convergence SOUTH SHORE ARTS MAGAZINE WINTER 2021
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Choose from Classic or Contemporary posters in two sizes: 12x18 and 24x36 Prices range from $25-60 (shipping is extra)
• unique gifts for men, women & kids • one-of-a-kind items by local artists, including a large selection of jewelry • corporate gifts for your employees & clients
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Convergence is a quarterly publication of South Shore Arts
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President Carly Brandenburg President Elect Leane Cerven VP Administration Danette Garza VP Development Marcia Glaros Connie Skozen VP Exhibitions Jenny Yalowitz VP Governance Jeremy Willett VP Marketing Seda Turan VP Regional Services Irene Smith-King VP Symphony William Neff Secretary Elaine Carey Treasurer Monica Johnson Immediate Past President Karen Raab
Tim Anderson Andy Arnold Christian Bartholomew Jennifer Cosenza Heather Delgado Denise Dillard Jim Dunne Gus Galante Michael Glenny Carol Green-Fraley Ashley Halpern Corey Hecht David Klamen Amy Koufos Karen Lauerman Karen Maravilla Judith Mayer David Mika Terry O’Neill Mayra Perkins Liz Valavanis Legacy Board Members
South Shore Arts Staff
Executive Director John Cain, ext. 102 Deputy Director Micah Bornstein, ext. 101 Director of Marketing & Development Tricia Hernandez, ext. 107 Director of Exhibitions Bridget Covert, ext. 108 Director of Education Summer Scharringhausen, ext. 103 Managerial Accountant William Schultz, 219/836.0525, ext. 202 Executive Assistant Kelly Freeman, ext. 100 Gift Shop Manager Mara Clark, ext. 106
Suzanne Cooley Jack Dietrich Alex Gardner Riddle Sandi Kozlowski Eleanor Mirich Louie Ortiz Rita Ray Judy Surovek 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.
ON THE COVER: World War II propaganda and relief posters from the exhibit, Work, Fight, Give: Fighting from the Homefront; Courtest of Exhibits USA © 2021 South Shore Arts and its licensors. All rights reserved. Printing: Largus Graphix Solutions Design: Judith Mayer Creative
South Shore Arts programs are provided with support from the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
exhibitions
Fighting from the Homefront
IN RECOGNITION OF THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF WORLD WAR II, South Shore Arts is pleased to present Work, Fight, Give: Fighting from the Homefront, February 2 through April 12, 2021. The exhibit features a collection of over 60 World War II propaganda and relief posters, now considered to be both artifacts and artworks. Looking back at a time when American patriotism was needed to aid efforts that would assist in winning the war, the exhibit tells the story of the fight coming from American soil rather than the combat and battle occurring overseas. Work, Fight, Give: Fighting from the Homefront focuses on those who gave their artistic talents to design posters that were aimed at the hearts of Americans. They were intended to persuade citizens to donate their time, resources and money in efforts for war relief that would aid soldiers fighting overseas and also to aid countries left broken and devastated after the war. Many American artists and illustrators designed these propaganda posters, which often displayed historical and cultural symbols representing various countries and cultures. Among the contributing artists were American Gothic painter Grant Wood, illustrator Arthur Szyk, comic artist James Montgomery Flagg and Martha Ward. The artists were employed by various war relief agencies. The exhibit provides information on the artists who created these posters, along with agency leaders, movie stars, celebrities and volunteers, all of whom helped to make these designs a reality. The exhibit also offers insights into the governmental agencies that created and distributed the posters. The Office of War Information, for instance, was chief among them, as was the National War Fund, an agency created by Franklin Roosevelt in early 1942 to consolidate the hundreds of relief agencies that sprang up to aid countries devasted by war. Many departments, including agriculture, industry and armed forces, all commissioned posters and distributed them across the country. Work, Fight, Give: Fighting from the Homefront is comprised of posters and memorabilia from Exhibits USA, a program of Mid-America Arts Alliance, and the Detroit Historical Society in Detroit, Michigan. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Opposite, Bernard Perlin, As Long as It Takes, CIO Gives, (detail) 1945, Offset print, Courtesy of private collection and Exhibits USA Bottom right, Grant Wood, Bundles for Britain–Blitzkrieg!, 1940, Offset print, Courtesy of private collection and Exhibits USA
