convergence SOUTH SHORE ARTS FALLMAGAZINE2022
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At the Auditorium at Living Hope Church, 9000 Taft Street, Merrillville/Crown Point
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December 7, 8, & 9, 7:30pm Get in the spirit of the season with our festive concert. Our Symphony Chorus returns to help you celebrate with your family and friends. Get your tickets early to this South Shore Holiday Tradition.
October 13 & 14, 7:30pm at Living Hope October 15, 7:30pm at Valparaiso H.S. Experience the music & magic of this contemporary retelling of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. Featuring guest vocalists. Oct 13
April 27 & 28, 7:30pm Be transported to Mexico with this exciting and festive concert featuring Mariachi Acero de Las Vegas plus a variety of Latin orchestral standards. June 8 & 9, 7:30pm Take a musical journey through the magic of the movies, featuring music from James Bond, Lord of the Rings, and more new pieces, as well as classical pieces used in movies. Featuring 16-year-old violinist Esme Arias-Kim.
ADVERTISING RATES Interested in advertising in Convergence? South Shore Arts reaches over 7,500 individuals and families every quarter with this publication. For more information, call Sandie Phalen, Director of Development & Marketing, at 219 / 836.1839, ext. 107.Annual Rate Ad Sizes Quarter Page $500 5" x 3.5" Half Page $1,000 5" x 7" Full Page $1,700 10" x 7" Inside Front Cover, Duotone $3,000 10" x 7" ON THE COVER: From left, Corinne Peterson, Catherine Schwalbe, Sholo Beverly, Nancy Pirri and Doug Birkenheuer at the Nature Lovers reception © 2022 South Shore Arts and its licensors. All rights reserved. Printing: Largus Graphix Solutions Design: Judith Mayer Creative Convergence is a quarterly publication of South Shore Arts ART INSTRUCTORS South Shore Arts is always seeking instructors to teach classes in the visual arts, such as drawing, painting, pottery and more for its everykid program. An application form is available in PDF format at SouthShoreArtsOnline.org or by calling 219 / 836.1839, ext. 101. BOARD & STAFF We transform the South Shore through the arts. South Shore Arts programs are provided with support from the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Center for Visual & Performing Arts 1040 Ridge Road Munster, Indiana 46321 219 / 836.1839 phone 219 / 836.1863 fax Gallery / Gift Shop Office Mon–Wed, Fri 10–5 Mon–Fri 10–3 Thur 12–7 Sat 10–4 Sun 12–4 Substation No. 9 435 Fayette Street Hammond, IN 46320 Substation No. 9, our satellite location in downtown Hammond, is open for classes and special events. South Shore Arts Board of Directors President Leane Cerven President Elect Danette Garza VP Administration Karen Raab VP Development Amy Koufos VP Education Denise Dillard VP Exhibitions Jenny Yalowitz VP Governance Jeremy Willett VP Marketing Judith Mayer VP Regional Services Karen Maravilla VP Symphony William Neff Secretary Heather Delgado Treasurer Monica Johnson Immediate Past President Carly Brandenburg Andy KarenDavidCoreyAshleyAnneCarolGusJenniferChristianArnoldBartholomewCosenzaGalanteGreen-FraleyE.GregoryHalpernHechtKlamenLauerman Seda Turan Liz Valavanis Legacy Board Members Suzanne Cooley Jack Dietrich Alex Gardner Riddle Sandi JudyRitaLouieEleanorKozlowskiMirichOrtizRaySurovek Legacy Directors are individuals who have served on the Board of Directors for at least ten years and who have made significant contributions to the success of South Shore Arts. Individuals are elected to the position of Legacy Director in recognition of their long and valuable service to South Shore Arts. South Shore Arts Staff Executive Director David Mika, ext. 102 Director of Development & Marketing Sandie Phalen, ext. 107 Director of Education Natalie Heath, ext. 101 Education Coordinator Cara Schmitt, ext. 103 Gallery Coordinator Brandon Johnson, ext. 108 Managerial Accountant William 219/836.0525,Schultz,ext. 202 Marketing Manager Tammie Miller, 219/836.0525, ext. 203 CoordinatorAdministrative Avin Hannah-Smith, ext. 100 Gift Shop Manager Mara Clark, ext. 106 Social Media Manager/ Staff Photographer Bridget Covert Director Emeritus John Cain
Good day, and welcome to the Fall edition of Convergence magazine! As the new Executive Director of South Shore Arts and the Northwest Indiana Symphony—organizations that, for more than 80 years, have championed the Arts in our Region—the act of writing my very first “welcome” at the opening of our quarterly publication going out to patrons, partners and community members is a daunting task. Not only does this document contain the important details regarding our organizations, of our upcoming classes and events, of our 81st Symphony season and more, it also sets the tone for our vision for the Arts along the South Shore.
