Monthly Archive for May, 2011

A big sponsor THANK YOU!

Published on May 30, 2011 in Stutz Artists Open House. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

Okay, this is a bit late. We’ve taken a few weeks to recover from this year’s Stutz Artists Open House back on April 29-30. We had a blast, but it was some hard work on the part of many dedicated committee members and volunteers (did you know that we all give our time for FREE to organize this event?).

Anyway, I couldn’t let another day go by without a big, public thank you to our title sponsor RAYMOND JAMES! Raymond James, along with many other sponsors made the Open House possible. We look forward to a continued relationship with these great folks.

Part of the Open House tradition is to try to get as many Stutz Artists together on the Saturday morning of the show for a group photo on/at the Stutz firetruck, located on the loading dock. The earliest photo I’ve laid eyes upon was taken in the early 90s (?) and included about 20 artists. This year’s photo included almost all of the Stutz’s 90+ artists. You’ll note that you can no longer see the firetruck. I promise it’s there :)

-KJO

Artists Go Pro – and a deadline extension

Published on May 27, 2011 in Classes/Workshops and Residency Program. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , .

Stutz Artists Association extends Residency Deadline!

One of the many benefits for artists of being involved with the Arts Council of Indianapolis is the ability to participate in their annual summertime Professional Development Workshops (co-sponsored by Primary Colours) – a series of two-hour workshops designed to help artists learn more about the business of art. Past workshops have focused on basic business practices, framing and presentation, arts marketing and more.

This summer’s workshops will take place at the Wheeler Arts Community (1035 Sanders St, Fountain Square) and will cover the topics of ‘Writing an Effective Grant’ (June 22), ‘Writing an Effective Artist Statement’ (June 29), and ‘Entertainment Law for Visual and Performing Artists’ (July 13).

In a season when the Stutz Artists Association is zeroed in on its Residency Program, we feel that participation in the first two workshops of this series is especially important for potential applicants. Because of this we are extending the deadline for applications to Friday, July 1 at 5pm (previously June 24).

The June 29, ‘Writing an Effective Artist Statement’ workshop will include SAA Vice-President and Residency Director Kate Oberreich as a panelist.

All the workshops are free and open to any area artist. For more information on workshop panelists, click here. To receive reminders about this summer’s programming via e-mail (along with other important arts info in Indy), sign up for the Arts Council’s weekly e-blast here.

 

2011 Stutz Residency to be Awarded

Published on May 6, 2011 in Exhibits, Residency Program and Stutz Artists Open House. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , .

I’m always amazed at how fast a year goes by. Last week saw a very successful Stutz Artists Open House with attendance in the thousands and a record number of artists participating, not to mention the perfect weather. The completion of a successful Open House also brings about the time for another Stutz tradition…the selection of new artists for the Residency Program.

As many know the Open House is the Association‘s largest fundraiser of the year, with proceeds  benefiting our gallery, events (like the Open House itself), and other programming throughout the year. It also completely funds the Stutz Residency Program, now in it’s 15th year (whoa!). As a former Resident, I can personally speak to the huge boost the Residency (2006-2007) gave to my artistic career.

The time has come to begin the selection process for the 2011-2012 Residents. The SAA will again select two deserving local artists to receive free studio space and utilities here in the Stutz Building for one year.

Valued at $6,000 per artist, the Stutz Artists Association Residency Grant is one of the largest grants to an individual artist in the state and is offered to those in Central Indiana who are at least 18 years old (see application for full eligibility requirements).

Since its inaugural year in 1996, the residency program has provided in-kind contributions of more than $84,000 to 19 local artists. Previous residents are Ginny Taylor Rosner, Jay Parnell, David Kleeman, Kate Oberreich, Kevin Smola, Ismaila “Izo” Nidaye, Stephanie Robertson, Larry Endicott, Kyle Ragsdale, Jan Zoya, Susan Watt Grade, Emily Kennerk, Greg Hull, Mark Pack, Patrick Flaherty, Lydia Burris, William Denton Ray, Brian Myers and Mallory Marty.

Deadline for submissions is 5pm, Friday, June 24! For details and the official application please click here!

For questions, please contact Kate Oberreich, Residency Director at education@stutzartists.com.