James Montgomery Flagg, Speed Up America, 1940, Offset print, Courtesy of private collection
exhibitions South Shore Arts presents the 77th Annual Salon Show, November 21, 2020 through January 24, 2021. The exhibit will be presented at the Center for Visual & Performing Arts and online at SouthShoreArtsOnline.org. Salon Show awards will be announced on Facebook and the South Shore Arts website on Friday afternoon, December 11, at 4pm. Over 280 pieces were submitted for the exhibit with 62 works selected by this year’s juror, Lauren M. Pacheco, a
Mexican-American born and raised on Chicago’s southwest side, who is a conceptual artist and cultural practitioner with over 15 years of professional experience in arts administration, curation, and project management. Pacheco’s background is grounded in social practice and public engagement, and she serves as a resource to policymakers in the public dialogue about issues that impact artists and creative enterprises. Many of her projects, such as Destination Gary, Chicago Lowrider Festival, #PAINTGARY and Chicago Urban Art Society, are interested in space, people, and social impact. Each explore shared values and civic interests by leveraging community assets and tapping new creative territories. As a practicing female artist, curator, educator, and art administrator of color, Pacheco’s practice is a critical exploration of urban space—how space and place intersect with memory and justice. Pacheco is a first-generation college graduate with degrees from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Northwestern University and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Four years ago, she moved to Gary, where she now lives and works as an associate faculty lecturer and the Director of Arts Programming and Engagement at Indiana University Northwest in the School of the Arts.
CURRENT EXHIBITS CENTER FOR VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS 77th Annual Salon Show November 21, 2020–January 24, 2021 Awards will be announced online, Friday, December 11, at 4pm Work, Fight Give: Fighting from the Homefront February 3–April 12, 2021 ATRIUM GALLERY Barbara M. Meeker: A Career Retrospective Selections from this retrospective exhibit can be seen in the CVPA Atrium and Meeting Room through January 24, 2021
Brandon Johnson, Be Happy, Oil on panel Carole Stodder, Short Circuit, Acrylic on canvas
Festival of Trees Presented by the Womens Association of the Northwest Indiana Symphony Society December 4, 2020–January 3, 2021 Matthew Kaplan: Straight Shooter January 8–March 7, 2021 CAFE FRESCO, CROWN POINT Works by Melissa Griffin January 9–March 14, 2021
Morgan Douglas, Work on a farm . . . this Summer, c. 1943, Courtesy the Detroit Historical Center Howard Scott, United Service Organization (USO), 1942, Offset print, Courtesy of private collection and Exhibits USA
Chris Cosnowski, Cyclops with Purple Pedi, Oil on panel
Matthew Kaplan, Whiting Mascot Hall of Fame, November 2019, Photograph
Bridge the Gap Contributors
What is it they say about the best-laid plans?
GOLDEN GATE $10,000 Karen & Cornel Raab Elena Urschel in Honor of John Cain BROOKLYN $5,000-9,999 BMO Harris Bank BP Sue Eleuterio & Tom Sourlis Hammond Machine Works, Inc. NIPSCO Diane Kavidias & David R. Schneider MACKINAC $2,500-4,999 Amy & Dr. Michael Koufos Sandy & Richard Pellar Peoples Bank
That they’re not meant to go the way we thought they would? Thus it was with what was supposed to have been the South Shore Arts 27th Annual Beaux Arts Ball, originally slated, as always, for the first Friday in June. But other forces got in the way. Monitoring our prospects for a live event over several months under the watchful eyes of Beaux Arts Ball co-chairs Dr. Rebecca Galante, Amy Koufos, Corey Hecht and Jenny Yalowitz, we invented “Bridge the Gap,” a virtual fundraising campaign in support of South Shore Arts as we worked to continue our programming in a manner that is safe, accessible and in accordance with governmental guidelines. The campaign culminated on Friday evening, September 25, via Zoom (naturally), with a celebration of the $100,000 that was contributed for the cause by our loyal donors and board members. We may have missed out on the fun of a live Beaux Arts Ball, but it was great to see so many smiling faces, participating from far and wide, reminding us that we are still supported and connected one way or another. We were thrilled and humbled by the experience!