And let me start there. The Arts truly are alive and thriving in our Region. I see that in the engagement and participation I have witnessed in the record turnout for the Beaux Arts Ball in June, in our growing art class enrollment each quarter, in our attendance at our summer Nature Lovers exhibit, as well as the community events that we hosted to enrich our gallery experience, and in the communities’ response to our Northwest Indiana Symphony Summer Music Festival, just to name a few organizations, as the Regional Art Partner for Region 1 of the Indiana Arts Commission, there was near record interest in the Arts Project Support grant program that we administer for the IAC in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties, almost double the number of organizational applicants requesting funds to deliver arts programming across our communities. While, for the first time in memory, we could not fund all requests, we were successful in granting funds to 13% more art project requests for Fiscal Year 2023 overall— another sign of a thriving and engaged Arts community in our Region. And a thriving Arts community plays a critical role in contributing to the quality of life in our Region. While every community strives to provide affordable housing, good education, and accessible health care, it is the investment in the Arts that provides the “color” to our communities—the healthy, creative outlets in which to positively express ourselves and to reflect on life and hope in our Region. As the new Executive Director of South Shore Arts and the Northwest Indiana Symphony, I want to ensure that our two organizations, combined under a single umbrella of vision, leadership and arts support, continue to connect with other Regional organizations, both within the Arts community and beyond, to help recognize the value that the Arts can play in promoting the quality of life in the Region, as well as to attract others from outside the area to visit or relocate to Northwest Indiana.
Hopefully you’ll find plenty of evidence of that effort as you peruse the pages that follow. Enjoy! Dave
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Andrew & Iwona Pietowski, Zbigniew Bzdak, Maggie Walker and Mark Dobrzycki “Nature Stories” was the theme of an evening of fast-paced story-telling around the theme of Nature that featured exhibiting artists and gallery visitors
South Shore Arts drew countless visitors, many of them new to the Center for Visual & Performing Arts, through activities associated with the summer exhibit, Nature Lovers, the opening reception for which packed the gallery on a Thursday evening in June. Exhibit curators Linda Dorman and Tom Torluemke led a personalized gallery tour of the exhibit the following Monday, while Atrium artist Kerri Mommer did the same one monthThreelater.programs were presented in conjunction with three-month exhibit, including “Nature Stories,” at which speakers were allowed to present 20 slides and have 20 second to talk about each slide. This was followed by a special screening of the award-winning film Godspeed, Los Polacos!, dubbed the lost story of the world’s greatest road trip. Following their epic two-year journey that culminated in the record-breaking first descent of the world’s deepest canyon, the film tells the story of five Polish kayakers on the edge of adulthood who skillfully pull the strings of the Soviet system and find themselves on an expedition in the Americas where they leverage their newfound fame to fight for democracy in the Eastern Bloc. Photographer Zbigniew Bzdak, featured in the exhibit is also featured in the film.
Finally, Climate Follies, a new play written by Jim Poyser, consisting of over a dozen short plays that explore aspects of our unraveling climate system and the human response, was presented as a staged reading by audience members. Participants were directed by John Green, professor in the Theatre Department at Columbia College Chicago.
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Artist Kerri Mommer, whose exhibit Trees, Land, Sky filled the Atrium Gallery this summer, hosted a walk-through for Art in Focus in July exhibits
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Community & South Shore Arts Board Sponsors Arctic Engineering Cathy & Cal Bellamy Drs. Becca & Gus Galante
South Shore Arts presented the 48th Annual Tri-County Junior/ Senior High School Art Exhibition, showcasing students in grades 6 through 12, from schools in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties in Indiana, and south suburban Cook County in Illinois, April 11 through May 21, 2022. For the first time since 2019, students, family members, friends and teachers crowded back into the gallery for the annual awards ceremony on Sunday, May 1, where students received over $8,000 in prizes and scholarships, including the $2,000 Berwanger Scholarship won by Crown Point High School graduating senior Gracie Kenda.
