of Indiana University's Prison Arts Initiative. In its pilot year, the program seeks to engage residents by teaching the basics of visual art and narrative techniques. The exhibition features photographs of the work completed by residents who participated in this collaboration. Gallery hours are: Thursday-Saturdays 4-7 pm and Sundays from 2-5 pm. Photo courtesy of IU Bloomington's Prison Arts Initiative and Jacob Crawley.

The Greencastle Arts Council's Critique Night organized the exhibition featuring work from artists who attended the monthly critique nights throughout the year. The exhibition included photographs, paintings, drawings, and work in small metals. 

Sore Thumb featured the work of three painters who are working in the Midwest. Mad Green, Emily Graves, and Daniela Chaparro exhibited their work that dealt with family connections, personal narratives, and fantastical realities.