KINZIE STREET $1,500-2,499 Sherry & Tim Anderson Burke Costanza & Carberry Leane & David Cerven Drs. Becca & Gus Galante Indiana University Northwest Judith Mayer Creative Karen & Scott Lauerman MonoSol O’Neill McFadden & Willett Dr. Pamela & John Seaman in Honor of Rosemary & Marion Kellum and Valerie & George Tachtiris Seda Turan & Leon Dombrowski Liz & Chris Valavanis Jenny & Dr. Bruce Yalowitz
ROYAL GORGE $1,000-1,499 Sue & Andy Arnold Eichhorn & Eichhorn, LLP Marcia & Will Glaros Jennifer & Dr. Rick Johns Carol Green-Fraley Ashley & Josh Halpern Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Corey Hecht William D. Neff Purdue University Northwest College of Humanities, Education & Social Sciences Tracy & Marc Schwimmer Dr. Jeffrey Yessenow
These funds were critical to fill a financial gap created by having to forego the traditional Ball in June, which typically nets $175,000. The Beaux Arts Ball is South Shore Arts’ primary fundraiser with proceeds benefitting our everykid art education programs. The Ball’s success allows South Shore Arts to provide yearly programs for little or no cost to thousands of children, youth and families in Northwest Indiana and south suburban Chicago. We still had fun with our alternative “Bridge the Gap” campaign though, creating sponsorship levels named after some of the country’s and Chicago’s most famous bridges, including the Golden Gate, Brooklyn, Royal Gorge, Seven Mile, Mackinac and Kinzie Street. Judith Mayer created the perfect bridge graphic to set the tone and Largus Graphix Solutions donated the printing. Our board members and VIP donors received “no contact” swag bags delivered to their doors with a wonderful grapefruit Bellini, flutes, party napkins and an invitation to the Zoom thank-you toast and results program. Executive Director John Cain and Deputy Director Micah Bornstein presented two humorous COVID-related readings to entertain the guests. Board President Carly Brandenburg Zoomed in from her home to announce our
DUSABLE $500-999 Karen & Brad Anderson Carly & Steve Brandenburg Employees of Peoples Bank Jack Gray Logistics, Inc. Mary Anne & Elden LaHayne Largus Graphix Solutions Rona & David Lasser Wendy & Ted Prettyman CHESAPEAKE BAY $150-499 Asian American Medical Society Cathy & Cal Bellamy Ellamarie Boersma
results along with our co-chairs, each of whom spoke about their valued connection with South Shore Arts. Tricia Hernandez served as emcee from the Center for Visual & Performing Arts. It was a bit messy, but we had fun! Moreover, nobody had to get dressed up (just dressed), although John did wear a bowtie with his T-shirt. Special recognition goes out to our $10,000 donors, Karen & Cornel Raab and Elena Urschel, in honor of John Cain. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all of the generous and engaged donors and friends, our Board of Directors, our Bridge the Gap co-chairs and the South Shore Arts staff. Their flexibility and dedication were inspiring and combined to make a very successful campaign. And we can all agree— Arts Make Life Better! We hope to return to a more traditional Beaux Arts Ball celebration in 2021. Mark your calendar for the 28th Annual Beaux Arts Ball, currently scheduled for Friday, June 4, 2021 (fingers crossed). In the meantime, stay safe and remember to visit our website for updates and opportunities for you and your family to enjoy the arts!