Exhibit Sponsors Indiana University Northwest Millies Engineering Group Dyer Construction Company, Inc.
IUN Chancellor Iwama, presenting the Lori Spuehler/Lymperios D. Trikolas III Memorial Award to Homewood-Flossmoor senior Emmett Conaway
Art teacher Ane Talevski and students, winners of the Best Overall Presentation for Junior High School Crown Point senior Gracie Kenda, winner of the Donald H. Berwanger
For the first time ever, a new $1,000 cash award, donated by Tracy & Marc Schwimmer in memory of Leslie Denmark, was awarded, becoming the new top cash award for the exhibit. We thank the many donors who have been sponsoring awards for years, as well as those who gave this year for the very first time. This year’s winners were selected by Hannah Hammond Hagman, Executive Director of the Chesterton Art Center.
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CURRENT EXHIBITS CENTER FOR VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS 79th Annual Salon Show September 9–November 6, 2022 Awards Reception: Sunday, October 2, 1–3pm THIS IS IT: A Human-centered View of U.S. Curated by Dorman + Torluemke November 11, 2022–January 8, 2023 Artist Reception: Thursday, November 17, 5:30–8pm ATRIUM GALLERY Madura’s Danceland Posters September 2–October 1, 2022 Hats All, Folks!: Acrylic Paintings by Robin Coyner October 7–November 26, 2022 Artist Reception: Sunday, November 13, 1–3pm Carlos Javier Ortiz, Migrant Workers, PhotographJess T. Dugan, Bucky, Photograph Bruce Cegur, Madura’s Danceland, South Shore poster Lillian Attinasi, 2021 Salon Show winner of the Founders Award Robin Coyner, Haulin’ Ass, Acrylic on Board Robin Coyner, Sticky Situation, Acrylic on Board
Art Classes Return to Hammond Substation No. 9
Resumes In-Person
Kids Can Explore Their Artistic Side with Camp Creativity!
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The much-awaited return to in-person Art in Focus lectures began this past June with guided tours of our summer exhibits led by curators Linda Dorman and Tom Torluemke and artist Kerri Mommer. Participants enjoyed coffee as they learned about the nine artists featured in Nature Lovers, with stories aimed to illuminate the artists’ experiences and messages about the natural environment around us. A second in-person session was led by artist Kerri Mommer as she discussed her Atrium exhibit. Art in Focus will continue to include programming that aims to highlight current exhibits and programming at South Shore Arts through lecture, film, dialogue, and even the occasional opportunity to make some art! Upcoming lectures this fall will include a guided tour of the annual Salon Show with Gallery Coordinator Brandon Johnson on Monday, September 26, at 10am. On November 28 participants can enjoy a close-up view of the photojournalism exhibit This is It, with curators Dorman + Torluemke. Thanks to generous support from Community Healthcare System, Art in Focus is free for adult learners of all ages who are interested in the arts and its impact on our world, past, present, and future.
For the first time since March 2020, the doors at South Shore Arts’ Substation No. 9 in Hammond will reopen for a variety of new and exciting offerings. Visual arts classes for adults and youth will begin this October and include airbrushing techniques, a papier mache puppet theatre, and “Custom Apparel Designs,” a new class intended to guide teens in learning more about developing and sustaining their own fashion brand. Studio management and professional instructors are continuing to work together to diligently promote and provide safe and in-person visual arts experiences for all participants. To inquire about classes at South Shore Arts, call Director of ext.101.atNatalieEducationHeath219/836.1839,
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Beginning this fall, South Shore Arts will begin offering weekly Art Camps that provide after-school art enrichment opportunities that give families a variety of engaging art themes offered on a consistent, twice-weekly schedule. Young artists ages 5 to 12 are invited to come to Art Camp ready to draw, paint, sculpt, sew, and dream big! Weekly themes will include making ceramic bobblehead selfportraits, designing polymer jewelry, and learning the basics of hand-sewing during November’s “National Teddy Bear Week.” All supplies are included, and a socially distanced and nut-free after-school snack will be provided. Each weekly Art Camp will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4:30-6pm, at the Center for Visual & Performing Arts. The fee to participate is $60 weekly and kids can sign up for one or as many sessions as they like. Space is limited.
South Shore Arts and the Northwest Indiana Symphony are happy to announce the hiring of our new Administrative Coordinator supporting both of our organizations, Avin Hannah-Smith. As an artist himself, Avin is a color theorist who values color and brings it into his creative practice. While new to the Administrative Coordinator role, Avin is not new to our organization as he is an Art Instructor for us as well. Avin teaches figure drawing and plein-air watercolor in his current courses for South Shore Arts.
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By way of background, Avin hails from Chicago but earned his BFA with a concentration in Painting from Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. Aside from being an artist, Avin is also a musician—trained in percussion—with an appreciation for all music. His passion does not stop in the realm of art, as he is currently a part of a fellowship program through Grassroots Collaboration, a nonprofit organization that is partnered with several other nonprofits throughout Chicagoland to bring about community change for the better. Avin is excited to engage his passion for the arts in all segments of his professional career now as artist, educator and administrator. Given his naturally positive and happy demeanor, Avin is a terrific person to be the “face” of our organization greeting visitors and students, answering phones, and supporting our team. Please join us in congratulating Avin on his expanded role within our South Shore Arts and Northwest Indiana Symphony organizations. our newest staff member!
This year’s Beaux Arts Ball—our first real Beaux Arts event in three years—was celebrated on June 3, 2022, at the Center for Visual & Performing Arts. The evening was a tremendous success, a fun-filled event that netted over $175,000 in support of arts education. Some went all-out with the disco theme, rendering themselves almost unrecognizable! The evening was also a celebration of John Cain’s retirement and many accomplishments after almost 30 years as our leader and the Executive Director of both South Shore Arts and Northwest Indiana SymphonyCongratulationsOrchestra.and heartfelt thanks to our generous and engaged attendees, board members, committee, community of donors and staff for helping to make it all happen, especially the four co-chairs, Dr. Rebecca Galante, Amy Koufos, Corey Hecht and Jenny Yalowitz. & Brian Popp Jenny Yalowitz, John Cain and Amy Koufos?
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WE ARE FAMILY SPONSORS, $10,000+ BP America, Inc. Sue Eleuterio & Tom Sourlis Morrow Family Foundation, a Lead Underwriter of the South Shore Arts everykid program Diane & David Schneider DON’T LEAVE ME THIS WAY SPONSORS, $5,500+ BMO Harris NiSourceDebbieMechanicalLexusCommunityCleveland-CliffsBankFoundationHealthcareSystemofMerrillvilleConcepts,Inc.&PeterNauCharitableFoundation/NIPSCO NEVER CAIN SAY GOODBYE SPONSORS, $2,750+ Colin McKenzie Consulting Family Christian Center Franciscan Alliance Hard Rock Café Jones Consulting, LLC Karen & Scott Lauerman Mr. & Mrs. Robert Migliorini Peoples Bank Liz & Chris Valavanis LAST DANCE SPONSORS, $1,750+ Albert’sAKA Diamond Jewelers Barnes & Thornburg, LLP Burke Costanza & Carberry, LLP Cegur Studios, LLC CLA–Clifton Larson Allen, LLP Heather & Michael Delgado Dillard Consulting, LLC Eichhorn & Eichhorn, LLP Drs. Becca & Gus Galante Horseshoe Hammond Casino Indiana University Northwest Law Office of Angela M. Jones, LLC MCR MerrillPartnersLynchWealth Management O’Neill McFadden & Willett, LLP Orthodontic Specialists— Dr. Michael Koufos & Dr. Emily Koufos South Lake Women’s Health, PC ROCK YOUR BABY PATRON COUPLES Drs. Barb & Tony Hirschenberger Dr. Catherine & Mathew Murphy Sandi & Rich Pellar AUCTION Drs. Becca & Gus Galante Malcolm & Alexius Barber with Ish Muhammad and Daniel Nieves
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COCKTAIL HOUR Orthodontic Specialists— Dr. Michael Koufos & Dr. Emily Koufos DANCE FLOOR Seda Turan & Leon Dombrowski DECORATIONS Twisty Designs Balloons ENTERTAINMENT Leane & David Cerven INVITATION DESIGN Judith Mayer Creative INVITATION PRINTING Largus Graphix Solutions PHOTO BOOTH Orthodontic Specialists— Dr. Michael Koufos & Dr. Emily Koufos POSTAGE & MAILING Lithographics Communications, LLC PROGRAM BOOK Art Hill Ford Cornell & Karen Raab STAFF TABLE Sue & Andy Arnold STUDIO 54 BOOTH Brandon Johnson Salvador B., B & B Upholstery ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTORS Allard Rental The McMahonSandiDrs.NancyLindaJulieFrankAndersonsBaccino&EricComptonDunn&JohnGustaitisKatsoras&EdKozlowski&Associates CPA, P.C. Barbara M. Meeker MonoSol LLC Margo Powers Tresa & Raymond Radermacher Terrie & William Schultz Christine & Dr. Ron Small Frances Szymanski Corey Hecht, John Cain and Jenn Cosenza Christine & Dr. Michael Murphy with Monica Murphy Vargas Steve & Carly Brandenburg