Don Powers Agency Linda & Ron Eisenhauer Heather Ennis Monica & Brian Johnson Judy Katz Mardi & David Katz Sandi & Ed Kozlowski Kathy & Tom O’Donnell Mayra & Joshua Perkins Tanya & Andrew Power Sports Divas, Monica Murphy Vargas Connie Skozen Sean Taylor Ann & Bob Wadle Diane Mavrelis Welk Tracey & James Wetzstein
SEVEN MILE “Peoples Choice” Dustin Anderson Muri & Matt Franklin Brooke & Michael Hernandez Debra Kerr Patricia & Harvey Levin Drs. Carol A. Noetzel & Howard Mishoulan Nancy & Thomas Machnikowski Barbara Meeker Lois Mitchell Peggy & Terry O’Neill Christine & Ron Small Karen Smith Frances Szymanski Tsataros Law Jean VanKeppel Valerie Wotkun
education
Returning to Art-Work Art Classes
It has been a joy to see more and more students returning to the studios for art classes. Things sure do look different than before: students and instructors are more spread out, working in rearranged spaces, and are fully masked-up. However, some things never change. The studio classes continue to provide a space for creativity, exploring materials and a (socially distanced) community of artists. Art instructors and students have been trying new things and expanding their creative development in a variety of new settings.
Many students have resumed art classes from the comfort and safety of their own homes. Online classes are a new venture for South Shore Arts and are off to a great start. The students have enjoyed interaction with their instructors and fellow students through the live-stream of Zoom, learning new techniques, creating together, and sharing their artwork with each other.
At-Home Art Kits
We are aware that young artists and their families are spending a lot more time at home and in need of engaging artistic experiences that they can do together. The South Shore Arts Education Department has created art kits, which are free to download, and provide a list of suggested materials, resources, and art project instructions. The kits are designed to be appropriate for a wide range of age groups and can easily be tailored to meet the needs of your specific group. Whether you are using these kits in the home or in the classroom, your young artists will be exposed to master artists, utilize a variety of art materials, and practice new creative processes. To download an art kit, visit www.southshoreartsonline. org/take-home-art-kits, or for more information contact Summer Scharringhausen, Director of Education, at summer@southshoreartsonline.org, 219/836.1839, ext. 103.
Teen Arts Board
The Teen Arts Board was excited to be able to meet in-person again after months of meeting virtually, with an outdoor private exhibition of their recent artwork creations. Through a partnership with Indiana University Northwest, the group has been invited to bring their art portfolios and meet with the IUN Art Department faculty for a smallgroup Portfolio Day. They continue to move forward with public art projects that began early in 2020, including a new and exciting mural project to be completed in downtown Hammond, thanks to the support of the Legacy Foundation. The Teen Arts Board is now made up of twelve high school artist members who come from a wide geographic area, including Hammond, East Chicago, Munster, Merrillville, Gary, Dyer, Kouts, Lowell and Frankfort, Illinois. Participation is free and the group is peer-led by the teen artists, providing experience in public art, professional development and networking. For information about joining the Teen Arts Board, visit www.southshoreartsonline. org/teen-art-board, or contact Summer Scharringhausen, Director of Education, at summer@southshoreartsonline. org, 219/836.1839, ext. 103.
Studio Coordinator
After many seasons as a ceramics instructor with South Shore Arts, Ryan Bennett recently joined the staff as Studio Coordinator. Ryan proudly embraces this new role and aims to provide a great experience for all those who attend. He continues to teach adult ceramics classes, and will now be in charge of maintaining and improving studio and gallery spaces to provide pleasant and safe spaces to enjoy and create artwork. Ryan was born and raised in Gary, Indiana. Growing up with an instinctive attraction to the outdoors, he spends most of his personal time exploring the various aspects of nature. He not only uses his artwork to express his love for nature, but he also does so through conservation work and community engagement with the Student Conservation Association. Ryan considers himself a student of the earth and works to inspire others through his art and conservation work. Ryan has many qualifications that make him a great fit for his roles as Ceramics Instructor and Studio Coordinator, including a BFA in visual/studio arts from Indiana University Northwest. As an undergrad student, he worked in almost every available medium, but grew to be very proficient in
working with clay as a ceramicist, and eventually founded his own pottery business. Ryan obtained his credentials by creating a series of abstract sculptures made of ceramic and other natural materials to draw a parallel between appreciation of fine arts and the much-needed appreciation for the outdoors. His work and art statements are founded on the idea that we are in control of our humanity and need to prioritize good practices. Ryan was featured in a Ball State University magazine, where he shared a quote from a book that he is currently writing that reads, “The qualities of the world are as malleable as the finest clay and can only be as good as the practices to form them.� Summer is thrilled to be working now as the Education Program Manager, managing art classes for kids and adults, caring for the studios and facilities, coordinating educational outreach, and facilitating new programs such as the Teen Arts Board.