The Beaux Arts Ball is the primary annual fundraising event for South Shore Arts with proceeds benefitting the everykid art education programs for children, youth, and families. The success of the Ball allows South Shore Arts to sustain and grow these programs that have reached thousands of residents of Northwest Indiana and south suburban Chicago since its inception in 1995. Two especially generous supporters of the everykid program, Diane and David Schneider, were publicly recognized with the Patrons of the Year award. The Schneiders became interested in South Shore Arts after attending several exhibits and the Beaux Arts Ball years ago. Former Munster residents, the Schneiders feel that the arts are a meaningful part of the community, especially in the schools, and have long supported and promoted our work.We once again used a mobile bidding platform for our Silent Auction, which was one of the most successful ever. Zane’s DJ Production entertained all night and kept the light-up, disco dance floor full with guests shaking their booties and kicking up their platform shoes until midnight. As part of the disco theme, centerpieces featured disco balls and glowing lights. It was lots of fun and a very successful 29th Annual Beaux Arts Ball, celebrating John Cain’s retirement. Major sponsors of the event were BP America, Inc, Sue Eleuterio & Tom Sourlis, the Morrow Family Foundation, lead underwriters of the everykid program, and Diane & David Schneider. Largus Graphix Solutions donated the invitations, and Judith Mayer Creative designed them. Special thanks to our unrivalled live auctioneer, Tom O’Donnell!
Please mark your calendars for the 30th Annual Beaux Arts Ball, June 2, 2023, for another evening in support of arts education!
Chris & Liz Valavanis with John Cain and Leigh OlsonSwirly ladies abounded, including Sandie Phalen, above Rich & Kristen Pietrzak with Seda Turan & Leon Dombrowski Matt & Mara Reardon
Corey Hecht Shari & Tom Hivko Nancy & Allen Liz & Roger Kapla & David Katz Elaine, Ismail & Aysegul Kisisel & Ed Kozlowski Mary Ann & Elden LaHayne Rona & David Karren & Pat Lee Phyllis & Richard Loslo Maureen & Dr. Michael Luongo Nancy & Thomas Machinowski Betsy & John MacLennan
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Jean Brocius & Susan Seymour The Marilyn Branco Rev. Living Trust Terry & Tom Cera Leane & David Cerven Bob Dalby
Cynthia Biestek Marty Bohn Lynn & Steve Bolanowski
Otie & Ken Anderson Sue & Andy Arnold Cindy & Gary Ault Barbara Bard
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An unprecedented opportunity to raise $90,000 in matching funds presented itself in conjunction with John Cain’s departure from South Shore Arts as Executive Director after almost 29 years, when anonymous donors, whose family history with South Shore Arts goes back many decades, offered to match, dollar for dollar, every gift made to this campaign. South Shore Arts has had many remarkable opportunities come its way over the past three decades, including the transformation of South Shore Arts from Northern Indiana Arts Association—just one of its many past appellations—into a Regional Arts Partner of the Indiana Arts Commission, providing arts leadership, promotion, advocacy and funding to Lake, Porter and LaPorte county arts providers since 1997.
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This challenge was an incredibly positive way for John to bring to a close his career with South Shore Arts, and we are thrilled to report that we not only reached the challenge goal but exceeded it by nearly $20,000! With the amount that exceeded the original goal of $90,000, South Shore Arts will establish an endowment fund to support an annual Salon Show award, beginning this year, in the amount of $500 in John’s name. What is more, John will be invited to select the recipient of this award himself. We feel that this is a fitting tribute to an individual whose career has supported artists and the arts in our region for nearly three decades.The individuals, families, foundations and companies listed below all contributed generously to make this campaign an unparalleled success. We thank you!