THE ARTS MAKE LIFE
BETTER! As you are making your year-end giving decisions, please consider supporting South Shore Arts with a fully tax-deductible gift.
To donate, you can use the enclosed envelope, or you can visit www.southshoreartsonline.org and click on the Donate button. We are proud of our 84-year history of serving Northwest Indiana and south suburban Chicago communities. While this year has presented us with new challenges, we continue to offer richly rewarding arts programs in a safe and responsible manner. We owe our sustainability to the commitment and generosity of our patrons. We wish you a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season.
PLEASE DONATE TODAY!
Engaging with Challenging IDEA(s) Several months ago, prompted by the recent protests against the killing of unarmed people of color, South Shore Arts and its Board of Directors released a statement voicing our solidarity with marginalized communities. This statement was printed in the last issue of Convergence and can still be viewed on the homepage of our website. The point of this statement was to unambiguously declare our position as an anti-racist organization that stands against bigotry in all of its manifestations. The process of drafting this statement also led to the formation of a board taskforce for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to engage internally with the work necessary to live up to the sentiment expressed in the aforementioned statement of solidarity. The first action taken by the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Taskforce was to decide whether the Legacy Foundation’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) in Lake County program was a good fit for our organization. If selected by the Legacy Foundation for the IDEA program, we would be committing to working with a consultant to engage in a series of internal conversations and examination of our current internal practices Participation would mean questioning everything— organization culture, community outreach, program implementation, board leadership, hiring, and policies. The outcome of our participation would be an actionable plan aimed at improving our IDEA practices. Participation in this program would require the full commitment of our staff and board, as well as an acceptance that we will be asked to change. South Shore Arts believes that we provide vital arts services to our region. We know that we do good work, but as an arts leader in Northwest Indiana, we have a responsibility to artistically and creatively empower the communities that we serve. It is incumbent upon us to always question whether we could be doing certain things better. Though our programming intentionally serves our region’s most diverse populations, we recognize that our staff and board do not necessarily reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We also recognize that as an established organization, it can be difficult for long-serving staff and board members to critically examine past practices that have led to a lack of organizational diversity without feeling like their own character is being unfairly subjected to scrutiny. It is a delicate process requiring compassion and expertise. For those reasons, we decided that we would benefit from facilitation by an outside party. In mid-October we received notification from the Legacy Foundation that we were selected as one of the five non-profits in Lake County to participate in the IDEA program. We are looking forward to working with the Legacy Foundation and hope that, by doing so, it will provide the rigor and objectivity needed to effect lasting structural change and to fulfill our commitment to serving Northwest Indiana as a Regional Arts Partner of the Indiana Arts Commission.
What exactly is IDEA?
The Indiana Arts Commission has adopted IDEA as a principle to support its values and funding imperatives and address structural inequalities by providing access to programs, services, and resources. IDEA is an acronym for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access. IDEA highlights efforts toward underserved communities by addressing structural inequities. Organizations that embrace IDEA are able to foster cultures that minimize bias and recognize and address systemic inequities, which, if unaddressed, create disadvantage for certain individuals or groups.
Inclusion
All feel welcomed and valued
Inclusion is the act of creating environments in which any individual or group can be and feel welcomed, respected, represented, supported, and valued to fully participate.
Diversity
All the ways we differ
Diversity includes all of the ways in which people differ, encompassing the different characteristics that make one individual or group different from another. While diversity is often used in reference to race, ethnicity, and gender, the IAC embraces a broader definition that also includes age, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, education, marital status, language, physical appearance, geography, and any other identifiers that make one individual or group different from another.
Equity
All having the opportunity to fully participate
Equity encompasses the policies and practices used to ensure the fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all people, while at the same time trying to identify and eliminate barriers that have historically prevented the full participation of some individuals or groups.
Access
Of any and all abilities
Access refers to the commitment for everyone to be included in all programs and activities.
state of the arts Lt. Gov. Crouch awards $10 million in arts, cultural and destination marketing organization support grants Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch has announced that 479 Indiana organizations are receiving almost $10 million through the Arts, Cultural and Destination Marketing Organization grant program. This initiative is made possible through a partnership between the Indiana Destination Development Corporation and the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC), providing operational support to local organizations whose operations were disrupted by COVID-19. “These organizations help enhance the quality of life here in our great state,” Crouch said. “I am pleased to see the arts and cultural sector, which adds to Indiana’s tourism economy, get this funding.” The awardees include 31 Region 1 organizations in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties that received a total of $597,812 in funding. South Shore Arts and the Northwest Indiana Symphony were awarded grants of $49,061 and $32,601 respectively. “Ensuring that the arts and cultural community can survive is what this grant will do for so many organizations across the state,” said Indiana Arts Commission Executive Director Lewis Ricci. “This funding can help bridge the gap.” Award amounts were determined by a formula that included such factors as budget size, previous amounts of CARES Act funding that any given applicant had already received and the amount of eligible expenses. These considerations resulted in an equitable distribution to organizations in all areas of the state.
Arts License Plate Sales Benefit Arts Projects Across the State The Indiana Arts Commission has announced that contributions to the Arts Trust endowment through license plate sales, along with funds from the IAC’s appropriation from the Indiana General Assembly, are supporting Arts Project Support grants across the state. Last year, the IAC issued a survey to plateholders asking what they value most about the arts. Overwhelmingly, plateholders stated that they value the way in which the arts connect their communities.
“The arts are the glue that holds a community together. They’re a key component of our quality of life, and this plate helps me tell that story to everyone I pass by on a daily basis,” said one Tippecanoe County plateholder. Each year, one Arts Project Support grant from every county with a project holds the unique honor of being an Arts Trust License Plate Project. To celebrate the spirit of plateholders, these projects are selected based on their exemplary commitment to bringing their communities together. In Region 1, Michigan City Messiah, Opportunity Enterprises and Rockopelli were this year’s Arts Trust Project designees in LaPorte, Porter and Lake counties respectively. Those interested in purchasing a “Celebrate the Arts” license plate should visit their local BMV or go online at www.IN.gov/bmv.
South Shore Arts Announces FY2022 Funding Opportunities South Shore Arts will administer applications for arts organizations support and art project support for programs to be conducted between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022, with proposals due no later than 4:30pm (EST) on March 2, 2021. Funding is available to nonprofit Indiana organizations, as well as non-arts organizations providing arts programming in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties. South Shore Arts Executive Assistant Kelly Freeman will be available for one-on-one grant consultation beginning in January 2021. An on-line webinar will also be available on the IAC website, www.in.gov/arts, at that time. Grantee applicants have the option to apply for Arts Organization Support II (AOSII) for arts organizations with operating income $250,000 and over or Arts Organization Support I (AOSI) for arts organizations with operating income from $50,000 to $249,999. Non-arts and arts organizations with income budgets below $50,000 can apply for Arts Project Support (APS.) Grant applications are completed online on the website listed above. AOSI and AOSII applicants not currently receiving funds at that level must complete a Letter of Intent due in January 2021. For additional information, please contact Kelly Freeman at 219/836.1839, ext. 100, or email Kelly@SouthShoreArtsOnline.org.
harmonic convergence
Symphony Nearing Goal on Campaign! The Northwest Indiana Symphony looked forward to launching its 79th anniversary season, Maestro Kirk Muspratt’s 20th year with the orchestra, beginning with the new fiscal year that began on July 1, 2020. However, instead of celebrating these amazing milestones, the Symphony, like many other arts entities, was and remains sidelined by the pandemic, which has put concerts and events on hold, furloughing orchestra members and Maestro Muspratt himself until such a time that is deemed safe to perform again.
Holiday Pops “At Home” Concert!