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The Indiana Arts Commission has awarded over $240,000 to over 40 Region 1 grant applicants in Lake, Porter and La Porte counties for arts organization operations and art projects to be conducted between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023. The specific funding allocations for operating and project support are as follows: Arts Organization Support Level 1 Applicants Requesting up to $10,000 in general operating support Art Barn School of Art—$6,337 Beachfront Dance School—$5,431.00 Books, Brushes & Bands for Education—$5,431 The Chesterton Art Center—$6,337 Dunes Arts Foundation—$5,431 Lakeshore Community Concerts—$5,431 Miller Beach Arts & Creative District—$6,337 South Shore Dance Alliance—$4,500 Towle Performing Arts Company—$7,242 Arts Organization Support Level II Applicants Requesting up to $20,000 in general operating support Community Theatre Guild/Chicago Street Theatre—$9,054 Indiana Ballet Theatre—$9,054 Laporte Symphony Orchestra—$9,054 The Lubeznik Center for the Arts—$11,769 Memorial Opera House—$9,054 Northwest Indiana Symphony Society—$17,201 South Shore Arts—$17,201 Arts Projects Support APS Applicants and correlating projects to receive $3,900, unless otherwise noted African American Achievers Youth Corps—12th Annual Bill Johnson Black Film Festival Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana— 2022-23 Fine Arts Exhibit The Caring Place—“Filling the Gaps: Art as a Source of ChautauquaStrength!” in the Dunes—5th Annual Chautauqua in the Dunes Duo Sequenza—“Project Listen Up!” Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest ($3,228)— “Inclusive Earth Art” Gary Shakespeare Company ($2,340)—Julius Caesar Hammond Development Corporation—“Creative HUB” Humane Indiana—“Art In Nature” Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center— “Connecting Art and Nature in Indiana Dunes National InternationalPark”Friendship Gardens Music Festival— “Opera in the Gardens” Michigan City Chamber Music Festival ($3,510)— Musical Outreach Program for Children Michigan City Messiah—Messiah and Choral Masterworks NeighborsConcertsBroadcasting ($2,849)—“Arts on the Air” Northwest Indiana Excellence in Theatre Foundation— Theatre Festival Northwest Indiana Public Broadcasting—“Eye on the Arts” Opportunity Enterprises—Educational Art Programs for Adults with Disabilities Regional Performing Arts Company—“Putting Youth Center Rockopelli—RockopelliStage” Music Festival 2022 Seedlings Theatre Company—“Pop Up Theatre” South Shore Chamber Orchestra—“Music On the Road” Teena’s Legacy ($3,557)—“Message From The Soul: Bring Your Own Chair to the Table” Top 20, Inc.—“Top 20 II” SSDA Summer Intensive Dance Workshop & Productions Town of Schererville—“Symphony in the Park” Town of St. John—“St. John: Tradition and Growth” Tradewinds Services—Arts & Crafts Projects Whiting/Robertsdale Community Improvement Corporation—“Summer with the Symphony” WJOB Radio Station—“Of Notoriety” Weekly Radio Show The IAC’s next funding cycle for programs to be conducted between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024, will begin in January with proposals due in March, 2023. A South Shore Arts staff member will be available for grant consultation and support starting in January. state of the arts Local Arts Providers Receive Public Funding from the State of Indiana
YOUTH ORCHESTRA BEGINS
The 2021–22 season of the Northwest Indiana Symphony Youth Orchestra ended in full celebration mode on Sunday, April 3, with a “Showcase Gala,” complete with performances, luncheon and silent auction. This year’s showcase was personally organized by the Youth Orchestra members themselves, who performed as solo or ensemble acts. Guests of honor were Maestros Philip Bauman and Benjamin Nadel, and, Maestro Bauman, who has taken a position with the South Bend Symphony Orchestra, was treated to a video montage, highlighting his 20-year tenure as Youth Orchestra Music Director & Conductor during the afternoon’s concert. Highlights of his career included trips throughout North America, Germany, Austria, and Italy. Having accepted the position of Director of Operations in South Bend, Maestro Bauman conducted his final concert with the Youth Orchestra on May 1, 2022, but his influence on the young musicians will have a lasting effect.
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Succeeding Phil as head of the Youth Orchestra is Benjamin Nadel, a classically trained conductor, pianist, and violinist based in Chicago. Ben is also the Associate Conductor and Orchestra Librarian for the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra and New Philharmonic, as well as Orchestra Director at North Central College. As we approach the 2022-23 season, Ben is extremely excited to begin with the Northwest Indiana Youth Symphony. It is his goal to provide the orchestra and students with outstanding experiences in music making, and watch the students continue to learn and grow as individuals and artists.
cafallrtlasses*SouthShoreArtsMembersreceivea10%discountonclasses.OCTOBER3–DECEMBER17,2022(Workshopsstart9/10.)Classesare9sessionsunlessotherwisenoted.Allin-personclasses are currently being held in our studios at the Center for Visual & Performing Arts in Munster and at Substation No. 9 in Hammond. No classes the week ofClassesThanksgiving. offeringSouth&Teens,Children,forWorkshopsandPre-K,AdultsSeniorsShoreArtshasbeenqualityartinstruction for 50 years! Classes include a wide variety of disciplines and media for any interest and ability level. The talented instructors at South Shore Arts are primarily working artists with degrees in their respective fields.
art classes Fall Art Classes for Children, Teens, Adults & Seniors Adult Classes No classes the week of Thanksgiving, November 21–26. Registersouthshoreartsonline.orgOnlinebeginningAugust15 Looking for quality art instruction? You’ve found it! South Shore Arts employs a talented staff of teaching artists. Many of our instructors are professional artists currently working in the field. They bring their knowledge and talents to create a vibrant learning experience like no other! Please visit our website for full class descriptions and online registration. A staff member will also be happy to assist you with your registration by phone or in person at our Munster branch. Munster AGE GROUP TIME DAY DATE PRICE Hammond AGE GROUP TIME DAY DATE PRICE Do you know a high school student who might be interested in joining the South Shore Arts Participation in the Teen Arts Board is free and is made possible with support from BP. Multi-level Watercolor Studio ages 18+ 11:00 1:00 pm 9 Saturdays Oct 8–Dec 17 $ 150 Airbrushing 101 ages 16+ 1:00 3:00 pm 9 Saturdays Oct 8–Dec 17 $ 150 OnlineWorkshops Pottery Wheel 101: Let’s Make a Bowl! ages 18+ 10:00 1:00 pm 3 Saturdays Sept 10,17 & 24 $ 150 Art for the Soul: Acrylic Painting & Collage ages 18+ 12:00 3:00 pm 1 Saturday Sept 10 $ 65 Art for the Soul: Air-Dry Clay Keepsakes ages 18-adult 12:00 3:00 pm 1 Saturday Sept 24 $ 65 PAINTING & DRAWING Multilevel: Spirit of Drawing ages 18+ 6:00 9:00 pm 9 Mondays Oct 3–Dec 12 $ 220 Multilevel Painting: Water-based Media ages 18+ 6:30 9:00 pm 9 Tuesdays Oct 4–Dec 13 $ 200 Level 1: Drawing 101 Art Elements ages 18+ 1:00 3:00 pm 9 Tuesdays Oct 4–Dec 13 $ 160 Level 2: Painting 101 Art Principles ages 18+ 3:30 5:30 pm 9 Tuesdays Oct 4–Dec 13 $ 160 CERAMICS & SCULPTURE Level 4: Independent Ceramics Studio ages 18+ 6:00 9:00 pm 9 Mondays Oct 3–Dec 12 $ 180 Level 3: Guided Advanced Ceramics ages 18+ 6:00 9:00 pm 9 Tuesdays Oct 4–Dec 13 $ 220 Ceramics Made Simple ages 55+ 1:00 4:00 pm 9 Wednesdays Oct 5–Dec 14 $ 