A Special Thank You to Symphony Donors Donate to the Symphony Match Grant today at a matching level of $125 or above, and you’ll be sent a reservation link to enjoy the 2019 Holiday Pops Concert video beginning December 10, 7:30pm, and then to be enjoyed on demand through December 26, 2020. Join Maestro Muspratt and the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in this much loved holiday musical tradition. You can even “sing-a-long” at home! Find out more details and donate today at www.nisorchestra.org.
The pandemic has continued to have an unusually high toll on the performing arts all over the world. The reality is that without the ability to present income-generating performances and events, the Symphony is struggling to cover general operating costs. With this reality in mind, MonoSol, a great friend of the Symphony, initiated a $30,000 matching challenge grant to encourage people and companies to continue making their annual gifts to the Symphony. The John W. Anderson Foundation joined MonoSol, contributing an additional $25,000 and Strack & Van Til donated $10,000—for a total of $65,000 in matching funds!
In the beginning of August, the word went out to the Symphony community, asking donors and friends to respond to the generosity of these three organizations. To date, over 240 supporters have contributed to the Match Challenge Grant, raising over $48,450! This support will provide the Symphony with the resources needed to bring back the music, its gifted musicians and accomplished Music Director in 2021! Donors have sent many notes of support and encouragement, of which the following are just a few: “The Symphony provides so many with so much joy and cultural enrichment. Long live NW Indiana Symphony!” “So enjoy your performances. Look forward to seeing and hearing you next year.” “Thank you to the 115 volunteer chorus members that are dedicated to creating magnificent choral music.” “Thank you for your continuing contribution of music and the arts to our local community. Especially now you are greatly appreciated.” “Thank you for the beautiful music you bring to us all!” The Symphony exptends sincere thanks to all who have already participated and looks forward to reaching the match goal of $65,000 by the end of December, its 79th anniversary month. Please consider including a match grant donation as part of your year-end giving. Your gift will be doubled! You can donate today at www.nisorchestra.org. All donations are 100% tax deductible.
Youth Orchestra Keeps Busy During Challenging Times While the Northwest Indiana Symphony remains on hiatus until people can be safely brought together on stage, backstage and in the audience, the Symphony’s Youth Orchestra has resumed activity on a limited basis. Over the summer, Youth Orchestra Conductor Philip Bauman and Manager Marilyn Stuckert worked on a safety plan that would enable the young musicians to gather for weekly sessions. Planning for six-week sessions, rather than longer semesters, and conducting auditions online, the Youth Orchestra reconvened in early August, starting with just 31 members, down from 51 the previous year. Although online auditions continued, it was felt that this smaller number of musicians would enable social distancing in the rehearsal room. Thus the Youth Orchestra began their 2020-21 season on Sunday, August 9, with six small groups for a six-week program. By September, seven ensembles were meeting with coaches from the adult orchestra, including violinist Kamen Vatchev and percussionist Rich Janicki. Temperatures were taken every week, and social distancing was enforced, including mask-wearing and the spacing of musicians six feet apart with no sharing of music stands. At the conclusion of their first six-weeks, each ensemble was filmed in the South Shore Arts gallery with the resulting videos posted to the Youth Orchestra YouTube Channel, Facebook and other social media to be disseminated to the Symphony public.
Participants later enjoyed a socially-distanced picnic on the CVPA lawn. As increasing instances of COVID in schools and elsewhere have brought Youth Orchestra members into contact with those who may be infected, additional caution is being practiced. In the meantime, the attitude of members towards social distancing has been commendable. As schools resort to virtual learning, the Youth Orchestra is not only providing its members with musical instruction, it is also providing the students with carefully monitored social interaction that is so valuable to them. Assuming that it is safe to do so, the Youth Orchestra will continue with its current format after the first of the year.
winter art classes *
South Shore Arts Members receive a 10% discount on classes.
JANUARY 11 – MARCH 13, 2021 Classes range from 6 to 9 weeks in length. All in-person classes are currently being held in our studios at the Center for Visual & Performing Arts in Munster and online.
Classes and Workshops for Pre-K, Children, Teens, Adults & Seniors South Shore Arts has been offering quality art instruction 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 Art Classes for Children, Teens, Adults & Seniors
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 location.