220 Level 2: Handbuilding and Sculpture ages 18+ 6:00 9:00 pm 9 Wednesdays Oct 5–Dec 14 $ 220 Multilevel Figure Sculpting Studio ages 18+ 6:30 9:00 pm 9 Wednesdays Oct 5–Dec 14 $ 180 Level 2: Learn to Throw on the Wheel ages 18+ 6:00 9:00 pm 9 Thursdays Oct 6–Dec 15 $ 220 Ceramics 101 ages 18+ 1:00 4:00 pm 9 Fridays Oct 7–Dec 16 $ 220 PHOTOGRAPHY Darkroom Photography 101 ages 16+ 4:30 7:30 pm 9 Fridays Oct. 7–Dec. 16 $ 180 Intro to Darkroom Photography ages 16+ 10:00 1:00 pm 9 Saturdays Oct. 8–Dec. 17 $ 180 Level 1: Digital Illustration: Procreate 101 ages 16+ 10:00 12:00 pm 9 Saturdays Oct 8–Dec 17 $ 150 Level 2: Digital Typography with Procreate ages 16+ 1:00 3:00 pm 9 Saturdays Oct 8–Dec 17 $ 150 Visit southshoreartsonline.org/teen-art-board ? ? ? Teen Arts Board
GIVE THE GIFT OF ART! Youth Classes No classes the week of Thanksgiving, November 21–26. FEATURED Teens CeramicMulti-levelStudio This fall teens ages 12–17 will enjoy learning the basics of handbuilding ceramics and whimsical sculpture creations. Come play in the mud! Saturdays, Oct 8–Dec 17, 1-3pm Instructor, Emily Casella, $160 Munster AGE GROUP TIME DAY DATE PRICE Hammond AGE GROUP TIME DAY DATE PRICE South Shore Arts has gift certificates available. Contact 219 / 836.1839 x103 for information. Paper Mache Puppet Theatre ages 13–17 2:00 4:00 pm 9 Saturdays Oct 8–Dec 17 $ 150 Airbrushing 101 ages 16+ 1:00 3:00 pm 9 Saturdays Oct 8–Dec 17 $ 150 Customized Apparel Designs ages 14–17 11:00 12:30 pm 9 Saturdays Oct 8–Dec 17 $ 150 Online Make Your Own Bobblehead ages 5–12 4:30 6:00 pm Tues & Thurs Oct 4 & 6 $ 60 Magic Art Tricking the Eye ages 5–12 4:30 6:00 pm Tues & Thurs Oct 11 & 13 $ 60 National Keep Kids Creative Week ages 5–12 4:30 6:00 pm Tues & Thurs Oct 18 & 20 $ 60 Polymer Jewelry Camp ages 5–12 4:30 6:00 pm Tues & Thurs Nov 1 & 3 $ 60 Learn to Hand-sew: National Teddy Bear Week ages 5–12 4:30 6:00 pm Tues & Thurs Nov 8 & 10 $ 60 Makers & Explorers ages 5–12 4:30 6:00 pm Tues & Thurs Nov 15 & 17 $ 60 Sculpt-a-Pet ages 5–12 4:30 6:00 pm Tues & Thurs Dec 6 & 8 $ 60 Creative & Homemade Gifts ages 5–12 4:30 6:00 pm Tues & Thurs Dec 13 & 15 $ 60 Printmaking: Make Your Own Wrapping Paper ages 5–12 4:30 6:00 pm Tues & Thurs Dec 20 & 22 $ 60 PAINTING & DRAWING Art Lab for Littles ages 2–7 10:00 11:00 am 9 Tuesdays Oct 4–Dec 13 $ 75 Drop-In Art & Story Hour ages 2–5 10:00 11:00 am 9 Wednesdays Oct 5–Dec 14 $ 5 per Manga Illustration for Teens ages 12–17 4:00 6:00 pm 9 Wednesdays Oct 5–Dec 14 $ 140 CERAMICS Ceramics Basics for Bigs & Littles ages 2–5 11:30 12:30 pm 9 Saturdays Oct 8–Dec 17 $ 120 Level 2: Multi-level Ceramic Studio ages 12–17 1:00 3:00 pm 9 Saturdays Oct 8–Dec 17 $ 160 PHOTOGRAPHY Intro to Darkroom Photography ages 16+ 4:30 7:30 pm 9 Fridays Oct 7–Dec 16 $ 180 Intro to Darkroom Photography ages 16+ 10:00 1:00 pm 9 Saturdays Oct 8–Dec 17 $ 180 Level 1: Digital Illustration: Procreate 101 ages 16+ 10:00 12:00 pm 9 Saturdays Oct 8–Dec 17 $ 150 Level 2: Digital Typography with Procreate ages 16+ 1:00 3:00 pm 9 Saturdays Oct 8–Dec 17 $ 150 Art Camp
Pre Sort Standard U.S. Hammond,PAIDPostageIndianaPermit#1762 South Shore Arts 1040 Ridge Road Munster IN SouthShoreArtsOnline.org46321 classesafallrt OCTOBER 3 – DECEMBER 17, 2022 (Workshops start 9/10.) South Shore Arts has gift certificates. Call 219 / 836.1839 x101 art! GIVE THE GIFT OF