REGISTER ONLINE southshoreartsonline.org
WINTER WORKSHOPS Start December 28, 2020
WINTER CLASSES
ADULT CLASSES
Start January 11, 2021
Classes for adults are 9 sessions unless otherwise noted.
MUNSTER
AGE GROUP
TIME
DATE
PRICE
MONDAYS Intermediate/Advanced Ceramics Studio
ages 16–adult
6:00 – 9:00 pm
Jan. 11 – Mar. 8
$ 235
TUESDAYS Adult Ceramics Open Studio Intro to Ceramics
ages 18–adult ages 16–adult
2:30 – 5:30 pm 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Jan. 12 – Mar. 9 Jan. 12 – Mar. 9
$ 235 $ 235
THURSDAYS Senior Art Class Relief Printing with Color (6 Sessions)
ages 55+ ages 16–adult
1:00 – 3:00 pm 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Jan. 14 – Mar. 11 Jan. 14 – Feb. 18
$ 95 $ 150
SAT–SUN (2 SESSIONS) Relief Printing with Collage
ages 16–adult
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Jan. 30 – Jan. 31
$ 60
ages 16–adult
6:30 – 8:00 pm
Jan. 13 – Mar. 10
$ 120
ages 14–adult
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Feb. 13 – Feb. 15
$ 75
ONLINE / REMOTE WEDNESDAYS Photoshop
WORKSHOP SAT–MON (3 SESSIONS) Digital Painting
FEATURED CLASS Relief Printing with Color During this six-session class, students will learn different methods of incorporating multiple colors into their prints, how to make a reduction print, a jigsaw print and blend gradients. Some materials are included in the registration fee. Instructor will provide a list of additional materials to be purchased by students.
GIVE THE GIFT OF ART South Shore Arts has gift certificates available. Contact 219/836.1839 x 103 for information.
FEATURED CLASS Winter Workshop December 28–31 Stop-Motion Animation The instructor will guide students through the process of photographing objects in a series of slightly different positions and animating the photographs so that objects seem to move. The class will be taught via live, online instruction, and each student will complete their own mini-movie by the end of the workshop.
CHILDREN & YOUTH CLASSES Classes for children and youth are 9 sessions unless otherwise noted.
MUNSTER
AGE GROUP
TIME
DATE
PRICE
MONDAYS Manga: Japanese Comics
ages 9–16
5:00 – 6:30 pm
Jan. 11 – Mar. 8
$ 120
SATURDAYS Intro to Ceramics for Bigs & Littles Intro to Ceramics: Handbuilding Ceramics Studio - All Levels Youth Drawing Studio
ages ages ages ages
9:00 – 10:30 – 12:30 – 10:00 –
Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan.
13 13 13 13
$ 140 $ 140 $ 140 $ 120
5–9 w/adult 9–12 11–16 9–16
10:00 am 12:00 am 2:00 pm 11:30 am
16 16 16 16
– Mar. – Mar. – Mar. – Mar.
ONLINE / REMOTE WEDNESDAYS Manga: Japanese Comics - All Levels
ages 9–16
4:30 – 6:00 pm
Jan. 13 – Mar. 10
$ 120
THURSDAYS Art Foundations (6 Sessions)
ages 3–6
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Jan. 14 – Feb. 18
$ 75
SATURDAYS Children’s Drawing & Painting (6 Sessions)
ages 6–10
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Jan. 16 – Feb. 20
$ 75
MON–THURS (4 SESSIONS) Stop-Motion Animation
ages 9–16
2:00 – 3:30 pm
Dec. 28 – Dec. 31
$ 75
SAT–MON (3 SESSIONS) Digital Painting
ages 14–adult
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Feb. 13 – Feb. 15
$ 75
WORKSHOP
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Do you know a high school student who might be interested in joining the South Shore Arts Teen Arts Board? Teens interested in being a part of a brand new South Shore Arts program should visit southshoreartsonline.org/teen-art-board. Participation in the Teen Arts Board is free and is made possible with support from BP.
South Shore Arts
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winter art classes JANUARY 11 – MARCH 13, 2021